Description
1. At-A-Glance Executive Brief
- Model: PL96501A0A10000 (Multilin EPM 9650)
- Brand: GE (General Electric / Multilin)
- Part Type: Advanced Power Quality Meter / Energy Analyzer
- Lifecycle status: Industrial Power Monitoring Support
- Weight: ~0.25 kg (Packaging dependent)
- Core Function: High-Accuracy Electrical Power Quality & Harmonic Analysis
2. Technical Introduction
Industrial facilities, data centers, and heavy utilities require rigorous oversight of electrical parameters to protect sensitive machinery from grid abnormalities, voltage sags, and harmonic distortion. When legacy metering infrastructure fails or lacks real-time logging resolution, plant engineers risk missing crucial power anomalies. The GE Multilin PL96501A0A10000 (EPM 9650) power quality meter delivers high-precision monitoring of voltage fluctuations, current variations, and power factors, ensuring proactive electrical asset management and uncompromised power system reliability.
3. Core Technical Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
| Manufacturer | GE (General Electric) / Multilin |
| Part Number | PL96501A0A10000 |
| Instrument Type | Multilin EPM 9650 Power Quality Meter |
| Measurement Accuracy | Class 0.1 High Precision |
| Communication Interface | RS-485 (Modbus-RTU protocol) |
| Display Type | High-Resolution LCD Display |
| Dimensions | 16 cm x 18.5 cm x 4.4 cm (approx.) |
| Environmental Tolerance | Please refer to the OEM datasheet for complete environmental tolerances. |
4. Field Engineer’s Tech Notes
- Communication Polling Verification: When tying the EPM 9650 into an existing SCADA or DCS via the RS-485 serial port, verify that the baud rate, parity, and Modbus station IDs match your network layout to prevent communication timeouts.
- Potential Transformer (PT) / Current Transformer (CT) Scaling: Double-check ratio configurations in the meter’s setup menu prior to full load energization; incorrect scaling parameters will skew power factor, real power (kW), and harmonic calculations.
5. Adaptive QA & Testing Protocol
Prior to distribution, each meter undergoes bench calibration and communication verification on a specialized electrical testing simulator. We validate voltage and current input channels across multi-point injection ranges, test auxiliary power supply stability, and check serial port response protocols. Comprehensive inspection records and test verification data are available upon request.
6. Buyer’s FAQ
- Q: What warranty coverage is included with this power meter?A: All hardware items are backed by a standard 12-month replacement warranty covering structural and operational performance from the invoice date.
- Q: How is the meter packaged for safe transit?A: Every unit is securely enclosed in anti-static packaging, surrounded by high-density protective foam, and packed inside a rigid corrugated box to prevent shipping damage.
- Q: Is this part supplied as new surplus or refurbished?A: Inventory status is precisely classified as either New Surplus (NSFP) or fully tested factory-refurbished hardware; contact our sales team to verify current batch availability.
