Schneider Electricnews The Newsletter of Schneider Electric New ZealandDecember 2005

InsidePDL.co.nzTwido MessengerAutomation & Control NewsPDL – New Christchurch HeadquartersMagelis XBT GT Starter Pack56 Series Portable Protected OutletsLight Curtain Selection Software

Twido Messengerwith Twido Messenger monitoring and control of remote sites has now become simple!

For more information see page 3

welcome to our latest edition of

newsSchneider Electric

Stu Thorogood

General ManagerSchneider Electric (NZ) Ltd

Schneider Electric Training Schedule for 2006

The following courses will be on offer:■ Speed Drives & Soft Starters■ DOL Motor Control■ Zelio Smart Relay■ Machine Safeguarding■ Twido Beginners■ Twido Advanced■ Proworx 32■ Unity Pro XL■ Vijeo Designer■ Electrical Distribution Solutions

We can also arrange to customise courses for your company!

PDL.co.nzhits the world wide webOn August 15th 2005 www.pdl.co.nz was launched as the offi cial website of the PDL brand in NZ.

Key Features of the new site include:■ Simple search functions for the extensive PDL product range■ Downloading of product catalogues, brochures, data sheets, installation

sheets, and other product information■ Regular updates on new products and industry information■ Up to date information on the latest in electrical solutions

The site provides 3 easy options to fi nd product information:■ The Products Menu, this follows a format and structure which is

very similar to the NZ Pocket Catalogue. ■ The Functions Menu, which allows users to search for products via

the intended solution. ■ The Search Menu, which allows product searching via catalogue

number or keyword.

The new site has been built following extensive market research combining the best of electrical industry websites, and is built for speed and fl exibility. The site will be continually developed to provide our customers with the very best electrical industry information.

COMING SOONCOMING SOONTraining ScheduleFeb - Nov 2006

Training Schedule will be available late January.Training will start late Feb - Nov.

Christmas is almost upon us again and it seems like only yesterday I was writing last year’s comment. No doubt many of you are already thinking about a well earned break and are looking forward to a prosperous 2006. We can all refl ect back on interesting and exciting year, particularly with a year of fi rsts for Schneider Electric including the launches of 800 Modena and ATV71.

The building boom has certainly started to slow in the last quarter of the year particularly with new residential building permits down approximately 15% over last year. This trend looks to continue in 2006 however, we look forward to bringing you a raft of new products and services during the year that will help add value to your business.

Whilst the outlook for the commercial and industrial sectors continues to look strong the high dollar is continuing to have an effect particularly on those involved in export markets.

In this month’s Schneider News we are proud to bring you an article on our new PDL manufacturing plant in Christchurch, and our continued commitment to manufacturing in New Zealand. Just a few of the featured products include the long awaited Twido Messenger – the ultimate in keeping you in touch with your remote sites, the well priced Magelis touch screens, and the new 56 Series portable protected outlets.

On behalf of Schneider Electric and all staff I would like to thank you for your support of our products and people during 2005. We look forward to sharing an exciting and prosperous 2006 and will continue to strive to meet our valued customers needs in any way we can.

I wish you and your families a safe and enjoyable Christmas.

• Receive warning messages on cell phone or PC

• Request data when required i.e. fl ow rates, levels, fault alarm activations

• Avoid unnecessary site visits

• Pre diagnose site alarms

• Defi ne repair and maintenance requirements

• And more…

We have tested and successfully implemented the Twido Messenger with the Wavecom Fastrack Modem M1306B with Open AT® and Internet Plug-in.

GSM Modem

Twido PLCGSM Network

For more information call Schneider Electric on freephone 0800 652 999 or contact your Schneider Electric Sales Representative.

Twido Messengerputting you in touch with your remote sites

Systems Integrator Partners get together

Representatives from Schneider Electric’s Unity Alliance Systems Integrator program attended an event at Auckland’s Carlton Hotel on November 11th.

A number of subjects were presented and discussed, but the main focus was a presentation by the Unity Pro product manager Mr Eric Coudurier*.

He presented the Unity Pro develop-ment timelines for the next two years and the integrators were invited to provide feedback during an extensive Q&A session. Mr Coudurier stressed the importance of the feedback received from customers using the Unity Pro Software, and he will be taking a number of suggestions back to the R&D team for consideration.

After the event a number of the attendee’s got together for a meal at Liquid café in Auckland’s Viaduct Basin. SI’s who normally compete were able discuss common themes in a relaxed setting.

Steve Gallagher (NZ SI Channel Manager) is impressed with the quality of the SI’s in the program so far. “We want to expand the number of SI partners, but the partnership criteria must be based on quality and technical ability” We wish to thank our SI partners for their participation.

Unity Pro to expand reach

The next 12 months will be an exciting time in Unity Pro develop-ment with a new mid range PLC platform set to expand the user group enormously. Unity Pro S version will bring all the power of Unity Pro (5 IEC languages, simulator, etc) to bear in a best in class PLC hardware offer that will be very attractive to Contractors and OEM’s.

System Integrator Partners on website

A list of Systems Integrator Partners has been published on the Schneider Electric New Zealand Website. These SI’s have invested in training and skills development to ensure they get the most from Unity Pro and Telemecanique Automation & Control Products.

www.schneider-electric.co.nz

Schneider Electric signs an agreement to acquire Citect

Schneider Electric’s main Australian subsidiary (Schneider Australia) and Citect have signed a Merger Imple-mentation Agreement. Under this agreement, which remains conditional upon the satisfaction of a number of conditions, Schneider Australia will acquire all the shares in Citect, in a deal worth approx-imately $48 million. The deal is expected to be fi nalised early in the new year.

This merger will leverage the long-standing success of both companies. Schneider Electric will benefi t from Citect’s undisputed strengths in the SCADA market (Supervision, Control And Data Acquisition software) as well as its recent advance into the MES (Manufacturing Execution Systems) fi eld. Similarly, Citect will benefi t from Schneider Electric’s global reach and ability to deliver complete industrial automation solutions through its worldwide network of partners.

Automation & Control News

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*Eric Coudurier is Product Manager for Unity Pro Software based at Schneider Automation headquarters, Sophia-Antipolis in the south of France.

Big InvestmentWhile PDL’s vast new Christchurch headquarters may be a source of pride to its staff, within its walls is the beginning of a new approach to the production and assembly of electrical accessories.

The 10,000 square metre site and 5,500 square metre building is now home to a whole new internationally competitive production system along with a large research and development team working on product improvement and new products.

The new PDL manufacturing facilities ensure New Zealand produced electrical goods will continue to be available nationally and internationally, and Kiwi contractors will continue to gain from Schneider Electric’s ongoing investment in its product ranges.

PDL is one of New Zealand’s most experienced electrical fi tting manufacturers, entering homes shortly after the 1958 opening of the Atiamuri Hydro-electric power station and the fi rst commercial power generated at the Wairakei geothermal power project.

For many years PDL has been a key player in the electrical accessories market, but when Schneider Electric bought the company in 2001, some speculated that the brand would disappear.

What has happened instead is our increased investment in the PDL operation which may well herald even greater international success thanks to our world-wide connections.

Lean ManufacturingLean manufacturing challenges the conventional perception of production line effi ciency through an entirely different approach to product assembly. It delivers effi ciencies through a cellular approach instead of a line approach where people perform only one repetitive task. Under the new system people now perform varied tasks within a cell which makes their work a lot more interesting and also leads to greater productivity.

With the new ‘hands-on’ cellular workfl ow, components and product items spend less time in transit resulting in greater savings in production costs.

The reduction in process costs gives the company more leeway to manage pricing and exchange rate fl uctuations and counter rising material costs.

PDL’s new facility will now go a long way to ensure the full range of PDL products will continue to develop. To make sure we can still deliver all the product options you need, we have invested in the new building and in re-engineering our workfl ow. Our aim is to increase effi ciencies and contain costs so we can continue to provide you with over four thousand PDL product lines as we do today.

Our investment intentions are clear. PDL is a New Zealand operation and a New Zealand manufacturer. We are committed to manufacturing here and committed to building a new plant that can compete successfully not only in our local market, but on the world stage as well.

Our huge investment in the future of PDL in New Zealand is our assurance to you that we will continue to be there for you and will continue to innovate, design and make quality wiring accessories to help you grow your business.

in New Zealand Manufacturing

Graphic terminal with 3.8” touch screen

Magelis XBT GT

Multiple windows with pop-ups

Numerous fonts

Alarms

Small but widely spoken about…

User-friendly and ergonomics

■ A multi-window design workshop.■ Multi-lingual, supporting Byzantine

and Cyrillic alphabets, as well as Chinese characters…

■ Library containing over 4000 customizable images.■ PC simulation.

Genuinely user-friendly■ A high visibility screen.■ 320X240 pixel QVGA resolution.■ 8 gray levels, 2 colors: amber and red.

Easy to operate■ 6 function keys.■ Buzzer and display LED.■ Adjustable contrast and brightness.

Savings in time and money■ Alarm function with fault logging.■ Trend curve and recipe management, data processing.■ Spring clips for a quick mounting.

Configuration software

Vijeo DesignerJust click and go

One Vijeo Designer configuration software

One USB transfer cable

Only one reference: VJDSTKXBTGT11*

One 3.8” touch screen terminal with one serial link

Automation & Controlwww.telemecanique.com

$1080 Starter Pack

*For a limited time!

LIQUIDS

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NEW PDL 56 Series Portable Protected Outlets

We have gone mobile for the building and trade industry

Check these features:• Industry proven 56 Series and Merlin Gerin

technology• Rugged construction to IP66• RCD & Overload protection• Two product options • 10A double combination switched socket outlets • 15A four gang integrally (auto) switched socket outlets• Easy to carry handle• 2 metre heavy duty fl exible cord set• Available in Resistant Orange (RO) for the electrical industry

Protected and Mobileto IP66

Ordering Information:Stock codes:• 56C310EL2PRO (pictured)• 56SO4ELP15RO

Main Functionsc Complete creation of a machine protection application, in

assisted mode from choice of protection type through to product positioning.

c Consultation of an existing application. c Direct access to “Safety Mats” and “Light Curtains” for

experienced users. c For “Safety Mats”:

v Choice of assisted or manual modev Drawing of machine and hazardous areav Automatic selection of mats, rails and extensionsv Priority to economic criteria or minimisation of number of mats

c For “Light Curtains”:v Choice of approach type (perpendicular, parallel, angular)v Choice of technical solution (compact, micro or micro

fl exible, etc.)v Treatment of blanking, fl oating blanking and mutingv Treatment of perimetric protection (using glass mirror or

stainless steel)v Minimum distance

c Automatic compilation of the list of part numbers required for the application, accompanied by accessories.

c Automatic editing of the plan for mounting products and positioning the DIP switches that may be required for implementation.

c Export and/or printing of the list of part numbers, mounting drawing, position of the Dip Switches for confi guration (Light Curtains).

c Online Help is available at all confi guration stages. Moreover, the software gives tips and information on the safety products used for zone protection.

Computer Confi gurationc Minimum requirements c IBM PC or compatible, Pentium III, 700 MHz, c 128 Mbytes of RAM PC 100, screen 1024x768. c 100 Mbytes of free space on hard disk. c Windows 98 Second Edition, 2000 SP1, XP SP1, NT4. c CD-Rom driver. c Windows compatible printer and mouse.

Protect Area Design Software Order Reference No:SISCD104200

Light Curtain Selection SoftwareSome machines are hazardous. As such people working in their vicinity must be protected. Schneider Electric thus offers a range of protection products made up of safety mats and light curtains. However, determination of the most suitable solution cannot be improvised. Regulations stipulate a number of requirements for equipment and their installation. Protect Area design is software designed to choose the solution most suited for the customer’s application, in compliance with international standards. In a few minutes, the user will obtain a valid and statutory confi guration, guaranteeing protection of his personnel.

Merlin Gerin, PDL, Square D and Telemecanique are brands of Schneider ElectricOwing to changes in standards and equipment, the characteristics given in the text and images in this document are not binding until they have been confi rmed with us.

Schneider Electric products are available through electrical wholesalers New Zealand wide.

For Customer Services Freecall 0800-652 999, freefax 0800-101 152

Email orders to sales@nz.schneider-electric.comOnline product detail - download from www.schneider-electric.co.nz

Greg DoarSales Rep – WHANGAREI Product Sales

Ramon SaxonSales Engineer – AUCKLAND Product Sales

Winara GreenawaySales Rep – NELSON Product Sales

New People

David OakleyNational Project Manager– AUCKLAND Building

New Positions

MV Motor Starter Motorpact™

Main featuresc Withdrawable vacuum contactorc 250,000 operations at AC3 duty c Rated voltage: 7.2kVc Motor range: up to 3800kWc Motor type: asynchronousc Enclosure: up to IP 4Xc Compact Footprint (395mm x 950mm)c IEC & NEMA standard

Internal arc withstandc Tested at KEMAv following IEC 62271-200 standardv in all MV compartmentsv AFLR accessibility: secure access from the Front,

Lateral, and Rear sidesc Protection on all 4 sides by pressure venting to the top:v 25kA 1sv 40kA 0.5sv 50kA 0.25s

FVNR – Full Voltage Non-Reversing