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title: Compare PMI's 2SX with the Guardian
description: See how the Guardian can help you with your Power Quality needs.
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|  | ![ivs-2sx](https://info.powermonitors.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported%20sitepage%20images/ivs-2sx.png?width=350&height=183&name=ivs-2sx.png) \*To be Discontinued as of 1/15/25\* | [![150917-CellGuardian-4 (1) (1)](https://info.powermonitors.com/hs-fs/hubfs/150917-CellGuardian-4%20(1)%20(1).png?width=266&height=242&name=150917-CellGuardian-4%20(1)%20(1).png)](https://powermonitors.com/product/bolt) |
|  | iVS-2SX+ $3,630 | Guardian Starting at $4,545 |
| Size | 4.625" x 6.75" | 4.625" x 6.75" |
| Channels | 2 Voltage / 2 Current | 2 Voltage / 2 Current |
| Sampling Rate | 128 samples/cycle | 256 samples/cycle |
| USB | ✓ | ✓ |
| WiFi | ✗ | ✓ |
| Cell | ✗ | ✓ |
| ProVision | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cloud Software | ✗ | PQ Canvass |
| Memory | 2 MB | 16 MB (Standard) 128 MB up to 1 GB (Optional) |
| IEEE Flicker | User-Defined IEEE Std. 141 | User-Defined IEEE Std. 141 IEEE 1453/IEC 61000-4-15 |
| Harmonics | to the 31st | to the 51st |
| Waveform Capture Voltage & Current Threshold | ✓ | ✓ |
| Waveform Capture Periodic Capture Waveshape Event Cross Triggers | ✗ | ✓ |
| CBEMA/ITIC Recording | ✗ | ✓ |
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