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2006-03-01


Qualstik XT PLUS Release
Qualstik XT PLUS Live-Line Power Quality Meter

SensorLink has released the Qualstik XT PLUS to all utility markets. This rugged live-line power quality meter stores up to eight power quality readings: Current, Leading/Lagging Power Factor, Total Harmonic Distortion and the Direction of Current Flow.

Acme, WA, 1 March 2006 – SensorLink Corporation’s Qualstik XT PLUS is available for live-line power quality measurements in utility environments up to 500kV and 2000A. This rugged unit is designed to store up to eight sets of readings, ending the need to raise and lower the hotstick after each reading.

The Qualstik XT PLUS is specifically designed for the measurement of four important power quality items in the electric utility industry. These items are Current, True Power Factor, Current Total Harmonic Distortion and the Direction of Current Flow.

Engineers can now survey primary circuits with the Qualstik XT PLUS to determine the placement of power factor correction devices, survey primary lines for harmonic distortion and to assist in identifying the presence of power quality problems.

Capacitor banks are most efficient when they are close to the inductive source. When the electric utility system maintains integrated inductive loads, the Qualstik XT PLUS will assist the distribution engineer in correctly placing the capacitor bank.

The universal hotstick adaptor and internal structure of the unit is made of glass fiber reinforced thermoplastic polyurethane. This polymer is non-conductive and extra tough to protect the amp sensors in severe utility environments.

For additional information on the Qualstik XT PLUS, please visit www.sensorlink.com.

SensorLink Corporation was founded in 1985 with the mission of providing high technology research and engineering assistance for companies searching to improve their competitive edge. SensorLink was then approached by a power utility with a request to develop a device that would eliminate the mechanical clamp from measurements of current. An inductive sensor was developed that is now used in almost all SensorLink products. SensorLink’s primary focus is now the manufacturing of live-line Meters and Recorders for Medium and High Voltage electric utility systems.