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New DEM 2000 measures energy consumption, demand and provides power diagnostic information

Joining the Digital Energy Monitor (DEM) 1000 is the DEM 2000. This family of innovative, affordable meters -- from Siemens Building Technologies, Inc., -- measure energy consumption (kWh) and demand (kW), and now provides valuable power diagnostic information. A key component of the Siemens solution for utility cost management, the DEM helps managers improve the assessment, management and prediction of energy costs. The new DEM 2000 now enables managers to not only better understand their facility's energy usage but also gain insight on the characteristics of the energy they are using. The digital power transducers have direct connection to the Floor Level Network of the APOGEE™ Automation System. And both series' transducers can connect to new or existing field panels in the APOGEE system such as the Modular Building Controller, Remote Building Controller, Floor Level Network Controller or Stand-alone Control Unit.

The DEM family combines a state-of-the-art communicating microprocessor-based power transducer and high accuracy split-core instrument grade current transformers in a single package. In addition to measuring energy consumption and demand, the new DEM 2000 measures other power diagnostic information such as apparent and reactive power, power factor and a variety of voltage and current settings. Using the data, managers can better understand energy baselines or load profiles, identify equipment performance problems, determine equipment and system efficiency solutions, forecast building demand, and support budgeting and cost allocation applications.

"Traditionally, customers use building automation systems to collect energy use data, which requires separate meters to relay the signals back to the field panel," says the Siemens Product Manager. "The DEM only needs wiring for the direct connection to the Floor Level Network. This unique design means fewer parts, reduced wiring and much lower installation costs."

For more information on the DEM 1000 or DEM 2000, contact your Siemens Building Technologies field location.

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