For CEA operations, temperature, humidity, airflow, lighting, and CO₂ must stay within narrow limits 24/7 to foster growing conditions for high-value crops. When power quality deteriorates, environmental systems can go off-spec, putting these crops at risk. When HVAC and VFDs began failing unexpectedly, New Jersey CEA facility operators took a closer look at their power operations.
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At the 2026 TEGG/ABM Continuing Education Conference in San Diego, Dranetz experts delivered a five-part power monitoring seminar tailored for TEGG franchisees who specialize in testing, inspecting, and maintaining electrical systems. Seaward pros ran a seminar on PV testing. The sessions were designed to give field professionals practical guidance to troubleshoot power systems and solar arrays.
The latest article in EC&M’s PQ Newsbeat covers something that’s often overlooked: planning. “Planning and Preparing a Power Quality Survey” by Ross Ignall, Director of Business Development and Marketing, walks through the steps to take before deploying any instruments. From identifying symptoms and setting objectives to knowing what to monitor—and for how long—the article focuses […]
2025 in Review: From PQ Surveys to the Latest Dranetz News This year, the Dranetz team focused on helping engineers and operations teams make smarter decisions. We broke down standards, offered key how-to’s, and brought clarity to issues that cause big headaches. We shared the latest Dranetz news and introduced you to some of our […]
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Ross Ignall’s article, Getting Started with Power Quality Surveys, was featured in the November edition of EC&M’s PQ Newsbeat. This article is a good introduction for anyone looking to better understand when, where, and how to perform a power quality (PQ) survey, and more importantly, why it matters. Ross breaks down the basics. He covers […]
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400 Hz systems are common in aircraft and ground-based aviation equipment. They demand instruments that truly measure at 400 Hz. Here’s how the Dranetz HDPQ Xplorer 400 helps teams troubleshoot, verify performance, and cut downtime across flight lines, gates, and onboard systems.
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As solar PV installations expand, performance expectations and ROI are understandably front and center. But there’s one step that often gets skipped, and it’s one that can cost you down the line: evaluating power quality (PQ). This Application Note explains why PQ assessments are critical before and after solar installation commissioning. It highlights the importance […]
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If you’ve ever connected two different power quality meters to the same circuit and gotten different results, you’re not alone. It’s an age-old issue in power quality monitoring. And when it happens, the obvious question is: which reading should you trust? That’s where power quality standards come in. But knowing which ones apply, especially in […]
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Most power quality events won’t shut you down. But when they do, they cost more than just a headache. The challenge isn’t detecting power quality problems. That’s the easy part. The real question is: Do those issues actually matter to your operation? A dip, a transient, a bit of harmonic distortion—none of these are problems […]
If you’re an electrical professional responsible for reliable power solutions—whether its system design, installation, or maintenance—the Dranetz in-person power monitoring seminar is built for you.