Energy data logging is a fundamental tool for power efficiency and availability. By leveraging the insights gained from monitoring and analysis over a 7 to 14 day period, building managers can enhance power efficiency, reduce electricity costs and make informed decisions relating to electricity usage. Based on the data collected & report provided, owners can assess the overall electrical capacity and identify whether there is a need for infrastructure upgrades to support additional loads.
Energy Data Logging involves the collection and recording of data related to various electrical parameters to monitor and optimize energy usage and improve overall operational efficiency. It also helps determine how much spare capacity you have in your consumer mains circuit. Switchboard Solutions frequently provides energy data logging to our Body Corporate, Commercial and Industrial clients as a way to provide critical information about their infrastructure.
For smaller switchboards that we can source immediately, the turnaround time is usually 2-4 weeks. For larger, customised switchboards, the process usually takes 3-5 months as the switchboard needs to be built first before the installation.
Yes, we need access to everywhere there is an electrical point in the building so we can complete mandatory testing. If we can’t get access to an area, that area will remain de-energized until we can complete testing there. If the building is a multi-tenanted complex, then access will need to be provided to all units during testing.
That largely depends on the size and complexity of the switchboard upgrade. However, you will be fully informed of the duration of the proposed power outage at quoting stage.
By law, when you upgrade, the installation must be brought up to the current standards, including the Australian Standards and the Queensland Electricity Metering and Connection Standards.
We account for most of the fees within our price. At times, we give an estimate for certain aspects of a job if a firm price cannot be finalized during the quoting stage. These can be fees from an electricity retailer, services locator, building works if required, fault finding, etc. Our extensive experience mean you will get as close to a fixed price as possible for the job.
Usually a building manager, committee member, property manager or body corporate manager. We work closely with the relevant contacts to ensure ease of access on the day/s of the installation.
Yes, we work with you to schedule a suitable time for the upgrade.
By talking to a relevant technical person or if you have been advised to do so. If you are usure what capacity you are at with your power supply, we can install data loggers to determine your current power usage. Once determined, we can advise if you actually need a power upgrade or not.
The answer can be yes or no.
If you are a large energy user, you will need to pay an assessment fee between $1,500 – $6,500 + Gst from the distributor to determine if they can provide the power to you. If they can provide the additional power, there may or may not be a follow up fee however you are informed of the costs, if any, before proceeding with the project.
For smaller energy users of 1 – 3 phases @ 63amps, there is usually a connection fee to upgrade the power that ranges from $500 – $2500 + Gst from the Energy distributer.
That depends on your power needs, however we will have an in depth discussion with you about your current and proposed power usages and determine what capacity you may need. We usually allow a little extra capacity, in case you may need it in the future.
At some point, yes. However, most of the work will be completed before power is shut off. You will be fully informed of the proposed power outages and time of the connection changeover.
The electrical industry is complex, with many standards to understand and comply with. Being heavily regulated, you need the right person for the job. Our extensive experience in the industry means we can advise and/or solve about all your problems, issues or questions.
Power Data Logging
We can provide you with data logging to determine actual power usage for your building or sub-circuits. This can be very important to determine how you move forward with your power supply and/or switchboard upgrades. The right and accurate information can save you thousands of dollars for your project by using actual data to make decisions.
Thermal Imaging
Thermal imaging is a great preventative maintenance tool. By conducting thermal imaging on your switchboards, you have the ability to detect potential faults inside your switchboard that can’t be seen with the naked eye before they become a major problem. This can potentially save thousands of dollars by fixing faults before they do real damage.
No, however Collecting and analysing the information from data logger records is always going to give you a real insight, rather than making decisions (which can be very costly) on gut feelings. We highly recommend that any building committee, warehouse owner or commercial manager make the investment in the true power usage figures.
No. You will not notice any negative impact to your power supply while the information is being collected. Think of it like a heart monitor machine for your switchboard. The data logger simply runs along side the switchboard and records what happens.
Just like most things around electrical main switchboards, the cost depends on each individual situation. As a general rule, the process included in a data logging includes the electrician attaching the power circuits to the logger, collecting the data, analysing the data, and then creating and providing the report. Our team assess each building accordingly and can give you a quote based on a site visit and conversation around your objectives and circuits you wish to track.
We attend buildings on request & install data loggers for a period of 7 to 14 days to collect the power usage of the building to determine its leftover capacity and provide reports to the client.
Based on the data collected & report provided, building managers can assess the overall electrical capacity and identify whether there is a need for infrastructure upgrades to support additional loads.
Yes, a great way to determine why your building is losing power intermittently is by collecting electrical usage information through a data logger machine. We have been able to measure the usage habits of the occupiers and see when the load is too much on the mains supply. This information helps our specialist switchboard electricians to provide the right switchboard upgrade solution, specific to the building and the people who live there.
The old switchboard located in a very small room was constructed in the 70s and was at the end of its life and there were concerns about its safety and potential failure. We obtained a number of quotes from contractors, but contracted with Jay due to his clear communication of the process, his competitive quote and his professionalism.
From the civil works to the manufacturing of the board, to the required activities for the day of the shutdown, all were well communicated which meant that we had minimum disruption to our residents.
– Alan Whyte, High Rise Unit Owner
