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The Power Planner III Series

The Power Planner III, pictured at right, is an energy saving micro controller for three phase industrial and commercial applications. The unit, available 15 Amp to 500 Amp models, is installed by 'hardwiring' it to the equipment application. The unit will work with any equipment type that uses induction motors that do not exceed the unit's maximum amperage rating of the Power Planner III unit (15-500 amps). The Power Planner III has been tested and used on a variety of applications and is available in standard NEMA 12 rated housings. Larger units than the 500 Amp unit are available by special order.

Power Planner III Features:

For three (3) phase induction motors
Energy Management Micro controller (Millions of calcs/sec)
Micro controller based on 8-bit RISC technology
Proprietary Power Management software (Algorithms)
Reduces the power consumption of unmatched motor systems
Protects against brownout & power surges
Commercial and Industrial Temperature Range Option
Reduces operating temperature, thus doubling life of motor
Will operate at A/C input 208 to 480 volts, 50/60 Hz
Bypass switch for taking unit in/out of circuit
Motor Full Load Current: up to 500 Amps typically stocked
Rainproof NEMA 12 Housing Standard

Power Planner III Applications:

The Power Planner III is used for larger commercial, industrial and residential three phase motor applications up to 500 Amps such as commercial air conditioners, heat pumps, air compressors, oil field pumps, large chillers, commercial laundry equipment, commercial refrigeration, conveyors, exhaust & textile spinners, injection molding machines, agitators & mixers, metal forming equipment, pool pumps and other three phase equipment. The Power Planner III has been installed and tested on various equipment types.

The Power Planner III Wiring Diagram contains wiring information and instructions for the unit.