Intelligent Energy Management with AMPERIX® and Revolution Pi

Overview of the AMPERIX® EMS from Wendeware

Challenge

Wendeware AG faced the challenge of finding robust and powerful hardware for their AMPERIX® energy management system in the commercial and industrial sector. This hardware needed to be capable of integrating and controlling a wide variety of energy components.

Requirements included at least two Ethernet inputs, an RS485 interface, USB ports, and modular expandability for different needs, particularly a high number of digital inputs and outputs. Additionally, the hardware needed to be reliable, scalable, and suitable for industrial applications.

Wendeware AG specializes in innovative energy management systems such as the AMPERIX® EMS. They offer comprehensive service ranging from initial analysis through commissioning and customer training to after-sales support, serving industry, trade, commerce, and private households.

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Diagram of the AMPERIX® EMS from Wendeware — The AMPERIX® EMS.

Solution

Wendeware chose Revolution Pi in a customized white-label version as their hardware platform. The decision was based on several factors: the industrial quality with ISO9001 and UL certification, the modular design, powerful processor, and diverse interfaces convinced the company.

Additionally, the company had already gathered extensive positive experience with Raspberry Pi based systems in the past.

Illustration of RevPi Connect and RevPi DIO in a customized white label version — Revolution Pi in a customized white label version.

Implementation

Equipped with a custom operating system and EMS software, the RevPi Connect is installed in the customer's meter cabinet. Here, it connects energy generators, consumers, and meters via network and serial bus. Data from connected devices is collected and processed in seconds. According to preset, sometimes complex strategies, controllable generators and consumers are provided with setpoints to optimize energy usage. Thanks to the system's high flexibility, it's possible to optimally combine devices from various manufacturers. Optionally, the digital I/O module, RevPi DIO, is used in many applications.

Through the integration of Revolution Pi, Wendeware could ensure that self-generated energy is optimally used, electric vehicles are efficiently charged, and peak loads are reduced to save grid fees and avoid costly infrastructure expansions.

Results & Outlook

The integration of Revolution Pi into the AMPERIX® energy management system demonstrates how cutting-edge hardware and intelligent software solutions drive the energy transition and enable optimized energy usage for a sustainable future.

Further information about the AMPERIX® energy management system is available at www.wendeware.com/amperix-energiemanagementsystem.