PowerSpy2
An advanced power analyzer
This product is an advanced energy analyzer, with performance and features unmatched on the market.
Ultra-flexible and powerful
One device, 2 modes : Autonomous data logging mode, or real time mode
In data logging mode, periodic measurement of U, I, P (RMS and peak to peak) and line frequency, storage on internal memory (4 GB), CSV export
In a real time mode, a real oscilloscope : U, I and P waveforms, RMS and peak, Q, S, power factor, crest factor, frequency, THD, automatic triggering or on threshold (U, I or P)
Advanced triggering, period per period calculated RMS values or U, I and P
Statistics, energy accumulation, U/I curve, HTML configurable reports
Harmonic analysis and automatic comparison with IEC IEC 61000-3-2 v2.2 Classes A, B, C et D)
Multi-application
Energy audits and expertises, power line quality surveys
Analysis of the consumptions for in service/sleep mode power equipments
Evaluation and optimization of power supplies, education
EMC pre-qualification and environmental standards (ErP, EnergyStar,…)
Powerful and Open
90 to 240V AC, 1mA to 6A RMS, 10mW to 1300W, 45 to 65Hz
Integration and loggging from 1 minute to 20ms !
One month of storage with a resolution of 20ms, up to 20 years (5s)
1% precision, reliable measurement of very low powers (16 bits resolution)
High speed acquisition (256 measurements per period up to 16,64Ksps)
Factory or user calibration, possibility to restore the factory calibration
Bluetooth link between the PowerSpy2 and your PC, no safety hazard
Windows XP/Vista/Windows 7/Windows 8 Compatible
Economic and ecological
Designed and manufactured in France, eco-designed, global consumption of only 1W
Recommanded price : 239€ HT / unit (Powerspy2 4GB version, PC software and USB Bluetooth dongle included)
Our distributors : Lextronic, Jeulin, Testoon (F), The Debug Store (UK). See contact information here under
FAQ
Some answers on frequently asked questions on PowerSpy2, Smart488 and Compulab’s products. Of course don’t hesitate to contact us for any additional information.
What is the difference between the PowerSpy2 and a classical low cost powermeter ?
First, the PowerSpy2 allows to get precise measurements of low powers, down to 10mW, whereas classical power meters have a far lower sensititivy. This is key to measure standby currents of electronic equipments.
Then, the PowerSpy2 not only measure an RMS power, but is a real oscilloscope and allows to analyse current and voltage waveforms. So it provides far more advanced features than usual powermeters : harmonic distorsion measurement, optimisation of AC/DC switching power supplies, etc. The Bluetooth interface allows also automatic and configurable report generation.
Finally, PowerSpy2 can operate in autonomous data logging mode with performance and features unmatched on the market: voltage, current and power can be recorded by example every 20 milliseconds and for over a month!
Is the PowerSpy2 as good as a high end power analyzer ?
The PowerSpy2 is even better than the majority of equipment costing more than ten times more expensive, especially for measuring low power, applications for which PowerSpy2 was particularly optimized. Product flexibility, thanks to its software approach based on offset processing on the PC, allows more interesting analysis and publishing reports. Therefore, more traditional products are a priority for the measurement of high power (> 1kw) as well as electro-technical applications requiring three phase analyzes.
Can I use the PowerSpy2 to measure very low currents and powers, for example for equipments in standby ?
Clearly yes. The PowerSpy2 allows to precisely measure powers down to some tens of milliwatts.
Should I install the supplied Bluetooth drivers ?
NO, Windows has built-in Bluetooth drivers since XP.
What is the maximum distance of the Bluetooth link ?
It is very dependant on the Bluetooth module used on the PC side. With the supplied Bluetooth dongle the usual coverage is a couple of meters, as the Bluetooth interface first function is to provide a safe galvanic insulation.
What are the improvements of software V2.0 ?
Version 2.0 supports both the PowerSpy1 and PowerSpy2. Functions return data files have been added, as well as several performance improvements.
PowerLog software
The powerSpy2 analyzer can be used either in real time mode or in data logging mode. In order to facilitate the analysis of the generated log files, ALCIOM has developped the PowerLog windows software.
Automated import of PowerSpy2 log files
Interactive plot of voltage, current, power, peak and RMS, frequency)
User selection of the time area to analyze
Automated selection of time areas based on multicriteria (overvoltage, voltage dips, frequency variation out of limits, current or power peaks, etc)
Automated calculation of integral measurements on selected areas
Statistics
Data and chart export
Our distributors / PowerSpy2
| Localisation | PowerSpy2 distributors |
|---|---|
| FRANCE |    |
| UK, IRELAND and EU Countries |  |
Downloads / PowerSpy2
| Available files for downloading | PDF links |
|---|---|
| Installation and user manual, version 01.01 (French version) | rl1236-004 powerspy2 manuel utilisateur v0101.pdf |
| Installation and user manual, version 01.01 (English version) | rl1236-004 powerspy2 user manual v0101.pdf |
| PowerLog complementary software user manual (french version) | ALTD1414-002 PowerLog Manuel utilisateur Fr V1.pdf |
| PowerLog software V1.3 beta for windows XP/VISTA/7 | Install PowerLog v1.3_beta.zip |
| PowerSpy software V2.03 beta for windows XP/VISTA/7, french version | PowerSpy_win_2_03FR_beta2.zip |
| Powerspy software 2.02 for Windows XP/VISTA/7, French version (usable in mode demonstration without any PowerSpy interface) | InstallPowerspyWindows202FR.zip |
| Powerspy software V2.02 for Windows XP/VISTA/7, English version (usable in mode demonstration without any PowerSpy interface) | SetupPowerspyWindows202EN.zip |
| CE Certificate of conformity (electrical safety) | powerspy2 ce conformity.pdf |
| Powerspy Protocol Specification | LG0838-003 powerspy protocol specification 1G.pdf |