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Domae: the right solution for every homeHousehold switchboards

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Make the most of your energy

The devastating earthquake that hit Christchurch on Tuesday 22nd February has been an absolute tragedy for our nation and our thoughts are with our staff, their families and friends, the people of Christchurch and to all of those that have been affected by this.Please find below an update on the situation for Schneider Electric:

Our People

We are able to report that all our staff in Christchurch (131 staff) were contacted within 48 hours of the earthquake and were all safe and accounted for. There are concerns for family members and friends of staff and our thoughts and best wishes are for these staff members.

We hope that all your staff, colleagues and families are safe and we would like to thank you for your concerns for our people in Christchurch.

Our Business

The Schneider Electric Manufacturing Plant and Distribution Centre have emerged with only minor damage as a result of the earthquake and were assessed and declared safe on the Friday following the earthquake. The plant and distribution centre were operational one week after the earthquake and we are working with our component suppliers to ascertain their needs to ensure the plant returns to full capacity.

We thank you for your patience with our reduced Customer Care service the week after the earthquake.

We don’t have all staff attending work at this stage due to personal circumstances; however every effort is being made to support our people.

Our Support

Schneider Electric has put together an emergency relief fund for staff based in Christchurch to ensure all our people are taken care of. We have also organised a donation programme for staff throughout the country to contribute — which the company has agreed to match all donations.

We will continue to make every effort to ensure our people are supported during this difficult time and offer to assist where possible any of our suppliers or customers in Christchurch.

There’s been a great team effort by our sales and marketing staff in Christchurch. Thank you for volunteering to help clean up the properties of other staff members.

Christchurch Earthquake

Local Update

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Cover Story


Cover Story

From Schneider Electric, the market leaders in electrical distribution products, comes the “Domae” range (Domae meaning “Home” in Latin). This new range replaces the C60a range of 4.5kA miniature circuit breakers (MCB).Developed from the same stable of products with a proven history as the Multi 9 range and specifically designed for the residential market the Domae range with its 6kA short circuit protection rating will provide the cornerstone for any domestic electrical installation.

Schneider Electric led the European residential market with the release of the Domae range back in 2002. The recent development of a type A, RCCB for the New Zealand market has given Schneider Electric NZ Ltd the opportunity to duplicate the successes in Europe with a launch of the range here in April 2011.

Although new to NZ shores, expert design, reliability and proven history are already hallmarks of the Domae range with MCBs meeting AS/NZS60898.1, Residual Current Circuit Breakers (RCCB) to AS/NZS61008.1 and Residual Current Circuit Breakers with Overcurrent Protection (RCBO) to AS/NZS61009.1. You can be assured that the Domae range will satisfy all local safety requirements.

With its distinctive orange toggles and residential logo to distinguish it from the industrial / commercial Multi 9 range, Domae is the right solution for every home. The new range includes MCBs with ratings from 6 to 40A, single and double pole mains switches, 40 and 63A, 30mA RCCBs and 30mA RCBOs from 10 to 40A ratings.

The Domae range features… > Full compliance with NZ standards

> C curve overload protection characteristics

> Mono connect terminals

> Fast closing contacts independent of the person operating the device. This feature reduces wear and tear and increases product life

> Red toggles for the mains switches for easy identification.

A truly innovative feature is our new integrated Surge Protection that incorporates 10kA surge suppression with short circuit protection isolator making surge protection a simple one device selection.

The Domae range will also be included in Schneider Electric’s revised Superboard bundle packs. Each pack will include a mix of RCCBs and MCBs in a choice of either a 30 way or 45 way flush-mounted distribution boards. A new third bundle pack has also been added to the range that includes 63A RCCBs. These revised Superboard bundle packs include additional RCCBs to reflect recent changes in the New Zealand Electrical Regulations and to meet the expectations of our customers.

As only one arm of Schneider Electric’s wider final distribution products, Domae now allows us to focus our expertise in the residential market through our Lifespace Sales Teams. While the Multi 9 range with its full discrimination and cascading abilities will continue to provide the perfect solution for the industrial / commercial sectors. Our traditional customers will now have access to a range of products tailored to meet their individual needs and enjoy a level of support that having customer focused sales teams can bring.

For any sales or technical enquiries please contact either the Schneider Electric Customer Care Team on 0800 652 999 or your local Lifespace Sales Representative.

Domae Residential Final Distribution

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Application Article Application Article

iShrink efficiency by designWith a simple yet innovative design concept, Hastings-based McLaren Stainless Ltd has developed a hot water shrink tunnel solution with vastly superior energy and water efficiency achieved through a unique energy-recovery design.Two years in development, the iShrink is a fully functioned OEM solution developed for meat processing applications. It is currently in use at two North Island meat processing plants and is being backed by a leading global supplier of shrink tunnel technologies.

The iShrink uses about a third of the energy and a tenth of the water of conventional, similarly sized, shrink tunnels and delivers turn-key automated control with improved functionality and reliability.

Operating at 16kWh in typical use, the iShrink is possibly the most energy efficient electrically-heated water tunnel of its type currently available and it is the only shrink tunnel currently in use that does not vent to atmosphere via a conventional flue.

The iShrink difference, says McLaren Stainless Ltd Director Rob McLaren, is its unique water heating and energy recovery system that captures and condenses steam released during the shrink process and returns it to the iShrink reservoir for recycling.

This, says McLaren, has effectively reduced total water losses to about 8 litres per hour compared to more than 80 litres per hour for similar-sized shrink tunnel machines.

Moreover, the iShrink’s pre-heated water can be used for other plant applications for even greater energy efficiency.

McLaren says the iShrink’s flue-less design allows it to be quickly and easily relocated within the plant and plugged into any standard 32A three phase socket outlet. It has a significantly smaller footprint than conventional shrink tunnels yet is fully functioned with an integrated full-colour HMI touch screen controller.

“The iShrink is as innovative as it is unique and we’re working very closely with a major distributor of shrink tunnel packaging solutions. As a New Zealand-developed OEM solution, the prospects for global sales are genuine and very exciting,” says McLaren.

Total control from Schneider ElectricThe iShrink’s automation platform and PLC architecture was collectively designed and engineered by Napier-based Schneider Electric Applications Engineering Manager Marc Marchal and Schneider Electric Systems Integrator Alliance partner Peter Wrigley.

Marchal says Schneider Electric was approached by McLaren Stainless Ltd at the project outset with an open brief to translate a promising design concept into a fully-functioned and operational shrink tunnel prototype.

He says McLaren Stainless Ltd’s previous experience developing industry-specific OEM solutions was evident in its initial design brief and says the energy recovery system developed by McLaren was innovative and original.

“The greatest challenge for Schneider Electric was to design and engineer advanced control solutions that would not impact on the size and footprint of the iShrink which along with its superior energy efficiency is a key design feature.

“This resulted in several prototype designs each smaller and more advanced than the last. This, however, demanded smaller yet full-function VSDs for the conveyor, water pump and fan applications. The key was effectively getting more into less.”

Marchal says the control solutions specified and PLC architecture had to be robust to cope with harsh industrial environments where moisture, steam, humidity and high temperatures are a fact of life.

“Of course the final design and specification had to fall within Category 2 health and safety standards.”

More from lessElectrical Systems Development and Schneider Electric Systems Alliance integrator Peter Wrigley says that like Marc his biggest challenge was how to accommodate the PLC architecture and drives solutions within the iShrink’s compact metalwork.

He says Schneider Electric Altivar 312 series drives were ideal for the application as too was Marc’s specification for Schneider Electric Twido PLCs because of their expandability and compact size.

“We had little room to work with and this necessitated several design changes over the course of the project but it was a project well worth persevering with.

“We arrived at a solution that captures the full energy savings potential of the iShrink closed-loop recovery system and did so within a footprint that makes iShrink suitable for a wide range of shrink tunnel applications.”

Wrigley says his familiarity with the Schneider Electric product solutions specified ensure complete systems compatibility and a robust and stable operating platform.

Kinetic Electrical General Manager Gavin Streeter and Business Development Manager Shane Heaton oversaw the project’s electrical installation requirements and worked closely with McLaren Stainless Ltd and Schneider Electric from the initial design stage to final commissioning.

“The partnership that developed during the project has been highly effective. It’s drawn on each partners’ specialist skills and expertise and has seen us arrive at our destination in a cost effective way.

“iShrink speaks for itself in its design flexibility, class-leading energy efficiency and reduced water use and it reinforces New Zealand’s ability to develop OEM plant and equipment for global markets.”

Schneider Electric (NZ) project solutions:Twido PLC – type: TWDLCAA40DRF extended with 2 x Twido TM2AMM6HT

Altivar 312 speed controllers – type: ATV312H037N4 (3x)

Magelis HMI colour touch screen controller – type: HMISTU655

Solutions providersMcLaren Stainless Ltd – Hastings (Mechanical engineering)

Schneider Electric (NZ) – Napier (Electrical specification/design)

Electrical Systems Development – Napier (PLC/VSD integration)

Kinetic Electrical – Hawkes Bay (Connection/Commissioning/ Electrical Design)

iShrink features > Class-leading energy efficiency (16kWh typical usage)

> Reduced water use (8 ltr/hr typical)

> Full touch screen control. On screen display/control/diagnostics of conveyor, water pump and heater elements for temperature control within 0.5°C

> Automatic fill and top-up of reservoir with ultrasonic water level control

> Compact footprint

> Able to run from a standard 32amp 3 phase socket

> ‘Tool less’ access for cleaning

> No steam extraction – closed loop energy recovery system

> Auto drain system

> Full stainless steel construction

> Universal direction LH or RH


Application Article Application Article

Your full-service energy solutions partner Schneider Electric ServicesThe true measure of an industrial supply partner is the ability and willingness of a supplier to stand by its solutions and unequivocally back them with superior product support and a lifecycle service commitment customers can rely on.At Schneider Electric (NZ) this has always been a cornerstone of the business and why Schneider Electric continually invests in the resources and expertise needed to deliver it, says Schneider Electric Services National Manager Jason Mann.

“Service is central to everything we do and we’ve looked hard at the support mechanisms we have in place and any potential roadblocks that could impact on our ability to respond effectively to any contingency.

“We’ve sat down with end-users to identify opportunities to add even greater value by providing genuine turn-key installations and on-site commissioning in partnership with site engineers, electrical contractors and systems integrators.”

Full service offer

Jason says this is now core business for Schneider Electric’s expanded Services Division and has effectively bridged the gap between being a good industrial supply partner and a premium service partner.

“Our service approach is all about mitigating risk for our industrial end-users and this now begins at the point of installation.”

An example of Schneider Electric’s enhanced capability and ability to deliver genuine turn-key installations is a recent pre-season automation up-grade at Fonterra’s Clandeboye milk processing plant near Timaru.

Stepping up

Schneider Electric Services Business Development Manager Mike Sonnenberg says while Fonterra seldom relies on automation vendors to step-up and manage every aspect of a major automation upgrade, it trusted Schneider Electric Services to do so on this occasion.

Utilising a matrix of age, support, application and budget, Schneider Electric Services identified a need to upgrade 22 legacy PDL drives and replace soft starters across a variety of production processes.

“Fonterra acknowledged that Schneider Electric Services turn-key proposal was the option with the least risk for a successful upgrade against very tight pre-production deadlines and the most cost-effective in terms of ‘Total Cost of Ownership’.”

Clandeboye Electrical Team Leader Phillip Pain says the complexity of the upgrade solution and the engineering inputs required persuaded Fonterra that Schneider Electric Services’ turn-key proposal was the best option.

“The key benefit for us from a turn-key approach was risk mitigation. With so much new plant starting at the same time we had to be sure that everything functioned properly on start-up. And it did.”

He says the project reinforced the value and benefits that accrue when a vendor is prepared to step up and take total ownership of its solutions.

Industrial Controls Managing Director and project integrator Dave McIvor says Industrial Controls derived a lot of comfort from the extra horsepower Schneider Electric Services brought to the project.

“Having Schneider Electric Services facilitate the project was a new model for us and it proved to be a very comfortable fit. This partnered approach gave Fonterra greater confidence in its decision to tackle a major automation upgrade within a short window.”

Audit and maintenance

Schneider Electric Services Operations Manager Lee Barrett says lifecycle maintenance of customers installed VSD base and switchgear continues to be a Schneider Electric Services priority.

“Our end-users are now familiar with our expanded motor drives test facility and circuit breaker adaptation workshop at Schneider Electric’s new headquarters in Auckland.

“This is a state of the art facility with 10 test/soak bays from 4 to 160kW with variable load control over the frequency range. This provides an ideal balance for what would normally be tested in the workshop and what is typically tested in the field.”

He says Schneider Electric Services technicians routinely perform complex test procedures in real-world conditions including arduous loading events and conditions.

“As a showcase for the energy-efficient solutions Schneider Electric delivers, the workshop utilises active front end filtering to capture regenerated power back and return it to the grid rather than burn it off as heat. We also remotely monitor and record loadings through the test facility.”

Lee says Schneider Electric Services also put a lot more horsepower into its on-site maintenance capability with qualified service technicians covering the country.

He says the recent appointment of medium and high voltage switchgear specialist David Kirby from Schneider Electric Australia is a welcome addition to Schneider Electric Services and the scope of preventative services it can provide.

“David has many years experience as an industrial electrician and as a systems integrator. His competency in the medium and high-voltage sector further expands Services’ audit, test and maintenance capability for high-load protection devices.”

More for less

Lee says Schneider Electric Services works in the real world and recognises that customers’ Opex and Capex budgets are under pressure and that customers are often looking to get more out of their existing install base.

“We understand that and in many cases we can extend the service life of switchboards and in some cases even help drive gains in productivity through a partial upgrade solution.

“Scheduled auditing, testing and maintenance of switchgear is the key to longer asset life and systems reliably but stress that proper testing is crucial.”

He says Schneider Electric Services recently carried out a full audit at a South Island meat processing plant including an injection test of the plant’s main switchboard and this identified a fault in the main incomer circuit breaker.

“This fault exposed the plant’s entire electrical network to a risk of failure and, left unchecked, presented a safety risk to plant and personnel. We were able to swap out the old breaker with a new improved breaker and effectively increase asset life by another five to 10 years.”

Lee says Schneider Electric Service technicians are trained in the latest preventative maintenance technologies including radiation thermography which is increasingly relied on as a diagnostics tool to identify hot spots.

“A full electrical audit once a year is sound engineering practice and cheap insurance against potential catastrophic failure of plant and systems. Our service technicians have a lot of experience in this field and they know where to look and what to look for.”

Rapid response

A key plank in Schneider Electric Services’ capability is its ability to respond to customer call outs and provide on-site solutions regardless of when or where failure occurs, says Schneider Electric Services Sales Engineer Brad Spurgeon.

“This has always been a Schneider Electric strength and the reason why so many manufacturers and industrial processors rely on us. We know the serious consequence of switchgear or drive failure and we will move mountains to get it fixed fast.”

An example of Schneider Electric Services’ ability to respond occurred recently when a steam pipe at Fonterra’s milk processing plant in Hawea burst sending vapour into the plant’s MCC causing failure of a 630kW PDL drive.

Brad says Schneider Electric Services received a call from Fonterra staff on a Saturday night advising of the incident and put an immediate solution in place to get a replacement 630kW drive on site if and when requested to do so.

“That request was made on Sunday morning and because we had a replacement 630kW Altivar 61 drive in stock we were able to get it on a truck and delivered on-site late that afternoon.

“Meanwhile, Schneider Electric Services drives engineer Mark Eccles was on the first available to flight to New Plymouth and was on-site to meet the truck and installed and commissioned the drive overnight and had it fully functional on the Monday.

“This might seem like exceptional service but it’s what we do and the advantage of dealing with a company that understands what makes business tick and the absolute imperative for real support that customers can rely on.”

If you and your business would benefit from the many services provided by Schneider Electric Services please contact your nearest Schneider Electric Services representative or call our Schneider Electric NZ Customer Care Centre on 0800 652 999.


Application ArticleApplication Article

Commercial Solution Waikato HospitalWaikato Hospital is one of New Zealand’s largest and busiest public hospitals providing acute patient care to more than 56,000 patients every year.Built in the early 1970s, the hospital’s Emergency Department has undergone a number of alterations over the years to accommodate increasing patient numbers and growing demand for acute patient services.

In 2005 the Waikato District Health Board embarked on a major $300 million 10-year upgrade of hospital infrastructure including a new $48 million three-level Acute Services Building accommodating a new Emergency Department, Acute Hub and Sterilisation Services Unit.

Opened in early February, the first-floor Emergency Department is a modern purpose-built facility with leading-edge technology providing a more efficient and effective work environment for medical staff and patients.

More than twice the size of the old department, the new facility will remove bed spaces from corridors and address concerns over patient privacy, comfort and crowding, and increase assessment/observation bed numbers from 52 to 65.

Construction of the Acute Services Building began in early 2009 and will conclude in July 2011 with the opening of general medical and respiratory wards on levels two and three.

In 2006 Schneider Electric (NZ) came onboard the project, supplying both specialist standards-approved medical electrical switchgear for the new emergency department and electrical design support and solutions for the building’s essential and non-essential electrical distribution.

Schneider Electric (NZ) Power Business Project Manager Che King says a key objective was to create continuity of electrical solutions utilising Schneider Electric’s extensive range of products developed specifically for the hospital environment.

Schneider Electric (NZ) is one of the only companies in New Zealand that can offer

complete solutions compatibility from the mains incomer to specialist medical switchgear and accessories designed and approved for hospitals.

King says specifying Schneider Electric products not only helped facilitate improved electrical design and systems functionality but makes routine maintenance and future electrical upgrades a whole lot easier.

“Aesthetics are also important and Schneider Electric’s specialist Medilec 2000 Series switchgear and socket outlets fitted throughout the Emergency Department looks good too.“

Canalis KSA Bus – power where you need it

Canalis KSA 630A aluminium bus duct from Schneider Electric was specified to distribute both essential and non-essential power via rising mains from the building’s primary basement switchboard to building levels one, two and three.

King says Canalis bus duct was the ideal solution for the job because of its design flexibility, ease and speed of installation and the ability to install additional feeders where and when they are needed without power disruption.

“One of the engineering challenges we faced was accommodating a major building design change from an initial two-story building to a three-story building and engineering sufficient redundancy for future possible construction of a fourth level.

“This meant having to redesign electrical distribution systems from the main switchboard to levels two and three and arrive at a solution that fitted into very restricted service spaces and accommodated other mechanical building infrastructure.”

King says Canalis Bus Duct’s inherent flexibility and expandability made it

the right solution for the project.

“Canalis modular design makes it a very cost-effective solution because additional power feeders can be added as they’re needed.

“Bus duct also effectively reduces the size of switchboards required because the duct terminates directly at the distribution board. Canalis also met design requirements for a fire-rated section between building floors.”

He says Schneider Electric (NZ) Auckland Project Manager Ras Jayawickrama provided valuable design input during the electrical distribution design phase and worked closely with Auckland-based GAEL Switchboards on board design and pricing.

Schneider Electric components utilised in the boards include Compact Series Moulded Case Circuit Breakers and a Masterpact NT 1600A Motorised Circuit Breaker on the main incomer.

Support when it’s needed

Emergency Department lead electrical contractor Ward Chandler Waikato Project Manager Kevin Cannell says building design changes throughout the project created a real test of its project partners ability to perform under difficult circumstances.

“Our own ability to meet critical design changes depended a lot on an effective and timely response from our solutions providers and Schneider Electric was there when we needed them most.

“The technical support we received through Project Manager Che King was first class. He was on-site when we needed him and ensured our technical queries were answered in short order.

“The value of this support can’t be over estimated when the goal posts keep moving as they did on this project. It meant we were able to stay on top of changes and says a lot

about the value of effective communication and Schneider Electric’s capability to respond.”

Cannell says Schneider Electric’s focus on providing complete solutions meant potential hurdles were identified before they became a problem and Ward Chandler’s staff could work more effectively to meet very tight construction deadlines.

UPS – best in class

Emergency Department engineering requirements for a proven and reliable Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) to maintain critical medical equipment during a power failure was delivered by a Schneider Electric solution.

The MGE Galaxy 3500 UPS specified for the job provides centralised 3 phase power protection with a dual-mains input.

An important consideration for the end-user in selecting a UPS solution is total cost of ownership. The MGE Galaxy 3500 UPS delivers best-in-class efficiency and effectively allows ratings for supporting infrastructure – wiring, transformers and generators – to be reduced.

This, says King, can have a significant impact on overall cost. The MGE Galaxy 3500 is also well proven in the hospital environment.

Medilec Electrical Accessories – form and function

Specifically developed to meet the electrical safety requirements of patient treatment areas and the aesthetic demands of modern healthcare facilities, Schneider Electric’s Medilec Series of electrical switch and socket outlets feature predominately throughout Waikato Hospital’s new Emergency Department.

Schneider Electric (NZ) LifeSpace Sales Engineer Paul Griffin says Schneider Electric is the only company in New Zealand that can provide a specialist and seamless range of medical electrical equipment.

“Medilec is the preferred standards-approved electrical solution at many of New Zealand’s largest hospitals including Auckland, Waitakere and Middlemore Hospitals and Schneider Electric (NZ) has a lot of experience tailoring customised solutions within the health sector.”

Griffin says the Medilec ML 2000 Series and Medilec ML 2164 Series in stainless steel utilise Schneider Electric’s economic modular 2000 Series platform commonly relied on by medical OEMs for Medical Service Panel (MSP) accessories.

“The modular design of Medilec allows Medilec fittings to be quickly and easily customised to suit specific end-user requirements.

“Importantly, every Medilec accessory complies with the relevant standard for electrical safety including AS/NZS 3003,

“Electrical Installations – Patients Treatment Areas of Hospitals.”

Griffin says a key end-user benefit in specifying Medilec is Schneider Electric (NZ) support for the range with the complete Medilec product portfolio available ex-stock.

“Globally, Schneider Electric is a major solutions provider in the healthcare sector and our presence in the New Zealand medical sector has grown rapidly. This reflects the experience and expertise our specialists can offer and our extensive range of standards-approved medical electrical solutions.”

Project specifications:

Project: Waikato Hospital Emergency Department

Electrical Engineering: Aecom Hamilton

Medical Electrical Solutions: Schneider Electric (NZ)

Lead electrical contractor: Ward Chandler Waikato Limited

Switchboard (Mechanical Services): Gael Switchgear Hamilton

Switchboard (Electrical Services): Gael Switchboards, Auckland

Civil: Fletcher Construction

Project challenges

A changing design brief required electrical project partners to redesign and reengineer complex electrical distribution solutions without impacting on mechanical building services and tight construction deadlines.

Conclusion

The specialist nature and scale of the project allowed Schneider Electric (NZ) to demonstrate its experience and ‘best-in-class’ electro-medical product solutions and back office design support, allowing the electrical contractor to schedule contractors’ time more effectively.

This was a major contributor to the project being finished on time and budget despite building design changes.

Schneider Electric product solutions

> ML2000 Series — RCD’s 10mA and Socket Outlets

> ML2164 Series — Stainless steel flush service panels

> ESP — Cardiac earthing, EP Junctions & POAG’s

> 3 phase 10mA RCD protection.

> 2000 Series switches and sockets B Style s/steel multigang light switch panels.

> 56 Series IP66 Industrial switches and socket outlets.


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Regions get PlantStruxure tech updatesDuring February and March, Schneider Electric’s Industry Business Unit conducted a series of Technical Update Seminars around the country delivered by Eugene Bennett (Product Manager Automation Systems), Dave Campbell (Systems and Architecture Engineer) and Simon Rowland (Marketing Manager Industry Business).

The sessions included live demonstrations and focused primarily on new features of Unity Pro, the integration of devices such as third party transducers via FDT/DTM technology and implementation of Ethernet IP in Modicon PAC hardware.

In addition there was what’s new in Vijeo Citect, the new 984 Ladder Logic editor in Unity Pro and a preview look at a new automation software environment to be launched later in the year.

Sessions ran in Nelson, Invercargill, Napier, Lower Hutt, New Plymouth, Hamilton and Auckland. Unfortunately the Christchurch session scheduled for the 23rd of February was cancelled due to the devastating earthquake the previous day.

“But we are very mindful of the need to update our partners and we do intend to run this or an updated session in Christchurch later in the year once things are more settled,” says Simon Rowland.

EMANZ 2011 Annual ConferenceSchneider Electric (NZ) Ltd was the main sponsor for the EMANZ 2011 Annual Conference held at Auckland’s Sky City Convention Centre on the 25-26th of March. As part of the sponsorship package Schneider Electric provided the Keynote Speaker, the UK based Graeme Robertson – Global Healthcare Business Development Specialist, from the Schneider Electric Buildings Business.

Over 120 Energy Management Consultants, product and services providers and Energy End Users attended the two day event, which provided a broad spectrum of Energy Management presentation topics and discussions. Graeme Robertson gave an engaging presentation on international trends in energy efficiency technology developments which created much interest and plenty of energy end user enquiries at the Schneider Electric display stand. The Schneider Electric stand exhibited a range of Energy Management Information Systems including the EGX

Gateway, REM Service, EVA Showcase Display and ION Enterprise Solution. Quasar Systems Limited also supported the team with a working display of the ION System at their own office in Christchurch. Scott Noyes also provided a presentation of NZ’s energy efficiency progress relative to other developed countries and demonstrated the full range of Schneider Electric’s Energy Management Information Systems. An EGX Gateway and 12 months of REM Service were given away as the conference spot prize, and Sky City’s Jonathan Woodbridge Guy was the successful winner.

All participants were in agreement that the 2011 conference was a huge success, and Schneider Electric’s support was well recognised and greatly appreciated. The conference was immediately followed up by the EMANZ AGM at which Mike Heron was re-appointed to the Executive Committee for another year – an endorsement of the support that Schneider Electric provides to the rapidly evolving Energy Management industry.


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Better management begins with better monitoringPowerLogic technology from Schneider ElectricEnergy accounts for a significant portion of your operating costs – sometimes as much as 10%. It is a manageable expense that you cannot afford to ignore. With energy prices continuously increasing, the first step in taking control of your energy bills is measurement. You need reliable information about your system and your equipment to make good decisions. You need to be smart about your energy use.

The PowerLogic range has the answers you need

PowerLogic from Schneider Electric is the world’s largest and most advanced range of software and metering products for managing energy. PowerLogic solutions give thousands of energy suppliers and consumers a unique level of insight into every energy-related cost, risk, and opportunity. Its range includes the most comprehensive scope of metering and monitoring equipment in the industry, providing quality, reliable products from the most basic measurements to the most advanced energy management systems.

A guaranteed return on investment

Although power meters on their own don’t reduce electrical consumption, their payback has been well documented. A study by the Energy Cost Savings Council revealed that meters and monitors have an average payback period of less than six months and an average return on investment of 200%.

A new range for entry-range applications

Schneider Electric offers PowerLogic quality and reliability for entry-range applications where basic measurement capabilities are needed. Whether you simply need to know the load on your equipment or you need help allocating energy costs to departments or processes, you can depend on PowerLogic technology from Schneider Electric for every part of the equation.

The PowerLogic DM6000 series digital panel meters and PowerLogic PM1000 series multifunction meters provide the features you need to monitor an electrical installation affordably. Rugged enough to withstand industrial and commercial environments, both meters help you save energy and installation costs, are easy to use, and adapt to various circuit requirements onsite.

PowerLogic PM1000 series meters:

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Supplier Declarations of Conformity – SDoCsWith the 2010 changes to electrical regulations Schneider Electric led the way with getting our SDoCs live onto the internet for our staff and customers. They can be found on the Schneider Electric NZ home page under the Support section.

The requirement has come in to help ensure the safety of fittings being used. Not all products require an SDoC, they are predominately high and medium risk articles as listed on www.energysafety.govt.nz. For Schneider Electric that means a large portion of PDL and Clipsal items, plus some Schneider Electric final distribution products.

Schneider Electric SDoCs: www.schneider-electric.co.nz

C-Bus Approved Installers pageC-Bus Approved Installers can now be found listed on the Schneider Electric NZ website.

Listed amongst Panel Builders, System Integrators and Distributors; Approved Installers can be found under “Support”, and “Where to buy”.

www.schneider-electric.co.nz

Website Updates — you need to know!

Introducing our Executive General Manager for Schneider Electric NZ

Schneider Electric Transportation Changes (Auckland deliveries)

Ray Dunn has been appointed the Executive General Manager for Schneider Electric New Zealand, as of January 2011.He replaces David Gardner, who has taken up a position as the General Manager for the Power Division, Schneider Electric Australia.

“I started my career in the electrical industry as a storeman for Neeco, an electrical wholesaler, later purchased by PDL Holdings. I quickly worked my way through various sales roles before being transferred to PDL Industries. I ultimately finished up as the National Sales Manager before my move to Schneider Electric. Most recently I was the General Manager for the IS&C business unit (now known as LifeSpace), which is responsible for the sales and marketing of the PDL

and Clipsal branded products, including responsibility for all activities in the Electrical Wholesaler and Contractor Channels.”

“I am very proud to have been given the opportunity to lead Schneider Electric New Zealand, and look forward to the challenges of the role.”

Regards, Ray Dunn – Country President

Schneider Electric Napier moves into new offices Schneider Napier moved out of the old PDL factory on 31st March 2010, and a temporary office location has now been replaced with a permanent site. The new Napier office is a re-fit of an old shipping warehouse (The Richardson Shipping Building, originally built in 1918) in the suburb of Ahuriri, the old seaport area of Napier.

Ahuriri was dramatically changed due to the 1931 earthquake; however, has remained as Napier’s fishing, boating, and sailing club’s area.

In more recent years the Ahuriri area has seen a major revamp from being a sleepy old warehouse and storage facility into a vibrant and up-market part of town without losing the port-side character.

Many of the warehouses have been converted and the area is now bustling with restaurants, bars, offices and up-market apartment blocks.

The old RSB warehouse has now been fully refurbished however retains some of the old building’s character. The complex has five first floor offices including Schneider Electric’s office.

The new Napier office has been modelled off the Schneider Electric Highbrook head office complex, fitted out electrically by Schneider Electric ensuring the best energy efficienct products and controlled by our C-Bus system. This system will soon be connected to Highbrook as a demonstration of the remote monitoring technology.

The new office is a mini showcase of Schneider Electric products and technology and acts as a demonstration facility for our local clients.

There’s still a little unpacking to do; however, the staff have settled in well and the visiting staff we have had through have all expressed positive comments.

A special thanks to the Napier team for enduring their second move within 12 months and the assistance given to minimise business disruption. Thanks also to Blair Sinclair and Craig Hall for their input in making the data and electrical, installations and commissioning run smoothly.

The transport service used by Schneider Electric NZ has been under review and a new module will be initiated from June 2011. Due to this change, Mark Edwards and Nick Watson (who operate the Clipsal branded trucks) have decided to finish up their contracting transporting business with Schneider Electric as of 31st March. Mark and Nick have been contracting to the business for the past 14 years, initially with Clipsal Industries, and then with Schneider Electric.

From a business perspective, the rapport that they have built with our customers has been invaluable in adding a personal touch to our service, and also aiding in the ability to increase our customer satisfaction. They have made themselves available for special deliveries, including taking time away from their families during the weekends, to ensure our customers’ needs are met.

Mark is leaving NZ in May with his family on the yacht he is just completing to sail around the pacific for the next 12 months. Nick is looking into other opportunities.

Schneider Electric would like to thank Mark and Nick for their extensive contribution to our company and wish them both all the best with their future endeavours.

Mark and Nick are giving in nature and the first to raise their hands when someone needs help. I think their level headed approach to any situation, and the respect they show for all people, is something many could learn from. – Mike Rapana, Auckland DC Leader


Local Updates

Over the past couple of years, Schneider Electric has been undertaking a worldwide campaign to unify its 120 brand names. Two of our historical brands, Merlin Gerin and Telemecanique were the first brands to start the process. In New Zealand, the PDL brand has also begun the process of moving towards Schneider Electric.There are strong benefits from the unification of the PDL brand:

> Customers will have better visibility of Schneider Electric over its competitors

> Easier and more effective to develop packaged solutions that include products across our formerly different brands

> Your everyday business will be simplified, as it’s easier to deal with a single brand, common resources and documentation

What will happen?

Moving the PDL brand to a single Schneider Electric brand has absolutely no effect on the product themselves as all of their functions and technical features remain unchanged.

Packaging migration

Visibility in wholesalers: Over the past year customers would have noticed more Schneider Electric branded green coloured binboxes on the shelves of wholesalers. These green binboxes will be replacing the current red PDL branded binboxes over the next two years.

Product branding

Currently, stickers branded with Schneider Electric are being added to carton labels on PDL product in the Christchurch factory. The actual packaging and product markings will be changing progressively over the next two years. Only the product markings will change, there are no changes to the product or product references.

Website: At this stage the PDL New Zealand website www.pdl.co.nz will remain in its current state and gradually be migrated over to the www.schneider-electric.co.nz website over the next couple of years.

If you have any queries regarding Schneider Electric’s brand migration, please contact your local sales representative.

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Hauraki Gulf Fishing CompetitionAUCkLAnD

A fantastic day on the water with 9 boats and over 30 people attending the Hauraki Gulf Fishing Competition.

Finishing the day with a BBQ at Home Bay, Motutapu and a weigh-in of the catches of the day saw a few prizes being distributed:

BIGGEST KINGFISH was caught by Carl Clayton, Carlton Electrical.

BIGGEST KAHAWAI was caught by Shanon Mangan, Carlton Electrical.

MYSTERY SNAPPER was caught by Tony Coxhead, Tony Coxhead Electrical

BIGGEST SNAPPER & STRANGEST CATCH were caught by Rod nicholls.

Congratulations to all those winners of the competition and thanks to all for a great turn-out at this fishing trip which is sure to be an annual fixture on the Club calendar.

More FM Winery TourHAMiLTon, TAURAnGA & MARTinboRoUGH

The More FM Winery Tour 2011 Summer Series was held at various locations around the country, those Club members based in Hamilton, Tauranga and Martinborough regions had the opportunity to attend this event with the Club Schneider Electric team.

NZ’s Brooke Fraser headlined the tour with OPSHOP and Midnight Youth also performing.

Nitro CircusWAikATo, WELLinGTon & CHRiSTCHURCH

Club members in these three regions were invited to see the Nitro Circus crew launch themselves off the death defying 50 foot high Nitro Gigant-a-Ramp and a host of crazy contraptions. This spectacular live action show was not to be missed, and the event was enjoyed by all Club members and Schneider Electric staff who attended.


Club Schneider Electricwww.clubschneider.co.nz

Pistol Shooting DayHAMiLTon

On the 25th of February we had a shooting day at the Hamilton Pistol Club.

After a safety briefing we were taken to our first course where we shot at paper targets with .22 pistols. This was followed by shooting fall plates with a 9mm and 38 special. Thinking the day couldn’t get any better we got the chance to shoot with a 357 and 44 magnum. The best was saved for last – getting the opportunity to shoot with an old black powder Civil War pistol.

A BBQ and drinks was held after the shooting and a prize giving was held – the overall winner of the day was Carey Penn – Congratulations.

The challenge is now on – the Auckland Region have been issued the Pistol Shooting Challenge by the Waikato Crew… watch this space!


Check out just some of the events held for Club members so far in 2011:

Website Check out all the events that have been held so far this year – pictures are uploaded under ‘Gallery’, and there are so many more events to come! Find out all about the upcoming events on our website: www.clubschneider.co.nz. Make sure you get online so you don’t miss out!

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New Training Schedule 2011

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Energy savings andperformancefor your pumps and fans

Altivar 61Variable speed drive with variable torque for 3-phase asynchronous and synchronous motors0.37 to 2400 kW - Power supply up to 690 V

IndustryMore than 150 integrated application-specific functions

Altivar 71High-performance variable speed drive for three-phase synchronous and asynchronous motors0.37 to 2000 kW - Power supply up to 690 V

Altivar 61 Brochure Order Code: DIA2ED109801EN

Altivar 71 Brochure Order Code: DIA2ED1100801EN

The 2011 Schneider Electric Training Schedule can be downloaded from ww.schneider-electric.co.nz. This includes a short description on each course avaiable and check out when the course is scheduled for your area.

To register on a course – please go online to www.schneider-electric.co.nz, click on the ‘Products and Solutions’ tab, then ‘Training’.

To order your copy, please contact Customer Care on 0800 652 999

New Catalogues available

Training by Schneider Electric Making you more competitive

Courses schedule 2011

Course DescriptionsAll courses include light refreshments and course materials. Venue details will be sent prior to commencement.

Vijeo Designer AUT5 – 2 days

Vijeo Designer is the configuration software for the Magelis XBT-G range of touch screen HMI.

You will become familiar with the features offered by the XBT-G range and upon completion of this 2 day course you will be able to install the Vijeo Designer software, develop an application and run it on XBT-G. A number of practical labs are included in the course, which when completed are run on the Vijeo Designer simulator. Knowledge of PLC programming and addressing is required, and knowledge of HMI products is an advantage.

Vijeo Citect Configuration CIT1 – 3 Days

Gain insight into Vijeo Citect SCADA project design and become familiar with configuration techniques. This "hands-on" course includes practice with plant control, data collection, trending and reporting.

Vijeo Citect Cicode Programming CIT2 – 2 days

Learn about basic programming techniques using the Cicode programming language in this “hands-on” course. This course is aimed at the user who has had no programming experience. It is also useful for the experienced user who wishes to become familiar with Cicode.

Course documentation and a copy of the project developed during the course will be supplied.

Vijeo Citect Networking and Architecture CIT3 – 2 days

Gain advanced skills including knowledge of the principles behind networking in Vijeo Citect SCADA, such as how Vijeo Citect SCADA uses a network, redundancy and distributed servers. Learn more about the Vijeo Citect Kernel and connecting to Vijeo Citect SCADA remotely through the Internet Display Client, Web Client and Vijeo Citect SCADA Pocket.

Course documentation and a copy of the product developed during the course will be supplied.

Medium Voltage Secondary Switchgear ENS1 – 1 Day

The medium voltage switchgear training course covers the operation and maintenance of Schneider Electric’s range of medium voltage secondary switchgear. This includes Ring mains, FBX, RM6 and Ringmaster. It is designed in consultation with customer needs.

Schneider Electric Recloser and Sectionaliser ENS2 – 1 Day

This course provides an introduction to Schneider Electric’s recloser and sectionaliser offer and explains the basics of installation, commissioning and fault finding of these units. It is designed in consultation with customer needs.

Sepam Protection Relays ENP1 – 1 Day

The purpose of the medium voltage protection relay training course is to give protection application engineers a high level of knowledge on the Sepam series 20 and 40 range of protection relays and application software. This hands on training includes protection theory and settings using SFT software.

Micom Protection Relays ENP2 – 1 Day

This course provides an introduction to the Micom Series 20 Protection Relays, detailing the functionality of the units and suitable applications. It is designed in consultation with customer needs.

Register online at www.schneider-electric.co.nz

Terms and Conditions

Enrolment:Registration together with payment should be made 10 days in advance of the start date of the course. Enrolments will be confirmed by email and/or phone 10 working days prior to the course commencement date. Enrolment can be made by forwarding the registration form with payment to Schneider Electric Course Enrolment, PO Box 259370, Botany, Manukau 2163.

Pricing:Course fees are payable in advance and cover the cost of tuition, instruction manuals, course materials, the use of equipment and the cost of lunches/refreshments. All course fees are exclusive of GST. Prices shown are in New Zealand dollars and are subject to change without notice.

Course documentation:Published course descriptions are for general reference only. Course documentation and printed material provided in Schneider Electric training courses is copyrighted and may not be reproduced without prior consent. No audio or visual recording of Schneider Electric training courses, or of Schneider Electric personnel teaching such courses, may be taken or reproduced electronically without prior written consent.

General:Schneider Electric reserves the right to change course schedules, discontinue course, modify course content, limit class size, and cancel courses.

Refund and cancellation policy:Requests for cancellations and transfers must be received in writing and acknowledged by Schneider Electric. Full refund of course fees will be given for cancellations received up to 10 working days prior to course commencement. The full course fee will be charged for cancellations received within 10 working days prior to course commencement. Suitably qualified replacements are welcome, provided they register prior to commencement of the first day of the course.

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Use or disclosure of personal information:Information collected will only be used for the purpose for which it was collected, except where you consent to it being used for another purpose. We will take reasonable steps to protect the personal information we hold from misuse and loss, from unauthorised access, modification or disclosure.

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For more information on these courses, please contact Customer Care on 0800 652 999

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Wholesaler Training WHS – 1 to 2 hour onsite training sessions

Training for wholesalers is available from Schneider Electric in the form of 1 to 2 hour training sessions on each of the following catalogues:

> Schneider Electric Pocket Books

> 2011 Schneider Electric New Zealand Catalogue. (sections relevant to Wholesaler Products)

Arrange with your Schneider Electric representative for onsite training sessions on pocket books and/or catalogue sections which you think are most necessary.

Planner PDLP – ½ day

The PDL Planner software package is designed to assist electricians in both planning the electrical layout of a building, and presenting plans to customers in a professional manner. The program produces a Bill of Materials, Colour Coded Plans, Extras List, Picture Report, Quote and Invoice that are all needed for the installation. This half day course covers the registration, set up and full use of the PDL Planner Software Package.

(Note: bring your own laptop to the training to participate)

LexCom Multi-Room Audio LHN2 –1 Day

This course will introduce you to LexCom Multi-Room Audio. It will cover all aspects of the system from the components... e.g. speakers, keypads, single source hubs and input plates. It will also explain the way these components are connected, how to set-up IR addressing, how to add sub zones and expanded zones, home cinema set-up and how to expand to 12 and 18 zone systems.

It also covers all aspects of the Systemnet Hub including the colour touchscreen option, MusicServer and explains how to make use of the configuration software to set up the remotes, keypads, touchscreens and MusicServer.

Datacomms Structured Cabling CLIP1 – 2 days

This course teaches the importance of quality cable cross connect product and installation techniques in providing overall transmission performance. It will also cover use of standards and system design principles for maximum performance and reliability. Specific instruction is given in the correct use of Schneider Electric’s product range in cabling infrastructure.

My Ecodial L Design Software DE2 – ½ day

This course gives you an understanding of the importance of what co-ordination plays in the design of a low voltage distribution network. Today more than ever, understanding, monitoring and controlling your low voltage distribution network is essential for industry to ensure energy is constantly available and managed as economically as possible. Production facilities, plants, commercial buildings and offices are often 24hr operations, with continuity of supply paramount. If there is a clear understanding of the low voltage network then proper decisions can be made when and as required. With the new software “My Ecodial L” the user can comprehensively design for new additions and check his existing network parameters.

Power Factor PFM – ½ day

This is a good entry-level training course demonstrating the basic principles of what, how and where power factor correction should be used in a low voltage distribution network. You will learn about active and reactive power and how these values determine the energy you use and ultimately pay for. You will also look at the products, technologies and general principles of power factor correction that when applied correctly will improve a networks power.

Compact Drives and Soft Starters VVD1 – 1 day

This course provides an introduction to compact machinery drives for standard to advanced applications. The basic principles of AC motors, soft starters and variable speed drives are discussed, with hands-on workshop exercises using Altivar 312 and Altivar 32 drives. The participant will become familiar with various configuration, optimisation, and monitoring tools.

Advanced Drives VVD2 – 1 day

This course provides an introduction to the Altivar 61 and 71 variable speed drives, and is suitable for all industrial electricians, technicians and maintenance staff who interact with drive technology on a day to day basis. Following on from principles gained in the VVD1 course, topics such as energy saving, EMC, harmonics and best installation practices may be discussed.

The participant will become familiar with basic set up, maintenance and fault-finding procedures through practical 'hands on' workshop exercises and interaction with the live ATV71 training units. Software tools to assist configuration, optimisation and monitoring of the drives are demonstrated.

Zelio Logic LEC – 1 Day

This course introduces you to logic relays. The Smart relay has introduced a new dimension in design of circuits for simple machines and in the building services environment. The possibilities are endless and can be easily achieved by using modules from 10 to 40 I/O. Their ease of setting up provides a competitive alternative to solutions based on cabled logic or specific cards. This course also covers the more advanced features of Zelio Logic, Modbus Communications, Sequential Flow Chart programming, and more advanced maths and function blocks.

(Note: bring your own laptop to the training to participate)

Twido PLC AUT1 – 2 days

Twido is the base line of our PLC range, and as such forms the foundation of our range. Knowing how and why the Twido works is the first step up the PLC ladder. This course will teach from the very basics of Industrial Automation to some of the more advanced functions that Twido can deliver. Through out the course you will receive hands on examples with Twido Suite and Twido PLCs.

Twido PLC - Advanced AUT2 – 1 day

For the more advanced user of Twido we now offer, communications and small HMI as an add on to the Twido training. This is a one day course following on from the 2 day basic course. All attendees must have a working ability with Twido, or have attended the Basic course.

Unity Pro PLC Programming AUT3 – 2 days

Unity Pro is the latest generation PLC programming software from Schneider Electric.

In this 2 day course the student will be introduced to the Modicon M340, Premium & Quantum hardware, and the Unity Pro environment.

It serves as an introduction to IEC programming languages (Ladder, Structured Text, Function Block Diagram, Sequential Function Chart & Instruction List) for those who wish to advance beyond traditional ladder logic.

Hands on programming through the use of practical labs and the built in simulator reinforce understanding of this powerful software tool.

Unity Pro PLC Programming – Advanced AUT4 – 1 day

Unity Pro is the latest generation PLC programming software from Schneider Electric.

This 1-day course is a logical extension to the Unity Standard Course and designed to introduce Unity programmers to Ethernet Communications techniques available in the Unity Pro IEC61131 environment.

In this hands on course, students establish communications from PLC to PLC, and PLC to ATV71 Variable Speed Drives.

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