Hotel Solution Guide Content 2 Introduction to the Schneider Electric Solution Guides Who we are 3-4 Customer Needs and Schneider Electric Solutions 5-6 Schneider Electric Solutions 8 Advantages 10 How to Meet Hotel Customer Needs? 11-13 14-16 17-20 21-23 24-27 Solutions for Safety & Reliability Solutions for Comfort Solutions for Differentiation Advantages Solutions for Energy Saving Hotel References Hong Kong & China Solutions for Hotels 1 Introduction to the Schneider Electric Solution Guides Schneider Electric is devoted to developing and promoting solutions and products to meet customer needs of ver tical industr ies by understanding and analyzing application specifications of the industry and customer needs, taking advantage of the global technical competences and combining the many years' engineering experience. In order to satisfy the growing demand from customers for solutions and to take into account the evolution of the technology, Schneider Electric has developed a "Solution Approach" based on leading edge architectures and technologies. The Schneider Electric solution approach aims at providing answers to customer's main or emerging concerns. This book provides a practical presentation of this "Solution Approach" dedicated to the hotel industry. For other solution guides, please consult Schneider Electric (HK) Ltd. Who we are As a global specialist in energy management with operations in more than 100 countries, Schneider Electric offer integrated solutions across multiple market segments, including leadership positions in energy and infrastructure, industrial processes, building automation, and data centres/networks, as well as a broad presence in residential applications. Focused on making energy safe, reliable, and efficient, the company's 120,000 employees achieved sales of more than 17.3 billion Euros in 2007, through a n a c t i ve c o m m i t m e n t t o h e l p individuals and organizations "Make the most of their energy". 2 Customer Needs and Schneider Electric Solutions You… are a hotel investor or a hotel operator You face the challenges of "attracting customers, improving customer satisfaction and increasing profitability". You need to consider the following factors: Differentiation advantages How do you give customers a deep impression of your hotel? How do you build stature for your establishment? Your differentiation advantages are the most critical factors. Solutions for power distribution A more comfortable environment Perfect lighting effects, proper temperature, fresh air and human-oriented design, etc. build a comfortable environment for customers. High reliability and safety Ensuring uninterruptible power supply and the personal safety of your guests is one of the most important tactics for asserting your hotel's image. Energy saving to reduce operational costs It is very important for a well-operated hotel to endeavor to control energy consumption at or below 8%-10% of total running cost during hotel operation. Easy maintenance of equipment To ensure your employees with different technical levels to maintain equipment correctly, and to reduce the maintenance costs, it is very important to choose easily maintained equipment. Easy extension of systems Both for power distribution systems and for extra low voltage systems, easy extension is an important factor to in reducing hotel retrofit costs. 3 A full range of premium products and services provided for hotels Energy saving to reduce operational costs We… according to your demands, will provide you and your partners with dedicated and optimized solutions, as well as our products and services to better meet your needs. Solutions for intelligent ultra terminal Differentiation advantages A more comfortable environment High reliability and safety Attracting customers Improving customer satisfaction Increasing profitability Easy extension of systems Easy maintenance of equipment Solutions for extra low voltage system 4 Schneider Electric Solutions Solutions for Power Distribution Systems Schneider Electric solutions for power distribution systems; not only provide you with consistent and stable high-quality power supply, but also help you save operating and maintenance costs. The scope of the solution covers:■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ Medium voltage distribution solutions and products Transformer applications and products Low voltage power distribution solutions and products Busway applications and products Surge protection solutions Power quality management solutions Variable speed drive and soft-starter applications Solutions for Extra Low Voltage Systems Schneider Electric solutions for extra low voltage systems; can help you manage your hotel more efficiently and economically, help you provide your guests with more comfortable and soothing environments, and make them more reluctant to leave your hotel. The scope of the solution includes:■ ■ ■ ■ 5 Building automation systems (inc. lighting control systems) Guest room control systems Security systems Communication & cabling systems Solutions for Intelligent Ultra Terminals Schneider Electric solutions for intelligent ultra terminals; specific to the characteristics of modern hotels, pays more attention to particulars and provides personalized and meticulous considerations. The "customer-oriented" designs and products greatly satisfy individualized demands of people on business and holidays whilst raising the hotel's overall image and added value. The scope of the solution includes:■ ■ Solutions for ultra terminals like switches, sockets and controllers in the guest rooms Solutions for ultra terminals like switches, sockets, controllers and power distribution enclosures in public areas A Full Range of Premium Products and Services Provided for Hotels Schneider Electric provides hotel customers with not only a full range of premium products but also professional pre-sales and after-sale services. Owing to rich hotel application experience and strong technical competences, Schneider Electric can guarantee you freedom from future worries. ■ ■ ■ ■ Customer-oriented principles Professional service processes Experienced service teams Technical support specialists 6 Schneider Electric The ultimate specialist of power & automation for your hotel 7 Advantages Schneider Electric has made splendid achievements and has provided stable, secure, comfortable and advanced power distribution, automation & control and building automation systems for hundreds of hotels around the world. Schneider Electric has won an excellent reputation for good performance and high quality. Taking advantage of the global hotel projects' experience and many years' cooperation with hotel consulting companies, Schneider Electric is devoted to providing customized solutions and products to hotel customers; to help customers to build up the differentiation advantages. In the hotel sector, Schneider Electric has experts in various applications and can provide total solutions for medium and low voltage power distribution, automation & control and intelligent building. Thus, we can well meet various demands of customers in the hotel sector. Schneider Electric, owing to outstanding resources in the field of R&D and engineering, can guarantee provision of the most professional technical and commercial support to adapt our solutions to your specific needs; from the early design phase to the operating phase of the hotel. The description of hotel solutions in this book is general. For more details, please contact our sales representatives or Customer Care Centre at (852) 2579 9699. 8 Schneider Electric Solutions 9 How to Meet Hotel Customer Needs? Solutions for Safety & Reliability Solutions for Energy Saving Solutions for Comfort Customer Needs Solutions for Differentiation Advantages 10 Solutions for Safety & Reliability Hotels are important public places where people gather and interruption of power supply will cause disorder and may even endanger the lives of guests. How to guarantee the safety of hotels is an important factor in the process of hotel construction. Therefore mechanical & electrical equipment in hotels are required to be very reliable and safe. It is also important to have different power supply schemes for different loads that can be graded as follows:Hotel Rating 1st Class Loads 2nd Class Loads 4 Star & Above Computer Systems, Lighting, Sewage & Water Pumps, Elevators, Core Amenities, Communications, AV and Surveillance Others 3 Star & Below None Computer Systems, Lighting, Sewage & Water Pumps, Elevators, Core Amenities, Communications, AV and Surveillance Schneider Electric supplies a full series of power distribution and control products which can effectively meet the requirements of different power supply schemes. 11 Medium Voltage Power Distribution Solution Professional MVnex metal-clad medium voltage switchgear is selected. The key parts in the switchgear, the Evolis circuit breaker, the Cradle circuit breaker bracket and the small chassis vehicle of the breaker, are all original products imported from the core factory of Schneider Electric in France characterized by precise integration and guaranteed quality; the design of preventing internal arcing fully guarantees peoples safety. Evolis circuit breakers typically operate without maintenance for around 25 years. Being smart and durable, it has the smallest vacuum arc suppression compartment in the world. Integrated Sepam relay, can be applicable to different applications with a full series of products. It can be upgraded whenever you want via optional modules. In addition, the Electrical Monitoring and Control System (EMCS) is a perfect partnership of monitoring systems and Schneider Electric equipment. It can monitor, protect and control electrical equipment to ensure high continuity and high reliability of power supply, and optimize the management of electrical equipment. ■ Customer benefits ■ ■ ■ Best protection of people Ensure continuity of power supply Easier and less frequent maintenance Low Voltage Power Distribution Solution The Schneider Electric low voltage switchboard adopts a structure of fixed partitions, which is simple and reliable. Fixed wiring and electrical connections are of superior quality. Diversified switchboard type, modularized design and good partition forms minimize personal injuries and avoid the impacts of inter-phase short circuit of the loops. Fixed, plug-in and withdrawable breakers can be installed in the switchboard to meet the demands of different applications. Masterpact NW air circuit breaker, a major component in the switchboard, has a unique arcing shield design and interrupters to fully realize zero flashover. Integrative design of contacts, interchangeable accessories and early prevention of failures effectively guarantees safety of the overhaul people and continuity of power supply. Compact NSX and NSD moulded case circuit breakers have more than 80 patents. Adopting unique DOR interrupting technology, it has superior current limiting capacity. Energy tripping technology 12 Solutions for Safety & Reliability can cut fault current in the shortest time and reduce the impacts of the short circuit currents on the system, thus to provide the most secure and reliable electrical protection of the circuits and equipment. Modularized design fully meets high-end demands of hotel customers. Outstanding net gain characteristics greatly reduce costs of projects and save costs for investors. Customer benefits ■ ■ ■ Best protection of people Ensured continuity of power supply Easy maintenance Dual-supply Switching Solution For important loads in hotels (first class loads), the dual-circuit power supply shall be switched automatically at the last distribution level. Schneider Electric provides customers with a dual power supply switching solution which can effectively improve the continuity of power supply to important loads. Manual and automatic interlock can completely prevent maloperation. Zero flashover of products saves installation space and guarantees the safety of personnel. Protection Solution for Lightning and Over-Voltage Schneider Electric provides lightning protection solutions for different places in hotels, which can reduce insulation damage from lightning currents, mitigate damage from electromagnetic pulses to electronic equipment, and guarantee the safety of important equipment. Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) For key equipment such as computer systems for operation and equipment management, the Schneider Electric UPS can be used. With more than 40 years rich experience in designing, producing, distributing and maintaining UPS, and with more than 200,000 hours of Mean Time Between Failure (MTBF) in terms of quality index, we can guarantee you the highest level continuity of power supply. Security Systems Security is a vital part of the hospitality industry; for your guests, staff and everyone who comes to your hotel. The best hotel security system is one that is all inclusive, seamless and unobtrusive. Schneider Electric helps you accomplish your security needs by providing integrated solutions for all security systems, including: video surveillance within and around buildings and parking; access control for floors and guestrooms; and intrusion alarms. 13 Solutions for Comfort Building Automation System Solutions Schneider Electric provides building automation total solutions based on open network systems and TCP/ IP protocols. Schneider Electric insists on "customer oriented" concepts running through the whole process of design, use and maintenance of hotel building automation systems. ■ Providing comfortable environments ■ Optimizing equipment operation ■ Reducing maintenance and management costs ■ Easy to extend and upgrade 14 Solutions for Comfort Control - Provide more Comfortable Environment ■ ■ 6 Environmental control of guest rooms: temperature, humidity, pressure, CO2 enrichment, lighting, etc. Environmental control of public areas: coordinated use of DDC for control of the air conditioners, fresh air handling units, supply/ exhaust fans, vents, cooling/heating systems and terminal devices of the controlled area to guarantee comfort 6 Scope - Full Range of Systems and Services 2 6 2 Power supply and distribution system monitoring and control 1 Integrated facility management: lighting, venting, lift, access and CCTV control 5 7 2 7 8 Data transmission via Voice-Data-Image, power line carrier and wireless network 1 1 Equipment control: air conditioning, heating, ventilation, water supply and drainage, lifts and lighting 8 6 2 3 Services aiming at optimizing maintenance, safety, operating costs and energy consumption 5 1 Remote control of multiple sites via the internet 4 1 Distribute low voltage power 2 Distribute final low voltage 6 Control motors (ventilation, elevators, escalators) 3 Control and mange the building facilities 7 Control and command lighting 4 Supply building electricity (MV/LV) 8 Ensure building safety 5 Distribute Voice-Data-Image networks Voice-Data-Image(VDI) Systems can Provide Guests with Superior, Smooth Data Communication and Multimedia Recreation ■ ■ ■ ■ 15 Providing the same e-business environment as in offices and handling freely; mail systems, file transmission and online trading Providing various sound related environments; classical sound simulation systems and currently popular digital sound systems Providing business environments for video conferencing and demands of guests for video contacts with friends and families Engaging in all recreational activities such as enjoying music, watching videos or online banking Presidential Suite Solutions Besides accommodation functions, deluxe presidential suites of different styles have become important hot tourism attractions. They symbolize the grade of the hotel and are where many VIP's, take residence. Therefore, prominence shall be given to the multifunctional design of these superier guestrooms. ■ ■ Intelligent lighting control systems and the function of "one-key scene setting" can fully meet these demands. The system can set up various tunable light sources, light and shadow effects from different matches between light and darkness to create a three-dimensional sense of light with clear layers and different temperaments. It is deluxe or cozy, proper for business or residence. Living there feels like being in a dreamed paradise. VDI optical fiber and shielded systems can provide complete and private global communications for the room. 16 Solutions for Differentiation Advantages Add stylish elements to your guestrooms 17 Video In S-Video Audio-Left Audio-Right Phone RCA and S Video USB and HDMI Audio-Right RCA Keystone Voice/Data BS Power Socket Blank China 2-3 pin Power Socket TruGlobal Power Socket Computer to TV Video In Audio-Left USB Internet Audio to TV HDMI VGA and Mini Audio Your guests may enjoy more fun from various multimedia Guests with experience in using multimedia connectors can boast their enjoyment in your hotel to their friends and colleagues: ■ ■ ■ Video or pictures taken by guests can be played instantly after the shooting on the TV in their rooms Multimedia devices such as MP3 players and cameras can be connected to the audio/video system in the guestrooms for personal entertainment and recreational activities Laptops, PDA's and PGC's of guests can be connected to liquid crystal TV's for more efficient work and enjoyable recreation Multimedia connectors can convert various data signals for liquid crystal and plasma TV's for display. This is a revolutionary solution for personal amusement in hotels. Your guests can enjoy the ease of intelligent wireless control With the EZinstall intelligent wireless control system, guests can switch between various scenes via remote control during relaxation. EZinstall intelligent wireless control 18 Solutions for Differentiation Advantages Fantastic public areas Atrium Intelligent dimming systems can create changing lighting environments for the atrium (or lobby) of hotels and can even design light scenes according to different time periods in the day, thus bringing about surprising visual effects and the most easy living moods for guests. The control of the system highlights the convenient characteristics with control realized through on-site operation or via a touch screen at the barista in the atrium. Atrium Entrance The amount of light circuits of the atrium can change along with the flow of guests into dim yellow or gorgeous color. It can be easily operated on-site or though remote control, and also can be controlled via time set. 19 Multi-Functional Hall Touch screen interface enables control of light and AV scenes for various business modes. The intelligent design simplifies complicated equipment operation into a simple click. Puts guests in good light and reflects well on the hotel. Corridor and Staircases Details show wisdom. Intelligent control systems allow for delayed infra-red or manual control according to situational needs. Banquet Hall The Banquet Hall is like the most splendid symphony in construction and movement. Intelligent dimming systems can set and create warm, elegant or stately banquet scenes through scene control. With presets, the interval between flashes of light and shadow can warm up the on-site atmosphere and meet the individualized demands of different guests. 20 Solutions for Energy Saving Integrated Solutions for Guestrooms For guest rooms in use Curtains, temperature setting, wind speed and lighting can be operated through an LCD touch screen, which also provides access to security functions. Infrared remote sensors can be used to control lighting, air conditioners, curtains, TV, Hi-Fi, and others. For unoccupied guestrooms Curtains close automatically to lighten the load of the air conditioning system, fans switch to their lowest setting, and temperature is allowed to fluctuate over a wider range. For vacant guestrooms Temperature is allowed to fluctuate over even a wider range. Point of setting temperatrure (ºF) Three operation modes of FCU in guestrooms Point of setting condensation Point of setting heating Unlet Let & unused Let & in use Busway Application Solutions Compared with ordinary cables, busbar systems have the following advantages: ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ Pre-fabricated in factory Easy installation Free of maintenance Less energy lost Longer service life Schneider Electric busway application solution advantages ■ Less total power distribution investment ■ High energy efficiency, saving energy costs ■ More flexible and reliable power distribution ■ Reduced maintenance costs 21 HVAC Control System Environmental variables such as temperature, timer presets, air quality and room occupant numbers are used in the optimization of the HVAC's operation for maximum comfort and efficiency. Liquid level control and variable speed drive contribute to the HVAC's superior energy efficiency. Power & Energy Management Systems and Energy Efficiency Application Solutions PowerLogic power monitoring system Configures proper power monitoring devices according to specific power supply features and requirements of different loads in the hotel. The system completely meets intelligent monitoring and management requirements for power systems by means of distributed monitoring and centralized management. It realizes intelligent and transparent hotel power systems. ■ ■ ■ Improve system operation reliability and stability Monitor power quality comprehensively and discover potential risks Increase operation efficiency, reduce maintenance costs and save energy Reactive power compensation system Ensures stable operation of the hotel power supply and distribution system. ■ Improve power factor, decrease equipment loss and reduce power loss ■ Stabilize the voltage at the receiving end and the grid, improve power supply quality Active power filter Sinewave The perfect solution for harmonic suppression in power systems. ■ Eliminate negative impact and disturbance of harmonic on power distribution system ■ Ensure safe operation of reactive compensation equipment in the system ■ Reduce additional loss caused by harmonics to save energy and improve energy efficiency 22 Solutions for Energy Saving Variable Speed Drive and Soft-starter Application Variable speed drive is one of the most efficient techniques applied to HVAC in recent years. ■ ■ Maximizing efficiency Reducing operating cost ATV21 and ATV61 variable speed drives are adopted here. This series of products are designed mainly for heating, ventilation and air-conditioning (HVAC) in industrial and commercial buildings. They can reduce expenses through optimizing energy consumption whilst providing maximum comfort. Where some motors use soft-starter control schemes, the ATS48 soft start - soft stop unit is the optimal solution. Power Factor Correction The Thyimat Fast Response capacitor bank is an automatic power factor correction equipment presented in a cubicle, including:Varplus2 capacitors Detunel reactors Rapid response controller 6 steps or 12 steps (step response time 20ms) Static contactors (response time less than 20ms)(1) Functions & Advantages Reduce reactive power consumption through power factor correction Applications Static correction is particularly suitable for a certain number of installations:Using equipment with fast cycles: welding machines, robots, wrecking cranes, traveling cranes, mills, conveyors, lifts, etc. Using sensitive equipment to transient surges: PLC, harware, electronic equipment. (1) Advantages of static contactors: Immediate response to all power factor fluctuation Unlimited number of operation Elimination of transient phenomena on the network, on capacitor switching Fully silent operation 23 Hong Kong Hotel References The Landmark Mandarin Oriental The Landmark Mandarin Oriental is a 5 Star Boutique Hotel designed for the discerning traveller. The functionality of each of its 113 ultramodern rooms has been carefully designed, furnished and structured to seamlessly integrate with INNCOM (Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group's partner in Smart In-Room Systems). The hotel offers some of the largest rooms in Asia showcasing the full spectrum of luxury and design aesthetics. With the implementation of our intuitive lighting, control and management systems, the Landmark Mandarin Oriental reaffirms its status as Hong Kong's most sought after, award-winning hotel. The solution called for a seamless integration with the Hotel's present standard of technologically advanced and stylish facilities to satisfy the diverse needs of its exclusive clientele and also based on the following indications: A reliable and reputable lighting control system for public dimming areas and in-room lighting control. Reliable structured cabling solutions were required for the entire building while complementing its revolutionary in-room entertainment system as well as meeting and banqueting facilities. In line with the Client's philosophy of "form followed by function" to encapsulate the essence of aesthetics, intuition and sophistication. The lighting controls must be simple to use and easy to maintain. An integrated lighting control and management system for public areas and guest room control system that can be integrated with INNCOM to achieve remote monitoring and management for better energy savings. It must include built-in flexibility to accommodate future upgrading. Ensure a consistent and flexible system that can be shared, deployed across Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group (MOHG) hotels around the world for a consistent and familiar guest experience, and reflect the up-market brand image of the Group. Ultimately, our award winning Hotel Solution was selected to implement its C-Bus Lighting Control System for public areas, the EZinstall lighting solution for guestrooms, Datacomms for structured cabling system and electrical accessories to complement and complete other areas in the hotel. ULTI, NEO C-Metro and C-Cosmo ranges were used throughout the hotel to compliment the asthetics and decor of the space. 24 Hong Kong / China Hotel References Pacific Place Apartments Pacific Place Apartments, formerly known as Parkside Place, offers a presige address that is simply unique in Hong Kong. Owned by leading property developer, Swire Properties Limited, the property comprises 270 fully furnished service suites that combine luxurious lifestyle with stunning views of Victoria Harbour, Hong Kong Park, Victoria Peak and the city's dynamic skyline. Impeccably renovated with a Contemporary-Oriental essence, the elegant units are the epitome of 5-star living that encapsulates the intimacy of home living with exquisite design details and extravagant creature comfort finishing more usual in top end hotels. A crucial part of this upgrade is the inclusion of high-end appliances like Nakamichi Hi-Fi equipment, Siemens electrical appliances and state-of-the-art Clipsal lighting control solution. Swire Properties deliberately divided the renovation work into two separate phases: Phase I in West Wing comprising 135 units and Phase II in East Wing comprising 135 units. Their foresight resulted in a better organized and less stressful environment for the residents. The key challenge here was the fact that it was an upgrading project. One of the top priorities for the project management team was to minimize the interruption and disturbance to the residents. A user-friendly solution was required to integrate intelligent lighting system functionality such as building management system (BMS) integration, master lighting control from specific location, lighting and dimming. The innovative thinking culture of Swire Properties demanded the need for state-of-the-art products. A total solution that uses the latest technolgy but based on conventional wiring practice. High-end products and solutions were required that complemented the apartment's positioning as a luxury avant garde property. A solution that meets the requirements of the project management, the engineering division and the marketing team based on reputation, commitment and flexibility. Our Mood Expressions Solution was selected to provide a stateof-the-art lighting control system which integrates with the building management system. With over 4,000 devices installed in the property, the solution inspires vogue living that transcends mere walls, floors, fixtures and furnishings. Powered by EZinstall technology, the solution deployed recreates an intimate space that allows freedom of expression, feelings and moods through an intelligent lighting control system. To complement and enhance the property's image positioning, award-winning UTLI products were installed. The EZinstall technology is specifically developed to be compatible with conventional 2-wire electrical wiring. This solution helped minimize installation cost for multi-way switching and installation time for lighting control systems which ultimately translates into optimum savings without re-wiring or major renovation. 25 Four Seasons Hotel Hong Kong On the waterfront overlooking Victoria Harbour and the financial district, the Four Seasons redefines luxury and excellence in a city renowned for exceptional accommodations. The hotel has 40 floors and 399 guest rooms. With luxury equipments and facilities, this hotel is a 5-star hotel, but is often considered a 6-star hotel. As part of the prestigious International Finance Centre, it offers unrivalled links to Hong Kong Station, with the famed Star Ferry steps away. Schneider Electric provided not only power distribution products to the Four Seasons Hotel, but more noticeably, for providing an integrated building management system to this project. This was a perfect cooperation, fully displaying the advanced technological strength of Schneider Electric in the 21st century. Holiday Inn Central Plaza Hotel Beijing Holiday Inn Central Plaza Hotel Beijing is a standard 4-star international hotel under the management of InterContinental Hotels Group. Covering total floor space of more than 90,000m 2, it is composed of 3 basements, 4-storey skirt building and two 17-storey towers. In September 2004, Schneider Electric won the bid for the generic cabling project of the hotel in virtue of the outstanding performance and higher performance-cost ratio of its products. This project used Titanium full-series products and the information points totaled 9,800. Category 6 unshielded cabling systems were used for the data part and category 5e unshielded cabling system for the voice part. These systems can fully meet demands of the hotel, guarantee high-speed data transmission and smooth voice communication, and create fashionable, comfortable and noble atmospheres for the hotel. In the meanwhile, Schneider Electric power distribution products also guarantees the safe use of electricity in the hotel. Beijing Silvertie Park Hyatt Hotel Beijing Silvertie Park Hyatt Hotel is located in the central area of CBD, facing Chang'an street in the north and East 3rd Ring road in the east. With total floor space of 350,000m2, 249.9 meters in height and 63 floors, it is one of the tallest buildings in Beijing. Schneider Electric was selected to be the provider of the building automation system of the hotel due to its excellent performance. Specific to the requirements of equipment monitoring & control of the Park Hyatt hotel, Schneider Electric integrated HVAC control, security protection systems, fire automatic alarming systems, power distribution monitoring and hotel management systems into one total system, which simplified the system and supplied better performance. This project also used Schneider Electric VDI cabling systems. All of these not only ensured the comfort and safety of the hotel, but also reduced the energy consumption, improved facility management efficiency greatly and saved hotel operational costs. 26 China Hotel References Beijing Westin Hotel Financial Street of Beijing is a fortune rood section and the location of the super 5-star hotel Beijing Westin Hotel, a model of "new electric world" concept. Besides 205 apartment rooms and 486 rooms and suites, it also has 1,686m 2 conference and banquet halls. All banquet halls are equipped with the most advanced audio/ video devices. Our intelligent lighting control systems have been installed in over 10 places of the hotel like lobby, 2/F business center, multifunctional hall, 26-storey executive lounge and several restaurants in different floors. It brings the harmonious idea of the new electric world into full play and becomes powerful technical support to new hotel business in the 21st century. Ningbo Marriott Hotel Ningbo Marriott Hotel is located in a brand-new 38-storey multipurpose building in CBD of Ningbo which functions also as an international Grade A office building. The building is a core project of the construction of "long corridor of culture along the three rivers". This new hotel has 311 guest rooms, conference halls, and banquet halls, etc. This project used Schneider Electric Prisma and Blokset low voltage switchboards, all components of sub-distribution panels and Wingoal automatic power switching device, ATS. Perfect performance ensures safety of power supply for the building. Shangri-La Hotel Guangzhou Guangzhou Shangri-La Hotel overlooks the charming scenery of the Pearl River and adjoins Guangzhou International Convention and Exhibition Center. Overlooking the gorgeous Pearl River and even having fine landscape gardens, the hotel is an oasis in the city where you can heartily enjoy comfort and happiness. The hotel has become a new conference and dining place in Guangzhou. The 8 restaurants and bars totally different in style, 2 banquet halls and 8 multifunctional halls meet various demands of guests for conferences and banquets. The hotel has 704 standard guest rooms and 26 deluxe suites. The whole structure of the hotel includes 2 basements and 30 storeys above ground, covering floor space of about 120,000m2. The load of the distribution system totals 10,000 kVA, the medium voltage part used MVnex medium voltage switchgears and the low voltage part used Blokset low voltage switchboards of Schneider Electric. Product advantages of Schneider Electric are brought into full play and infiltrated into every link of the whole system. 27 Schneider Electric (HK) Ltd. SEHK/DOC/SG01 13th Floor, East Wing, Warwick House, Taikoo Place, 979 King’s Road, Quarry Bay, Hong Kong. Tel:2565 0621 Fax:2811 1029 Customer Care Centre:2579 9699 www.schneider-electric.com.hk Macau Branch Office: Suite D, 13th Floor, The Macau Square, Avenida do Infante D. Henrique, No. 47-53, Macau Tel:(853) 2871 7488 Fax:(853) 2871 7499 12/2008