Inrush current is the maximum instantaneous input current drawn by an electrical device when first turned on. Managing inrush current...

When controls don’t function properly, significant problems can arise at the most inopportune moments and send a project to a screeching...

Instrument loop checking and calibration are important activities performed at the end of an installation to ensure that all components...

Although many renovation projects require removal and decommissioning of building automation and process controls, it is rare for...

Excavation and trenching rank among most hazardous operations in the construction industry and are strictly regulated by OSHA to prevent...

A megohmmeter, commonly known as a megger, is an instrument used to measure the electrical resistance of insulation. Meggers measure...

Often when bids begin to come in on construction project, it becomes apparent that the budget may have been flawed from the outset. Many...

The International Society for Pharmaceutical Engineering (ISPE) recently announced the winners of the 2020 ISPE Facility of the Year...

An automatic transfer switch, or ATS, is an electrical switch that monitors utility power for failure and automatically moves a load to a...

There are a number of power quality issues that can cause problems in a building or facility. These include voltage sags, undervoltage,...

Definition: omni- all; of all things Back in 1986, company founders chose the name “Omni” to reflect the full range of services they...

Harmonics is a problem that can severely alter the quality of power delivered to electrical systems and can cause damage, disruption, or...

When it comes to project planning regarding controls interface with various systems, from process to HVAC, utilities, and vendor...

A common practice for many years has been to qualify a building automation system (BAS) as a whole or in segments. With increasingly...

It is no secret that sub-par electrical contractors often arrive at a low bid price by underestimating hours and eliminating quality...

Industrial environments are subject to electrical noise, which can cause electromagnetic interference (EMI) that can negatively affect...

A fast-track process project was well underway when the project team realized they had big problem: they’d forgotten to order numerous...

Omni recently furnished and installed SemaConnect Series 6 Electric Vehicle Charging Stations as part of a large biopharmaceutical...

When it comes to purchasing electrical and controls equipment for a project, there’s certainly nothing wrong with accepting the lowest...

Occupancy sensors are devices that turn equipment on and off in response to the presence or absence of people in a specific area. These...