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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. 2   Schneider Electric News March 2012

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.”

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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. 4   Schneider Electric News March 2012

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.

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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.”

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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

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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.

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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.

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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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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:

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>> 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

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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 [email protected]

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

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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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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

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Club Schneider Electric

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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.

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