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  • Monitoring energy consumption with Pico CM3 Current Logger and Raspberry Pi

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    When Pico recently released a version of PicoLog data logging software that runs on the Raspberry Pi, we realized that it opens up lots of new possibilities for monitoring a wide range of parameters in situations that previously would not have been practical using a laptop, particularly in unsecure locations or tightly enclosed situations, where the compact and inexpensive Pi might be ideal.

     

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    In this example, we connected a Pico CM3 Data Logger with 3 current clamps to the 3 phase mains input to one of our buildings and connected it to a Raspberry Pi running PicoLog software. Using a POE (Power over Ethernet) HAT add on board the Pi is powered from an ethernet cable and the Pi in turn powers the CM3.

    The ethernet connection also allows the logger to be monitored remotely.

    As part of the setup, the Picolog Software shows the free space available and calculates the capture time, in this case, 22 days (Dependent on the sample rate)

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    Once set up, the CM3 and the Pi were then slid into a 5-inch gap a the top of the mains cabinet and left to gather data.

    A week later the Pi was accessed remotely using a VNC connection and a PicoLog data file downloaded.

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    Here we see a week's worth of data with each phase colored Green, Blue, and Red.

    The working days stand out clearly compared to the weekends where there is little power being consumed.

    By zooming in to one day we can see more detail:

     

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    Night time shows the main HVAC system switching on and off and also irregular spikes that might be smaller temperature control units separate from the main system.

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    Zooming in further we can see the current draw rising with the arrival of the early bird employees after about 6.30 am, as kettles are boiled and computers and soldering irons are turned on.

    At about 8 am we see an increase in the green phase when an employee connects his electric car to one of the charging points, this falls back in the afternoon once the car is charged.

    The record gives us a lot of insights into how and when energy is being consumed and could help us be more energy efficient.

    Picolog Software supports multiple Pico data loggers and so many parameters can be measured in the same window.

    For more information on Pico Dataloggers visit www.picotech.com/products/data-logger

    See the range of loggers available here:

    PicoLog 1210PicoLog 1210                              PicoLog 1012 with Small Terminal Board

    PicoLog 1216PicoLog 1216                              PicoLog 1216 with Small Terminal Board

    ADC-20 High-res LoggerADC-20 High-res Logger            ADC 20 High-Resolution Data Logger + Terminal Board

    ADC-24 High-res LoggerADC-24 High-res Logger            ADC 24 High-Resolution Data Logger + Terminal Board

    CM3 Current LoggerCM3 Current Logger                   PicoLog CM3 current logger with 3 clamps

    TC-08 Temperature LoggerTC-08 Temperature Logger        USB TC-08 Thermocouple data logger

    • 21 Oct 2020
  • PicoLog 6.2 Cloud public beta – call for beta testers!

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    carlbrad

    Be part of the biggest upgrade to Pico data loggers since the release of PicoLog 6 nearly 3 years ago. PicoLog 6.2 Cloud massively broadens how and where our data loggers and oscilloscopes can be used – your live captures, in the Cloud… for free*

    As before, our loggers and oscilloscopes are PC connected, whether it’s with a Windows PC, macOS, Linux or even the small form factor Raspberry Pi, but now the real game changer introduced to PicoLog 6.2 Cloud is that our loggers and oscilloscopes can stream live captures to a secure and reliable cloud service hosted by a well-known global cloud service provider.

    It’s totally secure. Create your secure PicoLog Cloud account with the knowledge that your personal data, live captures and saved captures are protected using well known SSO providers for authentication.

    Setting up a Cloud capture is just as easy as a local capture with no confusing Cloud or IT configurations required, the only difference is logging in to your PicoLog Cloud account. Your acquisition is safe even if your internet access drops during capture, PicoLog automatically saves to local disk until internet access resumes and synchronises data to the Cloud.

    Viewing your live PicoLog captures is easy from ANYWHERE in the world on PC, mac computer, Linux PC or Raspberry Pi using the same PicoLog 6.2 Cloud app in remote view mode.

     

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    Watch the demonstration video here:

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_2vJ4KEiBpE

     

    *All the above for free - Both new, and our existing customers of Pico USB loggers all benefit from this free upgrade.

    In the coming months, a premium version of PicoLog 6.2 Cloud will be a released with many new really awesome Cloud features and enhancements over the free version will be available on annual subscription, at a very reasonable price of course.

    Sign up to the beta program here, and the first 100 users to sign up will receive 1 year’s free subscription to the premium service when this becomes available.

     

    Giving feedback is essential in beta testing. We’ve made it easy to submit your questions or opinions, just click the smiley face icon in the bottom left of the PicoLog app and complete the short online form.

     

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    • 20 Oct 2020
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