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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Controlling the cost of energy is without doubt one of the greatest challenges facing industry today as
companies come under increasing pressure to remain competitive in the new global economy. Motors
are the world¶s largest consumer of electrical energy, accounting for 70% of all industrial electricity
used. Not surprisingly they are found literally everywhere and are utilized in the manufacture and
supply of almost every product we purchase. Incredibly however, moto rs are also the world¶s largest
abuser of energy. Motors are unable to intelligently match the power they consume to the job of work
they do.
Powerboss has grown out of almost a decade of research and development in the field of
intelligent motor control , and is manufactured in the U .K by Somar International Ltd, a Queen
Award winning company. Accreditation to both ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 standards ensure the
manufacturing and testing process is stringently controlled for quality assurance.
3. Key Benefits:
3.1. Energy Efficiency (Save your energy up to 40%)
Effective cost saving solutions -Reducing the amount of electricity bills up to 40%
Reduced kilowatt consumption both whilst the equipment is running, but also through the
implementation of Powerboss¶ special applications; i.e. Kick Start, Plug Breaking Timed,
Timed Cutoff, Sto red Energy, Signal Optimization, & Belt Breakage Protection
Lower Starting Currents due to the soft start/stop capability.
Operating Motor power factor improvement.
A guaranteed return on investment within an acceptable timescale (1 to 2 years ROI)
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Automatic Choice for Distributed By:
Controlling all Fixed Speed
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4. Application & Powerboss Users:
Powerboss is suitable for a wide variety of applications, which could include:
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Powerboss will quietly work on your behalf to...
Ensure that your motors only consume the energy that they require
Switch your motors off automatically when they are not needed
Significantly reduce your energy bills
Protect the motors from excess heat and vibration
Reduce levels of unscheduled breakdowns
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M.3. For controlled stopping
Pumping applica tions are particularly vulnerable to damage from hydraulic shock caused by fluid
surge. Powerboss reduces sudden changes in flow by controlling the acceleration torque of the
pump, extending the time to produce 100% flow, thus minimising the damaging effec ts of water
hammer.
Using a DOL starter to stop your pump (coast to stop) will cause hydraulic problems because the
system head will quickly overcome the motor inertia and then the pump will come to a rapid stop.
The fluid, which is in motion and has momen tum, must come to a complete stop as well. This
uncontrolled stop will cause pressure surges on your pipes and valves ± causing damage to the
system.
The soft stop feature in Powerboss will control the deceleration of your pump by accurately
controlling motor torque and allowing the head of water to slow the pump, preventing any sudden
changes in speed and minimising any surges or hammering in your system.
6. Contact Us:
In order to assist you assess the potential benefits that Powerboss can bring to your organisation,
we are fully equipped to:
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