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Schneider Electric
Dirty power
Are you in the dark
about Harmonics?
IN THIS ISSUE
>> New Schneider Electric residential
sensors range
>> EcoStruxure® arrives at Highbrook
>> Get amongst it with the Crusaders
The Newsletter of
Schneider Electric
New Zealand
March 2012
Local Update
We would like to welcome you to an exciting and challenging 2012.
I would also like to take the opportunity to introduce to you some of the members
of our senior management team for Schneider Electric New Zealand:
Ray Dunn – Schneider Electric New Zealand Country President
Ray joined PDL over 20 years ago in Christchurch, working in the sales team. In 2001, Ray was
appointed to the National Sales Manager role, based in Auckland, then to the General Manager of
the LifeSpace business unit. In January 2011, Ray Dunn was appointed to the Country President
role, overseeing all business units and activities in Schneider Electric New Zealand.
Geoff Dawson – General Manager, Strategic Marketing
Geoff started with Schneider Electric in the LifeSpace Sales Team in 2002. Prior to Schneider
Electric, Geoff had worked in the electronics industry for over 20 years. Since 2002, Geoff has
worked in the sales team, projects and then into the marketing team, moving into his current role in
early 2011. Geoff’s strategic marketing role is across all the business units for Schneider Electric.
Kevin Lynn – General Manager, Commercial Operations
Kevin started with the PDL organisation in 1988 based in the Christchurch office. In 2001 Kevin’s
role developed to Customer Care Manager. In 2003, Kevin was appointed as Commercial
Operations Manager for the Pacific Zone, traveling between Australia and NZ. Four years ago,
Kevin returned to Christchurch permanently as the Commercial Operations Manager overseeing the
Customer Care and Technical Support team for NZ.
Neil Swanney – General Manager, LifeSpace
Neil started with the company in early 2011, after already having worked in the electrical industry
both in NZ and overseas over the past 30 years. Neil was previously the GM for Omron and more
recently Teubels Ltd. The LifeSpace business unit markets the Clipsal and PDL brands of products.
Steve Gallagher – General Manager, Industry Project and Services
Originally with PDL Electronics for six years, Steve joined Schneider Electric with the merger of
PDL in 2001 and worked in various Sales and Marketing management roles before taking the
position of GM for the Industry business unit four years ago. The Industry business unit markets
product ranges and solutions including variable speed drives, detection, sensors, machine safety,
automation and HMI.
Mike Heron – General Manager, Power and Infrastructure
Mike joined the company 17 years ago, evolving through various roles in Customer Services, Sales
and Marketing before heading to Schneider Electric China in 2004. Returning in 2009, Mike took
responsibility for the Power, Energy Management & (more recently) Infrastructure Businesses. This
scope covers systems for Power Distribution, Energy Efficiency, Power Quality, Industrial Control
and Medium Voltage.
Steve Hodder – Commercial Manager, Infrastructure
Steve joined Schneider Electric 10 years ago. Based in Wellington, Steve started as the Central
Regional Sales Manager, then as the National Wholesaler Channel Manager. In February 2012,
Steve was appointed to his current role as the Commercial Manager for the business unit, based
in Auckland. The infrastructure business unit the medium voltage product range.
Within each of the business units outlined above are dedicated sales and marketing
teams, working together to provide the best possible solution offer for your business.
I would like to say thank you for your ongoing support, and we look forward to bringing
you more innovative, sustainable and reliable solution offers throughout 2012.
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Cover Story
Towards cleaner power
Emerging regulations may see large electricity users come under increasing
pressure to install specialised filtering equipment aimed at improving the
quality of electricity in New Zealand, says Marc Marchal, a clean power specialist
at Schneider Electric.
Effects of
harmonic
distortion:
>> Increased thermal
losses
>> Increased
equipment failures
>> Reduced
productivity
>> Reduced device
lifetime
>> Reduced energy
efficiency
As with any other country, New Zealand’s
electricity network is “contaminated” by many of
the devices using the power. Such devices, often
called “non-linear loads”, draw current from the
mains with a waveform that contains frequencies
higher than the 50Hz standard. “Increasing levels
of these frequencies actually compromises the
quality of the electricity network”, says Marc,
“contributing to transmission losses. It also
negatively affects the performance of many other
devices or appliances connected to that network.”
The formal name for the polluting phenomenon
is harmonic distortion, and network operators,
understandably, are concerned about it. “It’s
a quirk of electricity and it’s nothing new – it’s
been around since electricity was discovered.
The problem is most acute with large users
of electricity – typically in the industrial and
agricultural sectors which are operating significant
non-linear loads. But it’s also prevalent in large
commercial buildings, which have powerful
heating and ventilation systems and extensive
fluorescent lighting and computer networks.”
Electricity network operators worldwide tackle the
problem by insisting that customers install filtering
technology to eliminate harmonic distortion. Such
filters ensure that the electricity being fed back
into the network remains at 50Hz.
Legislation
As in other countries, says Marc, “New Zealand
has legislation – such as ECP36 – to address
harmonic distortion. But it’s a little dated
and because we have a number of network
operators, a variety of different standards are
being employed. It’s all become impractical
and difficult to implement and enforce.”
That may all be about to change, however,
with the Electricity Engineers Association of
New Zealand (EEA) having had a workgroup
looking into the harmonic distortion issue for
many months and developing new guidelines.
It is encouraging its members (the Utilities and
network operators) to adopt these new guidelines.
“A national set of regulations will significantly
advance the country’s ability to use its energy
more efficiently,” says Marc, “as well as offer
enormous performance benefits to electricity
users.
“Unfortunately there isn't a silver bullet for
mitigating harmonics. The best results are
obtained by careful engineering ensuring
compliance is achieved, while balancing the
cost of the initial investment against ongoing
operational expenditure for the overall solution.”
Industrial
customers
HV / MV
Other industrial
customers
IEEE 519 - ER G5/4-1
National regulations
MV / LV
Residential
Marc Marchal is a
Systems and Architecture
Engineer at Schneider
Electric. He has worked in
the industry for 25 years
(locally and overseas) and
is recognized as an expert
in AC motor control and
clean power.
IEC 61000-3-2 /-3-12
MV / LV
Public MV Network
(IEC 61000-3-6)
PCC
Private
LV Network
Public LV Network
(future IEC 61000-3-14)
PCC
Buildings
Commercial &
Light industries
HVAC
Lift
IEC 61000-3-12
EN 12015
Equipment
Equipment
Machine 1
Machine 2
(i.e. IEC 61800-3 as guidance)
IEC 61000-3-12
The international landscape for network and product harmonic standards is complex.
Schneider Electric News March 2012 3
Cover Story
Cleaning up electrical pollution
A Christchurch City Council pump station has become a showcase model for
tackling a rapidly growing problem in New Zealand – harmonic distortion of the
electricity supply. Schneider Electric’s harmonic filtering technology is a key part
of the solution.
Harmonic
distortion
contributes
to significant
transmission
losses,
compromising the
quality of supply
as well as the
performance and
efficiency of other
equipment on the
same network.
Industry experts often refer to harmonic distortion
as “electrical pollution,” and it has multiple
sources. While it isn’t a new phenomenon,
harmonic distortion has become more prevalent
in the last few years with the rapid growth in the
use of variable speed drives (VSD). VSDs offer
users significant performance and energy benefits,
but they are notoriously enthusiastic generators of
harmonic distortion.
Eliminating the distortion requires the installation
of a “filter” to ensure that the current flowing back
into the network remains at 50Hz. Unfiltered
current presents in many different frequencies,
but engineers say the “fifth harmonic” (250Hz) is
the worst, with the highest transmission losses.
The problem exists throughout the country but
has spiked in rural parts of the South Island
with the growing use of VSDs in the booming
agricultural sector, where the drives control large
motors connected to irrigation pumps. Network
operators are understandably concerned about
the ever increasing impact of harmonics on power
quality. Christchurch-based Orion NZ is one
network operator now demanding the introduction
of harmonic distortion filtering technology –
particularly with customers drawing loads larger
than 22kW. Many agricultural operations fall into
that bracket – as do many of the Christchurch City
Council’s 370 pump stations.
Sockburn Pump Station
Sockburn is one of the Council’s oldest and largest
pump stations and it’s just been upgraded as part
of an overall asset maintenance programme.
The Accusine active filter has been installed at the switchboard, providing
harmonic mitigation for the entire plant including two 250kW and two 37kW
Altivar 61 VSDs, and a 164kW DC drive.
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Christchurch’s Powell Fenwick Consultants Ltd
designed the new electrical system. The new
technology – including a Schneider Electric
Accusine harmonic filter – allowed extensive
rationalisation. Two switchboards and two
transformers have been replaced with a single
switchboard and a single 750 KVA transformer.
The upgrade also saw the introduction of highefficiency 250kW motors for two of the main
pumps, with two of Schneider Electric’s 250kW
Altivar 61 VSDs to control them. Two other, smaller
pumps are each controlled by 37kW Altivar drives.
An older, direct current motor (with a 164kW thirdparty DC drive) was retained for the third main
pump.
Standard drives, says Powell Fenwick engineer,
Tim Hughes, “can generate harmonic distortion
levels higher than 30% – and to meet Orion’s
stipulated Total Harmonic Distortion threshold
(THDi) of 9.2%, we opted to install a 300A
Accusine Active filter.”
He goes on to say, “A key advantage of Accusine’s
Active design is its ability to filter all the harmonic
loads in the plant – in this case the AC as well as
the DC drives – collectively, by installing it at the
switchboard. Alternative technologies often require
a filter for each individual drive.
“Furthermore, the Accusine has a built-in power
factor correction capability, allowing us to remove
the power factor correction on the old DC drive, with
the filter keeping the power factor up above 0.95.”
Schneider Electric, he says, offers an excellent
turnkey solution for the installation of the filtering
Mark Johnson, Controls and SCADA engineering for Christchurch
City Council monitors the Accusine filter performance from the
built-in touch screen HMI.
Cover Story
How do Accusine Active harmonic filters work?
Accusine Active Harmonic filters continuously monitor the harmonic current spectrum on the
electrical network. By dynamically injecting current at opposite phase to the harmonic frequencies,
the filter leaves a near perfect 50Hz sine wave at the supply transformer.
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technology. “We provide the parameters and
specifications for the drives, and their engineers
identify the appropriate filter, install it and
commission it.”
Some 20 pump stations have been upgraded
so far – and many more are earmarked in the
Christchurch City Council’s asset maintenance
programme. Mark Johnson, its Controls & SCADA
Systems engineer, says the organisation has
chosen to standardise on Altivar drives.
“We particularly like the drives’ programmable
pump controller cards. They give operators a far
higher degree of control over the pumps – we can
fine-tune the duty-cycles more precisely, resulting
in greater energy efficiency.”
Active
Filter
Filtering technology, he points out, can also
provide advantages for major electricity users
setting up new facilities, “If your new plant has a
1MW load, you’d think a 1MVA transformer would
do the trick. However, to account for the additional
burden and losses caused by harmonic distortion,
electrical design engineers often over-size the
expensive supply transformer and electrical
network infrastructure. With filtering technology,
the bigger transformer might not be required.”
Harmonic mitigation
Solution Handbook
Other distortion sources
Stephen Hirsch, senior engineer at Orion says
that while VSDs generate high levels of harmonic
distortion, they are not the only source of the
problem. “Major office blocks – which typically
have extensive heating and ventilation systems,
fluorescent lighting infrastructures and computer
networks – are equally problematic.”
Such buildings, he says, should also be fitted
with filtering technology – ideally at the main
switchboard – and it will be up to country’s
individual network operators to stipulate and
enforce its introduction.
“Harmonic filtering technology is obviously an
additional cost for users, but it’s important to
understand that left unchecked, the distortion
problem will only get worse and ultimately
compromise the quality of the electricity supply,
network performance and its reliability.”
Do you want to know more?
Download our Harmonic
Solution Brochure today!
Visit SEReply.com and enter
the keycode 44365Y
Schneider Electric News March 2012 5
Application
The ideal choice for pressure
control in industrial environments
100%
Suited to
industrial
applications
100%
When accuracy and performance are important in
your pressure control application, Telemecanique
offers a world class range of pressure control devices.
Schneider Electric’s Telemecanique XML
pressure transmitters and switches are for use
where uncomplicated, robust, accurate, reliable,
and cost effective measurement of pressure is
required. Electronic digital and analogue output
products meet the most stringent requirements
of users desiring high mechanical performance
(ceramic sensor technology), electromagnetic
compatibility (excellent EMC characteristics)
and reliable operation (case and parts in contact
with the environment in stainless steel). XML
electromechanical pressure switches are easy
to install and provide robust technology in a
small space leading to better integration into
your machine or system.
Availability
throughout
the world
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All XML pressure switches and sensors meet IEC,
Cenelec, UL and CSA standards. They are CE
marked.
Telemecanique XML pressure control devices
are not only world class products, they also have
an impressive local and global support network.
As well as a local Technical Support team based
in Auckland, global support is provided by the
Sensor Competency Centre (SCC) located
in Dayton, Ohio. With a staff of more than 60
knowledgeable and experienced team members,
the SCC provides a central resource point for all
types and models of Telemecanique XML sensors.
Application
Guaranteed service from a local team
Schneider Electric New Zealand Adaptation Centre
A guaranteed
tested adapted
solution from
Schneider Electric
Adaptation
Centre
Schneider Electric New Zealand’s Adaptation
Centre, located in Highbrook, Auckland, provides
a specialised service for Low Voltage Distribution
Switchboard equipment.
The centre offers fully adapted moulded case
circuit breakers (MCCB’s), air circuit breakers
(ACB’s), isolators, and source changeovers from
100A to 6300A to customer requirements.
New Zealand’s adaptation centre has been in
operation for over 10 years supporting New
Zealand’s local panel builders with Schneider
Electric quality adapted protection devices
for end user and commercial markets. The
advantage of having an adaptation centre in NZ
allows customers a quick turnaround and greater
flexibility of various electrical configurations.
The protection devices can include motor
mechanisms, shunt and closing releases,
control and indication auxiliaries, various fault
level performances, 3 Pole or 4 Pole, fixed or
withdrawable, communications and displays,
metering functions, and more.
In addition, the fully audited centre has both local
and global technical support back-up to ensure
only the best quality product is supplied. The
centre at Schneider Electric Auckland is audited
annually to meet international standards, and
all adapted products are guaranteed fully tested
in Auckland.
Schneider Electric News March 2012 7
Application
Schneider Electric
expands the
Harmony™ range
of control and
signalling units by
adding solutions
for harsh
environments.
Solutions for Harsh Environments
Designed for robust
performance
Today’s industrial environment demands that more
and more automation applications be mounted on
mobile or outdoor platforms, such as vehicles or
outdoor machinery. Such challenging conditions of
operation call for heavy-duty measures, especially
as reliability of human machine interfacing is on
the line. Schneider Electric’s new Harmony control
and signalling units for harsh environments were
designed with this concern in mind. The result is
a solution appropriate for all applications where
exposure to high pressure cleaning, dust and
extreme temperatures is an everyday occurrence.
The Harmony range’s rugged design features
an external boot to prevent ingress of water and
dust into the head and the panel, a large diameter
head that facilitates operation by gloved hand, and
protective guard to prevent accidental operation.
Depending on the model, the IP rating ranges
from IP66 to IP69K.
Innovative marking system
For added ease and safety of use, the new
Harmony XB4/XB5 pushbuttons are labelled
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using a unique marking system. Every head
is clearly marked with high-contrast symbols
or text, fully customisable depending on the
needs of a specific application. The industrialgrade labelling is UV-resistant to provide durable
high performance, reliability, and long life of the
pushbutton even in the most demanding of
applications.
A complete range for all
applications
Schneider Electric’s Harmony range for harsh
environments draws on the expertise and
quality of the market-leading Harmony XB4/XB5
family of pushbuttons and control lights. The
new robust units perfectly complement existing
booted pushbuttons, selector switches, keyoperated switches, emergency stop devices,
and are available in XB4 metal-bodied and XB5
plastic-bodied versions. These new pushbutton
heads are compatible with the proven Harmony
XB4 and XB5 fixing collars and contact blocks.
This combination of proven expertise and high
performance features makes the new Harmony
units from Schneider Electric a complete solution
for harsh environment applications.
IP66
IP69K
performance
New Products
Helping you find the most
efficient solution
Industrial sensors that perform and last
The new OsiSense XUK-S is
encased in a resilient 316L
stainless steel housing, with
IP69K protection rating
and Ecolab certification.
As part of the Compact
50x50 range, the XUK-S
sensor is perfectly suited to
installations in strict hygiene
zones such as those in the
food and beverage industry,
pharmaceuticals, biomedical
technology, and primary
packaging.
Whether it’s a hydraulic or
HVAC application, the new
XMLP pressure transmitters
are well suited to machine
manufacturers. Optimised
for OEMs, the XMLP is
designed to be compact and
robust featuring a stainless
steel case and “thin film”
technology without gasket.
They are available in a range
of fluid entry sizes, output
types, and sizes up to
600 bar.
The popular XUM ‘Miniature’
range of photoelectric
sensors now includes a
model for background and
foreground suppression.
Ideally suited to conveying
applications, the new XUM8
is simple to set up and has
IP67 protection. The XUM8
can operate in either back
or foreground suppression
modes with a black on white
ratio of < 5% and an output
which is selectable between
NO and NC.
When a machine has a
slow run down time a guard
switch with a solenoid
interlock is essential. The
new XCSLF and XCSLE
interlocking guard switches
are perfect for high inertia
applications where there is
limited space for installation.
Available with either a metal
or plastic case, they have
up to 6 contacts and can be
used in safety applications
up to Cat 4/SIL 3.
A model for transparent
material detection is
now included in the
XUM ‘Miniature’ range of
photoelectric sensors. Along
with the ease of mounting that
is common to the XUM range,
the XUMT has IP67 protection
and potentiometer adjustment
which simplifies installation
and use. The XUMT has a
sensing range of 0.2...2m and
is available in pre-wired or M8
connector models.
Schneider Electric now
offers certain ranges of
Telemecanique sensors
in multi-packs for bulk
purchases. Suited to
machine builders with high
volume requirements, the
multi-packs provide more
value to the customer by
reducing packaging and
handling costs. They are
also more friendly to the
environment by producing
less packaging waste.
Schneider Electric News March 2012 9
See motion sensors
in a new light
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New Products
Argus motion sensors
Leveraging state-of-the-art Infrared, Ultrasonic
or Dual Technologies, our ultra-sensitive Argus
occupancy sensors offer you the ultimate in
reliable, efficient and cost-effective indoor
lighting control.
Argus series sensors have many options to suit
different kinds of installation, detection range,
and loads requirement.
Argus series occupancy sensor can be used in
both residential and commercial dwellings.
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>> Combination of infrared and ultrasonic
detection technologies*
>> Simple programming by infrared remote
controller*
>> Dual loading*
>> Suitable for different lighting loads
>> Delivers measurable energy savings
* Selected models – please refer to the
product brochure
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Infrascan outdoor sensors
Schneider Electric’s new Outdoor Infrascan
range won’t leave you in the dark. Each
motion sensor unit comes complete with
integrated lamps, and is available in spotlight,
twinspot and floodlight configurations.
Best of all, the range is packed with an
impressive array of professional features, the
like of which has never before been seen in the
New Zealand marketplace, here are some of
the great new features:
754HL1/140/150
754HB2/180/60
754RFKIT
754HF1/180/150
>> Built-in Sunset Switching Function
>> Courtesy Light / Dimmer Facility
>> Adjustable Beam Focus
>> Wireless Accessory Kit
Order the brochure now – see the back page.
Schneider Electric News March 2012 11
New Products
Affordable energy metering in ACB’s
and MCCB’s
New Micrologic E circuit breaker control units are now
integrated into Masterpact and Compact NS circuit breakers
Schneider Electric announces the release of
the Micrologic™ E control unit as an option for
the Masterpact™ and Compact™ NS ranges
of circuit breakers. While featuring the same
protection functions and “ammeter” current
measurement capabilities as the Micrologic A
control unit, the new Micrologic E adds energy
measurement for a low incremental cost. This
capability enables energy metering at key
points throughout an electrical distribution
system, supporting efforts to reduce energy
consumption, energy-related costs, and
greenhouse gas emissions.
Ideally suited to applications in office buildings,
hospitals, data centres, or any commercial
or industrial facilities, the Micrologic E can be
installed in new or existing circuit breakers.
Energy data is viewable by facility managers
or maintenance personnel through the
integrated LCD display, an optional front-panel
display module, or over a communications
network using Schneider Electric or third-party
software.
Affordable energy measurement
“Energy metering is a key first step toward
energy efficiency, and we believe intelligent,
energy measurement capable breakers will
soon become the industry standard”, says
Bruce Morrison, product manager for low
voltage protection products for Schneider
Electric NZ.
“We were the first company to introduce
affordable energy measurement in a circuit
breaker with the Compact NSX range. The
Micrologic E control unit extends this same
capability across the Compact NS and
Masterpact ranges, giving customers a smart,
cost-effective alternative to installing a separate
power meter. This puts energy metering
in more places where it’s needed, helping
customers isolate where and when the most
energy is being consumed or wasted.”
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New features for this model
include:
>> the automatic scroll quick view function.
There is no need to touch the front panel of
the Micrologic E to view all the most relevant
measurements, including current, voltage,
power, and energy
>> trip history for easy troubleshooting
>> two relay outputs for coordinated control.
The Micrologic E also introduces a unique
LCD “auto-scroll” function that enables
personnel to safely view all the most important
measurements without having to touch the
circuit breaker. A new trip history supports fast
troubleshooting by storing in on-board memory
the trip type, date, and timestamp for the last
10 trip events, while two programmable relay
outputs can be controlled by trip events.
Also being introduced is a BCM ULP
communications module option for Compact
and Masterpact circuit breakers that
enables connection of an FDM121 display
for convenient local viewing of energy or
other measurements on the door of an
electrical cabinet. The BCM ULP module
also provides a Modbus port for plug-andplay network connectivity with centralized
energy management or automation software.
This enables data from every Micrologic
E control unit across a facility to be easily
gathered, analysed, and reported on to reveal
opportunities, drive energy-efficient behaviour,
and to validate savings from equipment
upgrades or process changes. Used in support
of a complete Active Energy Management™
programme, buildings can often realize up to
30 percent in energy savings.
Promotion
Take 10 to Thailand
In December 2011, the winner of the Take 10 to
Thailand promotion — run in cooperation with
Ideal Electrical — was drawn. Marcus Feisst of
Feisst Electrical, Hamilton took out the prize of
seven nights accommodation and return flights for
himself and nine guests.
In January 2012 Marcus and his nine guests flew
to a luxury dwelling in Phuket, Thailand. Of the trip,
Marcus says: “We were very lucky in winning the
‘Take 10 to Thailand’ competition. Our group was
Schneider
Electric and
Ideal Electrical
would like to
congratulate
Marcus on
winning the Take
10 to Thailand
promotion.
treated like kings for the entire visit. We stayed in
a huge mansion overlooking the Chalong Temple.
Our week was spent shopping, eating delicious
Thai dishes prepared by our cook, and enjoying
all of the sights. Phuket is a wonderful and
diverse place and we met some amazing people.
On behalf of our travel group I’d like to thank
Schneider Electric and Ideal Electrical for sparing
no expense in ensuring our trip was a once in a
lifetime experience.”
Get amongst it with the Crusaders!
Schneider Electric is pleased to be a
supporter of the Crusaders Super Rugby
franchise in 2012 and has created a
nationwide promotion that will allow three
electrical contractors from each Super
Rugby region to go in the draw to win a
ticket to attend a game in Christchurch
– or alternative venue, (including flights,
accommodation and transfers) to
support their home team.
To enter:
Purchase $300 nett on one invoice of
any of the qualifying products and you’ll
be eligible to go in the draw to win one
ticket including flights and one night’s
accommodation to see your local team
play the Crusaders. Fax or email through
your entry form (available at your local
electrical wholesaler).
Products that qualify:
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
LexCom Home Audio
56 Series
Zelio Range
Modena & Strato 800 Series
Saturn 250V Collection
Domae Residential Distribution Range
For the Crusaders vs Chiefs game, only
those in the Chiefs region can enter the
draw, same for Crusaders vs Blues,
where only those customers in the Blues
region can enter the draw for this game
and so on for the other two games.
For competition Terms and Conditions
and to enter the draw visit your local
electrical wholesaler.
VS
Saturday 19th May 2012
Venue may be subject to change due to grounds availability in Christchurch – this may also affect corporate box tickets.
Every $300 nett spent on one invoice on any of these products puts you in the draw.
Promotion closes Tuesday, 24th April.
See ENTRY FORM for terms and conditions and details on how to enter the draw.
LexCom Home Audio
56 Series™
Zelio Range
Modena & Strato 800 Series
plus Saturn 250V Range
Domae Residential
Distribution Range
Schneider Electric News March 2012 13
Events
Rising energy costs and power
quality, HOT topics at Water Show!
Rising energy costs, power quality and the implications of these
factors to the NZ Water Industry were hot topics at the 2011
Water New Zealand annual conference in Rotorua.
Addressing energy costs…
Recent press announcements have indicated
that electricity costs are set to rise between 3
and 6% in the next year, and with this trend set
to continue, adds an even stronger driver to
improve energy efficiency in water management
and distribution. Clearly, process optimisation
and energy efficiency are closely linked. This was
displayed at the interactive Schneider Electric
stand where an “EcoStruxure®” approach to
creating intelligent energy management systems
was demonstrated.
The EcoStruxure® demo was based on the
management of wastewater infrastructure,
made up of treatment plants and pumping
stations. Several different visualisation screens
were used to display Enterprise Energy
Dashboards, WWW infrastructure Overview,
Plant Energy Performance, Process Control &
Security Integration, Power Control and Process
Optimization. These systems are simplified to save
money, but most importantly reduce waste by
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enabling a guaranteed compatibility between the
management of power, white space, process and
machines, building control, and security.
The effects of poor power quality…
In today’s modern treatment plants, there
are often many harmonic producing loads,
from ultraviolet light disinfection e-ballasts to
Variable Speed Drives and even switch mode
power supplies. An acoustic noise cancellation
demonstration was used on the stand, allowing
delegates to experience the concept principle
behind the “AccuSine” active harmonic filter that
reduces harmonic current distortion in treatment
plants. AccuSine monitors the harmonic distortion
in the electrical supply, then dynamically injects
anti-harmonic current, effectively cancelling out
harmonics and improving the reactive power
consumption of the plant.
High levels of harmonic distortion can lead
to problems for the plant distribution system
and any other exposed equipment, including
Events
instrumentation. Effects can range from spurious
operation of equipment to premature failure of
important plant equipment, such as machines or
transformers. It is recommended that an evaluation
or a power quality audit of system harmonics
should be performed in any new or existing facilities
that have a high level of non linear loads.
For information on the products or solutions
exhibited at the Water New Zealand Conference
Expo, please contact Richard Coulter, National
Sector Manager – Water & Waste Water via email
richard.coulter@schneider-electric.com
Event Calendar
Schneider Electric will be appearing at the following events. Come see us at:
EMANZ Annual Conference
Energy Management Association of New Zealand
www.emanz.org.nz
Copthorne Hotel Commodore, Christchurch: 22 – 23 March
EMEX 2012
Engineering, Machinery & Electronics Exhibition
www.emex.co.nz
ASB Showgrounds, Greenlane, Auckland: 1– 3 May
EEA Conference Electricity Engineers’ Association
www.eea.co.nz
Skycity Convention Centre, Auckland: 20 – 22 June
Schneider Electric News March 2012 15
Local Update
Leading the way with specification
Schneider Electric continues its partnership with Masterspec
Masterspec is New Zealand’s largest industry
specification subscriber base of more than
1100 design practices. 100% of the country’s
top 30 architectural practices use Masterspec.
Schneider Electric contributes to the electrical
specification documents using our product
management team and engineering staff. As
part of this, these sections are branded with our
products and ranges, in what can be a critical
first step in getting them specified.
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Masterspec provides electrical design and
installation details that have been integrated into
a framework and system that have become the
industry accepted norm. Masterspec links to
key organisations to help users obtain further
information as and when required, these include
Standards NZ, BRANZ Appraisals, NZ Building
Code, and Schneider Electric NZ.
www.masterspec.co.nz
Local Update
Crusaders Support – update
The Schneider Electric and Crusaders
partnership brings together two of the
most successful brands and organisations
in their respective areas.
There are excellent opportunities for our customers,
staff, and the wider Schneider Electric community
with this, especially showing support to the
Canterbury region and people.
In January and February we released a national
promotion giving the chance to Blues, Chiefs,
Hurricanes, and Highlanders region supporters
to ‘Get Amongst It’ when these sides play the
Crusaders in Christchurch (venue permitting).
In December we ran a team building exercise with
our South Island region sales and marketing staff.
We had a full tour of the training facilities, and
their staff imparting stories and knowledge about
what has happened to make the Crusaders a truly
great team. Following that a goal-kicking contest
revealed Dan Carter’s place in the side isn’t under
any threat from our budding hopefuls.
Key Facts:
Schneider Electric: Company history in NZ
dates back to 1868 with A&G Price; Canterbury
Engineering was founded in 1910, with production
continuing today in our Christchurch factory; PDL
founded in 1937 and with the change to Schneider
Electric remains a core part of NZ business with
local production, and continued innovation and
new product development.
Crusaders: The franchise began with the
professional rugby era in 1996 and incorporates
seven provinces in the top of the South Island,
including NZ’s oldest Rugby Union founded in
1879. Easily the most successful Super Rugby
side with seven titles, and reaching the semi-finals
or final on six other occasions.
As the season kicks off we wish the Crusaders
all the best, and we have more to come on other
great opportunities with this sponsorship.
Dave Chapman, Marketing Manager – LifeSpace and
Todd Blackadder, Head Coach of the Crusaders.
Paul Mounce, Sales Engineer – Industry Business
at the Crusaders training facility.
Steve Morris – Business Development Manager, LifeSpace Business – kicks a goal.
Schneider Electric News March 2012 17
Local Update
Active Energy Management
Architecture from power plant to plug
EcoStruxure® integrated system architecture
The EcoStruxure®
system brings
together a
complete solution
for process
control, security,
IT and energy
management.
Following the success of our Highbrook head
office building tour programme, we will be
opening a new demonstration centre based on
EcoStruxure®.
As consumers, businesses, and entire economies
become increasingly reliant on technology, they
insist that devices become more intuitive, more
efficient, and more intelligent. With EcoStruxure®,
Schneider Electric encourages them to expect the
same of their energy.
EcoStruxure® is not a product but rather
an approach to creating intelligent energy
management systems. These systems are
simplified, save money, and most importantly,
reduce waste by enabling a guaranteed
compatibility between the management of
power, white space, process and machines,
building control, and security. EcoStruxure’s agile
architecture brings optimised systems within reach
of a wider audience because of its compatible
product designs and open-platform software.
It provides end-users with the critical tools needed
to reduce their design time, CapEx and OpEx.
The EcoStruxure® Demo Centre is intended
to demonstrate the benefits the EcoStruxure®
Integrated architecture can offer to customers
in their specific segment. The demonstrations
include Water, Data Centres and Mining as a first
step, with other demonstrations added over time.
Mimicking a control room, the system uses
six screens to display the information needed
throughout an organisation. Two large screens to
show enterprise level information such as energy
usage and productivity as well as overviews of
all the company’s facilities/assets. Four smaller
screens represent the operational layer in the
control room, where you will see plant process
screens, security, production and energy usage.
The system brings together a complete solution
for process control (PAC and SCADA), security
(BMS and PELCO), IT (APC) and energy
management (Power metering and NSX).
The demo system is operational and is available
for customer demonstrations and tours. The
system is also available to our partners to
show to their customers.
For more information on EcoStruxure® visit our
global website www.schneider-electric.com
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Energy Efficiency
Energy University –
Free Training Opportunity
Take a big step toward a smaller footprint
Energy University topics are relevant to critical end markets that represent 72 percent
of the worldwide energy consumption:
Energy and
Infrastructure
Industry
Buildings
Residential
Data centres
and Networks
Energy University courses are:
Free of charge
Simply register to our site and you can take
any courses at no cost.
Flexible
Our courses can be taken anywhere with an
Internet connection at whatever time works
best for you.
Not only does taking an Energy University
course position you professionally, you
can now gain continuing education credits
for them.
We have been awarded credits by the US
Green Building Council (USGBC) and the
Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers
(IEEE). We are also now an Education Partner
Convenient
of Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency
Convenient one-hour modules allow busy
Partnership (REEEP).
professionals like yourself to fit classes
To register for Energy University please visit
www.myenergyuniversity.com
whenever you can.
Schneider Electric News March 2012 19
Global Update
Schneider Electric wins prestigious
Zayed Future Energy Prize
President and CEO Jean-Pascal Tricoire accepts
award for Schneider Electric’s safe, reliable and
efficient energy solutions.
Schneider Electric
was recognised
on January 17,
at the Zayed
Future Energy
Prize (ZFEP 2012)
in the category
of ‘Large
Corporations’ for
leading efforts in
renewable energy
and sustainability.
General Sheikh Mohamad Bin Zayed Al Nahyan,
Abu Dhabi Crown Prince and Deputy Supreme
Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, presented
the award to Jean-Pascal Tricoire, President and
CEO, Schneider Electric.
The fourth edition of the Prize was hosted on
the sidelines of the World Future Energy Summit
(WFES 2012) at the Emirates Palace Hotel, in
Abu Dhabi. ZFEP also rewarded winners in the
categories of Small and Medium Enterprises
(SMEs) & Non-Governmental Organizations
(NGOs) and Lifetime Achievement awards for
individuals who received a total prize fund of
US$4 million which includes a $500,000 prize
that will be awarded to High Schools in 2013.
Speaking on the occasion, Jean-Pascal Tricoire
said: “We are delighted on winning the ZFEP
Award for Large Corporations. This award is
a testimony to our commitment to sustainable
development and reaffirms that we are moving in
the right direction. We hope to continue leading
the effort in resolving the global energy challenge
with innovative and efficient solutions that curb
energy waste, promote clean generation and
influence consumption habits that respect and
help resuscitate the environment.” Schneider
Electric was recognized for its work on cleantech projects, which transcended beyond the
company’s core business. Such initiatives include
BipBop, the company’s pioneering corporate
social responsibility (CSR) programme that is
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based on “Business, Innovation, and People at
the Base of the Pyramid” and aims to develop
access to reliable, affordable and clean energy
for poor countries with limited or no access to
electricity. While the company is not subject to
CO2 quotas, Schneider Electric publicly reports its
CO2 performance through the Carbon Disclosure
Project (CDP). For the CDP programme, the
company focuses on three sources of emissions:
energy consumption at corporate sites, reduction
of SF6 gas, and efficient freight control. Schneider
Electric also offers industry-leading solutions
such as EcoStruxure®, which optimizes energy
management by combining electrical distribution,
critical power and cooling services, automation
and industrial as well as building control systems.
Schneider Electric has additionally contributed to
the Princess Elisabeth Antarctica station – a zero
emission scientific research station.
Members of the jury panel of the Zayed Future
Energy Prize present at the ceremony included
His Excellency Olafur Ragnar Grimsson, President
of Iceland; Ahmed Al Sayegh, Chairman of
Masdar; Cherie Blair, Founder of the Cherie Blair
Foundation, and Timothy Wirth, President of
the United Nations Foundation and the Better
World Fund. Panelists who were unable to attend
included actor and environmentalist Leonardo
DiCaprio, Tennis Grand Slam champion and
education advocate Andre Agassi, and Dr Susan
Hockfield, President of the Massachusetts Institute
of Technology (MIT).
Local Update
Driving tertiary students to innovation
The E-car Challenge
An exciting, new project for 2012 will produce
two experimental, electric cars packed full of
Schneider technology. The project involving
Schneider Electric, MIT and CPIT polytechnic
institutes involves students building two electric
vehicles. The goal is to design the perfect urban
car to integrate with the Christchurch Earthquake
Recovery project. We hope to spawn an entire
fleet of electric, urban cars to enhance the new,
modern Christchurch as well as other New
Zealand cities. Schneider has already filed three
provisional patents relating to electric vehicle
technology.
New Zealand is ideally placed to accommodate
electric vehicles. We are third in the world
behind Iceland and Brazil as a percentage of our
electricity coming from renewable sources. Our
electricity grid is supplied by over 75% renewable
power. At off peak times, nearly 100% of our
electricity comes from renewable resources of
hydro, geothermal and wind power. Rather than
just talking about reducing our carbon footprint,
Schneider is taking a leadership role in energy
management and green technology.
Our two collaborating technical institutes will
develop two radically different car designs.
The CPIT car will be a repowered, Ford KA
conforming to the normal four wheeled automobile
specification. The MIT car will conform to the “LB
2 Moped” specification as follows:
A – 3 wheels with 2 in front and 1 in the rear
B – non-piston engine
C – maximum speed of 50 km per hour
Each approach has its advantages and
disadvantages and should make for an exciting
challenge. The cars will feature Schneider
equipment such as motor drives, touch screens
and other automation equipment. Judges will
compare comfort, cost, range, performance,
safety, reliability and other features to decide
which design is best. On-going projects will
combine the best design features of both cars to
produce the next generation of New Zealand’s
electric vehicles.
— J ohn Caldwell, Schneider Electric NZ
Technical Support
Schneider Electric News March 2012 21
Club Schneider Electric
Club Schneider Electric
www.clubschneider.co.nz
Taupo Cycle Challenge
In November last year a group of 27 Club members and staff from
around the North Island set out on a crisp Taupo morning for a bike
ride around Lake Taupo.
2011 was the first year Club Schneider Electric attended the Taupo
Cycle Challenge which has become a popular event on the racing
calendar since its inception in 1977.
The 160km ride isn’t for the faint hearted, and the fastest solo
cyclist of our group, Rob Bos managed an incredible 5 hours,
9 minutes and 32 seconds – congratulations Rob!
Taupo provided some wild weather conditions with blue sky
but extreme wind for race day which surprised even the most
accomplished riders.
The Schneider Electric team also included relay teams who worked
well together to finish the race. The relay race can be ridden in
teams of two, three or four so if you’re interested in challenging
yourself you don’t need to be an advanced rider – just get a team
together. We’d love to see you at this year’s race on the 24th
November.
Congratulations to all who completed the race, we hope to have
even more members and staff getting involved and active this year.
Check out our Website!
Make sure you check out our website
www.clubschneider.co.nz for news on new product
releases, photos from past events, promotions,
premium benefits and our upcoming events –
so you don't miss out on some of these great
events we hold throughout the year!
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Club Schneider Electric
Catch up with the
Crusaders
Classic Hits Winery Tour
Club Schneider Electric members turned out in Tauranga, Blenheim
and Nelson to enjoy some live outdoor entertainment from Gin
Wigmore, Don McGlashan from The Mutton Birds and Dave Baxter
from Avalanche City.
Great music in three great locations. Thanks to all members, partners
and friends who turned out and made for a great night in all locations.
Club National Golf Final – Matamata
In November last year, six groups of Club members embarked on
a battle of the regions in the Club Schneider Electric Golf final in
Matamata. 28 Club members and staff attended from all over the
country for a weekend of golfing and fun. The teams were made up
of those who placed the top teams in their regions.
The weekend started with a casual 9 holes on Friday at the
Matamata golf course and the final play off on Saturday at the
famous Okoroire golf course. The Okoroire Hot Springs Hotel
provided a quiet and secluded venue for the group to relax before
the final showdown.
Congratulations to the Taupo team who came out as ultimate
winners on the day.
The Christchurch crew held their first
Club Schneider Electric event of 2012
with a social lawn bowls tournament. In
what was a pretty special opportunity
24 Club members combined with eight
of the Crusaders to try their hand at
one of the fastest growing social sports.
Teams were drawn out of a hat and
with a Crusader player in each team
the battle commenced, in what was a
great environment for members to meet
the players and have a chance to share
stories and experiences.
The final came down to Corey Flynn’s
side of Chris Rusbridge (Essential
Electric), Graham Stanley and Trent
Lister (both from Trent Lister Electrical)
who won against Tom Marshall’s side
of Tim Nimmo (I Wire), Chris Sharp (IC
Switchgear), and Dave Chapman. Post
match Peter Maynard held a Q&A session
with the players. Corey Flynn provided
an update on how the pre-season was
going, especially after a gap post-World
Cup (for some). George Whitelock told
us about the first game with all four
Whitelock brothers playing together, and
Tom Donnelly let us know how it has been
transitioning from the Highlanders. The
day was wrapped up by singing happy
birthday to lock Luke Romano who was
celebrating his 26th birthday.
Plenty of laughs, with the odd good shot
thrown in, and the Crusaders commented
they were very impressed with our Club
concept resulted in a top afternoon.
Schneider Electric News March 2012 23
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