Description
The Aavad Instrument Trivector Meter (TVM) Panel combines robust LT power distribution hardware with high-accuracy energy measurement. Capable of handling operating currents ranging from 100A up to 6300A, this panel is engineered to withstand severe electrical stress, featuring a short-circuit fault capacity rated from 65kA to 80kA. Designed for versatility across 230V single-phase and 415V three-phase, 50Hz electrical systems, the unit continuously measures kW, kVAr, kVA, and total energy consumption to support real-time monitoring of plant power quality and electrical performance.
Each floor-mounted cubicle is fabricated from precision laser-cut CRCA steel sheet. To prevent rust and chemical degradation in harsh industrial atmospheres, the metal frame undergoes an intensive 7-tank pretreatment process, including degreasing, derusting, phosphating, and water rinsing, before receiving a durable powder-coated finish.
For internal safety, the panel houses high-conductivity busbars with uniform cross-sections supported by high-dielectric SMC and DMC bases, alongside a continuous grounding busbar running the entire length of the structure.
Engineered to perform in demanding ambient conditions of up to 45°C temperature, 80% humidity, and high-dust industrial environments, these TVM panels are available in IP54 configurations for indoor utility rooms and IP65 weather-resistant enclosures for outdoor substations.
Whether deployed in chemical processing facilities, dairy plants, plastic and polymer manufacturing units, cold storage facilities, batching plants, or heavy-duty utility substations, Aavad Instrument TVM Panels provide reliable electrical measurement, energy monitoring, and power distribution support for industrial applications.
Technical Specifications
| Parameter |
Specification |
| Product Model |
Industrial Trivector Meter (TVM) Panel |
| Measured Vectors |
Active Power (kW), Reactive Power (kVAr), Apparent Power (kVA), Total Energy |
| Rated Current Range |
100A to 6300A |
| Short-Circuit Fault Level |
65kA to 80kA |
| Operating Voltage |
230V Single-Phase / 415V Three-Phase (50Hz) |
| Ingress Protection |
IP54 (Indoor) / IP65 (Outdoor Enclosure) |
| Enclosure Material |
Metal-Clad, Laser-Cut CRCA Steel Sheet |
| Surface Coating |
7-Tank Pretreatment Process + Powder Coating / Synthetic Enamel |
| Busbar Insulation |
Uniform Cross-Section Busbars supported by SMC & DMC Bases |
| Environmental Limits |
Operates up to 45°C Ambient Temperature & 80% Humidity |
Key Features
• Triple-Vector Energy Measurement: Tracks active (kW), reactive (kVAr), and apparent (kVA) power metrics simultaneously to deliver accurate power factor analytics.
• Heavy-Duty Load Handling: Designed to accommodate rated currents from 100A up to 6300A with short-circuit fault withstand capacities reaching 80kA.
• Superior Pretreatment Protection: Constructed from laser-cut CRCA steel processed through a 7-tank chemical pretreatment line and finished with anti-corrosive powder coating.
• Industrial Weather & Dust Resistance: Available in IP54 ratings for indoor plant rooms and IP65 enclosures for demanding outdoor substation installations.
• Extreme Environmental Resilience: Engineered to operate at ambient temperatures up to 45°C, 80% relative humidity, and in dust-heavy industrial zones.
• Safety-First Modular Design: Totally enclosed floor-mounted cubicles featuring continuous earthing busbars and SMC/DMC busbar mountings.
Applications
• Substations & Electrical Utilities: Continuous monitoring of incoming and outgoing feeder lines and primary power distribution.
• Chemical & Processing Plants: Real-time load monitoring for high-power agitators, pumps, and continuous process machinery.
• Plastic & Polymer Manufacturing: Power factor management for energy-intensive injection molding and extrusion systems.
• Dairy & Food Processing: Accurate energy metrics for large-scale refrigeration, pasteurization, and cooling operations.
• Cold Storage & HVAC Plants: Monitoring reactive power demand across industrial chillers and heavy compressor units.
• Concrete & Construction Batching Plants: Reliable power measurement under harsh and dust-heavy site conditions.
FAQs
1. What is a TVM Panel and what is its primary function?
A TVM (Trivector Meter) Panel is an industrial Low Voltage (LT) electrical metering and monitoring panel designed to measure and monitor active power (kW), reactive power (kVAr), apparent power (kVA), and electrical energy consumption. It is primarily used in electrical substations, industrial feeders, commercial facilities, and power distribution systems to monitor energy flow, evaluate power factor performance, and support effective energy management and utility-billing control.
2. What electrical parameters do these panels measure simultaneously?
A TVM Panel can simultaneously measure and display key electrical parameters including active power (kW), reactive power (kVAr), apparent power (kVA), and cumulative energy (kWh/kVArh). These measurements provide electrical engineers and facility operators with a consolidated view of power consumption, reactive energy, loading, and overall electrical performance.
3. What are the standard current capacity and fault level ratings available?
Aavad Instrument TVM Panels can be engineered for rated operating currents from 100A to 6300A, with short-circuit fault withstand levels available up to 65kA and 80kA, depending on the selected panel design and application requirements. These ratings allow the panels to be configured for a wide range of LT distribution, feeder metering, and industrial power monitoring applications.
4. What is the difference between Indoor and Outdoor TVM Panel protection ratings?
Indoor TVM Panels are typically manufactured with an IP54 or higher protection rating, providing protection against dust ingress and water splashes in electrical rooms and utility areas. Outdoor TVM Panels can be supplied with an enhanced IP65 weather-resistant enclosure for improved protection against rain, moisture, wind-driven dust, and demanding outdoor industrial conditions.
5. Why is the 7-Tank Pretreatment Process important for Industrial Panels?
The 7-tank chemical pretreatment process prepares CRCA sheet-metal surfaces before powder coating through stages such as degreasing, derusting, phosphating, and water rinsing. This process removes contaminants, prepares the metal surface, and improves coating adhesion. As a result, the finished TVM panel receives enhanced corrosion resistance, coating durability, surface protection, and long-term structural performance in demanding industrial environments.
