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title: Merlin™ AI for Power Quality — Setup Guide & Resources | PMI
description: Get started with Merlin™, PMI's AI-powered power quality analysis assistant in PQ Canvass. Quick start guide, demo site, training, and 24/7 support.
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Getting Started
# Merlin™ Setup Guide & Resources
Merlin™ is the AI assistant built into PMI's PQ Canvass software that automatically analyzes power quality data to detect disturbances and surface insights across its AI Dashboard, Chat, and Document Writer surfaces.
Need help? Support is available 24/7 at (800) 296-4120
Have a PQ question? Ask Merlin™—free.
Email or text us your toughest PQ questions and get answers backed by decades of PQ experience.
Standard messaging/data rates may apply.
[Email Merlin™](mailto:askmerlin@powermonitors.com?subject=PQ%20Question%20for%20Merlin) [Text Merlin™](sms:+15403833144)
Quick Start — 4 Steps to Your First Analysis
[Quick Start Guide](https://info.powermonitors.com/hubfs/Merlin/merlin-quickstart-guide-mk1.pdf)
### [1 Upload a recording to PQ Canvass Bring data in from any PMI recorder via PMI View](https://info.powermonitors.com/hubfs/Merlin/merlin-quickstart-guide-mk1.pdf)
2
### Run Merlin™ analysis
Merlin™ reviews the full recording and ranks events by severity
### [3 Use Merlin™ Chat Ask follow-up questions in plain English and get standards-based answers](https://powermonitors.com/whitepapers/merlin-chat-in-pq-canvass/)
### [4 Use Merlin™ Document Writer Generate customer letters, internal summaries, and reports from your findings](https://powermonitors.com/whitepapers/?whitepaper_search=merlin+document+writer&whitepaper_topic=)
## Documentation & Resources
4 resources
### [Quick Start Guide Step-by-step setup, your first analysis, and where to find each feature inside PQ Canvass Start here Download PDF](https://info.powermonitors.com/hubfs/Merlin/merlin-quickstart-guide-mk1.pdf)
### [Spec Sheet Analysis scope, supported standards (IEEE 1159, ANSI C84.1, IEEE 1453), and integration details at a glance Download PDF](https://info.powermonitors.com/hubfs/Z%20Cards/Merlin%20ZCard.pdf)
### [Merlin™ Demo Site Try Merlin™ on real sample recordings — no setup or credentials required Open Demo](https://pqcanvass.powermonitors.com/demo/?source=quickstart)
### [Merlin™ White Papers Technical deep-dives on Merlin™ analysis, AI methodology, and real-world utility applications Browse Library](https://powermonitors.com/whitepapers/?whitepaper_search=merlin&whitepaper_topic=)
[](https://powermonitors.vids.io/videos/ee9bdfb51714e3c364/ask-a-pro-meet-merlintm-how-ai-is-transforming-pq-analysis)
## Watch: Meet Merlin™
Chris Mullins walks through how AI is transforming power quality analysis — how Merlin™ reviews recordings, ranks events, and answers questions in plain English.
[View All Merlin™ Videos](https://powermonitors.vids.io/videos?q=merlin)
## Merlin™ in the News
2 articles
### [PR Newswire Power Monitors, Inc. Launches Merlin™: AI-Powered Power Quality Analysis for Electric Utilities The official launch announcement covering Merlin™'s deterministic-first design, eyes-on-everything analysis, and field-tested utility deployment. Read Article](https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/power-monitors-inc-launches-merlin-ai-powered-power-quality-analysis-for-electric-utilities-302686485.html)
### [Power Systems Technology Human-AI Collaboration for Grid Resilience How Merlin™ supports engineering judgment instead of replacing it — and why that model matters for the power industry. Read Article](https://www.powersystems.technology/article-hub/human-ai-collaboration-for-grid-resilience/)
## Software & Platforms
3 products
### [PQ Canvass The cloud platform that hosts Merlin™ and all your power quality data. Required to use Merlin™. Get Started](https://info.powermonitors.com/get-started-with-pq-canvass)
### [PMI View — iOS Mobile app for field configuration and uploading recordings to PQ Canvass Learn More](https://powermonitors.com/product/pmi-view/)
### [PMI View — Windows Desktop app for recorder management and data transfer to PQ Canvass Learn More](https://powermonitors.com/product/pmi-view-windows/)
## Training & Education
Recommended
Whether you're new to power quality or a seasoned engineer, PMI offers training to help you get the most out of Merlin™ and deepen your PQ expertise.
### [On-Site Training Free · Customized Free training at your location — covers PQ investigations, Merlin™ workflows, and best practices. Request Training](https://info.powermonitors.com/on-site-training-general-interest)
### [Live Webinars Free · Online Free online classes covering Merlin™, power quality topics, and how-tos for PMI tools. New sessions added regularly. See Schedule](https://info.powermonitors.com/no-cost-class-schedule)
### [PQ Essentials Course 7 Sessions · PDH Eligible Seven 60-minute weekly webinars for engineers and technicians. Eligible for 7 PDH credits and 0.7 CEUs. Enroll Now](https://info.powermonitors.com/seven-sessions-class)
### [White Paper Library 400+ Papers In-depth research on power quality, harmonics, voltage regulation, waveform analysis, and Merlin™ applications. Browse Library](https://powermonitors.com/whitepapers/)
## Frequently Asked Questions
What is Merlin™ and how does it work?
Merlin™ is PMI's AI assistant built directly into PQ Canvass. It reviews entire recordings automatically, classifies disturbances against IEEE and ANSI standards, ranks events by severity, and lets you ask follow-up questions in plain English through a chat interface. Merlin™ is deterministic-first — all measurements come from established analytics; AI is used to interpret and explain, not to invent results.
How do I get access to Merlin™?
Merlin™ is available through PMI sales — not self-serve. Contact your PMI rep or call [(800) 296-4120](tel:800-296-4120) to get set up. You'll need an active PQ Canvass account, since Merlin™ lives inside the platform.
What kind of analysis does Merlin™ perform?
Merlin™ currently covers voltage sags and swells (IEEE 1159), steady-state voltage regulation (ANSI C84.1), Pst flicker (IEEE 1453), voltage THD, loose neutrals, and voltage imbalance. It produces a three-step workflow: hands-on data review, PQ analysis, and a PQ report that ranks events, recognizes patterns, and provides next steps.
Which PMI recorders feed Merlin™?
Every current PMI recorder that feeds PQ Canvass also feeds Merlin™ — including Bolt, Revolution, Guardian, Seeker, Tensor, and Boomerang. Upload recordings using [PMI View](https://powermonitors.com/product/pmi-view/) for iOS or Windows.
Can I try Merlin™ before purchasing?
Yes. Visit the [Merlin™ Demo Site](https://pqcanvass.powermonitors.com/demo/?source=quickstart) to explore sample recordings and try the chat interface — no setup or credentials required. For a tailored demo with your own data, contact your PMI rep or call [(800) 296-4120](tel:800-296-4120).
Does Merlin™ replace my engineers?
No. Merlin™ is built to support engineering judgment, not replace it. AI handles the exhaustive first-pass review and triage that engineers rarely have time for, while engineers remain the authority on causality, decisions, and corrective action. The model is the same one that transformed fields like medical imaging.
### Ready to add Merlin™ to your workflow?
Purchase Merlin™ Credits to start analyzing recordings, or talk to a PMI sales rep about volume pricing and enterprise options.
[Buy Merlin™ Credits](https://powermonitors.com/product/merlin-credits/) [Talk to Sales](https://powermonitors.com/sales-representatives/)
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