Inform March 2011

news from Schneider Electric Wind farms by Suzlon and Schneider Electric New Energy Business for Schneider Electric Passenger Hybrid Ferries Achieve Fuel and CO2 Savings Schneider Electric Moves Into New Facility

A few words from our Managing Director

Welcome

Welcome to the first edition of inform for 2011. We are off to a promising start with many of our people already moved into our new 5-Star Green Star premises at Macquarie Park, New South Wales. At its completion, this relocation will see all Sydney based Schneider Electric employees working together under the one roof, enabling us to better communicate with one another and therefore allowing us to better meet your needs and expectations as our customers. This edition of the magazine showcases a number of projects where our ability to work as a team and offer a solution has resulted in great outcomes for our customers. Take for example our cover story of Suzlon Energy wind farms, where our solutions driven approach has helped to build a lasting and meaningful relationship with the customer.

This edition of the magazine showcases a number of projects where our ability to work as a team and offer a solution to customers has resulted in great outcomes for our customers

Multiple Schneider Electric systems have also been deployed at the TAFE NSW Western Sydney Institute GreenSkills Hub. This learning facility will provide students, instructors and end-users with hands on training in sustainable energy management. It is also a live demonstration of “EcoStruxure”, our fully integrated technology solution. Schneider Electric’s recent acquisition of Areva Distribution means we can offer a more comprehensive solution for your business needs. Building on our new capabilities, we have formed an Energy Business that will offer assistance primarily to utilities and electrointensive customers. You can read more about it on page 4. Over the past few months our products and innovations have been on display at several tradeshows, including the L&H Traders 500. In this edition of inform we have also included a list of events we will be involved in during the coming months - if you have the chance, please come along to these events and meet our people. These events are a great chance to see a range of our products, and find out what solutions we can offer your business. Lastly, our thoughts and concerns go to our customers and communities in Queensland and Christchurch. We are assessing the situation of our customers, and engaging them in discussions on how we can help.

Lionel Finidori Managing Director, Pacific

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Contents Cover story

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Partnering for a green future Suzlon has now completed six wind farms with the help of Schneider Electric.

Passenger hybrid ferries achieve savings

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Solar Sailor harnesses solar and wind energy in a hybrid marine power system.

Engineering excellence for Schneider Electric’s ADVC Controller range

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Schneider Electric achieves distinction at the recent Engineering Excellence Awards.

Show of force for Traders 500

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More than 70 suppliers took the opportunity to present their most current innovations.

Building a strong relationship

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Schneider Electric holds an annual dinner in each state for switchboard manufacturers.

Schneider Electric provides solutions at GreenSkills Hub

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Schneider Electric supports TAFE’s state-of-the-art training facility.

Schneider Electric moves into new co-location facility

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Schneider Electric moves headquarters to new 5-Star Green Star facility at Macquarie Park.

Company News

Intuitive Innovation

New Energy Business for Schneider Electric

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RM6 FREE Combination

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Future proofing energy networks

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Enhanced RCD Protection

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ZELIO RSL Electromechanical Slim Relays

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ZELIO SSR Solid State Relays

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Event Calendar

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Company News

New Energy Business for Schneider Electric Last year Areva’s global transmission and distribution (Areva T&D) business was sold to a consortium formed by Alstom and Schneider Electric. As part of the consortium arrangements, it was agreed that the Areva T&D activities would be split globally between the transmission (High Voltage) activities, allocated to Alstom, and distribution (Medium Voltage) activities, allocated to Schneider Electric. In Australia, arrangements to transfer the assets supporting Areva T&D’s distribution business from Areva T&D Australia to Schneider Electric Australia are underway. Once completed Schneider Electric will consolidate two complementary players in medium voltage and form a new Energy Business supporting Schneider Electric’s solution approach to utilities and electro-intensive customers. The first distribution business to be transferred in Australia is Areva T&D’s Substation Automation Systems (SAS) business. For over 40 years the SAS business has designed, manufactured, engineered and supplied protection and control products and systems for customers in Australia. SAS’s core competencies are built on experience in the design, development and manufacture of automation and control products, the integration of automation and information systems, project management of small protection systems and the development of real time modular software packages. The joining of the businesses brings together many decades of power protection relaying. Product application support for the industry will also move to Schneider Electric. Schneider Electric’s formation of the new Energy Business will provide a more comprehensive solution and improved service to all its customers in Australia.

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Watt’s up? Future proofing energy networks

Schneider Electric representatives working at the 2010 EESA National Conference.

Schneider Electric was a proud sponsor of the 2010 Electric Energy Society of Australia’s (EESA) National Conference, held at Australian Technology Park, Sydney from September 1-3. Operating for over 80 years, the EESA, a technical society of Engineers Australia, is committed to providing those working in the Australian electricity supply industry with training, professional development and information on technical, engineering and safety issues.

The theme for the event was ‘Watt’s Up – future proofing energy networks’, which addressed the ongoing evolution required for energy networks. “As a leader in the electrical industry it is appropriate that Schneider Electric supports organisations such as the EESA,” Steven Trainer, Marketing Manager, Medium Voltage said. “The EESA’s passion and commitment to training and education is something we value as extremely important to the electrical industry. Having representation on the EESA’s committee gives members a supplier’s perspective on industry issues.” The keynote address was delivered by Dr Alan Morrison, the current president of the International Organisation of Standardisation, who spoke about the role of the IOS in regards to the electric energy sector. Schneider Electric’s Spiro Mitropoulos also presented at the conference, speaking on the topic of arc hazards and Schneider Electric’s IAC switchgear developments. The 2011 EESA National Conference will be held in Hobart in April.

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Suzlon Energy Australia

Partnering for a green future

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Suzlon Energy Australia is harnessing the power of the wind to convert it into a usable source of electricity. Operating in Australia since 2004, the company is the largest turnkey constructor, operator and maintenance service provider of grid connected wind farms in the country. Their first wind farm, AGL Hallett 1 located 200km north of Adelaide, near Jamestown South Australia, became operational in 2008. To help them meet the challenge, Suzlon Energy contracted Schneider Electric to supply and customise a solution for the job. Suzlon has now completed six wind farms with the help of Schneider Electric and there are another three projects that will become operational in 2011. These sustainable power plants comprise a total of 363 Suzlon wind turbines delivering over 750MW of green energy. Serel Ogten, Engineering Manager at Suzlon Energy says he was impressed with Schneider Electric’s ability to respond to Suzlon’s brief. “We decided to contract Schneider Electric because they were able to meet our specifications, were flexible in their approach and put forward a proposal which had been specifically designed for wind farm applications,” Serel said. “Schneider Electric is also a respected brand in the industry, so we felt confident that they would supply a quality product and provide the service we required.” A customised Schneider Electric kiosk sits at the base of each of the 45 Suzlon wind turbines at the AGL Hallett 1 Wind Farm. The kiosks have been customised particularly for the wind farm application, and the success of this customisation has led to a product which Schneider Electric has developed into a standard ‘off the shelf’ item. To deal with the blustery conditions at the wind farm, the kiosks, which usually have two doors at each end, have been customised with six smaller doors on one side, and four smaller doors on the other side. These smaller doors do

not catch the winds as fiercely, and they have been manufactured using additional bracing to withstand the high winds. Stronger door stays have also been used to effectively hold the doors open when required. Schneider Electric’s standard kiosks have been designed to contain any oil spills which might result from a transformer leak. This environmental safeguard made the item especially appropriate for use by Suzlon in these environmentally sensitive locations. “We also have to consider the visual impact of the kiosks,” Serel said. “The kiosks must be manufactured in particular colours to adhere with local council requirements so they do not stand out against the sky line.” In locations where rust can be a problem, the casings have been changed to aluminium, and in other areas where cattle are known to lean or rub up against the kiosks, stronger bracing has been installed. As wind turbines on site generate power at 690V the kiosks are used to step up the voltage to the 33kV collector voltage. The collector system in turn is connected to the grid via the main substation, which is monitored and controlled via the Schneider Electric CitectSCADA control system. A range of connectivity options are available to feed into the grid at the required voltage. Suzlon’s relationship with Citect began in 2006, two years before Citect became part of the Schneider Electric business. “Since our initial offering, we have been able to work with Suzlon to revise and improve our solution for them,” Spiros Bagiotas, Professional Services Manager, Industry Business, Schneider Electric said. “We have created an interface which works with the Suzlon proprietary limited software and allows Suzlon staff members to remotely monitor and control the wind farm operations.” The SCADA technology monitors the wind farm power generation and transmits this to the various control centres and regulatory bodies. Also utilised at the site is CitectHistorian software.

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Every ten minutes, CitectHistorian collects and stores data relating to the wind farm power generation. The software offers long term data storage and monitoring in a single source of historical data. “Our relationship with Schneider Electric Professional Services provides us with project management and onsite assistance, and in many ways we see the Schneider Electric Professional Services team as an extension of our SCADA team,” Serel said. “We are confident that Schneider Electric’s SCADA solution will meet our current and future requirements. We have been able to develop the technology to improve the functionality, reliability and availability, as well as making alterations to get more out of the product.” Serel says he has seen positive change in their business relations since Schneider Electric acquired Citect. “As well as the kiosks and SCADA technology, we are also building on our relationship with Schneider Electric to include supply of Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs).” “Being able to use a single organisation has enabled Suzlon to realise efficiencies and reduce the complexities associated with product interfaces,” Serel said. With Schneider Electric continually expanding their portfolio and product range, Suzlon will likely come across more opportunities to take advantage of Schneider Electric as a single provider. “There are many technological advantages in using a single vendor,” Spiros said. “Products are designed to integrate seamlessly. The benefit of course is reduced engineering effort which equates to a cost benefit for Suzlon”. Joe Riitano, National Business Development Manager at Schneider Electric Power, is impressed by how Suzlon Energy Australia has grown and developed in the past few years. “As Suzlon has expanded we have expanded with them and been able to maintain a good relationship along the way,” Joe said.

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Serel Ogten, Engineering Manager at Suzlon Energy

Spiros agrees. “With their expansion, Suzlon Energy Australia has implemented new processes and been able to streamline their operation,” Spiros said. “They now have a dedicated SCADA team and we have been able to build a strong relationship with these staff members. We are very pleased for Suzlon for what they have achieved.” Serel says he is impressed by the work Schneider Electric has completed to date and says that being able to utilise similar systems across a range of projects has helped his staff and the business move forward. “It makes a big difference to have standardisation across the fleet,” Serel said. “As we now have a system in place that is easily implemented it saves start-up time on new projects, allowing us to focus efforts on future developments and improvements. We see Schneider Electric’s large range of product as an advantage. Through our relationship we have been able to leverage opportunities for both organisations.”

Suzlon and Schneider Electric Wind Farm partnerships

Clements Gap, Pacific Hydro, 27 turbines, 2009, 56.7MW

Hallett Stage 1, AGL Energy, 45 turbines, SCADA, 2007, 94.5MW

Oaklands Hill, AGL Energy, 32 turbines, SCADA, 2011, 63MW

Hallett Stage 2, AGL Energy, 34 turbines, SCADA, 2008, 71.4MW

Capital, Infigen Energy, 67 turbines, SCADA, 2009, 140.7MW

Hallett Stage 4, AGL Energy, 63 turbines, SCADA, 2010, 132.3MW

Hallett Stage 5, AGL Energy, 25 turbines, SCADA, 2011, 52.5MW

Snowtown, TrustPower, 47 turbines, SCADA, 2008, 98.7MW

Woodlawn, Infigen Energy, 23 turbines, SCADA, 2011, 48.3MW

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Solar Sailor

World-first passenger hybrid ferries achieve 50% fuel and CO2 savings

Helping to make the world cleaner, greener and healthier.

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Solar Sailor is an Australian technology company that supplies its patented ‘solarsail’ technology to harness a combination of renewable solar and wind energy in a hybrid marine power (HMP) system.

The Challenge Hong Kong Jockey Club’s ambition for sustainability and environmental leadership meant the organisation was keen to find an energy and cost efficient solution for its Kau Sai Chau public golf course ferry link; a high duty service providing 40 runs per ferry per day. The new ferries needed to reduce fuel consumption and carbon dioxide emissions whilst helping to keep the city’s air and water cleaner, all without hampering passenger comfort.

The Solution Schneider Electric was selected by Solar Sailor to supply and engineer the automation control and electrical distribution system for the project. Schneider Electric’s solution included installation supervision and technical assistance during HMP system tests in Hong Kong, training of operation and maintenance personnel and detailed operation and maintenance manuals. The solution also includes a 12-month planned maintenance schedule, warranty and on-site support by Schneider Electric in Hong Kong.

Solarsail technology harnesses a combination of renewable solar and marine diesel power. “We estimate the solar ferry and solar golf carts at Kau Sai Chau will bring fuel savings of around 50 per cent and reduce CO2 emissions by 1,280 tonnes per year compared to the old boats,” Kau Sai Chau General Manager Cameron Halliday said. “We hope others follow our lead to make the world cleaner, greener and healthier for future generations to enjoy.”

Club Deputy Chairman T. Brian Stevenson with Permanent Secretary for the Environment and Director of Environmental Protection Anissa Wong.

Next Steps Schneider Electric is continuing its global partnership with Solar Sailor to design, build and commission hi-tech energy efficient vessels. “Now that Hong Kong Jockey Club has proven this technology is viable, not only environmentally but economically, we have been receiving many requests to build new boats, yachts, tourism vessels and urban ferries in other parts of the world,” Solar Sailor CEO Dr Robert Dane said.

Solar Sailor’s patented ‘solar sail’ technology harnesses renewable solar and wind energies to create energy ferries.

Diesel fuel

“With the global presence and support of Schneider Electric, we are sure that we will be able to continue our success in providing hi-tech hybrid vessels for commercial applications. Customers will benefit from Solar Sailor’s patented technology and IP, installed, engineered and maintained by the ‘guys down the road’ at Schneider Electric.”

Batteries Internal combustion engine 2 diesel internal combustion engines for fast passages

HMP x 2 for 5 knots, maneuvering and at wharf while main diesel is turned off

Variable speed drive Gearbox 40kVA Generator Solar PV array Electric motor

System diagrammatic representation only.

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Engineering Excellence

Engineering Excellence for Schneider Electric’s ADVC Controller range

Schneider Electric’s Brisbane team accept their award.

Schneider Electric has achieved distinction at the Engineering Excellence Awards, Queensland division, held at the beginning of October. Winning the Research and Development category with the ADVC Controller range, Schneider Electric was commended for the product’s improved network reliability, safety features and configurability. “This award is recognition of a fantastic effort from the Brisbane team,” Mark Hitchings, Schneider Electric’s General Manager, MV Commercial and Development said. “Customer engagement was an integral part of the project lifecycle and resulted in a product strongly aligned with customer values in a world wide market. The ADVC2 project is proof that Schneider Electric Australia is using local, world-class engineering to bring solutions to a global market.” The range was designed, developed and manufactured in Brisbane and offers an integrated solution for medium voltage, overhead electrical distribution networks. Comprising a purpose-designed electronics module, power supply unit and communications processor housed in a stainless steel cabinet, the controller range performs all the functions of a protection relay, power quality monitor, uninterruptible power supply and a remote terminal unit (RTU).

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Mark Hitchings, Schneider Electric’s General Manager MV Commercial and Development.

The range is particularly suited as an innovative technology platform for SmartGrids. SmartGrids are smarter, more efficient electricity networks that harness the advantages realised through the convergence of communications, power delivery, power control and network automation technologies to improve network performance both technically and economically. Exported globally, the ADVC Controller range is locally designed to perform its critical electrical network protection and remote control functions in unforgiving outdoor environments ranging from sub-arctic cold to sweltering desert. The Engineering Excellence Awards are held annually by Engineers Australia and attract submissions from all corners of the engineering community. Schneider Electric’s ADVC Controller range was also among the finalists at the National Engineering Excellence Awards, held in November.

Traders 500

Show of Force for Traders 500 The electrical industry turned out in force to attend the L&H Traders 500 national tradeshow. Designed specifically for Lawrence & Hanson’s electrical contractor customers, more than 70 suppliers, including Schneider Electric and Clipsal Australia, took the opportunity to present their most current innovations at each of the venues. It is the biggest electrical industry trade show in Australia and is hosted by one of Australia’s leading electrical wholesale groups, L&H. The tradeshow commenced in Perth on September 16 and made its way through Adelaide, Melbourne, Brisbane, concluding in Sydney on December 4. The Adelaide leg of the event was held at the Adelaide Event & Exhibition Centre and more than 1,000 customers attended the event over the two days.

The concept behind the event is to enable electrical contractors to keep up to date with the latest technologies and network with suppliers and industry contacts. Robin Norris, CEO L&H Group was pleased with the turn out. “This is the second year we have done the show and we’ve seen some good numbers turn up in Adelaide, 30 per cent more than last year,” Robin said. “The show gives us the opportunity to talk to customers and introduce them to the breadth of products and increase their knowledge. There is also the opportunity to network and that’s what this business is all about. It’s also important to have the support of the major suppliers such as Schneider Electric and Clipsal Australia.” Both Schneider Electric and Clipsal Australia dominated the exhibition space with two giant walk-through displays positioned side by side. Schneider Electric promoted its suite of products including low voltage power distribution, variable speed drives and control and signalling equipment while Clipsal promoted its C-Bus, Multi Room Audio and energy efficiency products.

Matt Tucker, Clipsal Australia, Brad Eyles, Brad Electrical and David Birse, Clipsal Australia.

Ian Pannell, Chief Operating Officer Lawrence & Hanson Group, Robert Boyd, Schneider Electric, Lauren McGinley, Schneider Electric and John McKay, General Manager Lawrence & Hanson Group with Digi Man.

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Event Calendar

Event Calendar Schneider Electric will be appearing at the following events. Come and see us at:

SEAPAC South East Asia Protection & Automation Conference cigre.org.au/events Sydney: 9-11 March

Hotel, Hospitality + Design www.hhdexpo.com.au Sydney: 14-16 March

Clipsal 500 www.clipsal500.com.au Adelaide: 17-20 March

CISCO Live 2011 10 April - 13 April, 201 1 • Bahrain

www.cisco.com/web/ANZ/cisco-live Melbourne: 29 March - 1 April

SPARC Lighting Council www.lightingcouncil.com.au Sydney: 4-6 April

EECON 2011 Electric Energy Conference www.eesa.asn.au/events Hobart: 6-8 April

Oz Water 2011 www.ozwater11.com.au Adelaide: 9-11 May

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Switchboard Manufacturers’ Dinners

Building a Strong Relationship

Jason Akermanis with guests in Melbourne.

Acknowledging support from switchboard manufacturers.

Sydney Harbour Annual Dinner Cruise.

Switchboard manufacturers are an important partner for Schneider Electric. As an industry group they are responsible for the design of high quality switchboards for commercial and industrial use. For the past five years, Schneider Electric has held an annual dinner in each state for switchboard manufacturers, to acknowledge the support they give to the company and to say thank you. In 2010 events were held around the country at the following locations: Queensland Rugby Club.......................... May South of Perth Yacht Club........................ May Melbourne Park Hyatt .......................October Adelaide Strathmore Hotel ................October Sydney Harbour aboard Coast Harbour Cruises.................. November

Schneider Electric, Power, General Manager of Sales, Geoff Timbs, also attended the South Australian event. “The dinners are a chance for us to thank the switchboard manufacturers for their continued support over the past 12 months,” Geoff said. “It is also a chance for us to address any issues the switchboard manufacturers may have, and to communicate with them how we are travelling as a business and what we are expecting in the next year or so.” Trevor says it is the high standard of solutions and products which Schneider Electric supplies to the switchboard manufacturers which adds value to their business and ensures their continued support for Schneider Electric. “We also take the time to understand the projects which the switchboard manufacturers are working on and help them in specifying the technology they need for the job,” Trevor said.

Trevor Quaini, State Manager, Power, Schneider Electric Sales, South Australia, says the event was well received by those who attended. “Many of those who come along say that the event is one of the highlights of their social calendar,” Trevor said. “The evening is a chance for us to show our appreciation to the switchboard manufacturers, as well as it being a chance for them to network with each other.”

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GreenSkills Hub

Schneider Electric provides Solutions at GreenSkills Hub By providing fully-integrated solutions for sustainable and energy-efficient buildings, Schneider Electric proudly supports the TAFE NSW Western Sydney Institute GreenSkills Hub in fostering skills development.

Schneider Electric proudly supports the GreenSkills Hub.

This state-of-the art training facility for the emerging green collar industry is a ‘Living Laboratory’ designed to model sustainable practices and provide innovative training in the areas of green electrical engineering, plumbing, refrigeration and information technology. Multiple Schneider Electric systems have been deployed within the learning facility providing Western Sydney Institute with a fully integrated technology solution called ‘EcoStruxure’, designed to provide students, instructors and end-users greater visibility into sustainability. The Schneider Electric systems include: • Vista - Building Management Control System (BMCS).

Interface displays, during the event, showcased the EcoStruxure solution, including a 42-inch touch screen providing a hands-on interaction. The Schneider Electric solution is also integrated with other third party systems including solar panel equipment, CO2 refrigerant systems, underfloor heating systems, rainwater harvesting and audio visual equipment. “The project sets a leading example and inspires many of the other educational facilities to implement smart measures saving the environment tons of CO2 emission per year,” said Jay Nardone, Vice President for Buildings Business in Australia and New Zealand. As part of the partnership arrangement, TAFE NSW Western Sydney Institute has made the GreenSkills Hub available to Schneider Electric for the training and education in the use of the EcoStruxure solution to customers, business partners and staff.

• Clipsal Lighting Control System and Panels. • Pelco IP CCTV Cameras. • Schneider Electric Switchgear, Circuit Breakers and Power Meters. • ION Enterprise Power Monitoring Software. • APC Racks and UPS equipment. The GreenSkills Hub was officially opened at TAFE NSW – Western Sydney Institute, Nirimba College in Quakers Hill on November 1, 2010. Ms Susan Hartigan, Institute Director, TAFE NSW-WSI admires the 42 inch touch screen.

Ms Michelle Rowland, Federal Member for Greenway and Ms Susan Hartigan at the GreenSkills hub opening.

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Intuitive Innovation

RM6 FREE Combination – Extending the Boundaries Schneider Electric’s RM6 range of Ring Main Units up to 24kV offers the most effective option for MV power distribution dedicated to MV secondary underground distribution network. Suitable for industrial and commercial installations, indoors, outdoors in weatherproof enclosures or in packaged substations. The RM6 is a hi-reliable ring main unit combining all medium voltage functional units to enable connection, supply and protection of medium voltage transformers and lines. It is available as either extensible or non-extensible SF6 compact ring main units which offer sealed for life technology. Since 1983, Schneider Electric’s RM6 has been protecting people and goods all over the world with over 1,000,000 installed functions worldwide. With the vast accumulated experience, Schneider Electric has developed and added the RM6 FREE combination 2 & 3 functions to the RM6 range. The RM6 FREE combination retains all the advantages of the existing RM6 range features while at the same time increases its flexibility of choices and cost savings.

Enhanced RCD Protection The popular C60H RCBO 1P+N from Schneider Electric has been satisfying and protecting customers for many years. The range has now been expanded with the new C60H2 RCBO 2P which has the added features of switching and protecting the neutral conductor. This is an essential feature when working in areas considered hazardous as defined by AS/NZS 2381.1. Examples include petrochemical industries, spray paint applications, car parks, fuel dispensing stations, aircraft hangers, laboratories, land fill gas, sewage treatment, flammable gas and liquid areas. The 2P RCBO is compatible for mounting onto Schneider Electric MSC and Isobar chassis’. This new product provides more solutions for safety conscious customers who need to switch the neutral conductor due to hazardous environments. The new range is available from 10A-32A for 240Vac and 110Vac networks and complies with standard AS/NZS 61009-1.

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Intuitive Innovation

ZELIO RSL Electromechanical Slim Relays

The new range of Zelio Slim Relays offers the following advantages: • It incorporates a 6A high breaking capacity with CO contact in a compact housing that is only 6mm wide • It offers maximum flexibility and comes either as a pre-assembled solution which is the core offer of the new range or for customer assembly wherein selection of relay and associated socket is possible according to application • Wide choice of sockets from 12 to 230V application. Can be either in screw or spring terminal connections for quicker and more reliable cabling • Protection is integrated in the socket and an LED indicates the relay status. Zelio RSL Slim Relay is RoHS compliant and it conforms with IEC, UL, CSA and GOST international standards.

Choose long life and silent operation with ZELIO SSR Solid State Relays

The new Zelio SSR Solid State Relays come in two types of models, the block style and the DIN rail mounted type. The relays have been designed to interface between temperature controllers, heat process and between Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs) such as M340, Twido, Premium and Quantum. The product is also suitable for low voltage applications, electrical distribution, lighting, power, building security and energy management. The products feature electronic technology to enable high performance in an environment where silent switching or high switching frequency is essential. It is insensitive to vibration and will not change state even in the event of excessive vibration.

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The new SSR Solid State Relays have an unlimited service life with a high breaking capacity of between 10A to 45A for DIN mounting and 10A to 125A for panel mounting. Supply voltage range is from 3-32VDC and 90280VAC with an output voltage from 24-280VAC and 48-530/660VAC. Zelio SSR Solid State Relay is RoHS compliant and it conforms with IEC, UR and CSA international standards.

Macquarie Park

Schneider Electric moves into new co-location facility

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Macquarie Park facility showcases high-tech solutions.

Schneider Electric Australia has moved its headquarters to the new 5-Star Green Star facility at 78 Waterloo Road, Macquarie Park, NSW.

Schneider Electric will occupy over half of the building, taking up nearly 8,000sqm over four floors as well as part of the ground floor for reception and showcase areas.

The move will consolidate all Schneider Electric businesses under one roof to generate longterm benefits and commercial advantage.

Schneider Electric’s commitment towards energy management sees a strong focus on minimising emissions, energy and water consumption, along with creating an office environment that maximises employee comfort.

“Co-location brings so much opportunity,” Lionel Finidori, Managing Director, Pacific, Schneider Electric said. “Having people sitting together allows us to easily collaborate as one team, and better serve our customers.” The new eight-level commercial building is a short walk from a large shopping centre, extensive bus and rail connections, as well as having access to the M2, Epping and Lane Cove Roads.

The building has an innovative design to allow natural light to penetrate deep into the space and the flexible floor plates allow the workspace to be easily configured. The new facility will incorporate high-tech energy features including solution and product displays to showcase Schneider Electric’s capabilities. Schneider Electric offices in Gordon, Pyrmont, North Ryde, North Sydney and Homebush Bay will also make the move to the Macquarie Park location soon.

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