More Ideas Based On PF Meter

1. Unnecessary Extra Features

• MFM voltage, current, frequency, energy (kWh), power factor sab kuch dikhata hai.

• But agar tujhe sirf power factor monitor karna hai (jaise capacitor ON/OFF dekhna), toh baaki features waste ho jaate hain.

🔧 PF Meter focuses only on what’s needed = simple + useful.

✅ 2. Higher Cost

• MFM ka cost ₹3000–₹12000 hota hai.

• PF meter ka cost ₹500–₹1500 hota hai.

💸 Jab sirf ek parameter dekhna ho (PF), toh zyada paisa lagana economic loss hai.

✅ 3. Complexity in Operation

• MFM me buttons press karke screen scroll karni padti hai PF dekhne ke liye.

• PF meter continuously sirf PF dikhata hai (plus LED indication for LAG/LEAD).

🎯 PF meter is direct, easy, and real-time.

✅ 4. Control Relay Functionality

• Kai PF meters me relay output hota hai: capacitor ON/OFF karne ke liye.

• MFM me mostly monitoring hoti hai, control output nahi milta.

⚙️ PF meters are part of correction systems, not just monitoring.

✅ 5. Space & Panel Design Constraints

• MFM ka size bada hota hai (depth + width).

• PF meter compact hota hai – easy to fit in capacitor panels or distribution boards.

🔩 Field mein jagah kaafi important hoti hai — PF meter space-saving hai.

✅ 6. Industrial Convention & Standards

• Industrial APFC panels, motor control centers, etc. me dedicated PF meters ka hi design hota hai.

• Easy replacement, standard cut-out size, known performance.

📦 Field technicians bhi PF meters ko better samajhte hain for fast troubleshooting.

✅ Conclusion:

Multifunction Meter is overkill when your job is just to monitor Power Factor.

So:

• Use PF Meter when: only PF needed, control required, cost-saving needed.

• Use MFM when: full monitoring, remote logging, and analytics chahiye.