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Energy efficiency systems in the food industry

AR6, Energy efficiency in your hands

New range of CSB / CFB series prismatic capacitors

The next generation of electric vehicle recharging

CIRCUTOR international presence

Internationalisation prize for the founders of CIRCUTOR

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Energy efficiency in your handsAR6. Power and power quality analyzer, portable.

Maximum safety and continuity of electric supplyREC max series. New self-reclosing system for the earth leakage protection and circuit breaker

10news The impulse centraliser with PLC communicationLM6I2OThe ideal product to integrate the count from other devices which do not have PLC communication

12news New range of CSB / CFB series prismatic capacitorsOnce again, CIRCUTOR is one step ahead with the latest technology, this time applied to three-phase capacitors for power factor correction.

14news The next generation of electric vehicle rechargingRVE-2 MIX and RVE-CP-2 MIXA new family of EV (Electric Vehicle) recharging points

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General national sales meeting 2011

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company Seminars in San Salvador and Lima

CIRCUTOR international presence

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editorial

Centenary companies

Ramon Comellas

President of CIRCUTOR

A few days ago, I received a book published by a company for its centenary. It was a company that manufactured preserved vegetables, which made me wonder what such companies have in order to survive all of the problems that they have faced over such a long time, and how they have managed to adapt to changes.As I felt that this was something uncommon, I asked the Chamber of Commerce how many centenary companies operated in our region, and I was surprised to find that there were over a hundred, many of which I knew, but without being aware of their long history.Most were small or medium-sized companies that had remained under the control of the same family from one generation to the next.They enjoy well-deserved prestige among their, sometimes also centenary, customers, and have managed to adapt to changes without giving up their principles. These companies are not just another brand for their customers, but rather a supplier they appreciate and would miss.They are companies in which the customer usually knows the family of owners and the confidence in the product or service is often related to the confidence the business family deserves.It is also true that there are centenary companies in large corporations, although most of these have changed considerably and have partially lost the objective that inspired their foundation.Among the large corporations, one example of a company faithful to its principles might be Disney, which keeps its founder’s spirit alive.At a time of crisis when we see companies disappearing around us every day, it would be good to think what we can learn from these companies that have managed to withstand and adapt to the changes, overcoming all difficulties.

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Implementation of Energy Management Systems at the Food Industry

Circutor and the Chocolate Factory

▹ Polykit, CIRCUTOR distributor and Expert in Power Studio Scada for the Russian Federation, has developed a Power Studio Scada application in two Companies dedicated to the food indus-try with long tradition in Russia since 1804, located in the center of Moscow.

They are Babaevskiy sweet and candy factory, and Red October, chocolate manufacturer. There gradually has been implemented an Energy Management System consisting of Power Studio Scada deluxe software, TCP2RS con-verters, Powernet,

CVM-NRG and CVM-k, including another manufacturer’s devices. These equipment have been installed in substations, main distribution panels and production lines.The first advantage of the system is the reduction in the energy bill around

JuanJosé Figueruelo

Export Area Manager

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Circutor and the Chocolate Factory5-6%, in addition the imputation of energy unit cost of each manufactured product. In addition the Energy Mana-ger may survey the right execution in the manufacturing process: efficient rea-rrangement of power supply, punctual start and end of working shifts, detec-tion and elimination of non useful energy used in the manufacturing process.In addition to that was detected one transformer substation with low power factor, and some lines were needing capacitor banks, thus were installed two real time detuned capacitor banks FRE12 type, thiristor switching.In the report of energy was detected, revealed by unbalencement, some unregistered and irregular consumer connected to the factory network

Nowadays Power Studio Scada deluxe is fulfilling the necessities of the customer, the system is very reliable, good ratio quality / price, friendly use, robust, and regularly is being updated and extended with new products.

Polykit, distributor of CIRCUTOR in Russian Federation and Expert in development of applications

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AR6. Power and power quality analyzer, portable.The ideal tool for simultaneous recording electrical parameters.

Energy efficiency in your hands

▹ Everyone knows that when taking decisions, having information available is essential. Information from the starting point to be able to decide where we want to go and what corrective measures we must take.

With the AR6 portable analyzer, CIRCUTOR brings you an ideal tool

for simultaneously recording electrical parameters in medium and low voltage, single-phase, bi-phase, 3-wire or 4-wire three-phase and fault current electrical installations. At the same time it allows the analysis of the power quality and the recording of the wave shapes of the detected disturbances or transients.

The necessary information will then be available to carry out a full analysis of the installation’s status, which will allow you to establish the measures to take in order to improve electrical consumption habits and, accordingly, a substantial improvement in energy costs.

Carlos Córcoles

Measuring Division

New flexible AM54-Flex clamps

New flexible AMS14-Flex clamps

5 voltage inputs

5 current inputs

Display of RMS parametersCapacidad para almacenar 10 años de registros

Pantalla de 5,7”

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Main features:

• Simple and intuitive icon menu • Intelligent management of record files.

• 5-channel voltage measurement (VL1, VL2, VL3, VN, Vref)

• 5-channel current measurement (IL1, IL2, IL3, IN, Ileak)

• 1Gb expandable internal memory • Recording autonomy of up to 8 hours • Maximums and minimums

with date and time • USB communication • Recording period of 1

to 7200 seconds

• Energy Consumed and Generated values

• Calculation of Maximum Demand (Apparent Power, Active Power, Phase currents)

• Class 0.5 Power and Energy • 128 samples / cycle and channel • Fully customisable

depending on requirements or applicable regulations.

• Record of quality parameters such as overvoltage, gaps and outages

• Flicker, Asymmetry, Imbalance, crest factor, k factor.

• Programming of recording intervals

• Programming of repetitive recordings • 5.7 inch high resolution colour

VGA graphic screen • Display of wave shape (Oscilloscope) • Phasor diagram display • Capture of transient wave shapes • Graphic display of harmonics • FOTO function (instantaneous

values y wave shapes of the 10-channel measuring equipment)

• Configurable measurement with low-pass filters which shows the response of immunised and non-immunised differentials.

• Expansion modules which increase performance.

• Full compatibility with current sensors from previous models.

• New AM54-FLEX and AMS14-FLEX flexible multi-scale and self-supply pins

The analyzer is an excellent complement to the Power Vision Plus data management software which, in addition to displaying the recorded parameters graphically or in a table, and applying the EN-50160 quality standard to the measurements (or other personalised standards), shows the report corresponding to the result obtained.

REC max series. New self-reclosing system for the earth leakage protection and circuit breaker

Maximum safety and continuity of electric supply

▹ Among our innovative equipment dedicated to the protection, prevention, management and control of our electrical installations, we highlight the new and compact motorised circuit breaker switch model, RECmaxMP.

The motor control includes:

y Test/Reset button for trip/reset y Pluggable terminals for easy wiring y Protection status external signalling

Required circuit breaker linked to the RGU-10C MT and WRU-10 MT automatic reclosing earth leakage relays

We have a robust and safe application in a very small space, adaptable to a DIN rail.

Applicable in single-phase (2-pole) and three-phase plus neutral (4-pole) installations up to 63 amps.

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Vicente Sánchez

Electric Protection and Control division

RECmax + WRU-10 MT“Set formed by RECmaxMP and WRU-10 MT”

Programmable y Sets the earth leakage protection parameters.

y Programs the reclosing systems sequences by differential and by circuit breaker.

Bi-colour display (green/red) y Configured parameters display y Instant leakage / trip current values y Other protection events.

Outputs by relay• Indicates protection status• Indicates prealarm trip• Indicates locking by reclosing system

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External input y Remote control, external control of tripping and reclosing system

RECmax + RGU-10C MT + WGS“Set formed by RECmaxMP, RGU-10 MT and WGS series differential transformer”

Programmable y Sets the earth leakage protection parameters

y Programs the reclosing systems sequences by differential and by circuit breaker

Bi-colour display (green/red)• Configured parameters display• Instant leakage / trip current values• Other protection events

Outputs by relay• Indicates protection status• Indicates locking by reclosing system

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External input y Remote control, external control of tripping and reclosing system

Communications input y RS-485, MODBUS protocol

“...we have a robust and safe application in a very small space, adaptable to a DIN rail ”

Set formed by Recmax + WRU-10 MT

Set formed by Recmax + RGU-10C MT + WGS

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Alberto Martínez

Quality & Metering division

Quality & Metering

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The impulse centraliser with PLC communicationLM6I2OThe ideal product to integrate the count from other devices which do not have PLC communication

▹ CIRCUTOR has long specialised in the world of PLC communications, integrating this technology into the management of utility meters, and thereby becoming a reference in this sector.

It has now developed the ideal product to integrate the count from other devices which do not have PLC communication.

The LM6I2O is a device designed to communicate through the PLC electrical network or through a serial port. Its main function is to read the pulse inputs from other devices such as water and gas meters, or other equipment which emits pulses.

It has 6 count inputs, each one of which is independent, and all the calculated pulses are saved and sent

to the PLC800 concentrator by PLC communication.The inputs have a dual function. They can be used as pulse inputs, and also as status inputs.

The equipment also has 2 relay outputs, which can interact with contacts, sound or light alarms, etc.

The LM6I2O sends the accumulated

CIRCUTOR PLC800 Concentrator

“It has now developed the ideal product to integrate the count from other devices which do not have PLC communication ”

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pulses to the PLC800. The device includes a memory where all the information is saved. Its features are:

y Reading and accumulating the impulses of each one of its 6 inputs.

y Time signature of each one of the inputs.

y Generating complete daily summaries of each one of the count values.

y Generating monthly billing closures of each one of the count values.

y Managing the outputs using commands received via the serial port or PLC

y Knowing the output status at all times.

y Dual-function inputs. � Pulse inputs (count) � Status inputs

y Generation of event reports. � Power supply failure. � Start-up following power supply failure.

� Time changes. � Parameter changes. � Activation / deactivation of relay outputs.

� Activation / deactivation of input.

y If there is no PLC800 concentrator for communication, the equipment has an RS232 communication port (or RS485 on request) to communicate with other software through the MODBUS protocol.

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The LM6I2O, is ideal for recording the count of other devices such as water and electricity meters or other equipment. y Ideal for installations such as: y Camping grounds y Sea ports y Housing

Josep García Fàbrega

P.F.C. division

CIRCUTOR, always one step aheadOnce again, CIRCUTOR is one step ahead with the latest technology, this time applied to three-phase capacitors for power factor correction.

New range of CSB / CFB series prismatic capacitors

Power factor correction and harmonics filtering

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▹ From the time the company was founded almost 40 years ago, CIRCUTOR S.A. has focused its energies not only on developing new innovative products but also applying the latest technological improvements to existing products to broaden their features. In keeping with our interest in constant innovation, CIRCUTOR introduces a new design of its classic and well known range of prismatic capacitors, CS (for standard applications) and CF (for harmonic filtering applications), now known as CSB and CSF.

Thanks to the changes we have introduced to this existing range of capacitors, the already excellent properties of robustness and security have been even further enhanced. Improvements have been made not only to the internal connection system of the single-phase capacitive elements (coils) making up the three-phase capacitor, but also to the way in which these elements are manufactured.

The new method of assembling the elements is based on a collector plate similar to the kind of technology used in power electronics, which offers a

“Through constant innovation we are able to continue improving our products, making them safer, more durable and more cost-effective for our clients ”

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number of significant advantages over the usual cable-based connection method. These advantages include:

y The capacitive elements inside the metal casing are arranged uniformly, which in turn guarantees a uniform thermal dissipation of the coils.

y Significant reduction of the wiring inside the capacitor, which in turn reduces losses (greater efficiency) and minimises potential problems due to faulty wiring.

y Shorter metal casings than those used to date for the same power levels. This reduces the weight and by extension the shipping costs of the capacitors and the automatic capacitor banks equipped with them.

All of these innovations have led to a series of capacitors with excellent features that offer our customers a number of advantages without increasing cost, such as:

y 60% longer average useful life of the capacitor which guarantees a greater return on the investment made in the installation of the capacitor bank.

y Increase in the thermal class of the capacitor from Class C (maximum ambient temperature of 50 ºC) to Class D (maximum ambient temperature of 55 ºC), making it possible to use the capacitors under more adverse thermal conditions.

y Optimisation of the space occupied by capacitor banks.

y 4 levels of protection: � Self regeneration (minimum capacity loss)

� Internal fuse (individual disconnection of damaged element)

� Surge system (gas extraction) � Vermiculite (fireproofing)

As far as the capacitive elements are concerned, we continue to use only European-made polypropylene and we have improved the system for adding the thermoset resin used to insulate the metallised polypropylene coils. An innovative filling procedure guarantees the uniformity of the layer of insulation surrounding the coil, preventing any trace of air from coming into contact with the coil and thereby reducing to a minimum the risk of rusting, the principal threat faced by capacitors.

Joan Pallisé

Electric Vehicle Smart Recharge Division Manager

The next generation of electric vehicle rechargingRVE-2 MIX and RVE-CP-2 MIXA new family of EV (Electric Vehicle) recharging points

“... CIRCUTOR has de-signed and developed new double recharging models... ”

▹ Following the latest trends in recharging for next-generation electric vehicles, CIRCUTOR has designed and developed new double recharging models, for mode 1-2 and mode 3, both for public roads (outside) and for car parks and garages (inside).

Currently all EV accept recharging modes 1 and 2 with a standard 16 A Schuko socket, although it is expected

that in the immediate future there will be a major development in recharging mode 3 (semi-fast charging) with control pilot function and sockets in accordance with the IEC 62196 standard for both single-phase and three-phase power supplies, with nominal powers of up to 22 kW.

Circutor, always sensitive to innovation, has developed the new RVE-MIX series

with equipment that combines both sockets.

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CIRCUTOR has several recharging points for electric vehicles in its installations

RVE-CP-2 MIX, is one of the latest models for car park recharging boxes which allows recharging in modes 1,2 and 3

Vehicle side connector

MAIN FEATURES

RVE-2 MIX

y Outdoor recharging post with two remarkably robust cylindrical/prismatic sockets made of AISI 304 stainless steel

y Optionally available with polycarbonate head and LED charge status indication

y One single-phase 230V 16A (3.6 kW) socket and one three-phase 400V 32A (22kW) socket

y Comprehensive IEC 61851-1 standard Mode 3 functionality

y With energy metering, prepaid MIFARE card system (ISO14443A), with an information display showing credit and charge status

y With independent circuit breaker protection for each socket and earth leakage protection with automatic reclosing system

y Optionally may have an IP communications card and information storage on Data Server.

RVE-CP2 MIX

y Car park box with a smaller rectangular steel body

y One single-phase 230V 16A (3.6 kW) socket and one three-phase 400V 32A (22 kW) socket

y Comprehensive IEC 61851-1 standard Mode 3 functionality

y With energy metering, prepaid MIFARE card system (ISO14443A), with an information display showing credit and charge status

y With RS-485 communications card for centralised supervision and control systems

y Optionally may have an IP communications card and information storage on Data Server.

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▹ On 8 and 9 February, CIRCUTOR held an international seminar for European distributors at our offices. Our product representatives from South Africa, Kenya and Morocco offered their points of view on the energy-efficiency needs and characteristics of these African countries.

The purpose of the seminar was to introduce the firm to new distributors, to highlight our new products and to train attendees in the latest version of the PowerStudio Scada v.3 power management software. There were 27 attendees representing companies from 21 different countries, all of whom were able to see for themselves that CIRCUTOR is committed to developing

new products and to becoming a leader in the control and rational use of energy.

The new AR6 portable power analyzer, the MP3 and MP4 compact analyzers that occupy less space, the new avant-garde design of the WGCS earth leakage transformers, the new EDS power control system for the banking sector, the new range of AFQ active filters, the Computer Smart advanced power factor regulator, and the new QNA500 modular power quality analyzer were just some of the products highlighted at these sessions.

Attendees shared their experiences in the application of CIRCUTOR solutions in different fields, where real examples

were provided, such as solutions for cemeteries, food industry companies and paint companies during the more theoretical part of the event.

We would like to thank the companies whose representatives attended the seminar for their efforts and determination as well as the work group that organised the event, all of whom undoubtedly helped to create an ideal setting for transmitting these value added solutions to each of their markets.

Export meetingFran Carretero

Export Manager

General national sales meeting 2011▹The Spanish general sales meeting was held at CIRCUTOR on January 13 and 14, with the participation of all area delegates, the sales team and the product divisions.

The goal of this meeting was to analyse the 2010 results,which were satisfactory, as well as to

define the strategic guidelines for2011.

To this end, a considerable range of brand new products from each of the 5 product divisions was presented, the result of significant efforts made last year in both human and technical resources, and especially in innovation

and sales departments.

We would like to thank all attendees for the results obtained last year and encourage you to keep working with the same enthusiasm, with the goal of continuing to be a benchmark company in Electrical Energy Efficiency.

Salvador Castellá

Spanish sales Manager

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CIRCUTOR international presence▹ CIRCUTOR will be present at the different fairs of the energy and electric mobility sector in the second half of 2011, in order to present its best, most innovative solutions for effective, sustainable electrical energy management.

We will be showing our developments once more at meetings around the world, naturally seeking suggestions and opinions from our customers and friends.

For further information,

www.circutor.com

▹ One of CIRCUTOR’s main values is its commitment to transmit our solutions on international energy efficiency markets. With this message in mind, in the week of the current 11 March, seminars were held in San Salvador (for distributors in Central America) and Lima (for South America). The events were attended by over 50 customers specialised in the CIRCUTOR brand, who were able to receive training in new products such as the AR6, the SMART computer, and the new version of the

Seminars in San Salvador and LimaFran Carretero

Export Manager

PowerStudio energy management software. In addition, thanks to the management of our distributor in the area, IESSA El Salvador, a conference was held on energy efficiency in the Salvadoran Industrialist Association. Similarly, in the Hotel DoubleTree in Lima, a conference was held on trends in energy audits, which included power factor correction and harmonic filtering solutions. GESCEL (Peru) organised this event in the year of its tenth anniversary. Overall, more than 150

people took part between engineers, installers, integrators and end users of CIRCUTOR’s manufactured products. CIRCUTOR thanks all of its distributors and workers for taking part, and extends this thanks to the customers attending the meetings.

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Internationalisation prize for the founders of CIRCUTOR

Ramon Comellas and Ramon Pons, founders of CIRCUTOR, received the Internationalisation Award on February 17th in Madrid, in one of the categories included in the prestigious Entrepreneur of the Year Award,

organised by Ernst & Young.

The Entrepreneur of the Year Award is an initiative organised by Ernst & Young in the US, where it began in 1986, and is now held every year in 50 countries.

José Miguel Andrés, President of Ernst & Young, paid tribute to the award winners stating that “their contribution to the company in terms of wealth and employment at this time is more valued than ever”.

The following awards were also presented at the final of the prestigious Entrepreneur of the Year Award: Entrepreneur of the Year, Business Career, Emerging Entrepreneur, Internationalisation, Innovation and Social Entrepreneur.CIRCUTOR was presented with the Internationalisation Award.

Ramon Comellas and Ramon Pons, owners and founders of CIRCUTOR, created in 1973.

CIRCUTOR has developed a business model based on continuous innovation and internationalisation, which has resulted in its presence in more than 100 countries, with exports representing 45% of total turnover.

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PowerStudio is powerful, simple and environmentally-friendly software which allows comprehensive energy monitoring of power analyzers, meters, earth leakage and complete control of a wide range of variables.

PowerStudio, together with the CIRCUTOR equipment and systems, adapts to the needs of each facility, providing efficient management measures.

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