19 Power Analyzer Manufacturers in 2023
This section provides an overview for power analyzers as well as their applications and principles. Also, please take a look at the list of 19 power analyzer manufacturers and their company rankings. Here are the top-ranked power analyzer companies as of June, 2023: 1.Summit Technology, 2.PCE Instruments, 3.LUMEL.
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What Is a Power Analyzer?
A power analyzer is a device used to measure the power generated by electrical equipment. By measuring power, it is possible to check energy conversion efficiency and equipment malfunctions caused by voltage drops.
Power itself can be measured with a wattmeter without a power analyzer. However, the ability to measure various parameters other than power, such as voltage, current, and frequency, is an advantage not found in power meters.
There are multiple channels on the result display screen. By setting the channels, it is possible to display only the necessary parameters.
Uses for Power Analyzers
Power analyzers are used to measure the efficiency of power generation using natural energy sources such as solar and wind power generation.
Power generation using natural energy sources such as solar and wind power is called renewable energy power generation. The use of renewable energy is becoming increasingly popular because it is environmentally friendly. On the other hand, it has the disadvantage of being less efficient than thermal power generation and other forms of power generation because the supply of energy depends on the climate.
By measuring generation efficiency, we confirm that power is being supplied properly. Efforts are also being made to activate backup systems in the event of power generation efficiency declining due to energy shortages.
Power Analyzer Principles
The power that a power analyzer measures is determined by the equation of voltage and current. There are no different types of voltage, but the current is divided into different types based on how it flows.
1. Alternating Current
Alternating current is a type of current flow in which the direction of the current is not fixed to one direction. The direction of flow alternates by switching between positive and negative currents at different times. The timing of alternation depends on the frequency used for current flow. The higher the frequency, the more times the current alternates.
All electricity flowing from power plants to homes and facilities is alternating current. AC has the advantage of being able to transmit electricity over longer distances than DC.
2. Direct Current
This is a method in which positive and negative currents do not switch, and electricity flows in one direction. Power transmission using dry cell batteries is a direct current method. The DC method has a simple structure and is easy to understand. The disadvantage is that it is difficult to shut down. It is necessary to shut off the current when troubleshooting or maintenance is required, but this is more difficult to do than with an alternating current.
Power analyzers can measure both DC and AC.
Features of Power Analyzers
Current power analyzers have the following features.
- Portability: Since there are many situations where field measurements are required, such as solar panels, they have been made smaller and lighter. This is achieved by using technologies such as condensing computing functions that were conventionally performed by hardware into the power analysis engine.
- Environmental Adaptability: Designed to enable high-precision measurement even in harsh temperature environments, such as constant-temperature rooms and engine rooms where temperatures change rapidly.
- Data Transmission: It is possible to transmit measurement values to devices such as data loggers by using an adapter that supports wireless technology such as Bluetooth.
- Interface: USB (memory), LAN, GP-IB, RS-232C, external control, synchronization of two units, and various other standards are supported.
Guideline for Selecting a Power Analyzer Model
Power analyzers are classified into two types based on price range: low-priced models and high-end models. The two key points in choosing which one to use are accuracy in power measurement and frequency range. Models suitable for high-precision measurement of phenomena with a large variation range (standby power/full power) and measurement of inverters and switching drives should be selected from the slightly more expensive, popularly priced (mid-range) to high-end models. In other cases, popularly priced models can be used.
Advanced Power Analyzers
Power analyzers perform power measurements with high accuracy, but in recent years, various advanced models have been released by various manufacturers.
Oscilloscope Integrated Type
Conventional power analyzers did not have a waveform observation function, so it was necessary to prepare a digital oscilloscope or other waveform measurement device separately. Currently, several companies offer similar integrated oscilloscope types are available from several companies.
List of 19 Power Analyzer Manufacturers
*Including some distributors, etc.
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SAE Manufacturing Specialties Corp
Power Analyzers
Company Overview
Based in Bayville, NY, SAE Manufacturing Specialties Corp. is an ISO-certified supplier and manufacturer of industrial equipment, chemicals, components, ordinance, electronics, and systems for industries ranging from aerospace to high tech to law enforcement. Examples of product offerings include raw materials, chemicals, and lubricants for industrial purposes to finished products such as security helmets for law enforcement, and military ordnances. SAE also provides research and development as well as technical support for other companies in similar industries.
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RJM Sales, Inc.
Power Analyzers
Company Overview
RJM Sales was founded in 1970 and is now headquartered in Somerset, New Jersey. The company is an employee-owned manufacturer’s representative and distribution company of industrial instrumentation and controls, filtration, gas generation, and laboratory instrumentation products. The company serves a breadth of industries including food, pharmaceuticals, coil & gas, chemical, power generation, and other markets. The company’s two main product categories are Industrial Products and Laboratory Products. Industrial Products include signal conditioners, digital indicators, and moisture analysis equipment. Laboratory Products include YSI reagents, maintenance kits, and other supplies.
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Exponential Power
Power Analyzers
Company Overview
Exponential Power has roots dating back to 1915 and began with the merger of Storage Battery Systems and Summit Power Systems in 2014, and is now headquartered in Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin. Exponential Power is a distributor of stored power solutions, serving offshore, telecom, energy-services, utilities, energy, data centers, motive power, material handling, distribution, and manufacturing industries. Exponential Power provides batteries, battery backs, power systems, battery cabinets, UPS, as well as other products. Exponential Power offers services such as installation, maintenance, repair, and rental equipment.
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AppMet
Power Analyzers
Company Overview
AppMet, Inc was founded in 1993 in North Charleston, South Carolina. AppMet is a calibration and testing company offering dimensional, physical & mechanical, and electronic & electrical calibration services in climate-controlled laboratories as well as on-site calibrations when possible. AppMet is ISO/IEC 17025 as well as Full Service ISO-99001 certified. Electronic calibrations are made with all types of electrical and electronic test equipment from analog multimeters to RF spectrum analyzers. Physical and mechanical calibrations and tests are performed with equipment ranging from analytical balances to vacuum gages. Dimensional calibrations are performed with equipment ranging from 1-2-3 blocks to angle plates to thickness gages.
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Kyoritsu
Power quality analyzer
Company Overview
Founded in 1940, Kyoritsu has an 80 year history as a customer-focused organization specializing in multimeters. Kyoritsu provides analog multimeters as well as digital multimeters with and without clamps offering many varieties of measurement.
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Yokogawa Test & Measurement Corporation
Power analyzer
Company Overview
Yokogawa Test & Measurement Corporation was founded in Japan in 1954. Yokogawa currently serves a wide array of industries including the aerospace, automotive, consumer electronics, semiconductor and telecommunications industries with both hardware and software solutions. Among Yokogawa’s suite of products are oscilloscopes, voltage probes, power analyzers and meters, data acquisition tools, optical test equipment, a wide variety of handled meters, calibrators, and testers; analog instruments, and manometers.
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PCE Instruments
Power analyzer
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Company Overview
Lumen was founded in 1953 and is headquartered in Zielona Góra, Poland. The company is a manufacturer of industrial automation devices including transducers, network parameter analyzers, and analogy meters, primarily serving water & gas utilities, solar energy production, electronics, and manufacturing. The company’s product categories consist of network parameter meters and analyzers, digital and analog meters, current transformers, and shunts. The company offers customers OEM, EMS, and ODM services in the scope of housing, designing, electronics, mechanics, hardware, and software.
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Company Overview
Hioki E.E. Corporation was founded in 1935 and headquartered in Ueda, Nagano. Hioki provides testing & analysis, manufacturing & inspection, and equipment maintenance to industries including mobility, battery, motor, energy, electronic components, and infrastructure. Hioki’s has 10 primary product categories which are: recorders and data loggers including oscilloscopes, LCR/Resistance Meters, safety testing including signal generators and calibrators, power meters including power quality analyzers, probes & sensors, optical & PV maintenance & telecommunication, environmental measuring, DMM & testers & field measuring, IoT & new solutions & meter relay, and bare board & package testing.
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Chauvin Arnoux Metrix
Power analyser
Company Overview
Chauvin Arnoux began in 1893 in France and took off in 1905 with the invention of the magneto ohmmeter. Chauvin Arnoux is an integrated manufacturer of portable test and measurement instruments used in the electrical sector, education, laboratories, and maintenance. A sample of Chauvin Arnoux’s products include calibrators, electrochemical measurements, relays, analystical software, and accessories. Chauvin Arnoux also offers industrial subcontracting, leveraging its large network of independently operating yet functionally integrated subcontractors’ abilities to manufacture and install PCBs, specialty items, sheet metal, tooling, and more.
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GMC-I Messtechnik
3-phase energy & power disturbance analyzer
Company Overview
GMC Instruments is the result of a merger in 1993 from companies originally dating back to 1906. Under the Gossen Metrawatt and Camille Bauer brands, the company provides hardware, software, and services to several industries including medical devices and manufacturing. The company’s hardware division provides electrical safety devices, photometry equipment, energy management systems, and vital signs measurement devices. The company’s software lineup includes database management software, power analysis software, and medical device software.
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Power Analyzer Manufacturer Ranking
*Including some distributors, etc.Ranking as of June 2023 in United States of America
Derivation Method| Rank | Company | Click Share |
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| 1 | Summit Technology | 16.9% |
| 2 | PCE Instruments | 6.9% |
| 3 | LUMEL | 6.9% |
| 4 | Electrex | 6.9% |
| 5 | Exponential Power | 6.2% |
| 6 | E+I Engineering USA Corp. | 6.2% |
| 7 | Kyoritsu | 5.4% |
| 8 | Yokogawa Test & Measurement Corporation | 5.4% |
| 9 | SAE Manufacturing Specialties Corp | 4.6% |
| 10 | Camille Bauer | 4.6% |
| 11 | Extech Instruments Corp. | 4.6% |
| 12 | ALL-TEST Pro, LLC | 4.6% |
| 13 | CAS DataLoggers | 3.8% |
| 14 | Chauvin Arnoux Metrix | 3.8% |
| 15 | AppMet | 3.8% |
| 16 | RJM Sales, Inc. | 3.1% |
| 17 | GMC-I Messtechnik | 2.3% |
| 18 | Contrel elettronica | 2.3% |
| 19 | HIOKI | 0.8% |
| 20 | Newtons4th | 0.8% |
Ranking as of June 2023 Globally
Derivation Method| Rank | Company | Click Share |
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| 1 | Summit Technology | 14.1% |
| 2 | LUMEL | 7.8% |
| 3 | ALL-TEST Pro, LLC | 6.3% |
| 4 | Electrex | 6.3% |
| 5 | PCE Instruments | 5.8% |
| 6 | Extech Instruments Corp. | 5.8% |
| 7 | E+I Engineering USA Corp. | 5.8% |
| 8 | Camille Bauer | 5.3% |
| 9 | Kyoritsu | 5.3% |
| 10 | Yokogawa Test & Measurement Corporation | 4.4% |
| 11 | SAE Manufacturing Specialties Corp | 4.4% |
| 12 | RJM Sales, Inc. | 4.4% |
| 13 | Exponential Power | 4.4% |
| 14 | CAS DataLoggers | 3.9% |
| 15 | AppMet | 3.4% |
| 16 | Chauvin Arnoux Metrix | 3.4% |
| 17 | GMC-I Messtechnik | 2.9% |
| 18 | Contrel elettronica | 2.9% |
| 19 | Newtons4th | 1.9% |
| 20 | HIOKI | 1.5% |
Derivation Method
The ranking is calculated based on the click share within the power analyzer page as of June 2023. Click share is defined as the total number of clicks for all companies during the period divided by the number of clicks for each company.Number of Employees
- Yokogawa Test & Measurement Corporation: 250
- Kyoritsu: 200
- Camille Bauer: 80
Newly Established Company
- PCE Instruments: 1999 (24 years ago)
- Newtons4th: 1997 (26 years ago)
- Electrex: 1993 (30 years ago)
Company with a History
- Chauvin Arnoux Metrix: 1905 (118 years ago)
- GMC-I Messtechnik: 1906 (117 years ago)
- Kyoritsu: 1940 (83 years ago)
