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Digitisation Edition

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Welcome to the second edition of Schneider Electric News for 2014.

In this issue we feature our digitisation edition on consumers web, apps and tools. We also take a look at some spotlight on solutions and new products such as Premset switchgear, Altiflow, time switches and Harmony eXLhoist. To end this issue, we take a look at a System Integrator and Partner profile.

For more information on anything in this issue please contact our customer care centre on 0800 652 999.

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FeatureDigitisation edition Page 4-5

Spotlight on solutionsPremset switchgear Page 6-7SoLink and SoMachine Page 8-9Altiflow Page 10Single-phase UPS solutions Page 11

New productsTime switches Page 12New product section Page 13

EventsFollow up and upcoming events Page 14-15

Local updatesCrusaders and Schneider Electric Energy Zone challenge Page 16Altivar QR codes Page 17EECA awards Page 18Local updates Page 19

Partner ProfilePartner profile: Quasar Systems Page 20-21System Integrator profile: Icon Automation Page 22

Online NewsWhat's new online Page 23

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Cover Story

Spark-e-mate – market leading electrical tester – have you seen or have you got the Spark-e-log smart phone app to send the results straight to your device and produce a professional PDF in seconds?

Make the challenge easierAs the New Zealand market picks up and times are set to get busier, there are a number of ways to make your business life easier. We challenge you to select one of these and use it.Providing leading edge products and solutions has been a hallmark of the Schneider Electric New Zealand business, but have you seen any of the smart tools that are available to help your business?

Residential Solutions Guide – an interactive presentation for your business available from our sales team.

* Have you got a copy to use for your business with your customers?

Soon to be upgraded and added to the App store for open download!

Home Owners Web Portal consumers – experience from the Schneider Electric New Zealand web site.

Find it:> iTunes App Store

> Google Play


> Google Play

Ecomind – bench-top energy monitor – have you seen or have you got the free personal computer download to track and monitor your results?

Find it:> www.clipsal.com/ecomind

Find it:> www.schneider-electric.com/nz


Cover Story

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Energy Efficiency Solutions for Buildings – Schneider Electric energy efficiency solutions can help you reduce your energy consumption by up to 30% - have you got your copy and reviewed it for your next new building or building renovation project?

Electrical Solutions Guide – for many years the brochure that provides a simple but all inclusive view of the electrical needs for your residential new build or renovation project.

* Get your copy of the new 2014 version for your business and your clients!

Wiser HD iPhone or iPad App – connect to your home control system via your smart device. Control lighting, blinds, climate, audio/visual, and more all at your finger tips – did you know you can also monitor your energy use at home?

Energy Operation iPad App – a cloud based tool that is being widely adopted in commercial and residential premises. You can turn your energy usage data into actionable information.

* Download it from the App Store and check out the demo!



Find it:> www.schneider-electric.com/nz

Order it:> Call: 0800 652 999

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Spotlight on solutions

Premset MV Switchgear Premset compact tariff metering solution withstands harsh environmentsMO6S Premset cubicle is the most compact tariff metering solution

Principle

The Premset compact metering cubicle includes:

> 3 ring CTs with LV insulation around shielded bars (50A cl0,5 & from 100 to 600 A cl0,2S – 5VA)

> 3 shielded MV VTs phase to earth (cl0,2 - 10VA)

> Shielded solid insulated bars

> Electronic tariff meter

Unlike conventional metering solutions which are air insulated (AIS technology) having greater width, Premset compact metering cubicle is 375mm wide and includes 2SIS technology (solid insulated and shielded) to withstand harsh environments.

Main points to rememberM06S compact tariff metering cubicle

> Answers the increasing needs of tariff metering and sub-metering, reduced maintenance, minimum footprint and cost.

> Includes 2SIS technology (shielded solid insulation system) for better reliability and safety thanks to insensitivity to harsh environment and very low internal arc probability.

> Allows tariff metering and quantity measurements.

> Allows easy front face access to VTs.

Applications

> Commercial, industrial and public distribution

> High end metering

> Power quality metering

> Energy management



FAQ

> Is Premset compact metering complying with international standards? Premset compact metering is compliant with international standard IEC 61000 4 30, IEC 61557-12 and therefore it has passed type and routine tests required by the standard.

> There is no fuse to protect VT, is it a problem? - Fuses protect switchboard and not VT. - Since Premset compact metering is able to withstand harsh environments including screened VT, there is no risk of fault on switchboard due to compact metering. - Many utilities do not recommend fuse.

> What happens if the CT’s rating is lower than 50A? Even for low loads (less than 200kVA), you can use M06S cubicle. For instance for a transformer 200kVA, you don’t need to choose a bulky CT 25/5 which could not allow to extend the power of your application. It is most relevant to choose CT 100/5 cl0,2S, much smaller, providing the best accuracy from 120A to 0.1A and largely enough accuracy up to 0.1A.If you want to use your own CTs and VTs, you can use traditional Premset metering cubicle M06A.

> What is the IP of metering cubicle? The IP for M06S is IP3X which is sufficient as it is a fully solid insulated and shielded solution (there is no possible external influence on dielectric behaviour).

Advantages — Fixed circuit-breakers bring higher reliability and reduced maintenance cost

> Compact solution reduces by 2 or 3 times the width.

> Withstands harsh environments.

> Screened VTs are not sensitive to superficial aging contrary to traditional VTs.

> Accessible VTs in front face are easy to disconnect for cable testing or to remove for replacement.

> Utility can use any electronic meters with this solution (power consumption of CT & VT are sufficient: 10VA & 5VA).

Schneider Electric can provide ION 8800 for tariff metering and power quality.

> Use of Premset compact metering in the Premset switchboard ensures consistency of the system: - same width as for other cubicles. - same bottom compartment as for other cubicles ensuring quick assembly. - same connection system as for other cubicles.


Let TeSys SoLink be your drive!Integration system for motor starters up to 30 kW/400 V in automation environment

20 times faster for control circuit wiringSimple and fast wiring

100%upgradablePlug & Play solutions

100% availability during machine life cyclesSoftware & hardware integrated

0%chance of connection errorsIntuitive connection

Also compatible with:

Complete solution

> Based on Modicon M221/241/251 Logic Controllers powered by SoMachine (automation platform), is composed of:

> TM3 IO Logic Controller module for motor starters

> LU9R•• pre-cabled RJ45 links (different lengths)

> LAD5C•• connection module for screw terminal TeSys D motor starters or

> LUFC00 connection module for TeSys U motor starters.

Monitoring and control functions

> Each TM3 is able to monitor and control up to 4 motor starters.

> For each motor starter, TeSys SoLink conveys data and control power needed for the connected starter.

The data exchange is composed of:

1 Monitoring: Ready (circuit breaker status) and Running (contactor status)

2 Control (ON/OFF): Direct or Reverse if Motor Starter based on motor circuit breaker TeSys GV and contactor TeSys D

1 Monitoring: Ready, Running, fault

2 Control (ON/OFF): Direct or Reverse if Motor Starter based on motor starter TeSys U

Up to 56 motor starters for each Logic Controller

Logic Controller M221/241/251

Adaptor LAD5C11

Adaptor LAD5C31

RJ45 cables LU9R••

Adaptor LAD5C12

Adaptor LAD5C32

IO module TeSys TM3

GV2ME•• + LC1D•••• GV3P•• + LC1D••••

Medium power motor up to 15 kWNon reversing control

ReversingHigh power motor up to 30 kWNon reversing control

Reversing

TeSys U motor starters + LUFC00

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Achieve optimum control for your machines using SoMachineSchneider Electric presents the next evolution of machine development for single software environments and the key to MachineStruxure™ SoMachine v4.1.

Develop, configure and commission an entire machine with flexible and scalable control platform. SoMachine is the professional open software solution.

SoMachine integrates Tested, Validated, Documented, Architecture (TVDA) expert application libraries dedicated to applications in pumping, packaging, hoisting and conveying.

Navigating within SoMachine is intuitive and highly visual, at each stage of the development the appropriate tools are made available. The user interface suggests tasks to be performed as the user progresses throughout the project so that nothing is overlooked.

The configuring and commissioning tool features IEC 61131-3 languages, integrated fieldbus configurators, expert diagnostics and debugging for logic, motion control, HMI and related automation functions. There are multiple capabilities for maintenance and visualisation, including web visualisation and library templates to simplify creation of projects.

The learning centre in the home menu provides several tools to help you get started with SoMachine. An animated file explains the SoMachine interface and concept in brief. An e-learning section gives you the opportunity to teach yourself about SoMachine and its new features. A third section provides links to several documented examples of simple coding.

SoMachine is a single software environment with:

> One software package

> One project file

> One connection

> One download operation

By using the TM3 expert module; control from the Modicon M221 to TeSys motor starters can be achieved. Wiring is simplified on the control section as it uses an RJ45 cable to connect to SoLink. Each TM3 expert module allows connection of up to four TeSys motor starting components making the SoLink a true plug and play solution.



Your pumps could be costing morethan you know

Standard pump controls may be hurting your production efficiency by not adapting to the actual process needs. This can lead to excessive cavitation effects that can damage your product, cause excessive wear, and waste energy.

Altiflow is a sensor-free solution for Altivar variable speed drives that can help boost your efficiency by: > Practically eliminating pump borne product damage due to cavitation effects > Continually monitoring and dynamically adapting to the process needs > Pumping only when and as fast as product availability allows

Liquid food handling:Benefits: smoother product handling, reduced cell deterioration, increased product yield.

> Up to 5% increase in efficiency

CIP processes:Benefits: reduced pump-borne aeration and foaming, reduced chemical losses, quicker CIP means more production.

> Up to 20% reduction in CIP cycle

Other benefits: > Reduced wear and maintenance of pumps > Reduced energy consumption > Easy integration into automation system –

communications ready

> Selectable control modes

For more information contact your local Schneider Electric representative today or contact Ian Templar on Ian.Templar@ schneider-electric.com

Applications: > Milk transfer pumps

> Milk reception processes

> Pre-separation processes

> Balance tank level control

> CIP pumps

> Chemical pumps

> Delicate product pumps



When secure, uninterrupted power is criticalSingle-phase UPS solutions for special applications and environments

Flexible single-phase solutions can protect critical applications and environments.

Application-specific solutions for your unique needs What makes these solutions special? Flexible architecture quickly adapts to multiple applications while minimising the engineering work involved. Each is designed with specific considerations in mind, including:

> Environmental challenges such as temperature extremes, humidity, condensation, and sand, salt, or dust particles

> Varying electrical characteristics such as connectors and cables, source power and load irregularities, wider voltage range, and multiple inputs/outputs

> Longer runtimes, faster recharge times, and new battery chemistries

> Footprint and mounting methods specific to these application’s unique requirements

> Mechanical accommodations for size, weight, enclosure style, and cabling

> Preconfigured settings and pre-installed accessories for control, connectivity, communication protocols, and monitoring

With specific UPS systems available for sensitive industrial shop floor equipment; shipboard, offshore, and dockside marine operations; wind turbines and renewable energy; wireless network communications; harsh field environments with UL-listing requirements; and special configurations for transportation, healthcare, banking, and cloud-based retail needs, we have the power protection solution that fits the needs of your critical environments and applications, delivering 24/7 availability where it’s needed most.

With the key role of communications and electronics in many critical applications today, it’s essential to protect the quality and availability of electrical power at all times. Particularly in sensitive industrial sectors such as marine, airport, and healthcare, any power outage, however brief, can result in serious danger and put human life at risk.

Increased performance and safety Schneider Electric™ offers a range of standard and adapted single-phase products for special applications, designed to meet the unique needs of industries with distinctive mission-critical requirements, specific standards, and varying environmental conditions. In these demanding environments, the UPS can be installed close to critical equipment for easily integrated, decentralised protection that improves power quality while ensuring compliance. These solutions protect digitally controlled systems, equipment, and processes from sudden outages, guaranteeing operational service continuity.

Flexible architecture quickly adapts to multiple applications while minimising the engineering work involved.

Learn more about our secure power solutions for special applications at www.apc.com



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Time switches are used to accurately and automatically program the operation of heating, lighting, ventilation, access control, bells, roller blinds and more.

Efficiency at your fingertips!

The mechanical time switchesThey operate on an hourly, daily or weekly cycle: the same program is repeated hour after hour (IH 60 min), day after day (IH 24 h) or week after week (IH 7 j).

The digital yearly time switchesThey operate on an daily, weekly or yearly program (ITA 1c: 1 channel, ITA 4c: 1, 2, 3 or 4 channels - 2 external inputs).

The digital time switchesWith 4 keys and a display, they operate on a weekly cycle: the same program is repeated week after week.

Energy savingsTime switches start and stop various types of electric loads according to user-set programs. To reduce cost, the user can decide to automatically switch loads on only during low-rate periods. The programmed switching on/off of loads provides energy savings compared to operations without a time switch, in which the loads would be on permanently.

Easy installationAll the products can be installed easily on a DIN rail in a panelboard. Some “intuitive switches” offer screw-less terminals and compatibility with electrical distribution comb busbars.

Convenient useThe programs are defined according to the user needs.

On most of the products, the automatic operation can be easily adapted, for temporary or permanent operations.

On some “intuitive switches” this can be done without going to the panelboard, by connecting switches or push-buttons to the product external input.

Increased securitySimulation of presence with random operating mode is proposed in IHP “+” versions.

*All savings are estimates only and are based on an electricity tariff rate of 22c per kilowatt hour.Actual energy and cost savings will depend on individual usage patterns and local conditions.

To find out more about our new programmable yearly timers visit www.SEReply.com and enter key code: 52696Y

New products


StarServe AudioStarServe Audio is a cabling system that enables the user to distribute their favourite music to every room in the home with the flexibility of adding more music sources to every location.

It’s simple, affordable and easy to install, but best of all it’s easy to use.

Additionally, the Bluetooth receiver module enables the simple wireless input of tunes from all compatible devices in the home environment.

Download and watch the video - “Harmony eXLhoist in the palm of your hand!”

Easy to implementThe set up is intuitive and can be completed in a few simple steps. The Zelio RTC48 can also be configured from a PC.

PV is less than SV PV is equal to SV PV is greater than SV

Zelio temperature controller RTC48Adaptive displayThe intelligent PV (Process Value) display continuously changes colour (Red, Green, and Orange) according to its varying value from the SV (Set Value) range.

Available now!

iEM3300 series kWh meter – 125A connect directAn addition to our kWh metering range, the iEM3300 series are feature-rich and reliable din-rail mount kWh meters which can be directly connected up to 125A. It is able to measure other electrical parameters such as I, V, P and PF. Available in various communication protocols such as Modbus, BACnet or LON. Has digital I/O’s of tariff control, WAGES inputs, alarming or pulse output.

Most suitable for metering in commercial or multi-tenant buildings, industrial facilities and the like.

iEM3300 series kWh meter — Cost effective metering that will save in installation time, space and costs.

New products

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It’s time for easy and reliable crane controlHarmony eXLhoist wireless remote control for hoisting applications> Operate intuitively thanks to ergonomic design

> Ensure availability with high performance battery and universal 2.4GHz frequency

> Increase safety with a wireless SIL3 emergency stop

The display stand at the HVAC&R was a first time event for Schneider Electric. As a company we were able to offer building and dedicated controls for HVAC efficiency. The solutions displayed generated several leads from this ever expanding market segment that have turned into solid enquiries. Scheider Electric New Zealand’s emphasis is on how to monitor, measure and control to ultimately save the client from wasted energy and costs. Reducing lost energy can be beneficial not just in terms of cost but also environmental impact and Schneider Electric New Zealand can help with exploring potential eligibility for EECA funding to acheive this objective.

Would Schneider Electric return next year? It would have to be a resounding yes!

Again, first time participation at this event for Schneider Electric New Zealand. Our value proposition around “how to leverage technology to design and operate buildings” was very well received. SmartStruxure Lite, NABERS NZ, enabled smart panel solutions, cloud based SOA’s displayed generated several leads. The energy dilemma is of major concern for facility managers. Schneider Electric can help clients by managing their facilities smarter resulting in not only cost savings but also environmental concerns.

Would Scheider Electric return next year? Absolutely!... with a wider portfolio of solutions!


Events

HVAC&R

Facilities Management Summit

EMEX

3rd and 4th April 2014

13th and 14th May 2014

27th – 29th May 2014Schneider Electric features the new Modicon™ M221 entry level PLC.

The M221 provides a platform for connectivity to safety systems and motor starting capabilities, unthinkable in previous generation small PLC’s. The M221 programmed with the free software package SoMachine™ basic was displayed in a functional layout on the Schneider Electric interactive machine control consul.

The MCC interactive display attracted those passing the Schneider Electric stand to investigate what was new and innovative and how the technology could be incorporated into existing and future machine builds. For those looking at hoisting applications, the Harmony™ wireless remote control provides an easy and reliable solution with an automatic discovery function and up to SIL3 / PL “e” rating. The M221 and hoist control are both due for release in August 2014.

Would Schneider Electric return next year? Yes! - EMEX was of great success with enquiries up on last year.

The rise of consumer power – our changing energy marketplace was the theme of the 2014 EMANZ conference held at the Auckland War Memorial Museum on the 27th and 28th of May.

With over 120 delegates attending and 25 speakers from companies from various industries including City of Sydney, EECA, Opus, Powershop, Envirostate, NZGBC and BRANZ, the two day conference provided a great mix of perspectives on the changes happening in the energy marketplace. Energy management specialist, Scott Noyes performed MC duties for the event which he describes as “an intimate and engaging showcase of New Zealand’s rapidly evolving industry and emerging international energy management trends”.

Schneider Electric exhibited the latest in energy management systems alongside a Schneider Electric coffee cart which was a great hit with the delegates. The conference culminated with the 2014 EECA Energy Efficiency Awards on the final evening.

Schneider Electric was involved in the New Zealand Hotel Industry Conference for the first time, held at the Pullman Hotel, Auckland. It gave us the opportunity to engage directly with the industry and talk to hotel owners, operators, and designers involved in hotel type projects. On the trade stand, we had scalable solutions for hotel guest room control, room connectivity and building services management on show, to help meet any type of budget and technology requirement, from 3-star hotels to luxurious type hotels.

Tourism NZ is spending an additional $158M over the next 4 years, with a focus to grow business events, high value luxury tourists and continue to target emerging markets, such as China and India. There is currently a shortage of hotels in the main regions of New Zealand, such as Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch, to meet this growing demand.

Would Schneider Electric return next year? We have to! We are here to support the industry, and help hotel owners and operators create that ideal hotel environment for our overseas visitors.

Upcoming Events Calendar:ElectroTECHThursday, 14th August 2014Claudelands Events Centre, HamiltonStand 71 (our show room truck at the back of the hall next to the cafe)

ECANZTuesday, 29th July 2014Addington Raceway, ChristchurchStand 223 and 224

EMANZ

NZ Hotel Industry Conference

27th and 28th May 2014

5th June 2014


To book a consultation in the Christchurch Vision Room phone: 0800 568 888


Make the most of your energy with Schneider ElectricThis month Crusaders fans had the chance to take on their heroes in the Schneider Electric Energy Zone challenge.

The event was designed to raise awareness of energy efficiency with a group of fun activities and great prizes.

It gave little and big kids alike the chance to peddle and pit their skill against the Crusaders as well as check out some of Schneider Electric's simplest energy management solutions for the home to save time and money.

“Our company mission statement is helping people to make the most of their energy, so we were looking to use this event to set up some simple fun activities and relate that to what we do as a business with a small display with energy efficiency products” said Dave Chapman from Schneider Electric.

“We would like to thank and acknowledge the team at Harvey Norman Moorhouse Ave for allowing us to use their premises. It is always great to collaborate with other Crusaders sponsors on community events.”

The event was a welcome break from what has been an incredibly busy and exciting time for Schneider Electric. Site renovations are underway in the Christchurch premises on top of a factory upgrade and a heap of other changes to make the operation world class.

The Christchurch factory is the first Schneider Electric premises globally to implement specialist short lead-time production, and is set to be used as a global benchmark in the electrical industry.

“With that, we are re-designing our factory to fit what is required and showcase our production leadership. We are also taking the opportunity to expand our show-room facilities, and retrofit our energy management solutions across the entire site.”

If you are building or renovating residentially or commercially make sure you visit Schneider Electric to find out how you can make the most of your energy.

Local Updates


Starting with Altivar 61/71 drives, many new Schneider Electric products will have a specific QR code on the label.

Simply scanning the QR code with our Customer Care App on your web enabled device gives direct access to our customer support team – there are no phone numbers or email addresses to remember. Based on the QR data we can also ensure your request is directed straight to the product specialist.

The Customer Care App also includes product specific data sheets, documentation, and FAQs. Now you can search our customer support database directly from your device – 24/7.

Download the Customer Care App for iOS or Android devices today!

Need service on your Altivar speed drive? Simply scan your QR code!Available on all Altivar TM ranges

Get direct access to our Customer Care Centre

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Local Updates


Local Updates

With over 170 buildings and 10,600 students across three Auckland sites, Unitec’s sustainability drive had to be wide-ranging. It started by installing a Schneider Electric Energy Monitoring Solution which comprised of more than 50 meters, Data Gateways and the Cloud Based Energy Dashboarding System “Energy Operations Online”, to monitor energy use and set up an Energy Management Working group drawn from the faculty and student body to oversee its strategy.

Scott Noyes, Energy Management Specialist – Schneider Electric, has worked with the Energy Management Work Group over the last 18 months, providing a monitoring and targeting service which has included development of Unitec’s energy policy, monthly reporting on energy performance and investigations to identify energy conservation measures.

Scott has found working with Unitec a rewarding experience — “it’s very satisfying to implement our solutions and services and have Unitec enjoy exceeding their energy savings expectations, and for Unitec to be recognised for their success”.

After-hours energy waste was a key focus which meant manual switching-off, as many older buildings lacked automation. Motivating security staff to get involved has seen energy use plummet as they became ad-hoc energy champions. A network of ‘eco-reps’ also keep a check on different sites’ energy use. Overall they’ve cut energy use by 8%, beating the initial 5% target — and saving more than $250,000 a year. Using software to ensure student computers are turned off has alone netted $55,000 in annual savings.

The judges of the public sector energy efficiency award said: “A comprehensive project with a holistic approach and far-reaching non-energy benefits. They’ve shown consistent improvement and great leadership with robust systems”.

Schneider Electric’s Energy & Sustainability Services are recognised

Right: Scott Noyes – Schneider Electric Energy Management Specialist, Carolyn Cox – Unitec Environmental Sustainability Manager, Simon Bridges – Minster of Energy, Unitec Assoc. Prof. Dr Jonathan Leaver

Schneider Electric’s Energy & Sustainability Services are recognised as Unitec wins the 2014 public sector energy efficiency award

Motivating staff and students at Unitec to help save energy, is cutting costs by more than $250,000 a year.


It is often assumed that there are no options outside the standard white plastic switch. Nothing could be further from the truth!

Congratulations to our TV winner! Congratulations to Ryan Aspden from Ballance Agri-Nutrients for being the lucky winner of our 32" TV drawn on Friday, 6th June. Ryan won the TV by filling out our Schneider Electric News survey from the March issue!

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Quasar Systems profileRemoving barriers

Partner Profile

The members of the 14-strong team at Christchurch’s Quasar Systems have plenty of common skills, but their real strength is a collective ability to remove “technology barriers” – finding easy-to-use solutions to help organisations monitor and lift performance.

The company’s history dates back to 1983 with the establishment of Quasar Electronics by Keith Hitchings – one of the New Zealand’s early automation trailblazers. Later, Richard Schwass (now Quasar Systems’ managing director) was running a small company (Power Control Solutions), building and installing the systems Keith was designing.

Inevitably, the two companies grew closer. They eventually merged in 2007, moved into larger premises and gave the new company its current name. Richard became owner and MD, and Keith remained a director. By chance, that development coincided with Quasar Systems becoming one of Schneider Electric’s Alliance Partners.

Today Quasar’s extensive client base extends across the country (many of which are in the North Island), and while it designs, implements and services a full range of automation and control solutions, it’s developed a specific reputation for advanced energy and power quality monitoring systems.

“We’ve developed deep understanding of power utilities and generation companies and their metering needs across the country,” says Richard, “band also a good understanding of many industrial sites, manufacturing plants, universities, airports, hospitals and commercial buildings among our clients.”

Common to all of them is the desire for accurate monitoring and metering – often to reconcile energy production/consumption billing and energy efficiency initiatives – and improving power quality.

“Utilities and large energy users need a firm grasp on issues such as power factor correction,

harmonics and load shedding, as well as sags, swells, transients – often at substation or grid exit-point level – or simply to trim power consumption. All of these require sophisticated monitoring systems and meters.

“Our solutions are designed to help energy users – small and large to understand their load profile more readily. For example, to see how much energy is going into lighting, heating or chilling – and identify how they can adapt operations to reduce the load. In fact, we recently put together a low-cost ‘starter’ energy management system package specifically designed to suit small to medium buildings.”

Many of the solutions Quasar installs, feature Schneider Electric’s ION meters and StruxureWare enterprise software for optimising energy performance within organisations.

At the recent Schneider Partner Conference in India, Quasar was awarded two trophies for the cabinet, Best Practices and Best Business Expansion Plan, in recognition of Quasar’s contribution and commitment in the Energy Management business.

Company cultureBecause of its Christchurch location and national client base, much of the Quasar team’s work is carried out remotely from a central operational centre. It comprises a tightly-knit group of individuals who thrive on the cross-pollination of ideas.

“I like to think we’re all technologists,” says Richard. “We work hard but it’s a very free atmosphere – we collaborate a lot and team members leverage off one another. Our diverse skill sets are complementary – and that’s very useful when tailoring an all-encompassing, multi-facetted solution.”

The remote capability proved particularly useful during the Christchurch earthquakes and aftershocks, when the crew was forced on numerous occasions to abandon the building until it was given the all-clear by structural engineers.

Another of the company’s strengths, says Richard, is the ability to make technology ‘work’.

“As everyone in the automation and control business knows, there are scores of brands and communications protocols, and getting cohesion


from an organisation’s technology can sometimes be difficult. I think we have skill in getting the best from disparate equipment – bringing third party devices into one integrated system.”

More from lessA large part of Quasar’s operating philosophy, he adds, is helping clients understand the capabilities of modern technology – and for getting more from one investment.

“We not only provide systems based on their dollar return but also their other organisational benefits. While any given solution will do what it’s designed for, our solutions can provide a number of other, perhaps less obvious benefits which can help multiple departments.

“We often find departments within organisations are unaware that the one investment in this technology can enable efficiencies across the business – whether it’s management, production, finance or maintenance. Sadly, that’s often because different teams don’t talk to one another about these cross-department uses of an energy metering system. Ironically, if they did talk and develop a unified business case for an investment that offered multiple benefits, they’d have a much better chance of getting management approval.”

The show must go on (TVNZ case study) Securing and maintaining a reliable supply of electricity is vital for any organisation operating in a time-critical environment. This issue’s particularly crucial for TVNZ, and to manage its national energy profile more effectively it recently invested in smart monitoring and metering technology.

TVNZ’s operations include numerous production studios and broadcasting facilities with extensive fibre and satellite communication links. Losing any of these to power interruptions could prove disastrous.

To improve reliability, reduce risk and save electricity, the organisation elected to invest in Schneider Electric’s ION meters and enterprise management software, StruxureWare Power Monitoring Expert.

The technology – designed and installed by Quasar Systems – not only monitors lighting, heating, and chiller loads as well as third party devices such as UPSs and generator controls, but also uses web integration to provide customised dashboards, displays and reports.

This provides two distinct functions: it is firstly an energy management system that helps to achieve savings, and secondly, a management tool for

the electrical facilities team. It allows the crews to manipulate the organisation’s load easily to meet its hour-by hour requirements efficiently.

In effect, the system clearly identifies how and where TVNZ is using energy, and where it can make savings. To ensure that all staff members are aware of the energy-saving strategy, the monitored data and savings are displayed throughout the organisation.

“Staff now have a much greater visibility of the electrical and mechanical plant, and can see how it’s performing in real-time,” says Lyall Sullivan, TVNZ’s Electrical Services Team Leader. “It’s much easier to make sure we don’t overload any part of the organisation and, because any power failures are revealed instantly we can take corrective action immediately.

“The solution provided to TVNZ demonstrated the partnership between Schneider Electric, the funding contributor EECA, and Quasar to deliver a cost-effective system that guarantees energy savings,” says Richard.

The system’s value was clearly demonstrated when problems at the Huntly power station disturbed supplies to the upper North Island. StruxureWare detected the event and provided detailed visibility of its effect on TVNZ’s electrical supply.

A major benefit is the ability to monitor, log, and report on time-of-day momentary overloads and power quality situations such as voltages sags or swells. This information also allows full analysis of issues via trend plots, tabular reports, and CBEMA reports.

Because the system integrates all three of TVNZ’s centres (Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch) and monitors separate electrical loads in different parts of each facility, the company is easily able to monitor and manage its national energy profile. “One of the project’s goals,” says Lyall, “was the ability to put energy information in front of our staff to create awareness about the building’s performance. If everyone can compare energy use against our business goals, they are empowered to contribute to savings. Awareness is a huge advantage.”

Quasar Systems, he adds, “not only provided a professional service but, more importantly, clearly understood that we were a TV station and not a factory or office building. It adapted the technology to suit us.”


Dairy has a vast presence in Taranaki, says Icon Automation director Scott MacArthur, “and having been involved in it for some 17 years we’ve grown to understand the industry intimately. The evolution of process control in dairy has been a fascinating and, I can honestly say, never boring journey.”

Scott and fellow director Wade Lichtwark met when they both relocated to Hawera in 1997 to work as contractors on the upgrade of the Whareroa dairy plant. Realising that the local industry was being forced to use remote Automation Integrators, they elected to set up shop and Icon Automation was born in 2001.

Today the company employs 10 staff split between the Taranaki and Manuwatu regions. “We’re best described as system integrators,” says Scott, “and because so much of our work is with dairy, winter is when things begin to seriously ramp up. That’s when the industry has its quieter period and production facilities are shut down for maintenance and upgrades.”

“We do a lot of system migration – upgrading older PLCs and installing new models with more functionality. In our early years we did a lot of what’s politely referred to as “fire-fighting”. The dairy industry operated older technology and much of the work involved optimising process functionality. We spent some very long nights in factories assisting process staff to get the best results from their plant.”

Alliance PartnerIcon Automation’s relationship with Schneider Electric began in 2006, and came about through

a contract at the Kapuni site. “Until then we’d only had very marginal exposure to old Modicon PLCs, but the Kapuni job involved the installation of Quantum PLCs. From there, the relationship blossomed and Icon became a full Alliance Partner in 2012.

“Today Quantum and M340 PLCs have become a standard for us on the Schneider-based sites. With the enormous networking and connectivity features, you can be on any PC within a site or remotely connected to do the programming. It’s a huge advantage.”

While the installation of PLCs and HMIs is central to Icon Automation’s business, the company is seeing a lot more demand for Schneider Electric’s Historian suite of products. “Every site wants to get the most from its equipment, with the least amount of downtime. Essentially, that’s about monitoring and reliability issues, and Historian is invaluable for the analytical side of the processing.”

Keep it simpleOne of Icon’s core philosophies, says Wade, is keeping system design simple. “It’s very easy to make things unnecessarily complicated, but at the end of the day that’s ineffectual because when you walk out the door the client is on their own. We like to design systems the client can understand and use easily.”

The company invests plenty of time upskilling its staff. It has an in-house training scheme and the size of the plants operated by its clients is always an enormously practical advantage for trainees. “There are not many places in New Zealand,” says Wade, “where you are exposed to hundreds of PLC installations, some controlling up to 7000 I/O. It makes for very good professional training – we are very fortunate.”

Partner Profile

Schneider Electric AllianceThe Alliance program supports over 1800 Systems Integrators worldwide. Schneider Electric works closely with the partners, offering extensive knowledge and support, ensuring that the customer has faster access to the latest technology, solutions, expertise and knowledge base.

A Dairy Specialist Though its client base covers diverse sectors, Hawera’s Icon Automation has a particularly prominent track record in Taranaki’s dairy industry where it has implemented, integrated and upgraded scores of automation and control systems.

System Integrator AllianceA Dairy Icon


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