PMI Bolt

The Bolt is a compact, affordable power quality recorder designed to pinpoint PQ complaint root causes and verify regulatory compliance—even in tight spaces like meter bases, capacitor bank controllers, and other existing enclosures.

Now available with LTE Connectivity, this model integrates an internal LTE modem with an external antenna, delivering reliable remote access without the need for on-site data retrieval. Supporting LTE CAT 1 bis on Verizon bands 4 and 13, it’s 3GPP Rel-14 FDD compliant with peak speeds of up to 10 Mbps download and 5 Mbps upload. The Cell Bolt features an external SMA connector for antenna flexibility, an internal SIM (PMI-supplied or customer-supplied), and supports both public and private networking.

Bolt Kit Includes:
• Bolt Recorder
• Cell Antenna (with Cell Bolt purchase)
• 3-Channel 9″ Flex CT
• USB Cable
• Voltage Cable (Alligator or Dolphin Clip)
• Mounting Bracket
• Soft Case

Description

Find PQ Root Causes:
  • Variable Frequency Drive Problems
  • Equipment Shutdowns
  • Flickering lights
  • Equipment damage
  • Voltage imbalance
  • Under/Overvoltage
Investigate:
  • Measure voltage quality and load current characteristics
  • Verify regulatory compliance
  • Distributed Generation testing and troubleshooting
  • EV charging station studies
Easy to Use:
  • Unique shape and CTs for small meter bases or cabinets
  • Connect wirelessly to a smartphone, tablet, or laptop to view live data, download, or initialize
  • Built-in Wi-Fi  for access behind closed covers or from the ground
  • LED-guided install to ensure proper hookup
  • Weatherproof design for use outdoor
Inputs

AC Voltage: 0 to 600 V RMS continuous per phase
AC Current: 0 to 5000 A RMS
Sample Rate: 15,360 samples per second/channel; 256 samples per cycle

Channels

Voltage: 3 channels
Current: 3 channels

Measured Quantities Per Cycle

RMS Voltage: Volts
RMS Current: Amps
Real Power: Watts
Apparent Power: VAs
Reactive Power: VARs
Phase Angle: Degrees
Power Factor: Watts/VA
Displacement PF: cos (phase angle)
Power Usage: kWh, kVARh, kVAh

Accuracy

Voltage: ±0.33% of full scale
Current: ±1.0% of full scale w/o probe
Power: ±1.0% of full scale w/o probe
Phase Angle: ±1.0° w/o probe
Power Factor: ±0.02 w/o probe
Displacement PF: ±0.02 w/o probe

Safety

Designed to IEC 61010-1, 600 V CAT III

Harmonics

Voltage: to the 51st
Current: to the 51st
Measures: magnitude, phase, THD

Communications

Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, USB, LTE

Information Storage

Data Storage: 128 MB onboard storage, unlimited cloud storage

Record Settings

Interval Graphs: 1 cycle to 4 hour interval. User selected, stop-when-full, or wrap around memory modes
Significant Change: 1V to 8V in 1V steps
Flicker: User-defined, or conform to IEEE 1453/IEC 61000-4-15, and IEEE Std. 141
Waveform Capture: Voltage and current threshold, periodic capture, waveshape, event cross triggers

Power Supply Requirements:

Voltage: 60-600VAC Channel 1 to Common (47-63Hz)
Power Consumption:3 Watts max, 5 VA max at 600 V
Operating Temp: -20°F to +135°F
Humidity: Less than or equal to 85%
Shock: 60 Hz to 2 kHz, acceleration 25G
Vibration: 10 Hz to 60 Hz, amplitude 1.8mm
Max Altitude: 2.0 km (6560 ft), derated above 2.0 km

Physical Dimensions

Size: 1.78″ x 4.79″
Weight: less than 1 lb
Case: NEMA 4X

Power Fail Operations

5 minutes with super capacitor ride through for recording

Internal Cell Modem, External Antenna

LTE CAT 1 bis, Verizon bands 4 and 13
3GPP Rel-14 FDD compliant
Download peak: 10 Mbps
Upload peak: 5 Mbps
External SMA connector for external antennas
Internal SIM – PMI or customer supplied
Public or private networking