Perpetuum has launched its next-generation microgenerator—the PMG17. The company says this wireless, battery-free product is a breakthrough in vibration energy-harvesting technology because it's capable of generating useful energy from levels of vibration that are 35 percent lower than previously possible. According to the company, features and benefits include:
• The ability to convert kinetic energy from vibration of equipment running at frequency levels of 50 or 60 Hz into electrical energy.
• The power to generate a minimum of 100 microwatts when attached to a surface exhibiting a minimum vibration magnitude of 16 mg between 59 and 60 Hz.
• Large bandwidth coverage to accommodate commonly observed slip frequencies of 60-Hz AC motors.
• Ideal power for easy-to-install devices that are intended to accurately monitor machinery and processes, as well as low-power electronic systems.
• The capability to be attached in any orientation.
• The absence of maintenance.
ADVERTISEMENT