CMOS Data Sheet
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IP UtiliNET's Circuit Monitoring System (CMOS) allows operations managers to monitor energy consumption patterns in order to improve energy efficiency. CMOS provides real-time visibility into energy usage at the appliance level. After installing CMOS, an Atlanta restaurant owner was able to reduce electrical costs by 30% by replacing inefficient equipment and changing operations. CMOS helped the owner determine which equipment was using the most energy and make cost-effective changes to reduce costs and increase profits.
CMOS Data Sheet
- 1. IP UtiliNET’s CMOS System Pinpoints Consumption Patterns to Reduce Energy Costs and Improve Profitability The cost of electrical energy is expected to increase by 3 percent this year due to higher fuel costs.1 At the same time, higher electrical costs can directly impact an organization’s operating budget, which amounts to about 30% of a facility’s overall operational expenses. IP UtiliNET’s Circuit Monitoring System (CMOS) enables operations managers to monitor energy use to improve energy efficiency by detecting consumption patterns. CMOS is a secure, web-based auditing sub-metering system which provides real-time visibility into frequency and duration of energy consumption at the appliance level. CMOS operates unobtrusively at the breaker panel or individual circuit breaker level within the facility and measures electrical use as well as alternative energy generation. CMOS can be applied to commercial, industrial and business applications. The circuits range from 120 Volts (standard) and 480 Volts AC at 50/60 hertz and 15, 20 and 30 amps, within single phase, split phase, and 3-phase systems. CMOS helps your organization determine where energy consumption is highest, to en-able peak shaving and other energy-efficient solutions. Collected and analyzed data may indicate a need to change out equipment, change usage patterns, add LED lighting or add alternative energy sources in order to realize efficiencies. While electricity use represents 30% of the total operating expense for an enterprise; in com-mercial facilities, lighting alone can represent as much as 40% of the electric bill. Significant savings can be achieved by incorporating an LED lighting solution, which reduces the amount of wattage used and the amount of electricity required to keep the fixtures cool. LED lighting offers a 20% increase in brightness while using less wattage. Energy loss due to Alternating Current (AC) conversion to Direct Current (DC) can also cause spikes in energy consumption. IP UtiliNET offers a DC Microgrid solution to reduce power consumption and save on electricity costs. “Understanding the source and consumption is the first step to tackling energy-efficient solutions.”
- 2. CMOS Benefits: Recently an Atlanta area restaurant owner installed CMOS to determine the cost/benefit of existing restau-rant equipment. After reviewing power consumption patterns and duration over a period of six months, the restaurant owner realized some pieces of equipment were consuming enormous amounts of electricity despite limited use. In addition, the company chose to eliminate 3100 watts of traditional lighting in favor of LED lighting, amounting to a 1:4 ratio of savings with the new Direct Current (DC) LED Lights. IP UtiliNET assisted the owner in interpreting the data by comparing historical data on equipment energy use with sales volume generated by the individual pieces of equipment. The owner streamlined operations by launching a plan to replace non-profitable equipment did not contribute to sales volume while simultaneously replacing menu items with meals and refreshments that would generate a profit. The results were a doubling in daily sales volume and a 30% reduction in electrical costs. IP UtiliNET can make a positive impact on your bottom line with a number of customized energy solutions. In addition, we offer financing and can assist your organization with energy efficiency rebates. Contact us today to find out if we have a solution that is right for you at solutions@iputilinet.com or by calling 877-901-6947. About IP UtiliNET IP UtiliNET is an Atlanta based, veteran-owned professional services firm specializing in central-ly managed communications, energy networks, product lifecycle solutions and security services. Offering site service solu-tions in 145 countries and 392 cities worldwide, IP UtiliNET partners with its clients to streamline operations, lower costs and enhance profitability for long-term environmental, social and financial benefit. Service offerings include single mode fiber LAN-visn™ Passive Optical Networks (PON), facial biometric security, sustainable and renew-able en-ergy (SustaNET©) including LED lighting systems, and technology lifecycle services. For more informa-tion visit www.iputilinet.com. • Enterprise operations managers and CEOs interested in reducing operational costs via real-time analysis of power usage • Construction managers looking for ways to cut costs prior to retrofitting facilities with new lighting and equipment • Contractors and business owners interested in creating energy efficiencies when seeking LEED certification • School system administrators interested in obtaining historic usage patterns prior to seeking energy efficiency rebates • Managers of multi-tenant facilities who need to bill multiple tenants for energy use as CMOS can serve as a sub-metering billing device • Facility managers that need to check electrical use for retrofits can use CMOS for safety and risk reduction while guarding against electrical overloads 1 U.S. Energy Information Administration (http://www.eia.gov/forecasts/steo/report/electricity.cfm)