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Schneider Electric PowerLogic Advanced Metering
Schneider Electric PowerLogic PM8000 Series Power Quality Meter
The Schneider Electric PowerLogic PM8000 series is an advanced power quality and energy meter designed for LV, MV and HV electrical systems. It provides accurate energy measurement, power quality monitoring, waveform capture, demand monitoring, event logging and communication for industrial, commercial, data centre, utility and critical infrastructure applications.
As part of Schneider Electric’s EcoStruxure Power architecture, the PM8000 series helps users monitor power availability, improve electrical reliability, detect power quality issues, verify energy performance and support maintenance, compliance and energy management programmes.
Accuracy Class 0.2 active energy accuracy
Sampling 256 to 512 samples per cycle depending on model
Power Quality THD, harmonics, sag/swell and waveform capture
Communication Dual Ethernet, RS485 and optional communication modules
Overview
The PM8000 series is designed for electrical networks that require more visibility than a basic multifunction meter. It combines accurate metering, advanced power quality functions, data logging, ION programmability and communication capability in a compact power monitoring device.
It is suitable for main incomers, substations, critical feeders, switchboards, generators, UPS systems, large motors, chillers, production lines and other important electrical assets where power quality, demand and energy performance must be monitored continuously.
Key positioning: Advanced power quality and energy meter for sites that need accurate electrical data, disturbance visibility, energy monitoring and integration with power monitoring systems.
PM8000 Series Models
| Model Range |
Typical Positioning |
| PM8000 Essential |
Advanced energy and power quality meter for applications requiring Class 0.2 accuracy, 256 samples per cycle, waveform capture and core PQ visibility. |
| PM8000 Standard |
Enhanced PM8000 model with larger memory, 63rd harmonic visibility, compliance checking, disturbance direction detection and advanced recording functions. |
| PM8000 Advanced |
Highest PM8000 range with 512 samples per cycle, Class A power quality capability, extended data recording and advanced PQ functions for critical networks. |
Key Features
Accurate Energy Metering
Class 0.2 active energy accuracy for reliable power monitoring, billing verification and energy management.
Power Quality Monitoring
Supports THD, individual harmonics, voltage sag/swell detection, waveform capture and PQ event visibility.
Waveform Capture
Captures electrical waveforms to support troubleshooting, fault review and disturbance analysis.
ION Programmability
Supports flexible ION programmability for custom logic, calculations and advanced power monitoring applications.
Data Recording
Supports event logs, min/max values, sequence of event recording, time stamping and data recorder functions.
System Integration
Supports integration into EcoStruxure Power, EMS, BMS, SCADA, PLC and IoTWatt 4.0 energy platforms.
Power Quality Functions
The PM8000 series provides detailed power quality visibility to help users identify abnormal electrical conditions and respond before they become costly operational problems.
- Current and voltage harmonic distortion measurement
- Individual harmonics up to 31st, 63rd or 127th depending on model and software environment
- Voltage sag and swell detection
- Waveform capture for disturbance investigation
- Fast acquisition of half-cycle data
- EN 50160 and IEEE 519 compliance checking on selected models
- Disturbance Direction Detection on selected models
- Rapid Voltage Change and flicker monitoring on selected models
Technical Capability Summary
| Function |
PM8000 Series Capability |
| System Type |
Suitable for LV, MV and HV systems. |
| Current Accuracy |
0.1% reading. |
| Voltage Accuracy |
0.1% reading. |
| Active Energy Accuracy |
Class 0.2. |
| Sampling Rate |
256 samples per cycle for Essential / Standard; 512 samples per cycle for Advanced. |
| Current Measurement Range |
Autoranging 0.05 A to 10 A. |
| Instantaneous Values |
Current, voltage, frequency, active power, reactive power, apparent power and power factor. |
| Energy Values |
Active, reactive and apparent energy with settable accumulation modes. |
| Demand Values |
Current, active power, reactive power, apparent power and predicted demand. |
| Data Storage |
64 MB for Essential; 512 MB for Standard and Advanced models. |
Communication and Integration
The PM8000 series supports modern power monitoring and automation integration. The meter can communicate with Schneider Electric software and third-party systems for energy monitoring, reporting, alarms and power quality analysis.
| Communication Item |
Description |
| Ethernet |
Dual Ethernet ports for network-based power monitoring and system integration. |
| Serial Communication |
RS485 communication support for Modbus RTU networks. |
| Protocols |
Supports common power monitoring protocols such as Modbus RTU, Modbus TCP, ION, DNP3 and IEC 61850 depending on configuration. |
| Optional Modules |
4-wire RS485, fiber Ethernet and expansion I/O modules are available depending on application requirements. |
| Time Synchronisation |
Supports time synchronisation methods including PTP, GPS, IRIG-B and NTP / SNTP depending on system configuration. |
Onboard and Expansion I/O
The PM8000 series includes onboard I/O and supports expansion modules for applications that require status monitoring, pulse counting, alarm outputs, control signals or integration with field devices.
- Digital inputs for status monitoring or pulse counting
- Digital outputs for alarms, pulses or control signalling
- Expansion I/O module options for additional digital, relay, analogue input and analogue output functions
- Useful for breaker monitoring, equipment status, alarms and substation automation
Cybersecurity and Secure Deployment
The PM8000 series is designed for modern connected electrical networks. It supports cybersecurity-related features that help protect metering and power monitoring systems when deployed in industrial, utility and critical facility environments.
- Secure protocol support such as HTTPS, SFTP and SSH
- User-based access control
- Ability to enable or disable physical communication ports and TCP ports
- Audit logging
- Digital signature and secure password storage
- Hardware lock support
Applications
Industrial Plants
Monitor main incomers, switchboards, MCCs, motors, process loads and critical production feeders.
Commercial Buildings
Support energy monitoring, cost allocation, tenant sub-metering, demand control and power quality visibility.
Data Centres
Monitor critical electrical infrastructure, UPS systems, backup supplies, power quality and energy usage.
Utilities and Substations
Support advanced metering, feeder monitoring, event recording and electrical reliability analysis.
Healthcare Facilities
Improve visibility of sensitive and critical electrical systems where downtime and power quality issues must be minimised.
Critical Infrastructure
Suitable for airports, transport, water treatment, telecoms and other facilities with high reliability requirements.
Typical Monitoring Points
| Location |
Purpose |
| Main Incoming Supply |
Monitor energy, demand, voltage quality and incoming supply events. |
| MV / LV Substations |
Track feeder loading, harmonic condition, power quality and reliability events. |
| Critical Feeders |
Monitor production lines, UPS systems, chillers, compressors, motors and other sensitive loads. |
| Generator / Backup Supply |
Monitor backup supply performance, energy usage and event behaviour during operation. |
| Tenant / Department Feeders |
Support cost allocation, sub-metering and internal energy reporting. |
Integration with IoTWatt 4.0
When connected to IoTWatt 4.0, the PM8000 series can become a high-quality data source for energy monitoring, demand analysis, power quality visibility, electrical event review and digital energy audit applications.
- Real-time kWh, kW, kvar, kVA, voltage, current and power factor monitoring
- Demand profile and maximum demand analysis
- Power quality event visibility and alarm tracking
- Harmonic and voltage quality monitoring
- Energy reporting, cost allocation and baseline analysis
- Support for EECA reporting and digital energy audit workflows
Schneider PM8000 Supply, Integration and Power Quality Monitoring
Saturn Pyro supplies and integrates Schneider Electric PowerLogic PM8000 series meters for industrial, commercial, data centre, healthcare and utility applications in Malaysia. The meter can be connected to power monitoring systems, SCADA, EMS and IoTWatt 4.0 for energy monitoring, power quality analytics, reliability reporting and digital energy audit applications.
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Accuracy Class 0.2 active energy accuracy
Sampling 256 to 512 samples per cycle depending on model
Power Quality THD, harmonics, sag/swell and waveform capture
Communication Dual Ethernet, RS485 and optional communication modules
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