YOKOGAWA Launches PW702 Precision Power Analyzer to Drive Industrial Energy Efficiency

Tokyo, Japan – December 5, 2023 – YOKOGAWA Electric Corporation, a global innovator in industrial automation and energy management solutions, today unveiled the PW702 Precision Power Analyzer, a next-generation instrument designed to optimize energy consumption and support global decarbonization efforts across industries.

The PW702 sets a new benchmark for high-accuracy power measurement, boasting a 0.03% basic accuracy and a bandwidth of 10 MHz, making it ideal for analyzing complex waveforms in renewable energy systems, electric vehicle (EV) manufacturing, and smart grid applications. Equipped with 8-channel simultaneous sampling, the device enables real-time monitoring of voltage, current, and harmonic distortion, even in ultra-high-frequency environments.

Featuring a lightweight, modular design and seamless integration with YOKOGAWA’s Energy IoT Suite, the PW702 supports predictive maintenance and carbon footprint tracking through cloud-based analytics. Its proprietary PowerAITM algorithms automatically detect inefficiencies in motor drives, solar inverters, and battery storage systems, providing actionable insights to reduce energy waste.

“The PW702 isn’t just a measurement tool—it’s a catalyst for sustainable innovation,” said Ms. Aya Nakamura, YOKOGAWA’s Director of Energy Systems. “By coupling unmatched precision with AI-driven diagnostics, we’re empowering industries to meet net-zero targets while maintaining operational competitiveness.”

Key Applications:

• EV Powertrain Testing: Accurately quantify energy losses in high-voltage battery and charging systems.
• Wind/Solar Farm Optimization: Analyze grid-tie inverter performance under fluctuating load conditions.
• Industrial IoT Integration: Streamline energy audits with compliance-ready reports for ISO 50001 and ISO 14064 standards.

During field trials, a European automotive manufacturer reported a 22% reduction in energy waste during EV motor testing cycles using the PW702. Meanwhile, a Japanese semiconductor fab achieved 15% lower peak demand charges by identifying harmonic distortions in real-time.

The analyzer’s 8.4-inch multitouch display and compatibility with Python scripting allow engineers to customize workflows, while its ruggedized IP52 enclosure ensures reliability in harsh environments.

YOKOGAWA plans to debut the PW702 at CES 2024 in Las Vegas, with commercial availability starting in Q2 2024. The product will be offered in three configurations, including a portable variant for on-site diagnostics and a rack-mounted version for continuous plant monitoring.

Market analysts at BloombergNEF predict the PW702 will capture significant market share in the $3.1 billion power analytics sector, particularly as industries face tightening regulations on energy efficiency and emissions.