Harmonics Calculator

Harmonics Calculator: The new harmonics calculator to protect your installation

Circutor | 6 de May de 2026

At CIRCUTOR, we continue to invest in innovation applied to power quality. That is why we are introducing the Harmonics Calculator, a new simulation tool designed to help our customers, partners and technical teams to analyse the harmonic behaviour of an electrical installation simply and easily, and to find the best filtering solution.

Harmonics are one of the leading causes of problems in modern electrical installations. The growing presence of non-linear loads, variable speed drives, electronic equipment and industrial systems makes it increasingly necessary to have a harmonics calculator that can identify these phenomena and respond quickly and accurately. Without adequate monitoring, these problems lead to machinery downtime, damage to sensitive equipment and an unjustified increase in operating costs.

Harmonics Calculator

With this aim in mind, the Harmonic Calculator, has been developed as an integrated digital solution that makes it possible to simulate a complete electrical installation, display its harmonic behaviour in real time and receive an automated technical recommendation.

What does our Harmonics Calculator do?

The tool has been developed to offer an intuitive, self-guided user experience, providing an in-depth technical analysis and suggesting efficiency solutions. By using this harmonics calculator, the maintenance professional no longer has to base decisions on intuition, but can instead rely on rigorous technical data.

1. Detailed simulation of loads and electrical installations

The user can configure and simulate the various loads present in their electrical system. This functionality makes it possible to recreate the real behaviour of the installation, yielding an accurate picture of its condition in order to identify abnormal consumption patterns or load peaks that would otherwise go unnoticed. It is the ideal tool for those managing older or unmonitored installations that require an immediate internal audit.

2. Display of waveforms and harmonic content

The Circutor Harmonics Calculator allows the resulting waveforms to be analysed visually and the detailed harmonic composition to be observed. This ability is essential for detecting distortion, overloads and potential risks associated with poor supply quality. By seeing the problem graphically, the technician can anticipate electrical faults and ensure the operational continuity of the plant.

3. Automatic recommendation of the AFQm active harmonic filter

Based on the data entered and the analysis carried out, the tool automatically generates a recommendation for the most suitable active harmonic filter from the AFQm range. This optimises equipment selection for each specific case, ensuring that the investment in efficiency is well-targeted and justified by the actual needs of the installation.

4. Generation of a detailed technical report

In addition to the analysis, the simulator generates a detailed technical report with the results obtained and the recommended solution. This document is a key resource for the Maintenance Manager, as it provides:

  • Technical assurance: Historical data and clear reports to justify investments to management.
  • Internal recognition: The ability to demonstrate plant savings and optimisation through automated reports.
  • Pre-sales support: Facilitates technical recommendations by providing an initial indicative proposal, subject to validation by the specialist team.
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Digitisation in the service of efficiency

This new tool represents a further step towards practical digitisation, aimed at resolving real problems more quickly, visually and efficiently. By eliminating the lack of precise and accessible measurement tools, CIRCUTOR helps professionals to reduce the stress caused by unexpected breakdowns and to establish themselves as technical experts who ensure everything runs smoothly.

In short, the Harmonics Calculator is the perfect ally for turning uncertainty into technical confidence and energy expenditure into controlled savings.

FAQs

  1. What exactly is the CIRCUTOR Harmonics Calculator? It is an advanced digital simulation tool designed to analyse the harmonic behaviour of an electrical installation. It makes it possible to identify abnormal consumption patterns and find the most efficient filtering solution to prevent machinery downtime and damage to sensitive equipment.
  2. How does this tool help me to avoid production stoppages? The calculator allows you to simulate the real behaviour of your plant and display waveforms and distortions. By anticipating electrical faults caused by poor power quality (harmonics, voltage dips or overvoltages), you can take precise action before a critical breakdown occurs.
  3. Is it difficult to enter my installation data into the simulator? No, the tool has been developed to offer an intuitive, self-guided experience. You can easily configure different loads and recreate the condition of the installation, doing away with the need for precise measurement tools, which often makes internal audits difficult.
  4. What type of technical solution does the calculator recommend? Based on the data entered, the system automatically generates a recommendation for the most suitable active harmonic filter from the AFQm range. This optimises equipment selection, ensuring that the investment in energy efficiency is fully justified.
  5. Can it output a report for me to present to my company's management? Yes, the simulator generates a detailed technical report with the results of the analysis and the proposed solution. These clear reports are essential for justifying investments to management or procurement, so decisions can be made based on technical data rather than intuition.
  6. What are the benefits of using this digital tool compared to an external audit? The Harmonics Calculator offers an immediate and accessible solution that reduces the high costs associated with initial external audits. It positions you as a technical expert with complete control over the plant's energy consumption, making it easy to identify risks associated with older or unmonitored installations.

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