ABB Introduces Dedicated 240 Volt Single Phase ALPHA Plus Meter; ALPHA Plus Meter Ideal for High Volume Single Phase Applications.Business Editors and High-Tech Writers RALEIGH, N.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 23, 2001 ABB n. 1. Among weavers, yarn for the warp. Hence, Noun 1. ABB - an urban hit squad and guerrilla group of the Communist Party in the Philippines; formed in the 1980s Inc. announced today the introduction of the ALPHA(R) Plus 240 volt volt [for Alessandro Volta], abbr. V, unit of electric potential and electromotive force. It is defined as the difference of electric potential existing across the ends of a conductor carrying a constant current of 1 ampere when the power dissipated is 1 watt. single-phase meter, the newest member of the ABB ALPHA family of high accuracy, revenue-grade electronic meters. The ALPHA Plus 240 volt revenue meter is an economical solution for high volume single-phase applications. "The ALPHA Plus 240 volt meter bridges the gap between our electromechanical The use of electricity to run moving parts. Disk drives, printers and motors are examples. Electromechanical systems must be designed for the eventual deterioration of moving components that wear over time. The first TVs were electromechanical systems (see video/TV history). and existing electronic meters by making ABB's advanced metering functionality a more cost-effective cost-effective, n the minimal expenditure of dollars, time, and other elements necessary to achieve the health care result deemed necessary and appropriate. choice for single-phase high-volume applications," explained Victor Sitton, product manager for ALPHA meters at ABB Inc. Like all ALPHA Plus meters, the 240 volt single-phase version includes the following features: -- multi-rate, real/reactive -- service connection validation -- power quality monitoring -- load profiling with remote communications The capability of the ALPHA Plus 240 volt meter to provide accurate, reliable meter data is attributed to ABB-patented ALPHA meter technology currently used in more than two million ABB ALPHA meters in use worldwide. It offers all the standard features and functions available in the ALPHA family of meters, including voltage and current sensing technology, analog-to-digital conversion analog-to-digital or A/D conversion, the process of changing continuously varying data, such as voltage, current, or shaft rotation, into discrete digital quantities that represent the magnitude of the data , digital signal processing See DSP. Digital Signal Processing - (DSP) Computer manipulation of analog signals (commonly sound or image) which have been converted to digital form (sampled). and functional upgrades available through a combination of hardware and software options. The meter is also equipped with a standard optical port for quick data retrieval. Additional communications interfaces are available including an internal modem A modem that plugs into an expansion slot within the computer. Unlike an external modem, an internal modem does not provide a series of display lights that inform the user of the changing modem states. The user must rely entirely on the communications program. Contrast with external modem. with up to four relays, a 20mA current loop and an external serial communications See serial transmission and serial. board. ABB is now accepting orders for the ALPHA Plus 240 Volt meters. For information, contact ABB Inc. at 919/212-4800 or e-mail cust.support@us.abb.com. The product specifications cited are those in effect at time of publication. ABB Inc. reserves the right to make changes to the product at any time without notice. ABB Inc. designs and develops advanced electricity meters and creates information technology solutions and infrastructure for meters and meter data management systems throughout the world (www.abb.com/metering). ABB's electricity metering business is located in Raleigh. ABB (www.abb.com) is a global leader in power and automation technologies that enable utility and industry customers to improve their performance while lowering their environmental impact. ABB has 160,000 employees in more than 100 countries. The company's U.S. operations employ more than 15,000 people at manufacturing and other facilities in 40 states. |
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