Compare Energy Management Systems PCS / EVEMS



Black Box PCS Line DCC Line *  LoadMiser

UL Listed to Standards: 

UL 3141, UL 1741, ULC-ORD-3141, CSA 22.2 14

YES - WHOLE PRODCUT LINE

SOME

NO

Footprint, Dimensions

Volume 192 inch/sq,

8” x 6” x 4” 

Volume 440 inch/sq,

11” x 8” x 5” 

Volume 756 inch/sq,

14" x 12" x 4.5"

Denison Making Technology

 Algorithm Intelligent Switching    

Simple Threshold & Time Switching

Priority One-Way Switching
Single Circuit Load Sharing Setting Yes Yes Yes
Thermal Runaway Protection Yes No No
Machine Learning Predictive Breaker Thermal Overload (Longer On Time) Yes No No
Monitoring System All Main Lines or One Breaker Line All Main Lines One Breaker Line

Adjustable Time Delay  †

Yes No Yes

Knock-Outs On Every Side

Yes No No

Controlled Device Resistive Loading Rating

Yes Yes Yes

Controlled Device Inductive FLA Rating ‡

Yes No No

Current Sensor Sized for Electrical Service Entrances

Yes No No

Using Fail-Safe Switching Device §

Yes No Yes

Testing Device Available

Yes No No

Included Offset Nipple For ease of CT installation

Yes No No

Included Controlled Device Label

Yes No No

Available in Type 1 Enclosure

Yes No No

Available in Type 3R Enclosure

Yes Yes Yes

Patented Design

Yes Yes No

Multi-Residential Hub Compatible

Yes Yes No
End Device Rating for 12A - 100A continuos Yes No No
Dual Priority Energy Management Capable Yes No No
Price Point LOWEST Medium  Highest

 

* DCC–12 used for size but references may apply to other models
# Algorithm Computer Controlled Switching provides more protection for controlled devices of all varieties by eliminating damaging short cycling. It also provides for the longest run/charge times by intelligently monitoring your electrical usage and making decisions on when the controlled device can safely operate.
† Ability to fine-tune how fast the computer will decide to turn the controlled device back on after satisfying the algorithm. This allows for a testing function with instantaneous operation as well as having this set more conservatively or for faster action depending on the situation. (Standard setting is halfway through the travel)
‡ FLA (Full Load Amp) ratings combined with LRA (Locked Rotor Amp) ratings are used to size control systems for inductive loads such as motors and provide for a diversity of applications like A/C, Heat Pumps, and Pool Pumps, etc.
§ Fail-safe design means that if the controller ever gets damaged or stops communicating with the switching device the system is designed to fail in a de-energized state preventing overloads and possible damage to people and property due to fire risk by overheating of devices or unexpected main breaker tripping and loss of whole home power