MDC-20: Intelligent Demand Controller for Energy Optimization

The MDC-20 from CIRCUTOR is an advanced demand controller designed to optimize energy consumption in electrical installations. This device allows for predictive management of peak demand, connecting and disconnecting non-priority loads to avoid exceeding the contracted power and the resulting penalties. With its ability to record historical data and its configuration flexibility, the MDC-20 offers a comprehensive solution for energy efficiency and cost control.

Technical Specifications

• Code: M61410
• Product Type: Maximum Demand Controller (MDC-20)
• Digital Inputs: 8 inputs for logical states or pulse signals (energy, water, gas meters, etc.).
• Load Status Feedback: Inputs/Outputs for monitoring.
• Data Logging: More than one year of history with recording of up to 4500 electrical variables, averaged every 15 minutes, with maximum and minimum values (circular buffer).
• Communication: RS-485 bus to connect up to 12 LM4 I/O modules.
• Load Control: Management of up to 6 electrical loads without expansion using output relays.
• Expansion: Possibility to expand the number of controlled loads using LM4I/4O modules connected via RS-485 (up to 54 loads).
• Energy Reading: Instantaneous energy reading via Modbus/RTU or pulse input.
• Connectivity: Ethernet connection for centralization in other applications or communication with remote peripherals.
• Compatibility: Compatible with Internet systems with dynamic IPs.
• Variable Generation: Allows generating and recording custom variables (EnPi, %, Kg, CO2, Euros, etc.).
• Notifications: Programming to send emails with variable information.
• Communication: Compatible with current transformers (…/250mA) and Modbus RTU communication in RS-485 and TCP.

Advantages

• Energy Optimization: Reduces energy consumption by allowing the simultaneous use of more loads without exceeding the contracted power.
• Cost Reduction: Avoids penalties for exceeding the contracted power.
• Precise Control: Predictive management of peak demand based on the power of the loads, the configured maximum power and the measured energy.
• Flexibility: Versatile configuration with calendars and profiles.
• Monitoring: Detailed recording of historical data for analysis and optimization.
• Scalability: Expansion of load control capacity using LM4 modules.
• Integration: Compatible with XML communication systems.
• Simulation: Simulation tool to verify system behavior.

Applications and Recommended Uses

The MDC-20 is ideal for a wide range of applications, including:

• Commercial Buildings: Energy consumption optimization in offices, stores and shopping centers.
• Industrial Installations: Demand control in production processes and machinery.
• Hospitals and Clinics: Efficient energy management in critical environments.
• Hotels and Resorts: Reduction of energy costs in tourist facilities.
• Pumping and Ventilation Systems: Demand control in air conditioning systems.

For more detailed information about the MDC-20 and other CIRCUTOR products, visit adjditec.com.

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