Power Source Instruments Inc.

Name

Power Source Instruments Inc.

Legal name

Power Source Instruments Inc.

Website

https://psiinc.ca

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Electrical Test Equipment Distribution

NAICS

Instrument Manufacturing for Measuring and Testing Electricity and Electrical Signals (334515), Switchgear and Switchboard Apparatus Manufacturing (335313), Relay and Industrial Control Manufacturing (335314)

SIC

Instruments For Meas & Testing Of Electricity & Elec Signals (3825), Switchgear & Switchboard Apparatus (3613), Electrical Industrial Apparatus (3620)

akta.pro primary industry

Metering & Grid Measurement (Smart Meters, CT/VT, PQ Meters) (IMAGAAAH)

Keywords

• Electrical test equipment
• Instrument transformers
• Meter site analyzers
• Substation automation
• Relay test sets

Headquarters

HQ city

Oshawa

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Product Distribution and Representation: PSI generates revenue as a Canadian distributor and representative of premium electrical test equipment manufacturers including Powermetrix, Phenix Technologies, Arteche, NovaTech Automation, T&R Test Equipment, HighTest Technologies, and Shallco Industrial Switches. Revenue is derived from product sales coordination, application support, and service fees for calibration, repair, and PMU assembly services.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Power Source Instruments Inc. (PSI) is a Canadian distributor and manufacturer's representative that sells and supports premium electrical test equipment, instrument transformers, substation automation, and precision control products for electric utility and industrial customers across Ontario and Canada. The company represents brands including Powermetrix, Arteche, NovaTech Automation, Phenix Technologies, T&R Test Equipment, Shallco Industrial Switches, and HighTest Technologies, and layers on Primary Metering Unit (PMU) assembly services, calibration/RMA repair, and a technical library on top of the represented product lines.

Product overview

Power Source Instruments Inc. (PSI) is a Canadian distributor and representative of premium electrical test equipment, instrument transformers, automation solutions, and critical control products for the electric utility and industrial sectors. The company's product portfolio is a multi-brand distribution model featuring: Powermetrix PowerMaster series (3, 6, and 8 Series) handheld meter site analyzers with PRM wireless remote management software; T&R Test Equipment products including secondary and primary current injection test sets, digital micro-ohmmeters, high voltage instruments, and dielectric test systems; Arteche instrument transformers across low voltage (600V), medium voltage (5-69kV indoor/outdoor), high voltage (up to 800kV current and voltage transformers), and LPVT sensors plus auxiliary relays; NovaTech Automation solutions (Orion, Bitronics, Kronos, IntelliCap, Hermes, W3TS); Shallco industrial switches and relays (Series 26, SN Series); Phenix Technologies testing equipment (dielectric testers, megohmmeters, TTRs, hipot testers, high current test sets); and Hightest Technologies transformer testing products. PSI also provides PMU assembly services with plug-and-play metering units (15-50kV), calibration/repair services, and a technical resource library. The company operates exclusively as a distributor and does not manufacture these products internally.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Powermetrix PowerMaster Meter Site Analyzers Handheld 3-phase meter site analyzers (PowerMaster 3 Series, 6 Series) with ±0.05% accuracy for CT/PT ratio analysis, burden measurement, wiring verification, and real-time Bluetooth data transfer; plus 8 Series training benches for meter installation, testing, and troubleshooting. For utility revenue protection, meter verification, and power quality analysis.
• PRM (Powermetrix Remote Manager) Software Windows-based wireless remote operation software for PowerMaster analyzers enabling real-time data synchronization and PDF report generation, with Bluetooth v2.0 USB module and support for industry-standard data interchange formats (Watt-Net, NISC iVUE) and Microsoft SQL Server Express database storage.
• T&R Secondary Current Injection Test Sets Relay test sets with 0-50A (50ADM-P) and 0-200A (200ADM-P) output current, true RMS metering, variable auxiliary AC/DC outputs, and multi-function timing system for comprehensive relay testing applications.
• T&R Primary Current Injection Test Sets Primary injection test systems with up to 750A (750ADM Mk4) and up to 5000A (PCU1-SP Mk3) output, dual outputs, true RMS memory ammeter, multi-function timing system, and loading units (NLU200, NLU2000, NLU5000) for stability and circuit breaker testing.
• T&R Digital Micro-Ohmmeters Precision low-resistance measurement devices: DMO200 (1-200A DC, 0.1µΩ resolution) and DMO600 (10-600A DC, four-wire Kelvin connection) for commissioning and maintenance of circuit breakers and busbar joints.
• T&R High Voltage Instruments Portable high-voltage instruments including MCAT+ Micro Cross Arm Tester (for 11kV unearthed wooden poles), Live Line Testers (up to 33kV), High Voltage Detectors, Wireless Phase Comparators (WPC1000, 11kV to 132kV), Dead Break Testers, and Live Line Indicators (up to 3000V DC).
• T&R High Voltage AC/DC Test Systems High voltage AC and DC test systems: KV5-100 Mk3 AC dielectric test set (0-5kV AC) and PT15-10S Mk2 DC test set (0-15kV DC, 10mA) for breakdown voltage measurement and cable/jointing system testing.
• Arteche High Voltage Instrument Transformers High voltage instrument transformers including CA Series current transformers (up to 800kV, 0.1% accuracy), UT Series inductive voltage transformers (up to 550kV with anti-resonance design), KA Series combined CT/VT transformers (up to 245kV), and DFK Series capacitive voltage transformers for protection systems and revenue metering.
• Arteche Medium Voltage Outdoor Instrument Transformers Dry-type epoxy encapsulated outdoor instrument transformers rated 5-69kV with accuracy classes up to 0.2 for voltage and 0.3 for current, Measurement Canada-approved, for metering and protection.
• Arteche Medium Voltage Indoor Instrument Transformers Dry-type epoxy resin insulated indoor instrument transformers rated 5-35kV with accuracy classes up to 0.2 for voltage and 0.3 for current, suitable for switchgear integration and metering/protection applications.
• Arteche 600V Instrument Transformers Low-voltage current and voltage transformers up to 600V with dry-type epoxy encapsulation, IEEE/ANSI compliance, half the industry-standard lead times, and a 5-year warranty for metering and protection applications.
• Arteche Primary Metering Units (ME, MK, MI Series) Primary metering units (ME pole mount, MK combined pole mount, MI pad mount) rated 15-35kV with Class 0.2/0.2S accuracy for revenue metering and grid interconnection.
• Arteche LPVT Sensors and Auxiliary Relays Low Power Voltage Transformers (LPVT) — resistive voltage divider-based sensors for medium voltage environments providing reliable measurement for monitoring, protection, and IED automation devices (IEC 61869-6 and IEC 61869-11 compliant), plus plug-in auxiliary relays with high breaking capacity and high-speed operation for master trip, supervision, and time-lag protection functions.
• NovaTech Automation Solutions Substation automation solutions from NovaTech including Orion (substation automation/SCADA platform), Bitronics (precision power measurement and revenue metering), Kronos (satellite clocks for synchronized operations), IntelliCap 2000 (capacitor bank control for power factor correction), Hermes (industrial Ethernet switches for substation communications), and W3TS (test switches for metering and protection circuits).
• Shallco Industrial Switches and Relays Precision switch and relay products including SN Series Industrial Rotary Cam Switches (silver-alloy contacts, IEC 60947/60204, UL 508, C22.2 No.14 compliant), Series 26 Control Switch Relay (time delay for arc flash protection), and Series 26 Lock-Out Relays (30A/600 VAC, 86-relay design, break-before-make contacts) for industrial, military, and commercial applications.
• Phenix AC Dielectric Test Sets Portable high-voltage AC testing systems (6CP Series, 15-200kV) for dielectric testing of cables, switchgear, motors, generators, and transformers in field and laboratory applications.
• Phenix Liquid Dielectric Test Sets Oil/liquid dielectric test sets (LD60, LD75, LD100) for testing breakdown voltage of insulation fluids in transformers and capacitors per ASTM D1816, ASTM D877, and IEC 60156 standards.
• Phenix AC and DC Megohmmeters High potential testers with megohmmeter function for AC/DC dielectric withstand testing and insulation resistance measurement (PAD10-25, PAD56, PM5, PM15-2, PM20).
• Phenix Aerial Lift Test Sets Mobile AC dielectric test systems (BK130/36, BK300) for aerial lift, elevated platform, and insulated boom testing compliant with ANSI A92.2-2015 and IEC 61057.
• Phenix Portable DC Hipots Portable DC hipot testers (440-20 through 4200-5) ranging 40-200kV DC with 5-20mA output for switchgear, cables, motors, and protective equipment testing.
• Phenix AC Benchtop Hipots Air-insulated AC hipot test systems (5kV-15kV) in benchtop or free-standing enclosures for motors, cables, switchgear, bushings, capacitors, fuses, and arrestors.
• Phenix Vacuum Interrupter Testers Non-destructive vacuum integrity verification testers (640-0.4P, 660-10P) for medium-voltage circuit breakers and contactors per ANSI/IEEE C37.60 and IEC 62271.
• Phenix Winding Resistance Meters and Micro-ohmmeters High-current winding resistance testers (MRM-10EV2, MRM-100V2, MRM-200V2) for power transformers, motors, and generators with Bluetooth and USB interfaces, plus three-phase transformer resistance meters (TRM-203, TRM-403) with demagnetization, heat run test, and LTC contact detection.
• Phenix Vanguard Transformer Turns Ratio Testers Microprocessor-based transformer turns ratio testers: ATRT-01B S3 single-phase (4VAC/40VAC, ratio 0.8-15,000, IEEE C57.12.90 compliant) and TRF-250A three-phase (up to 250V, true three-phase excitation, ratio 0.8-50,000:1, Bluetooth/USB).
• Phenix Portable High Current Test Sets Portable high current test sets (HC1-HC5) delivering 1000A-5000A for breaker testing, relay checks, and CT ratio verification with integrated protection.
• Phenix Kilovoltmeters and Dividers AC/DC kilovoltmeters (KVM50A-KVM300A) and voltage dividers (DVD100-DVD300) with NIST-traceable calibration for 50-300kV measurement applications.
• Phenix Variable Voltage Power Supplies Multi-purpose variable AC/DC power sources (VMS-1 through VMS-8) for contactor checking, motor testing, circuit breaker operation, and relay powering.
• Hightest Technologies Substation and Transformer Test Equipment Multifunction substation and transformer test equipment including SUWI-120 Series multifunction substation test set, TURA-01 BLUE single-phase transformer turns ratio tester, TURA-03 BLUE 3-phase transformer turns ratio tester, WINRES-20B BLUE 20A winding resistance tester, and ARES-200 BLUE 200A DC micro-ohmmeter.
• Pad Mount PMU Assembly Service Fully assembled, plug-and-play pad or pole mount Primary Metering Units from 15kV to 50kV class with NEMA-3R enclosures, pre-wired to customer specifications for efficient onsite installation, with quicker lead times than direct manufacturer ordering.
• Calibration and RMA Repair Service Calibration and repair services for electrical test equipment with RMA processing; technicians available weekdays 8:00am-4:00pm ET.

Quantifiable outcome

• PMU assembly lead times are described as quicker than industry standard for pad/pole mount configurations from 15kV to 50kV class
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and secondary.

• PowermetrixcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPowermetrix is a leading provider of advanced metering test equipment and solutions for the utility industry. The PowerMaster® series of meter site analyzers are designed for revenue protection, meter verification, and power quality analysis. PSI represents Powermetrix as its exclusive Canadian distributor, offering the full PowerMaster product line including 3, 4, 6, 7 Series analyzers, PRM® remote manager software, and 8 Series training benches.
• ArtechecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorArteche specializes in the design, manufacture, and supply of instrument transformers, relays, monitoring systems, and grid automation products serving utilities, industrial sectors, and power projects worldwide. PSI represents Arteche in Ontario/Canada, offering the full range from 600V indoor ITs through 800kV high-voltage transformers, LPVT sensors, auxiliary relays, and primary metering units (ME, MK, MI series).
• NovaTech AutomationcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNovaTech Automation delivers seamless data integration between electric utility substations, enterprise SCADA and grid edge devices. Products include RTU data gateways, power meters, network switches, and satellite clocks engineered for precision, reliability, and ease-of-use. PSI represents NovaTech in Ontario, providing local sales coordination, application guidance, and direct access to NovaTech's technical expertise.
• Phenix TechnologiescoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPhenix Technologies is a global leader in designing and manufacturing high-voltage, high-current, and high-power electrical testing equipment, serving industries such as utilities, manufacturing, and research. PSI represents Phenix in Canada, offering AC and DC dielectric test sets, hipot testers, megohmmeters, current injection testers, TTRs, winding resistance meters, vacuum interrupter testers, aerial lift test sets, variable voltage supplies, and kilovoltmeters.
• T&R Test EquipmentcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorT&R Test Equipment is a leading manufacturer of electrical test equipment for power systems testing, offering a comprehensive range including relay test sets (primary and secondary current injection), digital micro-ohmmeters, transformer polarity testers, and high-voltage AC/DC test systems. PSI represents T&R in Canada with full product line support.
• HighTest TechnologiessecondaryChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorHighTest Technologies provides electrical test equipment including multifunction substation test sets, circuit breaker timers, transformer turns ratio testers, winding resistance testers, and DC micro-ohmmeters. PSI represents HighTest in Canada.
• Shallco Industrial SwitchessecondaryChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorShallco is a trusted leader in precision switch and relay manufacturing, delivering high-performance solutions for industrial, military, and commercial applications. PSI represents Shallco in Canada, offering SN Series Industrial Rotary Cam Switches, Series 26 Lock-Out Relays, Series 26 Control Switch Relays, and battery disconnect switches.

Recent moves5 records

Broad incumbents

• Schneider Electric (Grid Solutions): Schneider Electric supplies instrument transformers, substation automation, and energy management systems that overlap with PSI's Arteche and NovaTech offerings. As a much larger incumbent with a direct Canadian sales force, Schneider competes for the same utility substation modernization wallet as PSI.
• Fluke (Fortive): Fluke is the dominant handheld electrical test and measurement manufacturer, competing indirectly with Powermetrix PowerMaster and with parts of the Phenix/T&R portfolio. While Fluke does not specialize in utility revenue metering or HV testing, it is the default brand for the broader electrical testing category PSI addresses.
• OMICRON Electronics: OMICRON manufactures secondary injection relay test sets, TTRs, and substation automation test equipment, overlapping with PSI's T&R Test Equipment and NovaTech Orion lines. OMICRON sells direct in Canada and competes for the same protection-and-control testing spend as PSI's represented principals.
• Megger: Megger is a global manufacturer of electrical test equipment for power systems (relay testers, TTRs, micro-ohmmeters, HV testers) that overlaps directly with PSI's T&R and Phenix product lines. Megger sells direct in Canada and competes with PSI for the same utility and industrial test-equipment budget, but with its own brand rather than as a distributor.
• GE Vernova (Grid Solutions): GE Vernova's Grid Solutions business supplies instrument transformers, protection and control, and substation automation products comparable to PSI's Arteche and NovaTech portfolio. As a large incumbent with direct Canadian utility relationships, GE competes with PSI for transformer and automation bids.
• Hubbell Power Systems: Hubbell Power Systems manufactures instrument transformers, switchgear, and substation products that overlap with PSI's Arteche ITs and Shallco switch lines. As a broad incumbent with direct Canadian sales, Hubbell competes with PSI's portfolio on transformer and switchgear bids, though it does not offer the full test-equipment stack.
• Doble Engineering: Doble is an established diagnostic and test-equipment specialist serving North American utilities with products comparable to Powermetrix and Phenix analyzers. As a larger, brand-direct incumbent, Doble competes with PSI for the same meter-testing and asset-diagnostic budget at investor-owned and public utilities.
• Siemens Energy (Smart Infrastructure / Grid Technology): Siemens Energy manufactures instrument transformers, protection relays, and substation automation products that overlap materially with PSI's Arteche ITs, Shallco relays, and NovaTech Orion lines. As a global incumbent with deep direct-sales coverage in Canada, Siemens competes for the same utility specification slots.
• Anritsu (Test & Measurement): Anritsu and other broader test-and-measurement manufacturers offer electrical test instruments in adjacent categories that partially overlap with PSI's Powermetrix, T&R, and Phenix lines. They are not direct competitors in utility revenue metering or HV dielectric testing, but represent the broader incumbent ecosystem for electrical T&M products.

Direct peers

• Transcat: Transcat distributes calibration-grade test and measurement instruments and provides accredited calibration services — a directly comparable distribution-plus-services model to PSI's Powermetrix/T&R/Phenix distribution plus in-house cal lab. Both sell premium electrical test equipment into industrial and utility customers with recurring calibration revenue.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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