Purpose of Data Quality Management

Data quality is the basis for reliable digital power systems. It is the foundation for operational decision making. Studies have shown that 80% of digital electrical distribution systems have outdated configurations or data quality issues. The source of this bad data can originate from wiring mistakes in the panel shop, installation mistakes when the panel is connected on site, and commissioning mistakes when the panel is tied into the Edge Control software. Other sources of data quality errors result from maintenance activities, system expansions, or retrofits.

Poor data quality can result in organizations being unable to demonstrate appropriate actions and decision making for energy saving programs associated with the ISO 50001 certification program. It can also result in general ill-informed decision making related to the electrical distribution operation, and root cause analysis of events that occur.

Facility Managers, Plant Managers, and Operators need to be able to rely on 100% accurate electrical distribution monitoring data to make sound decisions about electrical safety, power availability, and sustainability. In addition, they often need to provide accurate data to external stakeholders or applications.

EcoStruxure Power Advisor and Service Plan are available to help address these issues.