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>> Match Your Style - YouTube video
>> Energy monitoring software apps
>> Testing tool apps
>> Wiser home control app
The Newsletter of
Schneider Electric
New Zealand
June 2014
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A message from Schneider Electric
New Zealand Country President...
Welcome to the second edition of Schneider Electric News for 2014.
In this issue we feature our digitisation edition on consumers web, apps and tools. We also take a
look at some spotlight on solutions and new products such as Premset switchgear, Altiflow, time
switches and Harmony eXLhoist. To end this issue, we take a look at a System Integrator and
Partner profile.
For more information on anything in this issue please contact our customer care centre on
0800 652 999.
Travel safe.
Ray Dunn
Schneider Electric New Zealand Country President
Contents
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Feature
Digitisation edition
Page 4-5
Spotlight on solutions
Premset switchgear
SoLink and SoMachine
Altiflow
Single-phase UPS solutions
Page 6-7
Page 8-9
Page 10
Page 11
New products
Time switches
New product section
Page 12
Page 13
Events
Follow up and upcoming events
Page 14-15
Local updates
Crusaders and Schneider Electric Energy Zone challenge
Altivar QR codes
EECA awards
Local updates
Page 16
Page 17
Page 18
Page 19
Partner Profile
Partner profile: Quasar Systems
System Integrator profile: Icon Automation
Page 20-21
Page 22
Online News
What's new online
Page 23
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Schneider Electric News June 2014 3
Cover Story
Make the challenge easier
As the New Zealand market picks up and times are set to get busier,
there are a number of ways to make your business life easier.
We challenge you to select one of these and use it.
Providing leading edge products and solutions has been a hallmark of the Schneider Electric New Zealand business,
but have you seen any of the smart tools that are available to help your business?
Find it:
> iTunes App Store
> Google Play
Spark-e-mate – market leading electrical
tester – have you seen or have you got
the Spark-e-log smart phone app to send
the results straight to your device and
produce a professional PDF in seconds?
Ecomind – bench-top energy monitor –
have you seen or have you got the free
personal computer download to track
and monitor your results?
Find it:
> www.clipsal.com/ecomind
Find it:
> www.schneider-electric.com/nz
Find it:
> iTunes App Store
> Google Play
Home Owners Web
Portal consumers –
experience from the
Schneider Electric
New Zealand web site.
Residential Solutions Guide – an
interactive presentation for your business
available from our sales team.
* Have you got a copy to use for your
business with your customers?
Soon to be upgraded and added to the App store
for open download!
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Electrical Solutions Guide –
for many years the brochure that
provides a simple but all inclusive
view of the electrical needs for
your residential new build or
renovation project.
Find it:
> www.schneider-electric.com/nz
Order it:
> Call: 0800 652 999
* Get your copy of the new 2014
version for your business and
your clients!
> Order code: NVMSEESG0514
Find it:
> iTunes App Store
Find it:
> iTunes App Store
Wiser HD iPhone or iPad App – connect to your
home control system via your smart device. Control
lighting, blinds, climate, audio/visual, and more all at
your finger tips – did you know you can also monitor
your energy use at home?
Energy Operation iPad App – a cloud based
tool that is being widely adopted in commercial and
residential premises. You can turn your energy usage
data into actionable information.
* Download it from the App Store and check out the
demo!
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Spotlight on solutions
Premset MV Switchgear
Premset compact tariff metering solution withstands harsh
environments
MO6S Premset cubicle is the most compact tariff metering solution
Principle
The Premset compact metering cubicle includes:
>> 3 ring CTs with LV insulation around shielded
bars (50A cl0,5 & from 100 to 600 A cl0,2S –
5VA)
Unlike conventional metering solutions which are
air insulated (AIS technology) having greater width,
Premset compact metering cubicle is 375mm wide
and includes 2SIS technology (solid insulated and
shielded) to withstand harsh environments.
>> 3 shielded MV VTs phase to earth (cl0,2 - 10VA)
>> Shielded solid insulated bars
>> Electronic tariff meter
Main points to remember
M06S compact tariff metering cubicle
>> Answers the increasing needs of tariff metering and sub-metering, reduced maintenance,
minimum footprint and cost.
>> Includes 2SIS technology (shielded solid insulation system) for better reliability and safety
thanks to insensitivity to harsh environment and very low internal arc probability.
>> Allows tariff metering and quantity measurements.
>> Allows easy front face access to VTs.
Applications
>> Commercial, industrial and public distribution
>> High end metering
>> Power quality metering
>> Energy management
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Advantages — Fixed circuit-breakers bring
higher reliability and reduced maintenance cost
>> Compact solution reduces by 2 or 3 times the
width.
>> Withstands harsh environments.
>> Screened VTs are not sensitive to superficial
aging contrary to traditional VTs.
>> Accessible VTs in front face are easy to
disconnect for cable testing or to remove for
replacement.
>> Utility can use any electronic meters with this
solution (power consumption of CT & VT are
sufficient: 10VA & 5VA).
Schneider Electric can provide ION 8800 for
tariff metering and power quality.
>> Use of Premset compact metering in the
Premset switchboard ensures consistency of
the system:
- same width as for other cubicles.
- same bottom compartment as for other cubicles ensuring quick assembly.
- same connection system as for other cubicles.
FAQ
>> Is Premset compact metering complying
with international standards?
Premset compact metering is compliant with
international standard IEC 61000 4 30, IEC
61557-12 and therefore it has passed type and
routine tests required by the standard.
>> There is no fuse to protect VT, is it a
problem?
- Fuses protect switchboard and not VT.
- Since Premset compact metering is able to withstand harsh environments including screened VT, there is no risk of fault on switchboard due to compact metering.
- Many utilities do not recommend fuse.
>> What happens if the CT’s rating is lower
than 50A?
Even for low loads (less than 200kVA), you
can use M06S cubicle. For instance for a
transformer 200kVA, you don’t need to choose
a bulky CT 25/5 which could not allow to
extend the power of your application. It is most
relevant to choose CT 100/5 cl0,2S, much
smaller, providing the best accuracy from 120A
to 0.1A and largely enough accuracy up to 0.1A.
If you want to use your own CTs and VTs, you
can use traditional Premset metering cubicle
M06A.
>> What is the IP of metering cubicle?
The IP for M06S is IP3X which is sufficient as
it is a fully solid insulated and shielded solution
(there is no possible external influence on
dielectric behaviour).
Schneider Electric News June 2014 7
Spotlight on solutions
Let TeSys SoLink be your drive!
Integration system for motor starters
up to 30 kW/400 V in automation environment
Also compatible with:
20 times
faster for control
circuit wiring
TeSys U motor starters + LUFC00
RJ45 cables
LU9R••
Logic Controller
M221/241/251
Simple and fast wiring
IO module
TeSys TM3
GV2ME•• + LC1D••••
GV3P•• + LC1D••••
100%
upgradable
Plug & Play solutions
0%
Adaptor
LAD5C11
Adaptor
LAD5C12
Adaptor
LAD5C31
Adaptor
LAD5C32
chance of
connection errors
Intuitive connection
Medium power motor up to 15 kW
Non reversing
control
100%
availability during
machine life cycles
Software & hardware
integrated
High power motor up to 30 kW
Reversing
Non reversing
control
Reversing
Complete solution
Monitoring and control functions
>> Based on Modicon M221/241/251
Logic Controllers powered by SoMachine
(automation platform), is composed of:
>> Each TM3 is able to monitor and control
up to 4 motor starters.
>> TM3 IO Logic Controller module
for motor starters
>> LU9R•• pre-cabled RJ45 links
(different lengths)
>> LAD5C•• connection module for
screw terminal TeSys D motor starters or
>> LUFC00 connection module for
TeSys U motor starters.
Up to
56
motor starters
for each
Logic Controller
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>> For each motor starter, TeSys SoLink conveys
data and control power needed for the
connected starter.
The data exchange is composed of:
1
onitoring: Ready (circuit breaker status)
M
and Running (contactor status)
2
Control (ON/OFF): Direct or Reverse
if Motor Starter based on motor circuit
breaker TeSys GV and contactor TeSys D
1
Monitoring: Ready, Running, fault
2
Control (ON/OFF): Direct or Reverse
if Motor Starter based on motor starter TeSys U
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Spotlight on solutions
Achieve optimum control for your
machines using SoMachine
Schneider Electric presents the next evolution
of machine development for single software
environments and the key to MachineStruxure™
SoMachine v4.1.
Develop, configure and commission an entire
machine with flexible and scalable control
platform. SoMachine is the professional open
software solution.
SoMachine integrates Tested, Validated,
Documented, Architecture (TVDA) expert
application libraries dedicated to applications in
pumping, packaging, hoisting and conveying.
Navigating within SoMachine is intuitive and
highly visual, at each stage of the development
the appropriate tools are made available. The
user interface suggests tasks to be performed
as the user progresses throughout the project so
that nothing is overlooked.
The configuring and commissioning tool features
IEC 61131-3 languages, integrated fieldbus
configurators, expert diagnostics and debugging
for logic, motion control, HMI and related
automation functions.
There are multiple capabilities for maintenance
and visualisation, including web visualisation and
library templates to simplify creation of projects.
The learning centre in the home menu provides
several tools to help you get started with
SoMachine. An animated file explains the
SoMachine interface and concept in brief.
An e-learning section gives you the opportunity
to teach yourself about SoMachine and its new
features. A third section provides links to several
documented examples of simple coding.
SoMachine is a single software environment with:
>> One software package
>> One project file
>> One connection
>> One download operation
By using the TM3 expert module; control from
the Modicon M221 to TeSys motor starters can
be achieved. Wiring is simplified on the control
section as it uses an RJ45 cable to connect
to SoLink. Each TM3 expert module allows
connection of up to four TeSys motor starting
components making the SoLink a true plug and
play solution.
Schneider Electric News June 2014 9
Spotlight on solutions
Your pumps could be costing more
than you know
Standard pump controls may be hurting your production efficiency by
not adapting to the actual process needs. This can lead to excessive
cavitation effects that can damage your product, cause excessive wear,
and waste energy.
Altiflow is a sensor-free solution for Altivar variable speed drives that can help
boost your efficiency by:
>> Practically eliminating pump borne product damage due to cavitation effects
>> Continually monitoring and dynamically adapting to the process needs
>> Pumping only when and as fast as product availability allows
Applications:
Liquid food handling:
>> Milk transfer pumps
Benefits: smoother product handling, reduced cell
deterioration, increased product yield.
>> Milk reception processes
>> Pre-separation processes
>> Balance tank level control
>> CIP pumps
>> Chemical pumps
>> Delicate product pumps
>> Up to 5% increase in efficiency
CIP processes:
Benefits: reduced pump-borne aeration and
foaming, reduced chemical losses, quicker CIP
means more production.
>> Up to 20% reduction in CIP cycle
Other benefits:
>> Reduced wear and maintenance of pumps
>> Reduced energy consumption
>> Easy integration into automation system –
communications ready
>> Selectable control modes
For more information contact your local
Schneider Electric representative today
or contact Ian Templar on
Ian.Templar@ schneider-electric.com
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Spotlight on solutions
When secure, uninterrupted power
is critical
Single-phase UPS solutions for special applications and environments
Application-specific solutions for
your unique needs
What makes these solutions special?
Flexible architecture quickly adapts to multiple
applications while minimising the engineering
work involved. Each is designed with specific
considerations in mind, including:
>> Environmental challenges such as
temperature extremes, humidity, condensation,
and sand, salt, or dust particles
>> Varying electrical characteristics such as
connectors and cables, source power and load
irregularities, wider voltage range, and multiple
inputs/outputs
>> Longer runtimes, faster recharge times, and
new battery chemistries
>> Footprint and mounting methods specific to
these application’s unique requirements
>> Mechanical accommodations for size, weight,
enclosure style, and cabling
>> Preconfigured settings and pre-installed
accessories for control, connectivity,
communication protocols, and monitoring
With specific UPS systems available for sensitive
industrial shop floor equipment; shipboard,
offshore, and dockside marine operations; wind
turbines and renewable energy; wireless network
communications; harsh field environments
with UL-listing requirements; and special
configurations for transportation, healthcare,
banking, and cloud-based retail needs, we have
the power protection solution that fits the needs
of your critical environments and applications,
delivering 24/7 availability where it’s needed
most.
Flexible single-phase solutions can protect critical applications and environments.
Increased performance and safety
Schneider Electric™ offers a range of standard
and adapted single-phase products for special
applications, designed to meet the unique needs
of industries with distinctive mission-critical
requirements, specific standards, and varying
environmental conditions. In these demanding
environments, the UPS can be installed close
to critical equipment for easily integrated,
decentralised protection that improves power
quality while ensuring compliance. These
solutions protect digitally controlled systems,
equipment, and processes from sudden outages,
guaranteeing operational service continuity.
Flexible architecture
quickly adapts to
multiple applications
while minimising the
engineering work
involved.
With the key role of communications and
electronics in many critical applications today,
it’s essential to protect the quality and availability
of electrical power at all times. Particularly in
sensitive industrial sectors such as marine,
airport, and healthcare, any power outage,
however brief, can result in serious danger and
put human life at risk.
Learn more about our secure power solutions for special applications at www.apc.com
Schneider Electric News June 2014 11
New products
Efficiency at your fingertips!
Time switches are used to accurately and automatically program the
operation of heating, lighting, ventilation, access control, bells, roller
blinds and more.
To find out more
about our new
programmable
yearly timers visit
www.SEReply.com
and enter
key code: 52696Y
Energy savings
Convenient use
Time switches start and stop various types of
electric loads according to user-set programs. To
reduce cost, the user can decide to automatically
switch loads on only during low-rate periods.
The programmed switching on/off of loads
provides energy savings compared to operations
without a time switch, in which the loads would
be on permanently.
The programs are defined according
to the user needs.
Easy installation
All the products can be installed easily on
a DIN rail in a panelboard. Some “intuitive
switches” offer screw-less terminals and
compatibility with electrical distribution comb
busbars.
On most of the products, the automatic operation
can be easily adapted, for temporary or
permanent operations.
On some “intuitive switches” this can be done
without going to the panelboard, by connecting
switches or push-buttons to the product external
input.
Increased security
Simulation of presence with random operating
mode is proposed in IHP “+” versions.
*All savings are estimates only and are based on an
electricity tariff rate of 22c per kilowatt hour.
Actual energy and cost savings will depend on
individual usage patterns and local conditions.
The digital time
switches
The digital yearly
time switches
They operate on an daily, weekly or yearly
program (ITA 1c: 1 channel, ITA 4c: 1, 2, 3 or
4 channels - 2 external inputs).
The mechanical
time switches
They operate on an hourly, daily or weekly
cycle: the same program is repeated hour
after hour (IH 60 min), day after day (IH 24 h)
or week after week (IH 7 j).
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With 4 keys and a display, they operate on a
weekly cycle: the same program is repeated
week after week.
New products
StarServe Audio
StarServe Audio is a cabling system that enables the user
to distribute their favourite music to every room in the home
with the flexibility of adding more music sources to every
location.
It’s simple, affordable and easy to install, but best of all it’s
easy to use.
Zelio temperature
controller RTC48
Adaptive display
The intelligent PV (Process Value) display continuously
changes colour (Red, Green, and Orange) according to its
varying value from the SV (Set Value) range.
Additionally, the Bluetooth receiver module enables the
simple wireless input of tunes from all compatible devices
in the home environment.
PV is less than SV
PV is equal to SV
PV is greater than SV
Easy to implement
The set up is intuitive and can be completed in a few
simple steps. The Zelio RTC48 can also be configured from
a PC.
Available now!
Download and watch the video now!
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key code: 52839Y
iEM3300 series kWh
meter – 125A connect
direct
An addition to our kWh metering range, the iEM3300 series
are feature-rich and reliable din-rail mount kWh meters
which can be directly connected up to 125A. It is able to
measure other electrical parameters such as I, V, P and
PF. Available in various communication protocols such as
Modbus, BACnet or LON. Has digital I/O’s of tariff control,
WAGES inputs, alarming or pulse output.
It’s time for easy and
reliable crane control
Harmony eXLhoist wireless remote
control for hoisting applications
> Operate intuitively thanks to ergonomic design
> Ensure availability with high performance battery and universal 2.4GHz frequency
> Increase safety with a wireless SIL3
emergency stop
Most suitable for metering in commercial or
multi-tenant buildings, industrial facilities and the like.
iEM3300 series kWh meter — Cost effective metering that
will save in installation time, space and costs.
Download and watch
the video - “Harmony
eXLhoist in the palm
of your hand!”
Schneider Electric News June 2014 13
Events
HVAC&R
3rd and 4th April 2014
The display stand at the HVAC&R was a first time event for Schneider
Electric. As a company we were able to offer building and dedicated controls
for HVAC efficiency. The solutions displayed generated several leads from
this ever expanding market segment that have turned into solid enquiries.
Scheider Electric New Zealand’s emphasis is on how to monitor, measure
and control to ultimately save the client from wasted energy and costs.
Reducing lost energy can be beneficial not just in terms of cost but also
environmental impact and Schneider Electric New Zealand can help with
exploring potential eligibility for EECA funding to acheive this objective.
Would Schneider Electric return next year?
It would have to be a resounding yes!
Facilities Management
Summit
13th and 14th May 2014
Again, first time participation at this event for Schneider Electric New
Zealand. Our value proposition around “how to leverage technology to design
and operate buildings” was very well received. SmartStruxure Lite, NABERS
NZ, enabled smart panel solutions, cloud based SOA’s displayed generated
several leads. The energy dilemma is of major concern for facility managers.
Schneider Electric can help clients by managing their facilities smarter
resulting in not only cost savings but also environmental concerns.
Would Scheider Electric return next year?
Absolutely!... with a wider portfolio of solutions!
EMEX
27th – 29th May 2014
Schneider Electric features the new Modicon™ M221 entry level PLC.
The M221 provides a platform for connectivity to safety systems and motor
starting capabilities, unthinkable in previous generation small PLC’s. The
M221 programmed with the free software package SoMachine™ basic was
displayed in a functional layout on the Schneider Electric interactive machine
control consul.
The MCC interactive display attracted those passing the Schneider Electric
stand to investigate what was new and innovative and how the technology
could be incorporated into existing and future machine builds. For those
looking at hoisting applications, the Harmony™ wireless remote control
provides an easy and reliable solution with an automatic discovery function
and up to SIL3 / PL “e” rating. The M221 and hoist control are both due for
release in August 2014.
Would Schneider Electric return next year?
Yes! - EMEX was of great success with enquiries up on last year.
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EMANZ
27th and 28th May 2014
The rise of consumer power – our changing energy marketplace was the
theme of the 2014 EMANZ conference held at the Auckland War Memorial
Museum on the 27th and 28th of May.
With over 120 delegates attending and 25 speakers from companies from
various industries including City of Sydney, EECA, Opus, Powershop,
Envirostate, NZGBC and BRANZ, the two day conference provided a great
mix of perspectives on the changes happening in the energy marketplace.
Energy management specialist, Scott Noyes performed MC duties for
the event which he describes as “an intimate and engaging showcase of
New Zealand’s rapidly evolving industry and emerging international energy
management trends”.
Schneider Electric exhibited the latest in energy management systems
alongside a Schneider Electric coffee cart which was a great hit with the
delegates. The conference culminated with the 2014 EECA Energy Efficiency
Awards on the final evening.
NZ Hotel Industry
Conference
5th June 2014
Schneider Electric was involved in the New Zealand Hotel Industry
Conference for the first time, held at the Pullman Hotel, Auckland. It gave us
the opportunity to engage directly with the industry and talk to hotel owners,
operators, and designers involved in hotel type projects. On the trade stand,
we had scalable solutions for hotel guest room control, room connectivity
and building services management on show, to help meet any type of budget
and technology requirement, from 3-star hotels to luxurious type hotels.
Tourism NZ is spending an additional $158M over the next 4 years, with
a focus to grow business events, high value luxury tourists and continue
to target emerging markets, such as China and India. There is currently a
shortage of hotels in the main regions of New Zealand, such as Auckland,
Wellington and Christchurch, to meet this growing demand.
Would Schneider Electric return next year?
We have to! We are here to support the industry, and help hotel owners
and operators create that ideal hotel environment for our overseas visitors.
Upcoming Events Calendar:
ECANZ
Tuesday, 29th July 2014
Addington Raceway, Christchurch
Stand 223 and 224
ElectroTECH
Thursday, 14th August 2014
Claudelands Events Centre, Hamilton
Stand 71 (our show room truck at the back of the hall next to the cafe)
Schneider Electric News June 2014 15
Local Updates
Make the most of your energy with
Schneider Electric
This month Crusaders fans had the chance to take on their heroes in
the Schneider Electric Energy Zone challenge.
The event was designed to raise awareness of
energy efficiency with a group of fun activities and
great prizes.
It gave little and big kids alike the chance to
peddle and pit their skill against the Crusaders as
well as check out some of Schneider Electric's
simplest energy management solutions for the
home to save time and money.
“Our company mission statement is helping
people to make the most of their energy, so we
were looking to use this event to set up some
simple fun activities and relate that to what we
do as a business with a small display with energy
efficiency products” said Dave Chapman from
Schneider Electric.
“We would like to thank and acknowledge the
team at Harvey Norman Moorhouse Ave for
allowing us to use their premises. It is always great
to collaborate with other Crusaders sponsors on
community events.”
The event was a welcome break from what has
been an incredibly busy and exciting time for
Schneider Electric. Site renovations are underway
in the Christchurch premises on top of a factory
upgrade and a heap of other changes to make the
operation world class.
The Christchurch factory is the first Schneider
Electric premises globally to implement specialist
short lead-time production, and is set to be used
as a global benchmark in the electrical industry.
“With that, we are re-designing our factory to fit
what is required and showcase our production
leadership. We are also taking the opportunity to
expand our show-room facilities, and retrofit our
energy management solutions across the entire
site.”
If you are building or renovating residentially or
commercially make sure you visit Schneider
Electric to find out how you can make the most of
your energy.
To book a consultation in the Christchurch Vision Room phone: 0800 568 888
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Local Updates
Need service on your Altivar speed drive?
Simply scan your QR code!
Starting with Altivar 61/71 drives, many new
Schneider Electric products will have a specific
QR code on the label.
Simply scanning the QR code with our Customer
Care App on your web enabled device gives
direct access to our customer support team –
there are no phone numbers or email addresses
to remember. Based on the QR data we can also
ensure your request is directed straight to the
product specialist.
The Customer Care App also includes product
specific data sheets, documentation, and FAQs.
Now you can search our customer support
database directly from your device – 24/7.
Download the Customer Care App for iOS or
Android devices today!
Need service on your
Altivar speed drive?
Simply scan
your
QR code!
Scan
me to download
the Schneider
Electric Customer Care App!
TM
Compatible
with: iOS7 or later, Android 2.2 or later
Available on all Altivar
ranges
Get direct access to our Customer Care Centre
Schneider Electric News June 2014 17
Local Updates
Schneider Electric’s Energy
& Sustainability Services are
recognised
Schneider Electric’s Energy & Sustainability Services are recognised
as Unitec wins the 2014 public sector energy efficiency award
Motivating
staff and
students at
Unitec to help
save energy, is
cutting costs
by more than
$250,000 a
year.
Right: Scott Noyes –
Schneider Electric Energy
Management Specialist, Carolyn
Cox – Unitec Environmental
Sustainability Manager, Simon
Bridges – Minster of Energy,
Unitec Assoc. Prof. Dr Jonathan
Leaver
With over 170 buildings and 10,600 students
across three Auckland sites, Unitec’s
sustainability drive had to be wide-ranging. It
started by installing a Schneider Electric Energy
Monitoring Solution which comprised of more
than 50 meters, Data Gateways and the Cloud
Based Energy Dashboarding System “Energy
Operations Online”, to monitor energy use and set
up an Energy Management Working group drawn
from the faculty and student body to oversee its
strategy.
Scott Noyes, Energy Management Specialist –
Schneider Electric, has worked with the Energy
Management Work Group over the last 18
months, providing a monitoring and targeting
service which has included development of
Unitec’s energy policy, monthly reporting on
energy performance and investigations to identify
energy conservation measures.
After-hours energy waste was a key focus which
meant manual switching-off, as many older
buildings lacked automation. Motivating security
staff to get involved has seen energy use plummet
as they became ad-hoc energy champions.
A network of ‘eco-reps’ also keep a check on
different sites’ energy use. Overall they’ve cut
energy use by 8%, beating the initial 5% target
— and saving more than $250,000 a year. Using
software to ensure student computers are turned
off has alone netted $55,000 in annual savings.
Scott has found working with Unitec a rewarding
experience — “it’s very satisfying to implement
our solutions and services and have Unitec enjoy
exceeding their energy savings expectations, and
for Unitec to be recognised for their success”.
The judges of the public sector energy efficiency
award said: “A comprehensive project with a
holistic approach and far-reaching non-energy
benefits. They’ve shown consistent improvement
and great leadership with robust systems”.
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Partner Profile
Quasar Systems profile
Removing barriers
harmonics and load shedding, as well as sags,
swells, transients – often at substation or grid
exit-point level – or simply to trim power
consumption. All of these require sophisticated
monitoring systems and meters.
The members of the 14-strong team at
Christchurch’s Quasar Systems have plenty
of common skills, but their real strength is a
collective ability to remove “technology barriers” –
finding easy-to-use solutions to help organisations
monitor and lift performance.
The company’s history dates back to 1983 with
the establishment of Quasar Electronics by
Keith Hitchings – one of the New Zealand’s early
automation trailblazers. Later, Richard Schwass
(now Quasar Systems’ managing director)
was running a small company (Power Control
Solutions), building and installing the systems
Keith was designing.
Inevitably, the two companies grew closer. They
eventually merged in 2007, moved into larger
premises and gave the new company its current
name. Richard became owner and MD, and Keith
remained a director. By chance, that development
coincided with Quasar Systems becoming one of
Schneider Electric’s Alliance Partners.
Today Quasar’s extensive client base extends
across the country (many of which are in the North
Island), and while it designs, implements and
services a full range of automation and control
solutions, it’s developed a specific reputation for
advanced energy and power quality monitoring
systems.
“We’ve developed deep understanding of power
utilities and generation companies and their
metering needs across the country,” says Richard,
“band also a good understanding of many industrial
sites, manufacturing plants, universities, airports,
hospitals and commercial buildings among our
clients.”
Common to all of them is the desire for accurate
monitoring and metering – often to reconcile energy
production/consumption billing and energy efficiency
initiatives – and improving power quality.
“Utilities and large energy users need a firm
grasp on issues such as power factor correction,
20 Schneider Electric News June 2014
“Our solutions are designed to help energy users
– small and large to understand their load profile
more readily. For example, to see how much
energy is going into lighting, heating or chilling
– and identify how they can adapt operations to
reduce the load. In fact, we recently put together
a low-cost ‘starter’ energy management system
package specifically designed to suit small to
medium buildings.”
Many of the solutions Quasar installs, feature
Schneider Electric’s ION meters and StruxureWare
enterprise software for optimising energy
performance within organisations.
At the recent Schneider Partner Conference
in India, Quasar was awarded two trophies for
the cabinet, Best Practices and Best Business
Expansion Plan, in recognition of Quasar’s
contribution and commitment in the Energy
Management business.
Company culture
Because of its Christchurch location and national
client base, much of the Quasar team’s work is
carried out remotely from a central operational
centre. It comprises a tightly-knit group of
individuals who thrive on the cross-pollination of
ideas.
“I like to think we’re all technologists,” says
Richard. “We work hard but it’s a very free
atmosphere – we collaborate a lot and team
members leverage off one another. Our diverse
skill sets are complementary – and that’s very
useful when tailoring an all-encompassing, multifacetted solution.”
The remote capability proved particularly
useful during the Christchurch earthquakes
and aftershocks, when the crew was forced on
numerous occasions to abandon the building until
it was given the all-clear by structural engineers.
Another of the company’s strengths, says Richard,
is the ability to make technology ‘work’.
“As everyone in the automation and control
business knows, there are scores of brands and
communications protocols, and getting cohesion
from an organisation’s technology can sometimes
be difficult. I think we have skill in getting the best
from disparate equipment – bringing third party
devices into one integrated system.”
More from less
A large part of Quasar’s operating philosophy, he
adds, is helping clients understand the capabilities
of modern technology – and for getting more from
one investment.
“We not only provide systems based on their
dollar return but also their other organisational
benefits. While any given solution will do what it’s
designed for, our solutions can provide a number
of other, perhaps less obvious benefits which can
help multiple departments.
“We often find departments within organisations
are unaware that the one investment in this
technology can enable efficiencies across the
business – whether it’s management, production,
finance or maintenance. Sadly, that’s often
because different teams don’t talk to one another
about these cross-department uses of an energy
metering system. Ironically, if they did talk and
develop a unified business case for an investment
that offered multiple benefits, they’d have a much
better chance of getting management approval.”
The show must go on (TVNZ case study)
Securing and maintaining a reliable supply of
electricity is vital for any organisation operating in a
time-critical environment. This issue’s particularly
crucial for TVNZ, and to manage its national
energy profile more effectively it recently invested
in smart monitoring and metering technology.
TVNZ’s operations include numerous production
studios and broadcasting facilities with extensive
fibre and satellite communication links. Losing
any of these to power interruptions could prove
disastrous.
To improve reliability, reduce risk and save
electricity, the organisation elected to invest in
Schneider Electric’s ION meters and enterprise
management software, StruxureWare Power
Monitoring Expert.
The technology – designed and installed by
Quasar Systems – not only monitors lighting,
heating, and chiller loads as well as third party
devices such as UPSs and generator controls, but
also uses web integration to provide customised
dashboards, displays and reports.
This provides two distinct functions: it is firstly an
energy management system that helps to achieve
savings, and secondly, a management tool for
the electrical facilities team. It allows the crews to
manipulate the organisation’s load easily to meet
its hour-by hour requirements efficiently.
In effect, the system clearly identifies how and
where TVNZ is using energy, and where it can
make savings. To ensure that all staff members
are aware of the energy-saving strategy, the
monitored data and savings are displayed
throughout the organisation.
“Staff now have a much greater visibility of the
electrical and mechanical plant, and can see how
it’s performing in real-time,” says Lyall Sullivan,
TVNZ’s Electrical Services Team Leader. “It’s
much easier to make sure we don’t overload
any part of the organisation and, because any
power failures are revealed instantly we can take
corrective action immediately.
“The solution provided to TVNZ demonstrated
the partnership between Schneider Electric, the
funding contributor EECA, and Quasar to deliver
a cost-effective system that guarantees energy
savings,” says Richard.
The system’s value was clearly demonstrated when
problems at the Huntly power station disturbed
supplies to the upper North Island. StruxureWare
detected the event and provided detailed visibility
of its effect on TVNZ’s electrical supply.
A major benefit is the ability to monitor, log, and
report on time-of-day momentary overloads and
power quality situations such as voltages sags or
swells. This information also allows full analysis
of issues via trend plots, tabular reports, and
CBEMA reports.
Because the system integrates all three of TVNZ’s
centres (Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch)
and monitors separate electrical loads in different
parts of each facility, the company is easily able
to monitor and manage its national energy profile.
“One of the project’s goals,” says Lyall, “was the
ability to put energy information in front of our
staff to create awareness about the building’s
performance. If everyone can compare energy use
against our business goals, they are empowered
to contribute to savings.
Awareness is a huge
advantage.”
Quasar Systems, he
adds, “not only provided
a professional service but,
more importantly, clearly
understood that we were a
TV station and not a factory
or office building. It adapted
the technology to suit us.”
Schneider Electric News June 2014 21
Partner Profile
System Integrator Alliance
A Dairy Icon
Dairy has a vast presence in
Taranaki, says Icon Automation
director Scott MacArthur, “and
having been involved in it for
some 17 years we’ve grown
to understand the industry
intimately. The evolution of
process control in dairy has
been a fascinating and, I can
honestly say, never boring
journey.”
Scott and fellow director Wade Lichtwark
met when they both relocated to Hawera in
1997 to work as contractors on the upgrade
of the Whareroa dairy plant. Realising that the
local industry was being forced to use remote
Automation Integrators, they elected to set up
shop and Icon Automation was born in 2001.
Today the company employs 10 staff split
between the Taranaki and Manuwatu regions.
“We’re best described as system integrators,”
says Scott, “and because so much of our work is
with dairy, winter is when things begin to seriously
ramp up. That’s when the industry has its quieter
period and production facilities are shut down for
maintenance and upgrades.”
“We do a lot of system migration – upgrading
older PLCs and installing new models with more
functionality. In our early years we did a lot of
what’s politely referred to as “fire-fighting”. The
dairy industry operated older technology and
much of the work involved optimising process
functionality. We spent some very long nights in
factories assisting process staff to get the best
results from their plant.”
Alliance Partner
Icon Automation’s relationship with Schneider
Electric began in 2006, and came about through
a contract at the Kapuni site. “Until then we’d
only had very marginal exposure to old Modicon
PLCs, but the Kapuni job involved the installation
of Quantum PLCs. From there, the relationship
blossomed and Icon became a full Alliance
Partner in 2012.
“Today Quantum and M340 PLCs have become
a standard for us on the Schneider-based sites.
With the enormous networking and connectivity
features, you can be on any PC within a site or
remotely connected to do the programming. It’s a
huge advantage.”
While the installation of PLCs and HMIs is central
to Icon Automation’s business, the company
is seeing a lot more demand for Schneider
Electric’s Historian suite of products. “Every
site wants to get the most from its equipment,
with the least amount of downtime. Essentially,
that’s about monitoring and reliability issues, and
Historian is invaluable for the analytical side of the
processing.”
Keep it simple
One of Icon’s core philosophies, says Wade, is
keeping system design simple. “It’s very easy
to make things unnecessarily complicated, but
at the end of the day that’s ineffectual because
when you walk out the door the client is on their
own. We like to design systems the client can
understand and use easily.”
The company invests plenty of time upskilling its
staff. It has an in-house training scheme and the
size of the plants operated by its clients is always
an enormously practical advantage for trainees.
“There are not many places in New Zealand,” says
Wade, “where you are exposed to hundreds of
PLC installations, some controlling up to 7000 I/O.
It makes for very good professional training – we
are very fortunate.”
Schneider Electric Alliance
The Alliance program supports over 1800 Systems Integrators worldwide.
Schneider Electric works closely with the partners, offering extensive knowledge
and support, ensuring that the customer has faster access to the latest technology,
solutions, expertise and knowledge base.
A Dairy Specialist
Though its client base covers diverse sectors, Hawera’s Icon Automation has
a particularly prominent track record in Taranaki’s dairy industry where it has
implemented, integrated and upgraded scores of automation and control systems.
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