e-PCM monitors the condition of generators and their prime movers, effectively using the generator itself as a sophisticated transducer. It employs advanced NASA-developed technology to provide automated setup and fault diagnosis with minimal user intervention, making it simpler and more cost-effective than conventional systems. e-PCM is suitable for a wide range of equipment, including turbo-alternators, diesel generators, and wind turbines, and is particularly valuable for equipment in inaccessible or hazardous environments.
Installing e-PCM is straightforward—simply connect it to the three supply phases of the generator using simple and inexpensive transducers and mount it in any convenient panel. It is typically located at the generator control cabinet, requiring very short cable runs and avoiding the need to install equipment in remote or hazardous areas. Upon initial startup, e-PCM undergoes an automatic self-learning process to establish the normal operating condition of the equipment. Advanced analysis techniques ensure that this training accounts for variables such as speed and load, while preventing existing faults from causing training errors.