Giving the voice to Hi-reliability Medium Voltage secondary underground distribution Our customers testify to the hi-reliability of the medium voltage secondary distribution range 2 Medium Voltage secondary underground distribution range Contents The hi-reliability of the MV secondary distribution range… 4-5 For us, RM6 is the most reliable of its category. We use it since 1983… 6-7 In medium voltage, risk must be avoided, that’s why we always recommend hi-reliability. With a 900,000 functions installed-base, SM6 is our reference... 8-9 I choose Schneider Electric’s ring main units for their hi-reliability in unsteady weather conditions... 10-11 For me, hi-reliability lies in the fact that I can reach the expected profitability level with my electrical distribution network... 12-13 Schneider Electric products have been designed to help you make the most of your energy... 14-15 3 Medium Voltage secondary underground distribution range Hi-reliability The reliability and quality of electrical power supply represents a major economical and environmental stake. With 40 years experience, Schneider Electric, with the underground MV secondary distribution range, has at your disposal equipment that is always safe, reliable and easy to use. Today, 2,000,000 installed functions supply and protect people and goods all over the world. It is the largest installed base in MV secondary underground distribution applications around the world. The underground MV secondary distribution products range has been designed, manufactured and implemented to durably ensure the highest service continuity level. For you, this hi-reliability is a continuous source of competitiveness, safety and convenience. RM6 Ringmaster SM6 Range Taking advantage of the reference. Ensuring hi-reliability in the toughest conditions. Extending your possibilities. 4 For us, the permanent quest for your satisfaction is a continuous source of progress. Because energy availability rhymes with energy efficiency, you need to improve continuity of service and power quality, optimise your MV distribution network and reduce operating costs. We offer you a hi-reliable solution that helps you remotely control and reconfigure your underground network. In addition, you can benefit from the Sepam range to optimise protection of people and goods. GenieEvo CAS-36 Bringing simplicity and hi-reliability to your applications. Adding compactness to hi-protection. 5 6 Medium Voltage secondary underground distribution range {... For us, RM6 is the most reliable of its category. We use it since 1983...} Ho Anh Dung, CEO of Viet Phap, Vietnam «I do believe Schneider Electric’s effective solutions would be very essential to a majority of local corporation as well as multinational businesses at the moment. » Didier Verhulst, Verhulst Managing Director, Belgium « RM6 is a highly reliable product that can operate under extremely severe environment. » Pierre le Bussy, Technical Manager of SORETI (Eiffage Group), Belgium « We sleep better the night before we energise a Schneider Electric installation. » Daniel Gil, Energy Operating Manager of TEL3 SA, Argentina « We see several advantages of working with Schneider Electric. One of them is that Schneider Electric is an integral supplier of low and medium voltage equipment. » Remote control of your networks can be achieved in stages using simple systems that can be implemented within a few months. The modularity and integrability of the Easergy products range significantly reduce installation and commissioning costs and allow you to invest exactly what is required and to benefit from an immediate return on investment. It is the maximum number of maintenance operations per year with RM6. 7 8 Medium Voltage secondary underground distribution range {... In medium voltage, risk must be avoided, that’s why we always recommend hi-reliability. With a 900,000 functions installed-base, SM6 is our reference...} CAPDI (China Aeronautical Project and Design Institute), China « SM6’s characteristics are modular design, comprehensive functions as well as flexible solutions. It’s the reason why SM6 is many customers’ favorite. Schneider Electric’s high level technical support team and Customer Care Centre provide a key point of contact for all customer post-sales and order-processing enquiries and develop close relationships with customers. Such complete quick response service and support system could shorten our design period to save our time. » Giorgio Tironi, CEO of Alfa Electrical Implementations, Italy « By working with Schneider Electric, I had the opportunity to increase my capabilities and technical knowledge, and I have been able to build the company you see today. » Daniel Gil, Energy Operating Manager of TEL3 SA, Argentina « We installed SM6 equipment that is of hi-reliability and meets the requirements of our customers. Frequently our clients make changes on the run, and the suppliers must adapt these modifications in the same original delivery periods. Schneider Electric is very strong in this regard, because the company is very committed to achieve all the objectives. This is why it becomes an advantage to work with Schneider Electric. » SM6’s modularity enables it to evolve with your customer’s needs. 100% 100% peace of mind is guaranteed thanks to hi-reliable service continuity and hi-safety of people. 9 10 Medium Voltage secondary underground distribution range {... I choose Schneider Electric’s ring main units for their hi-reliability in unsteady weather conditions...} CAPDI, China « RM6’s strong point is its reliability. RM6 could keep on well working even if the environment is very rigorous, which is highly appreciated by customers. » Velimir Dimitrov, Technical Manager of Paven & Sons, Bulgaria « RM6 enables a fast and easy installation, trouble-free operation and maintenance. » Ho Anh Dung, CEO of Viet Phap, Vietnam « Viet Phap Mechanical Production Company will definitely serve as a bridge to introduce Schneider Electric to our customers and business partners. Schneider Electric has obtained an excellent reputation and loyalty thanks to their high quality products, services and technical know-how. » Sepam 10 Guarantees protection of people and installations: carefully designed and robustly manufactured to work in a severe environment. 1,000,000 RM6 is protecting people and goods all over the world with 1,000,000 installed functions in MV secondary underground distribution applications. 11 12 Medium Voltage secondary underground distribution range {... For me, hi-reliability lies in the fact that I can achieve the expected profitability level with my electrical distribution network...} Olivier Caron, Operational Head of Telehouse France « Telehouse Europe, a subsidiary of Asia’s KDDI, provides state-of-the-art data center and colocation facilities for the housing of telecommunications and IT infrastructures. Telehouse guarantees availability of 99.999% of the site, which corresponds to five minutes of downtime per year. The level of excellence in terms of services, hosting and critical applications depends on faultless electrical, climate control and security infrastructure. That’s why we called in Schneider Electric experts during the design, development, installation, operating and maintenance stages for the new data center’s critical power supply. » Velimir Dimitrov, Technical Manager of Paven & Sons, Bulgaria « There are a lot of reasons, which make us work with Schneider Electric: adequate prices, very good delivery time and excellent support and service from their offices in the whole country. » 20% With our control and monitoring devices integrated into the switchboard, you can reduce the energy consumption of a commercial or industrial facility by typically 20%. With Schneider Electric feeder automation solution, invest just as necessary to significantly improve quality of service and get immediate return on investment. Daniel Gil, Energy Operating Manager of TEL3 SA, Argentina « Schneider Electric works with the client, accompanies the client, constantly looking for better results. » 13 14 Medium Voltage secondary underground distribution range {... Schneider Electric products have been designed to help you make the most of your energy...} Using energy efficient equipment (Passive Energy Efficiency) is vital but not the whole story. To be effective sites have to be monitored, managed and controlled to achieve consistent performance and prevent deterioration. It is just as important to focus on procurement, operation, management and maintenance as implementing physical plant changes. Moreover, cost and carbon savings are often achieved quickly and at low or moderate cost. A small increase in capital expenditure can reduce operational expenditure significantly. Empirical studies of metering solutions show an average of 5% reductions in utility bills in a diverse range of buildings. But the financial rewards do not stop here. Savings in the region of 2-5% can be achieved by better equipment utilisation and as much as 10% savings potential can be reached by improving systems reliability. Extract from Schneider Electric’s White Paper “Making permanent savings through active energy efficiency”. 1983 In 1983, Schneider Electric was already selling sealed for life SF6 tanks. Active Energy Efficiency is vital in addition to passive energy efficiency measures in order to reach the CO2 emissions reduction targets. 15 2,000,000 ART. 836239 © 2008 Schneider Electric - All rights reserved. installed functions in MV secondary underground applications are protecting people and goods all over the world. Schneider Electric Industries S.A.S. 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