TR Technical Guide 2006 en

Electrical Distribution
Technical guide

Transparent Ready

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Information

that puts you
in control

2006

Transparent Ready

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for Energy Efficiency

Every day you use one of the most powerful communication
technologies to exchange e-mail messages, to take advantage of
the huge amount of valuable information available from web sites:
your own Intranet running the TCP/IP communication protocol.
Thanks to this communication tool, Schneider Electric proposes you
use your favourite browser to get the right information on your own
electric power equipment at your facility: this is the Transparent
Ready

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solution.

This document demonstrates how simple measurements
provided by your electrical equipment can make you decide
money savings or profitable actions.

You are the manager in charge of an industrial or office facility, an
electrician, an IT systems manager, a financial controller...
This way you can understand, step by step, all of the benefits the
players concerned by "energy efficiency" can derive from
implementing Transparent Ready

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solutions for electric power
distribution.
Why take measurements, what to measure, how to interpret the
information based on your electrical application and then how to set up
Transparent Ready

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power equipment, products and services without
any software development: this is the objective of this document.
You already know our Power products and equipment and their
individual catalogues, this document binds them together so that
they can communicate for your benefit.
The Schneider Electric solutions for Power & Control, based on:

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Ethernet TCP/IP and Web technologies

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Modbus, industrial & Internet standard (IEC, ITEI, IANA)

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Openness and partnership.

Internet Explorer is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation.

www.transparentready.com
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"Click and view"

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The information for deciding

Transparent Ready

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is a simple solution that lets you access
important information (current, voltage, power, energy, device
states, etc.) contained in your power equipment.
You can access it wherever you are, from any PC connected to your
corporate Intranet network, from a standard web browser and with
secure access.

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Keep control over your power consumption

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General contents

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Benefits of Transparent Ready for electrical distribution

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The three major benets 6
Read electrical data from your Intranet 7
Invest in a Transparent Ready network in four steps 11
Measures that put you in control 13

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Keep control over your power consumption 14

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Improving power supply avaibility 17

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Better managing your electrical installation 23
Solutions examples 27

Transparent Ready e-Services

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e-Services with e-analysis 32
Choose the services you need 34

Transparent Ready in your electrical equipment

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Transparent Ready switchboard 36
Transparent Ready products 43
Transparent Ready Web server 56
Cabling system 63

Transparent Ready in your site

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Product Modbus wiring 68
MV and LV equipment communication wiring 72
Wiring on site 75
Communication Testing 76

Transparent Ready and the IT approach

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Modbus Serial Link - De facto industrial standard 78
Intranet - Becoming comfortable with TCP/IP 79
Transparent Ready from basic monitoring to enterprise system 81

Glossary

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Get to know Transparent Ready
benefits

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This part mainly concerns management and all technicians in
charge of the electrical network of the site.
Energy availability, energy consumption and electrical equipment
optimisation are your main concerns.
Calculate your return on investment.
Get the best from your Intranet with your Transparent Ready
electrical installation and Schneider Electric e-Services.

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Select Transparent Ready
equipment

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This part mainly concerns contractors, system integrators
and panelbuilders.
You propose, install and maintain power equipment for facilities,
whether for extension or renovation projects.
Your are involved in electrical switchboards manufacturing.
Here you will find detailed information about equipment, products
and their measurements.

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Implement your Transparent
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Intranet

This part mainly concerns contractors, panelbuilders
and IT managers.
You wire the equipment at the factory or on-site.
As IT managers you are in charge of sites Intranet.

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Benefits of
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for electrical distribution

Presentation 1

The three major benefits 6
Read electrical data from your Intranet 7
Invest in a Transparent Ready network in four steps 11
Measures that put you in control 13

Keep control over your power consumption 14
Improving power supply availability 17
Better managing of your electrical installation 23

Solution examples 27

Transparent Ready e-Services 31
Transparent Ready in your electrical equipment 35
Transparent Ready in your site 67
Transparent Ready and the IT approach 77
Glossary 89

Summary

The benefits and examples section
covers:

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the main concerns relating to electric
power usage

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an initial approach to how electric
power data is displayed by the PC
browser.

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a methodological approach to
implementing monitoring functions
at your facilities

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how to gain advantage from
interpreting accessible electric power
data:

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power, energy, current, voltage

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running time

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harmonics

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temperature levels, thermal capacity,
etc.

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three cases to illustrate savings
achieved and how to improve operations
with a Transparent Ready solution.

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The three major benefits

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Transparent Ready is the Schneider Electric communication solution that gives you
access to important data available from your Medium Voltage and Low Voltage
power equipment.
You can access them wherever you are, from any PC connected to your Intranet via
a simple Web browser.
There are many parameters to take into account in order to retain control over an
installation: energy, current, voltages, cos

, harmonic distortion level, load trip
analysis, etc.
These parameters are essential in order to understand the electrical phenomena of
an installation. The number of parameters to consider depends on the sites activity
on the installation, on performance levels, on the expected accuracy, etc.
It is therefore important to correctly target your requirement before any approach to
select equipment so that the selected metering devices are suited to your
requirements.
Furthermore, you must not forget that metering is only a tool that helps solve
electrical problems more effectively; it cannot solve everything by itself. The
interpretation of measurements is a decisive factor in terms of the results obtained.


Transparent Ready provides comprehensive, real-time, permanent and
remote power consumption data. Consumption by building, sector, unit, workshop,
site, excessive or abnormal consumption, variations, you have all the data you need
to make direct savings on your electricity bill.
Electricity is one of the energy sources consumed by the end user (building, factory,
workshop, etc.). The costs of this energy are constantly increasing. End users can
therefore benefit from monitoring their electrical network to avoid any wastage and
to provide power where it is really needed.

Improving power supply availability

With Transparent Ready, you anticipate production stoppages.
Transformer overloads, phase unbalances, motors exceeding their running time
among other faults can cause production facility downtime. Finding out about
possible malfunctions allows you to anticipate faults in your power supply and
therefore improve its availability.
Continuity of service is a key issue. By monitoring the installation, managers opt for
preventive maintenance, which is a much more flexible method in terms of actions
and, in the end, less costly for the company.

Better managing your electrical installation

Your electrical installation is constantly monitored by Transparent Ready.
Knowing the status of your electrical equipment means that you get the full benefit of
its performance capability. This allows you to optimise installed base management
and investment spending.

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Read electrical data from your
Intranet

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According to your priorities, access the information you need
from your desk

From your PC at your desk, you access electrical information by selecting the power
equipment from your list of Microsoft

Internet Explorer favourites. You simply have
to be declared by your IT manager in the list of authorised persons.

No software training, no software development: you are immediately
operational, ready to investigate your electrical network!

Web pages you access comprise:

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a summary page called

"Circuit Summary"

for an overall picture of the electrical
data on the power equipment that you selected from your list of favourites

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a dedicated page for every electrical circuit incomer, feeder, transformer, UPS,
motors, capacitors, etc. This

"Basic Readings"

page is accessed from the summary
page

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a dedicated page for logging electric quantities such as power, energy or current,
etc. This

"Historical Data"

page is accessed from the Basic Readings Web page.
The man machine interface is similar whatever or wherever the device used to
measure electrical quantities: common ergonomics help.

Visit the www.transparentready.com Web site for a live demo.

Circuit Summary

Status of the power equipment (circuit breaker status) and main electrical quantities,
power, RMS current, power factor, etc., are displayed.
The data is cyclically updated every 15 seconds.

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You can customise the name you give to your power
equipment.

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To get technical details on communication links.

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To customise device names and protocols.

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To access a specific device page.

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To get detailed phase data.

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To get power & energy data.

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Devices embedded in the power equipment.

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Example 1: if your circuit breaker is set to 120 A,
you know that there is a risk of tripping..

E2

Example 2: if you have taken out a 200 kW contract,
watch out, you may face penalties for exceeding the limit.

E3

Example 3: bad power factor, you may face penalties
for excessive reactive power levels.
Power equipment - Circuit summary.
Internet Explorer is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation.

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Basic Readings

The electrical data are delivered by a Transparent Ready product like a Sepam
protective relay, Power Meter device, etc. The Basic Readings Web page is tailored
to the capability of the product.
The data is cyclically updated every 15 seconds.
Some events are time stamped.

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Minimum quantity. Since the last reboot.

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Maximum quantity. Since the last reboot.

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Phase-to-phase voltage.

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Phase-to-neutral voltage.

E1

Example: you know the maximum consumption on this
feeder. What about the extension to your workshop?

E2

Example: why was your capacitor bank connected as it
was not necessary ?

E3

Example: measure how much energy has been consumed
by your current manufacturing process since your last
energy metering reset.

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Historical data

Electrical data logging, e.g. energy, allows a raw analysis for a user-defined period
of time from up to 32 serially connected devices.
Up to 152 days of data can be logged, depending on the recording interval selected
(5 mn, 15 mn, 30 mn, 60 mn).

This data can also be periodically sent by e-mail.
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Select the electric power quantity, standard 3,
maximum 6.

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Range selection:

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all = data log entries for this device

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last full week = the last full week beginning on Sunday
plus the days of the present week thus far

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last full day = midnight to midnight of the previous day
plus all intervals for today thus far.

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Export the data in csv format for office software.

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Multiple levels of zoom for more accurate trends.

E1

Example: consumption of electricity during the night when
the building is empty?

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Historical data - Exporting the data log

Data is available in csv format. Using FTP or e-mail services, you can retrieve the log
for use in a spreadsheet program like Excel

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Example: use Microsoft

WebQuery to create automated queries to get an interval
data log.

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Export data in csv format for use in office software (FTP).

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EGX400 date and time.
Date and time update received from Intranet (SNTP).

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How to make your electrical network Transparent Ready ?

Methodology is important to the approach as it determines the performance and
profitability of the monitoring solution. It basically depends on the consumer's
priorities which generate requirements:

b

for keeping control over your power consumption

b

for improving power supply availability

b

for better managing electrical installation.

Preliminary step : check the current situation and build a financial scenario

The need for a metering installation is justified by the gains it will bring.
A solution that covers the entire installation represents a major boost to company
competitiveness, but also requires the appropriate staff to use the capacity properly.

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Step : set up priorities

Every facility has specific needs and has a specific electrical distribution architecture.
According to the application, we can determine which priority should be allocated
from among an end user's three most important concerns covered by the
Transparent Ready solution: monitoring consumption, power availability and
installation optimisation.

Example: if the application consumes high levels of electricity and is not sensitive to
electricity quality, the suited metering system should guide us to the right metering
products.
In the same way, a highly sensitive application relative to electrical power quality will
require a different type of metering product.

Step : define key electrical values

b

once priorities have been decided, we can dene the key electrical values to be
integrated into the metering system

b

the parameters to be taken into account allow us to detect a disturbance or a
phenomenon as soon as it appears, i.e. before it has any detrimental impact on the
electrical installation and its current consuming devices

b

the method involves installing a suitable device on every feeder involved, so as to
be as close as possible to requirements and another one at site installation head to
provide an overall view.
However, we also have to identify feeders that are vital for the companys activity and
feeders on costly processes in order to integrate this information into the solution.

Step : select the components

The Transparent Ready Equipment and Products chapters in this document let you
select the right products.
For existing installations: some of your power equipment already integrates metering
products.

Example: protection relays often have metering capability.

You only need to let them communicate via a Modbus serial link to the Intranet.
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Preliminary financial scenario

Get your ROI calculator!

Consult your local Schneider Electric correspondent.

Company data 00000 Automatic calculation

Contributing
factors
Savings per Item Savings /
Investment per
category
Total savings
or investment

Background: your organisation's characteristics

Annual revenues 100,000,000

Net profit (%) 10 %
Annual work hours (hours/day x days/week x weeks/year) 1.950 hrs
Average hourly wage (loaded rate) 75
Annual electrical energy costs 1,000,000

Interest rate 15 %
Corporate tax rate 30 %

Annual energy cost savings potential

Reduction in energy usage (% estimated) 10 %
Reduction in energy usage ($) 100,000

Reduction in demand charges 20,000

Power factor penalties avoided 20,000

Energy billing errors avoided 5,000

Energy costs allocated to tenants 0

Annual energy cost savings 145,000

Downtime cost avoidance potential

Number of downtime events per year 2
Hours of downtime per event 1.5 hrs
Hours to recovery per downtime event 2 hrs
Employees idled per downtime event 250
Manufacturing employees required for line start-up 10
IS employees required for computer system recovery 2
Reduction in equipment replacements (e.g., transformers) 25,000

Reduction in scrapped products or parts 50,000

Corporate profit increase 15,385

Increase in productive work hours 56,250

Reduction in computer system recovery hours 600

Reduction in manufacturing line start-up costs 3,000

Annual downtime cost avoidance 150,235

Operations & maintenance savings potential

Employees assigned to manually read meters 3
Employees assigned to maintenance 2
Employees assigned to energy data analysis 2
Activity-based costing savings (e.g., equipment or process removal) 50,000

Equipment maintenance savings 10,000

Automatic meter reading 7,875

Fewer maintenance inspections 2,250

Fewer hours for data analysis 10,500

Operations & maintenance savings 80,625

Total annual gross savings potential 375,860

Transparent Ready system investment

Number of buildings where energy is to be managed 2
Metering devices, main/critical feeders, per building 10
Metering devices, non-critical feeders, per building 15
Metering devices, simple energy usage, per building 15
Device costs 125,000

Software costs 15,000

Computer equipment costs 8,000

Installation 160,000

Configuration 8,000

Training 3,500

Support contract 14,338

Total system investment 333,838

ROI summary
Invested capital

-333,838

Gross annual savings

375,860

Yearly depreciation

-66,768

Corporate tax

-112,758

Net annual savings (after taxes and depreciation)

196,334

Payback period (before tax & dep) (in months)

11

Payback period (after tax & dep) (in months)

20

Net present value

324,304

Discounted return on investment (NPV / Invested Capital)

97 %

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Once the metering system is installed on the electrical network, it becomes possible
to interpret the measurements based on two analysis levels:

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electrician's level: the special user of Transparent Ready solutions

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electrotechnical expert's level: present in all companies highly dependent on
electrical power (end user, contractor, panel builder, design ofces or Schneider
Electric).
What follows in the document presents a summary of interpretations of the
measurements provided by the Transparent Ready solution and intended for
electricians.
These measurements are linked to the three major benefits you derive from
Transparent Ready solutions:

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keeping control of your power consumption

b improving power supply availability
b better managing your electrical installation.
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There are three parts to your electricity bill:
b subscribed apparent power, the xed part of your bill
b consumed real energy
b consumed reactive energy.
Example: in France, electricity bills can roughly be split into:
b 40 % network connection cost as set by government regulations
b 20 % national and local taxes
b 40 % energy consumption.
Power and energy levels are taken into account for monitoring electrical consumption
as well as for predicting when existing installation capacity will be exceeded.
These electrical values vary according to:
b the type of process
b the season, if outdoor temperatures vary considerably
b date and time
b changes or extensions of the site
b etc.
Putting utilities into competition has led to ongoing changes in supply offers where it
becomes strategic for end users to manage the annual load profile at their facility.
Harmonic currents create significant additional power losses and contribute to
increase power consumption.
Measuring
All Transparent Ready products are de facto metering units for currents, voltages
and power energy (e.g. Power Meter, see Transparent Ready products).
Some of them have a long term recording capacity (e.g. EGX400 for historical data
recording, see Transparent Ready products).
Impact
Short term issues
b Knowledge of consumption: measuring power consumption, power and current
levels, to get a better idea of when and how energy is consumed, all year long.
Moving consumption towards cheaper rate periods then becomes possible. Some
power consumption can be postponed without disturbing productivity and without
reducing occupant comfort, by managing current consuming devices using an
automatic control system.
Example: commonly, this solution is applied for the production of hot water with
storage water heaters as well as for storage based electric heating systems.
Another application: in some countries, large amounts of ice produced during low
price periods are used by refrigeration systems for air-conditioning.
b Minimising electricity costs in real time: disconnecting certain feeders to avoid
exceeding the chosen consumption threshold.
b Monitoring trend curves: observing power consumption trend lets us estimate
when there is a risk of exceeding an authorised maximum limit.
In the same way, it is possible to plan when it is necessary to change the rating of
switchgear (e.g.: Multi 9 compact circuit breaker).
b Managing sources: if the company has a second independent source, such as a
backup generator and peak-time supplies are costly, it is possible to limit
consumption during this period by switching part of the installation onto this second
source (generator sets).
This ensures that contract limits are never exceeded, reducing overall power costs.
In any estimated economic analysis, it is therefore useful to know the cost of the
substitution power, for instance generator set yield and the cost of fuel consumed.
This substitution of electric power supplied by a utility with power produced on-site
will very often be most favourable during the most expensive periods, depending on
the supply contract. The economic advantage derived from implementing an internal
power source cannot be separated from another very important advantage: the
ability to react to an interruption in external supply and to maintain key services.
Example: a French company has implemented several backup generators at the
headquarters of a major bank, installed in the Paris La Dfense business district.
Each set has a capacity of 1250 kVA and one of them is regularly used during peak
times. It supplies 800 kW, two hours in the morning and two hours in the afternoon,
during the four winter months.
b Optimising reactive energy: by using a power factor correction equipment in
order to eliminate penalty charges (which also has the effect of reducing power
losses).
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Long term issue: recording the load profile
Generally over a one year period. The load curve allows us to visualise the current
or power as a function of time and therefore to see how high peak consumption is
and how long it lasts.
b Power contract negotiation
Recording consumed power and load curves has several advantages:
v optimising the power contract. When you know your consumption, you can
check the suitability of the electrical power supply contract. If it does not match
requirements, the company can request a change of contract, which will avoid paying
too much compared with its consumption or paying penalties for days with high
consumption. Your load prole represents strategic information for "tunnel" type
contracts (contracts limited in terms of minimum and maximum consumption set
contractually for certain times of day)
v aggregating costs. For example by installing a device at each facility, overall
consumption is available and negotiating the right contract becomes easier.
Aggregating costs also involves having power meters for signicant loads and for the
main power incomer (e.g. the incomer to a Low Voltage switchboard). By arithmetic
substraction, it is then possible to monitor consumption of auxiliary loads on the
application. Multiple facility aggregation makes it possible to negotiate a single
contract covering several remote facilities
v identifying available power reserves when extending electrical installations or
avoiding penalties for exceeding consumption.
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Example: the figure shows the change in the load curve and the subscribed power
values. The limit not to exceed is the threshold when the higher contract becomes
financially more interesting:
v a winter subscription of 360 kW seems to be slightly over-sized because there are
very few times when consumption exceeds this level between February and March.
The optimised estimate of the subscription threshold for winter is 340 kW, however
potential savings are too low to warrant any change to the "winter subscription
threshold"
v the summer subscription of 540 kW seems slightly under-sized because there are
a few times when it is exceeded during June, July and August
v however the months of April, May, September and October have consumption
that is well below the subscribed power level for the summer period (540 kW)
v we observe that there is a gradual reduction in the active power taken from the
month of March through to the month of May. This reduction is probably due to the
gradual reduction in need for lighting and certainly for several convector heaters in
the plant as daylight hours grow longer. Only sub-metering will allow us to validate
this hypothesis.
We can see a sharp increase in power from May 26, which then drops back during
September. This increase is certainly due to the starting up of air-conditioning in the
plant.
bbb b Internal consumption allocation
Sub-metering allows allocating consumption.
Metering electrical power consumption for each significant power consumer by
production line, by department, by product in order to allocate electricity costs.
Example: shopping centres, rented office space.
Productivity efforts on-site are measured by significant load (machine, workshop,
entire facility, subsidiary) and by comparing equivalent periods or equivalent loads at
different facilities.
Allocating consumption to a production cycle allows us to analytically allocate the
cost of a product at the end of its cycle by recording power measurements at the start
and at the end of production.
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The cos corresponds to the phase angle of the voltage relative to the current for
signals of the same frequency. Power Factor (PF) is the ratio of real power P to
apparent power S. (IEC definition).
PF is equal to cos only under purely sinusoidal conditions, i.e. when no harmonics
are present.
In case of harmonics, PF = cos / (1+THD
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1/2
. THD
(1)
is significant for PF only when
non-linear loads are present (variable speed drives, UPS, computers, etc.).
Consequently, power factor is the most complete quantity but the separate measure
of cos and THD is recommended to better decide how to correct the PF.
(1) THD: Total Harmonic Distortion.
Origin
Cos is less than 1 for non-resistive loads, either inductive (motors or fluorescent
lamps), or capacitive (capacitors).
Measuring
Voltage and current metering unit to compute power factor and cos .
Example: Varlogic, Power Meter, etc. (see Transparent Ready products).
Impact
As the power supply contract from an energy provider is based on real power, the
less reactive power is consumed by the site the less apparent power has to be
delivered by the energy provider, and the lower is the line current.
Low PF can also be due to harmonics.
The PF value not to exceed depends on:
b the limit set by the electrical power supplier leading to contractual penalty awarded
by the utilities who want to prevent the supply of excessive power related to a cos
that is too low. This excess power leads to additional loss effect (temperature rise) on
distribution cables managed by the utilities.
Example: cost in France is 1.754/kvarh for kvarh in excess of 0.4 x kWh.
b the main circuit breaker adjustment, in terms of tripping. This tripping is imposed
by the power supplier within the framework of certain contracts (France: yellow tariff)
rather than tripping related to installation protection.
Impact of cos on the available active power: this graph shows the change in
available active power for various cos values, for a given apparent power.
Example: for a cos of 0.8, the available active power will be no more than 800 kW.
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S = 1000 kVA.
Power factors for the most common devices (size levels)
Device cos
Ordinary asynchronous motor loaded to 25 % 0.55
50 % 0.73
75 % 0.80
100 % 0.81
Incandescent lamps 1
Non compensated fluorescent lamps 0.5
Compensated fluorescent lamps (0.93) 0.93
Discharge lamps 0.4 to 0.6
Resistor oven 1
Induction oven with built-in compensation 0.85
Oven with dielectric heating 0.85
Resistor welding machines 0.8 to 0.9
Static single phase arc welding units 0.5
Rotating arc welding units 0.7 to 0.9
Arc welding transformer-rectifiers 0.7 to 0.8
Arc furnace 0.8
PF
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Improving power supply availability
With Transparent Ready, you anticipate production stoppage.
Transformer overloads, phase unbalances, motors exceeding their running time
among other faults can cause production facility downtime. Finding out about
possible malfunctions allows you to anticipate faults in your power supply and
therefore improve its availability.
Continuity of service is a key issue. By monitoring the installation, managers opt for
preventive maintenance, which is much more flexible and less costly for the
company than curative maintenance.
Different benefits of monitoring
Checking that the installation operates at its rated level
b Checking that the main electrical values (I, U, f) are at their rated level and that the
installation operates normally.
b Extrapolating the short and medium term changes to avoid reaching alarm levels
or protection device trip levels.
Checking device and machine availability
By knowing the position of circuit breakers (open/closed) or source switches (normal/
backup), the level of charge of UPS battery, the readiness of motor starters or
variable speed drives, the temperature of transformers, the number of connected
capacitor banks, etc.
Checking the quality of power and its impact on the installation or process
b Avoid premature ageing of equipment related to temperature rise caused by
harmonics (cables, transformers, motors).
b Avoid equipment destruction due to transient overvoltages and vibrations, reduced
continuity of service due to protection tripping, neutral overloading, etc.
b Avoid production stoppages leading to non-quality rejects and major nancial
losses.
Example: in a paper mill, a voltage drop can generate a torque surge and rip the
paper roll. In processes such as machining, or glass fiber production, incorrect
voltage quality will have an impact on the finished product quality.
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Current defects

Current defects, such as unbalance, high current in the neutral conductor and high
inrush currents, can be the source of malfunctions in the electrical network.
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Current unbalance
High current in the neutral
There is a current unbalance when the phase shift between the phase currents is not
equal to 120 or when the rms values are not equal.
High current in the neutral conductor is generally due to a current unbalance or the
presence of harmonic currents of order 3 (and multiples of 3).
Origin
b Current unbalance is due to incorrect spread of single phase loads between the
3 phases.
b Third harmonic currents are generated by single-phase non-linear loads such as
IT equipment, variable speed drives, UPS, battery chargers, etc.
Examples of current (voltage) unbalance.
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Measuring
b phase currents
b neutral conductor current (when neutral is distributed)
b unbalance level (directly available on CM and Micrologic P and H : see Transparent
Ready products).
Impact
High values of neutral current can produce neutral conductor overload, particularly if
the neutral conductor is half-sized compared to the phases.
Current unbalance produces voltage unbalance which can be harmful to motors
(additional power losses, vibrations).
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Current defects

Inrush current
A high transient current: when an electrical device like a transformer is energised (for
0.2 to 2 seconds).
This short duration phenomenon is not displayed on the Web pages of the standard
Transparent Ready products other than through the recording of the max. current
level but it is available from dedicated tools for electrotechnical experts.
Origin
Energising of transformers, motors starting, connection of capacitor banks or lighting
ballasts.
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Measuring
By metering unit (possibly wave capture with logging), by measuring the max current.
Example: Micrologic H (see Transparent Ready products).
As short duration current phenomena are very specific, they require the knowledge
of an electrotechnical expert.
The usual way to analyse these phenomena is to capture the wave forms for off-line
analysis using a dedicated software tool.
For this reason the Transparent Ready standard offer does not include dedicated
Web pages but allows the transmission of the complete data over the Intranet.
Example: wave form capture by Sepam, PM850, Micrologic H, CM3000 (see
Transparent Ready products) and transmission of data through the Intranet to SMS
software for expert.
Impact
b voltage drop
b nuisance tripping of circuit breakers.
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Voltage

Voltage defects can be the source of malfunctions in the electrical network.
For example:
b voltage variations outside of a 10 % band around the rated voltage (including
voltage dips)
b voltage interruptions
b voltage distortion (harmonics)
b transient overvoltages
b rapid voltage changes (producing icker)
b voltage unbalance.
Origin
b Overvoltage can originate from over compensation of reactive energy, the loss of
neutral conductor or a fault affecting the energy provider regulation system.
b Undervoltage can be due to the energy provider's distribution line becoming
overloaded or the starting of large motors.
b Voltage dips are short duration undervoltages, generally caused by faults occuring
in the network users installation or in the public distribution system.
b Transient overvoltages are mainly due to capacitor banks switching or lightning
discharge.
b Rapid voltage changes are produced by rapidly uctuating loads such as arc
furnace or large motors (elevators, wood choppers, etc.).
b Voltage unbalance is the result of the circulation of unbalanced currents, due to
unsuitable spread of single phase loads
Measuring
b Current, average and maximum voltage phase-to-phase or phase-to-neutral
levels.
b Unbalance voltage as dened by IEC standard (Negative sequence voltage /
positive sequence voltage).
b As short duration voltage phenomena are very specic, they require the
knowledge of an electrotechnical expert.
The usual way to analyse these phenomena is to capture the wave forms for off-line
analysis using a dedicated software tool.
For this reason the Transparent Ready standard offer does not include dedicated
Web pages but allows the transmission of the complete data over the Intranet.
Example: wave form capture by Sepam, PM850, Micrologic H, CM3000 and
transmission of data through the Intranet to SMS software for expert.
Impact
b Overvoltage: can result in equipment premature ageing or even failure.
b Undervoltage: makes motor starting more difcult as the starting torque is
reduced. The permanent current absorbed by motors is increased, which may result
in overheating and tripping of protection relays.
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Transient overvoltage.
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Rapid voltage changes.
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Motor efficiency and applied voltage.
Power factor Efficiency
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Voltage outages

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Long or short interruption
Supply interruptions are characterized by a total loss of supply voltage and duration:
b < 3 mn: short interruption
b > 3 mn: long interruption.
Origin
Long interruptions of supply by the energy provider are whether prearranged for the
execution of scheduled works or accidental, generally the consequence of bad
weather conditions.
Short interruptions of supply are the consequence of fault clearance and automatic
reclosing of circuit breakers. Interruption can also originate from failures inside the
users installation: cable failure, loosening of terminals, short-circuits.
Measuring
Phase-to-phase voltages with recording over time.
Impact
Supply interruptions can have a large diversity of consequences: simple momentary
discomfort, loss of production, loss of valuable data, destruction of production tools,
danger of life.
Short interruption.
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Harmonics
Harmonics are present when voltages and currents have distorted, non-sinusoidal
waveforms.
Origin
Harmonic currents are generated by non-linear loads, i.e. loads that draw current
with a waveform that is not the same as that of the supply voltage.
Harmonic voltages are the consequence of the circulation of harmonic currents
through the system impedance.
Example of non-linear loads: rectifiers, variable speed drives, UPS, office equipment
(computers, servers, photocopiers, ...).
The Total Harmonic Distortion (THDu
(1)
for voltage, THDi
(1)
for current)
characterizes the waveform distortion.
THDu THDi Interpretation
< 5 % < 30 % Value considered normal. No malfunctioning should occur.
5 to 8 % 30 to 50 % Shows significant harmonic pollution.
A few malfunctions are possible.
> 8 % > 50 % Reveals major harmonic pollution.
Malfunctions are probable.
In-depth analysis and fitting attenuation devices is necessary.
(1) THD: Total Harmonic Distortion. THDi: in current. THDu: voltage.
Measuring
THDu and THDi instantaneous and maximum values with power measurement units.
Example: PowerLogic devices such as Power Meter, Circuit Monitor. Included in
Micrologic H protection dedicated to Masterpact and Compact.
Use of SMS analysis software for expert is recommended for wave form capture by
harmonic range.
Impact
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Devices Effects
Power capacitors Heating, premature aging (breakdown), resonance.
Motors Losses and additional heating. Reduced ability to run at full
load. Oscillating torque (vibration, mechanical fatigue).
Audible nuisance.
Transformers Losses (heat-iron) and additional heating. Mechanical
vibration. Audible nuisance.
Circuit breakers Nuisance tripping.
Cables Additional dielectric and heat losses (especially neutral losses
when third order harmonics are present).
Example: conductor power losses.
The following features are shown in the next figure, as a function of THDi:
b the increase in rms current, Irms, for a load absorbing a given fundamental current
b the increase in heat losses, Pj, without taking into account the skin effect (taking
base 1 as reference on the graph for Irms and Pj in the case where there are no
harmonics present). Therefore, harmonic currents generate an increase in losses
expressed in Joules from all conductors and additional temperature rises in
transformers, switchgear and cables.
In the case of THDi > 50 %, the recommendation is to consider significant load losses
increase and that consequently transformer temperature rises exceeding those
corresponding to sine wave currents with the same rms value.
Refer to the current section on how to take into account the effect of current harmonic
pollution.
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Better managing
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This objective can be reached through monitoring the following aspects.
Electrical network day-to-day operation
Numerous operators on-site, electricians, production supervisors, facility managers,
need to know the situation of the equipment at any time. The status of breakers or
other power devices is a very commonly required information.
Preventive maintenance
The electrical equipment requires maintenance operations in line with
manufacturer's recommendations.
Typical parameters often used are equipment temperature, running hours, insulation
levels.
Example: the number of running hours of a motor, the number of switching
operations for a circuit breaker.
Tailored investment
b Checking that electrical values do not exceed the maximum permissible values
given by the manufacturer makes it possible to guarantee the equipments service
life.
b Identifying the available reserve power makes it possible to better manage future
investment in electrical equipment.
b The same applies to identifying the average load level according to production
cycles, seasons, etc. and deducing the available power for new current consuming
devices.
Having the real technical information available gives credibility when increase of the
power capacity has to be decided.
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Temperature
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Temperature is a parameter to be taken into account because it is closely related to
the electrical switchboard load and environment.
Origin
Excessive temperature is revealing an overload, incorrect connections (not
complying with tightening torques) or poor electrical cabinet ventilation.
Measuring
Metering units with temperature probes.
Example: Power Meter or Sepam options (see Transparent Ready products).
Impact
The main impact of uncontrolled temperature is reduced equipment service life
(motor, transformer).
Apart from electrical or mechanical faults, the service life of electrical equipment is
limited by the temperature its insulation is subjected to: the higher it is, the shorter
the service life. Tests carried out on a large number of power devices have shown
that the service life of a device is reduced by around half every time the temperature
increases by 10 C (outside of its operating temperature range).
Example: an electrical device with a service life of eight years and an operating
temperature of 105 C:
In this example, the service life of the device falls from eight years to one at an
operating temperature of 135 C instead of 105 C.
Example: IEC standards 60-905 and 60-354 define the impact on the service life and
on the operation of power transformers (cast resin and oil-immersed types) outside
of their maximum service temperature limits.
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Insulation resistance
Insulation faults lead to leakage current between phase and earth.
To avoid a tripping, an IT isolated neutral system is prefered.
Example: operating room in hospitals.
Origin
Aging cables, accumulation of conductive dust on busbars or terminal boxes.
Measuring
For IT isolated neutral system: permanent insulation monitoring.
Example: Vigilohm system (see Transparent Ready products).
This measurement is carried out with direct current. The insulation resistance must
be measured between each active conductor and earth.
Minimum values of the insulation resistance (regulatory thresholds):
Circuit rated voltage (V) Insulating resistance (M)
Very low safety and protection voltage levels 0.25
Not exceeding 500 V, except in the cases below 0.5
In excess of 500 V 1.0
Insulation is generally checked first as far upstream as possible in the specific
installation. If the insulation exceeds the value specified in the table, installation
insulation is correct.
If the measured value is less than that specified in the table, the insulation resistance
of each circuit must be measured until the feeder(s) with low resistance is(are)
located.
Impact
On the following equipment: circuit breaker, permanent insulation controller.
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Number of Switching operations and
operating duration
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Every piece of equipment is designed for a certain number of switching operations,
or for a certain service life.
The number of successive direct on line start-ups of motors depends on the driven
load characteristics (torque curve as a function of speed, inertia). Repeated start-ups
increase the motor temperature as well as the strain on the machine. This shortens
the service life and can even lead to failure.
For more information on the number of authorised consecutive start-ups, refer to the
machine characteristics or consult the manufacturer.
The load characteristics must be known in order to determine the start-up frequency.
If continuity of service is a key requirement, the number of past start-ups may be
used to plan preventive maintenance.
Measuring
Provided by metering units, variable speed drives, UPS devices for battery
maintenance, etc.
Impact
These quantities must be taken into account in the equipment maintenance policy,
especially when forecasting procurement and replacement during shutdown periods.
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Case 1 - Medium sized facility
Analysesamples Ltd. is a company specialising in analysing industrial samples:
metals, plastics, etc., from production plants in the region to certify their chemical
characteristics. The company wants to ensure better control over its electric power
consumption at existing electrical furnaces and in its air-conditioning system and to
ensure the quality of the supply to highly accurate electronic devices used for sample
analysis.
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Transparent Ready electrical network
The Transparent Ready solution supports power value retrieval via the EGX400 Web
server and the Internet browser and enables them to be used with a Microsoft

Excel
TM
type spreadsheet. The power curves can then be plotted in real time by the
spreadsheet.
No IT investment, whether hardware or software, is needed to access the data via
the existing office network.
The metering devices also allow measurement of basic electrical parameters as well
as briefly checking the quality of electrical power.
When used in the commercial sector, PM710 can be replaced with PM9C. According
to applications, PM9C may be sufficient. In this case the overview of power quality is
not available and the unit is only mounted on a DIN rail.
To reduce the electricity bill and limit evening and weekend consumption, the trend
curves provided by the PM850 should be studied (see Transparent Ready products).
The two figures below show the change in load curve before and after actions
intended to reduce the electricity bill.
These curves are focused on the change in evening and weekend power levels.
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The first way in which we can act involves detailed analysis of measurements. The
reports and the consumption curves allow this analysis to take place. These
documents help us to detect abnormal consumption.
In our example, this involves checking if the consumption drops normally at night or
during weekend.
Here, consumption during non-opening hours seems excessive, as a result, two
decisions were taken:
b reducing lighting at night
b switching off air-conditioning during weekends.
The new curve obtained shows a significant drop in power consumption.
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Biotech SA develops software for simulating the effect of drugs used to fight certain
human illnesses. It employs external consultants for each kind of drug. An
experimental laboratory is used for software validation. It is located in a 20-storey
building including the R&D department, the laboratory, support functions and
executive management.
Following unexpected power outages with expensive consequences, the company
decided to replace its existing electrical equipment, and to have a backup power
supply as well as having a real-time monitoring system for the electrical situation.
Transparent Ready electrical network
Transparent Ready is integrated into the buildings Intranet infrastructure.
The basic values are monitored: current, voltage, frequency, power and energy.
For the main circuit breaker: we also have the date-stamped event function, as well
as continuous harmonics measurement, order by order.
For the feeders (see Transparent Ready products):
b PM820: date-stamped alarms, particularly suited for motor type current
consuming devices with a process that is sensitive to power outages
b PM9C: basic values.
Note: the date-stamped alarm function can be achieved with a PM810 combined with a
PM810log module which adds an 80 kB memory (which notably allows recording the time and
measurements in a data log).
By replacing the PM820 with a PM850, the user also benefits from trend curve and
wave form capture functions, for example when an alarm threshold is exceeded.
Certain Schneider Electric Web servers allow maintenance staff to be informed of
any operating anomaly. To do this, they send historical data or alarms generated by
the metering units or by the Masterpact or Compact circuit breakers, by e-mail and
text messages, via the Internet service provider.
The CM4000 allows verification of EN 50160 conformity as well as the detection and
capture of transients of less than 1 second. It is also equipped with the D.D.D.
("Direction Disturbance Detection") function which records the direction of
disturbances, in other words determining whether the disturbance was generated by
the facility or the supplier.
Sensitive feeders can also be equipped with PM850 enabling wave form capture as
well as harmonic content, order by order. A CM3350 is justified by the ability to detect
voltage surges and drops.
A feeder that is not very sensitive is equipped with a PM700 in order to find out the
harmonic distortion level.
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Case 3 - Multiple locations
Fourcar Inc. is a worldwide consumer products retailer (food, textiles, hardware,
etc.), with supermarkets in major urban areas.
Constantly searching for productivity gains to highlight its greater financial appeal
over its main competitors, this company wants to improve the power performance at
its locations and is interested in setting up benchmarking between them in terms of
power consumption. It is considering assigning this task to Facility Manager partners
chosen by country or region.
The company wants to get a management chart to consolidate results on a
worldwide scale.
The chosen Facility Managers, in charge of all energy consumed on-site, water, gas,
fuel, electricity, have to call in an electrical distribution specialist to analyse the data.
Transparent Ready electrical networks
Transparent Ready is integrated in the companys Intranet infrastructure. Site by site,
building by building, electrical switchboards are connected to the Intranet to provide
key electrical data.
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On a worldwide level, according to access authorisation rules for the companys own
information and implemented by the companys IT manager, each electrical
switchboard becomes accessible via a simple Internet browser, without any IT
investment, either hardware or software.
By country or by region, the electrician's team in charge of electrical power
availability at several locations can already consult this data remotely without wasting
time on transport: they simply have to connect a PC from anywhere on the Intranet.
The Facility Manager or the IT expert can access electrical data, yet the company's
IT managers forbid any Intranet connection by anyone from outside of the company:
this is the most common security policy intended basically to avoid introducing
viruses.
Sending data out from the Intranet is however allowed.
Data can be regularly captured in electrical power spreadsheets stored in a PC at the
company and sent by e-mail to the Facility Managers or to the expert electricians, at
a preset frequency (daily, weekly, etc.)
The Schneider Electric Services e-Analysis offer includes all of these functions to
which we can add the provision of a Web portal where the Facility Manager or the
company can access the expertise of our electrical network specialists. This
expertise is focused on analysing electrical power consumption, power availability
and optimising operation of electrical equipment.
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Choose the services you need 34

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Tertiary or industrial site.

Summary

More and more, end user has no time to
investigate the electrical network.
In some cases the skilled electrician staff
is so reduced than minimum operation
and regular maintenance are not done,
causing unexpected events on the
electrical distribution. Consequences can
be dramatic in terms of safety and costs,
even become a nightmare.
Schneider Electric services activity
propose a comprehensive approach to
support you in the management of your
electrical installation energy and so
improve electrical energy efficiency.
e-Services are a key component of this
approach for installation performance
follow-up, equipment ageing
assessment, power quality monitoring
and energy consumption costs savings.
This section develops the e-Services that
Transparent Ready solution make
available, either for medium-size site or
for large site, to support the maintenance
activity and ensure the performance of
your electrical installation. The main
principles are the following :

b

as your electrical network is
Transparent Ready, that means
electrical data can be pushed to a
e Services internet Web platform then
these data can be analysed by expert
people to detect abnormal trends or
thresholds

b

historical data hosting

b

a Web site allows access to main
indicators on energy efficiency, as well as
report made each month or quarter
depending on your expectations.
Data confidentiality and network
security are concerns we have taken into
account to build the technical solution.
These issues are addressed in the IT
section of this document.

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Services approach & Transparent Ready e-Services

The first step is a diagnosis of your installation. This diagnosis assesses the following
points:

b

the reliability of electrical network architecture

b

the performance, ageing and operational conditions of each piece of equipment

b

the organisation of operation and maintenance activity.
The result is a proposed plan for maintaining and monitoring the installation.
The monitoring plan identifies the data requested for managing the maintenance plan
(number of operations, trippings, load, temperature, levels of harmonics, etc.) and
where you need to collect data, based on the reliability analysis of the network
architecture.
On top of that, this plan also identifies the main consumers and therefore where
measurement devices should be installed to perform a relevant consumption
analysis.
The second step comprises implementing these plans.
Although defining a maintenance plan is broadly recognised as a key success factor,
implementing a monitoring plan is still considered as "icing on the cake" and this is a
big mistake. A maintenance plan remains theoretical and irrelevant without a
continuous feed of "live" data from the equipment. In addition, you will never be able
to identify real cost savings without accurate data. Up to now, main issues were
related to the technical complexity regarding both system installation and data
analysis. Thanks to Transparent Ready barriers to implement e-Services have been
removed:

b

simple installation: as your network is Transparent Ready data can easily be sent
towards a remote e-Services platform

b

progressive implementation: you can start with few communicating devices and
progressively extend the system in order to more accurately or broadly cover the
installation

b

exibility: you can choose your policy, either ask Schneider Electric to analyse the
data or ask one of your partners to do this, do it by yourself or apply a combination
of these options. For example, you could decide to perform energy management by
yourself, ask a partner to perform power quality monitoring and rely on
Schneider Electric to ensure asset performance/ageing follow-up.

Transparent Ready e-Services architecture

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The e-analysis service is a global service via the Internet which allows you access to
monitoring charts covering your:

b

energy management

b

asset management

b

power quality control.
Customers use their browser to access the Web site at the following address:
http://www.eperformance-services.com.
You have the option of testing a real Web site using the following login and password:

b

login:

showroom

b

password:

showroom

.
To perform an e-analysis, a dedicated mechanism, continually records this data and
periodically sends it by e-mails over the Internet to Schneider Electrics e-analysis
platform.
As soon as the raw data is gathered, it is processed, analysed and summarised
before it is stored in a database.
Using your own password you can see the historical data measured on your various
installations. The site's Web pages do not provide rough data but indicators, trends
and tables that are easy to understand. In addition you have the option of asking for
recommendation reports produced by our specialists, using expert software.
Quarterly, the analysis and summary report is generated and made available on the
e-analysis Web site (you are informed by e-mail that a new report is available). The
report provides a clear and synthetic view of your energy efficiency for the last period.
The e-analysis service includes:

b

creating your own condential database on an Internet server, which may be
accessed by you and also by our engineers around the world

b

having the data interpreted by our specialists, using expert software

b

creating aggregated indicators and synthetic graphs for a decision-maker

b

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Energy management service

The e-analysis energy management service aims to monitor and control facility
power consumption by continually monitoring characteristic consumption
magnitudes. E analysis also lets you keep an eye on power consumption related
expenditure.
When the e-analysis is set up, templates used as references are defined with you
to determine, for example, the provisional budget.
Using the Web site you are able to:

b

understand your energy consumption by viewing the power consumption curves
for the different feeders

b

avoid peak demand penalties by understanding what causes them

b

distribute the cost by energy usage (air-conditioning, heating, lighting, etc.).
In the assessment report you will find recommendations on:

b

tariff optimisation by nding the best contract for your total consumption

b

nding the necessary capacitor bank size to avoid reactive energy penalties

b

erasing abnormal consumption

b

adapting load operation to needs, in line with the tariff structure

b

saving energy by using solutions like speed drives.

Asset management service

This service lets you monitor the status and maintenance needs of your electrical
assets.
You gain access to asset performance indicators, via a constantly updated control
panel, with information on:

b

when your electrical equipment was exposed to functional stress beyond its
specications

b

where in the distribution path, equipment requires care to preserve the proper
operation of your process.
From the assessment reports you will find recommendations on preventive
maintenance planning and remedial actions which can be implemented to optimise
the operation of your assets and address problems revealed through the detailed
analysis of your data. You obtain a comprehensive view of your electrical assets,
updated on a daily basis, along with a comparison with current equipment
requirements and the normal expectations based on the manufacturer's guarantee.

Power quality follow up service

You obtain a comprehensive view of your electrical energy characteristics, updated
on a daily basis, along with a comparison with your current process requirements and
electricity suppliers commitments. With CM4000

(1)

connected to e-analysis you
have the ability to observe your power quality compliance with EN 50160 standards.
From the data we provide, you get the information for power quality correlation with
your process performance.
You access the events table with waveform capture for every value that breaches
significant thresholds. The event could be a voltage drop, a voltage interruption,
a harmonic disturbance, etc.
In the expert reports, we profile your energy dependability requirements so that you
can select the most cost-effective solution.

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in your electrical equipment

Presentation 1

Transparent Ready equipment 36

Medium Voltage: IEC equipment 36
Medium Voltage: NEMA equipment 38
Low Voltage: IEC equipment 39
Low Voltage: NEMA equipment 41
Low Voltage: IEC and NEMA equipment 42


Selection guide 43
IEC current and voltage transformers 44
Sepam 45
Circuit Monitor CM 46
Power Meter PM 47
Masterpact and Compact NS 48
Multi 9, Compact and Interpact - Twido 49
Varlogic N 50
Vigilohm system 51
TeSys U 52
Motorpact RVSS, Altistart and Altivar 53
Galaxy UPS 55
TR Web server 56
EGX400 Web server 57
Other Web servers 60
Software tools for electrical experts 62
Cabling system 63

Glossary 89

Summary

This section highlights the Medium
Voltage and Low Voltage equipment
ranges with Transparent Ready
capacity, their references in the ranges
with a view to procurement and the
typical integration of Transparent
Ready.
Electrical data displayed by Transparent
Ready equipment is shown on the
summary Web pages.
To facilitate the overall view of the
switchboard, the "Summary pages"
show the basic electrical quantities,
regardless of the load supplied by the
switchboard.
The "Basic Readings" pages display
more specific electrical data, depending
on the Transparent Ready products
integrated in the power equipment.
See section "Transparent Ready
products".
For existing electrical network or for new
equipment, this section develops the
basic characteristics of the Transparent
Ready products and their electrical
information you can access with a simple
Web browser.
Only the products mentioned can be
directly integrated into a Transparent
Ready solution, without any software
development.
On the www.merlingerin.com ,
www.squared.com ,
www.telemecanique.com Web sites and
in our product documentation, you will
find all of the technical information you
require for each of our ranges.
Getting MV or LV electrical equipment
delivered that is immediately under
control on the facility Intranet: this is the
first characteristic of Transparent Ready
equipment

b

no extra delivery lead-time

b

a single contact for power and
monitoring applications

b

less testing time on-site

b

the electrical diagrams are downloaded
to the equipment (option)

b

an order form where all you have to do
is select "Transparent Ready".

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Transparent Ready equipment

0

Medium Voltage: IEC equipment

SM6 switchgear

P
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4
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4
7
5
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5
3

Description

The SM6 modular equipment supports all possible MV distribution substations and
network configurations. It meets all the standard requirements with respect to
continuity of supply and energy availability from 1 to 36 kV.
The EGX400 Web server integration is industrialised for SM6 Transparent Ready
equipment:

b

the DM range of circuit breakers with Sepam series 20 and one EGX400 per
switchboard for remote monitoring via the Intranet

b

an RJ45 Ethernet connector on the front of the switchboard, directly accessible
from the front panel.
For other SM6 configurations (with other devices or other Sepam product ranges), it
is possible to integrate Transparent Ready capability, consult your local
Schneider Electric correspondent.

Range selection

This chart presents the different SM6 circuit breakers proposed with an industrialised
Transparent Ready system.

SM6 switchgear.

Description Type of units

Single-isolation circuit breaker unit

DM1-A

Single-isolation circuit breaker unit, right or left outgoing line

DM1-D

Withdrawable single-isolation circuit breaker unit

DM1-W (up to 24 kV)

Withdrawable single-isolation circuit breaker unit, right outgoing line

DM1-Z (up to 24 kV)

Double-isolation circuit breaker unit, right or left outgoing line

DM2

Equipment monitoring

Other MV equipment such as MCset, F400 and Genie are also Transparent Ready
by adding an EGX400 Web server and Sepam series 20/40/80 protection relay. As
for specific SM6 configurations, contact Schneider Electric.

EGX400 summary pages

Current A - RMS, three-phase average level
Real power kW - Present and peak demand - Peak is time
stamped by Sepam when available - Signed
Power factor
Load current, three phases A B C A - RMS - Actual load
Demand current, three phases A B C A - Avg - After integration period
Active and reactive energy, last reset date kWh kvarh - Last reset date is the date the user
starts the energy counting - Signed
Circuit breaker status open - closed - tripped

Typical design

You need to have a Web server in only one CB unit to monitor the whole switchboard.

D
B
1
0
7
8
1
9
D
B
1
0
7
8
2
0

SM6 Transparent Ready with front face Intranet connector.

(1)

Same cable CCR301 for RS 485 and PSU 24 V DC.

Upgrading existing equipment

To adapt this option to existing SM6 equipment and for MCset and F400 switchgear,
consult your local Schneider Electric correspondent.

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Medium Voltage: IEC NEMA

equipment Motorpact motor starter

Description

Motorpact equipment is an innovative range of Medium Voltage motor starters up to
3800 kW. Designed and manufactured to tackle the toughest power and process
control challenges, Motorpact provide unmatched performance, high reliability, low
maintenance and exclusive technologies that encourage only the safest operation.
Motorpact units can be configured as motor starters or as transformer feeders.
Motorpact motor starters provide a wide range of applications including reduced
voltage starting:

b

FVNR: full voltage non reversing motor starter

b

RVAT: reduced voltage auto-transformer motor starter

b

RVSS: reduced voltage soft start motor starter.
They are suitable for all MV motor applications in markets such as oil & gas,
mining, water, pulp and paper, for starting pumps, fans, compressors, chillers,
conveyors, etc.
The EGX400 Web server is integrated to get a Motorpact Transparent Ready
equipment:

b

FVNR or RVAT with Sepam protective relay or RVSS and one EGX400 by
switchboard for the remote monitoring through the Intranet

b

an RJ45 Ethernet connector on the switchboard front panel for direct accessibility.

Range selection

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Motorpact motor starter.

Description Sepam series 20, 40 or 80 RVSS Type of units

Direct starting

b

-

FVNR

Starting with auto-transformer

b

-

RVAT

Reduced voltage soft starting -

b

RVSS


By adding EGX400 Web server support, Motorpact can be:

b

monitored, but no control functions are included with the standard offer

b

integrated into an existing monitoring and control system: through Ethernet
Modbus TCP/IP communication you can also simultaneously organise the procedure
to control Motorpact (Start / Stop).


Real power kW - Present and peack demand - Peak is time
stamped by Sepam when available - Signed
Power factor
Active and reactive energy, last reset date kWh kvarh -Last reset date is the date the user
Circuit breaker status Open - closed - tripped

Typical design

You need to have a Web server in only one unit to monitor the whole switchboard.

D
B
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0
7
8
2
1
D
B
1
0
7
8
2
2

Motorpact Transparent Ready with front face Intranet
connector.

(1)


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Medium Voltage: NEMA equipment

Masterclad

and HVLcc metalclad
switchgear

Description

Masterclad and HVLcc Medium Voltage switchgear serve the needs for MV power
distribution in a variety of configurations through 38 kV. Both switchgear designs are
UL-listed and built according to ANSI/NEMA standards.
Each line-up can be equipped with an EGX400 Ethernet interface and Web server
as Transparent Ready equipment:

b

using Sepam series 20/40/80 protective relays

b

and/or separate Power Meter, PM800.

Range selection

NEMA Medium Voltage switchgear styles are available as follows.

D
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Masterclad

.


MV metalclad switchgear

Masterclad

MV metal-enclosed switchgear

HVLcc




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6
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7

Real power kW - Present and peak demand - Peak is
time stamped by Sepam when available -
Signed
Power factor
Active and reactive energy, last reset date kWh kvarh - Last reset date is the date the
user starts the energy counting - Signed
Circuit breaker status Open - closed - tripped

Typical design

D
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1
0
7
8
2
4

HVLcc.

D
B
1
0
7
8
2
3

Masterclad Transparent Ready with front face Intranet
connector.

(1)


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Low Voltage: IEC equipment

Prisma Plus & Okken

P
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5

Description

Prisma Plus

is the Low Voltage functional system, available as a kit through our
network of distribution specialists.

Prisma Plus

offer is designed for use in buildings and industry. Its purpose is to build
electrical distribution switchboards of up to 4000 A. The

Prisma Plus

range is
designed to simplify the added value created by all of the electrical contributors.
This involved throughout the switchboard's life cycle. Numerous details allow easy
and quick operation, quality manufacturing, product and associated tool safety,
thanks to more prefabricated and pre-tested solutions. Transparent Ready capability
is on-line with Prisma Plus. See Prisma Plus installation guide.

Okken

is the high dependability switchboard for power distribution up to 7300 A and
motor control. Okken is the reference "large facility" switchboard. Designed with input
from contractors and major users, Okken switchboards offer high flexibility,
adaptability, ergonomics and safety. A switchboard that combines in the same
column, motor control and distribution functions, varying only by the way they are
installed. Transparent Ready capability reinforces Okken integration into the end
user's overall control system.
Transparent Ready provides a higher level of personnel safety: an Intranet RJ45 plug
on the front panel allows direct monitoring without opening the door.

Range selection

Prisma Plus range, especially the P system. Okken range.

Prisma Plus.

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7
8
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4
1


Multipurpose LV switchboard

Prisma Plus

High dependability LV switchboard

Okken


Prisma Plus and Okken integrate communicating Transparent Ready products such
as measuring devices Power Meter, Circuit Monitor or protection devices like
Micrologic with Masterpact or VarLogic with capacitor banks. The products
communicate the electrical measurements to the EGX400 Web server over a
Modbus serial link.

Okken.


Current, three-phase average level A - RMS

D
B
1
0
7
8
2
5

Real power demand present, recorded peak kW - Peak is time stamped by connected
product when available - Signed
Power factor
Demand current, three phases A B C A - Avg - After integration period chosen in
the product
user starts the energy counting - Signed
Circuit breaker status Masterpact and Compact with Micrologic

Typical design

Prisma Plus Transparent Ready with RJ45 Intranet connector
on the front face.

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7
8
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Low Voltage: IEC equipment

Prisma plus & Okken MCC

P
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3
9
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6
4
2
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4
5

Description

MCC

(Motor Control Center)

control switchboard is the Low Voltage switchboard
dedicated to motor control and protection functions.
It makes the work of supervision and maintenance teams easier by improving
process availability, via the digital motor controller, a part of the Transparent Ready
solution. It provides better knowledge of motors, analysis of operating conditions and
alarm thresholds before tripping, etc.
This solution decreases the number of process stoppages and their duration,
reduces maintenance and repair costs and optimises process productivity by
providing data on the motor, rapid diagnosis and the analysis of logs using statistics
from the electronic protection module.

MCC

provides a higher level of safety for
personnel: an Intranet RJ45 connector on the front panel allows direct monitoring
without opening the doors.
Schneider Electric proposes two D.O.L. (Direct On Line) offers for two expectation
levels:

Okken, Prisma Plus with TeSys U motor controllers up to 450 kW for cost
effective design.

They are all-in-one devices up to 15 kW with up to 48 starters per column.
The TeSys model U motor controller is:

b

integrated in a Transparent Ready solution for monitoring and diagnosis: Modbus
serial link of TeSys U transmits information to the EGX router/Web server

b

connected to the process control system:

hard wires allow the start/stop command.

Okken with E@gle system for critical processes:

a range of high level safety
switchboard, high level dependability motor control system for critical processes.

Range selection

Prisma Plus range, especially the P system. Okken range.

Prisma Plus MCC.

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B
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7
8
6
1
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4
1


Multipurpose LV switchboard

Prisma Plus

High dependability LV switchboard

Okken

Okken MCC.


MCC Prisma Plus and Okken integrate communicating Transparent Ready products
that are TeSys U and speed drives or soft starters. As standard, no controls are
accessible to the operators. Only system integrators can organise safe control
procedures through Modbus TCP/IP and the facility's overall control system.


Real power demand present, recorded peak kW - Peak is time stamped by connected product
when available - Signed
Power factor
Demand current, three phases A B C A - Avg - After integration period chosen in the
product
Active and reactive energy, last reset date kW kvarh - Last reset date is the date the user
Motor thermal capacity %
Motor frequency Hz - Output frequency of speed drive or soft-starter
Status Fault / No Fault

Typical design

D
B
1
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7
8
2
8
D
B
1
0
7
8
2
7

Okken Transparent Ready with RJ45 Intranet connector
on the front face.

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Low Voltage: NEMA equipment

QED, PZ4, Model 6, I-Line

Description

QED-6 rear connected switchboards with Masterpact

NW/NT and Powerpact

Rand P circuit breakers

Feature individually-mounted, drawout Masterpact circuit breakers rated through
5000 A. A unique switchboard construction makes them well suited for critical power
applications.

QED-2 Power-Style

switchboard

Provides a convenient and economical means of distributing electric power. Totally
enclosed, free-standing structures contain circuit breakers or fuse-type overcurrent
protection devices for services rated up to 5000 A with a maximum voltage of
600 V AC or 250 V DC. Custom-made for use as service entrance equipment or as
distribution centers in commercial, institutional, and industrial applications.

Power-Zone

4 LV switchgear with Masterpact

circuit breakers

The Power-Zone

4 Low Voltage metal-enclosed drawout switchgear is designed to
provide high electrical distribution, protection, and power quality management. The
prime components of the switchgear are the Masterpact NW and NT ANSI rated
circuit breaker.

Model 6 LV Motor Control Centers (MCCs)

Engineered to deliver rugged, dependable service for years to come, the Model 6
MCC enclosure is built with industrial grade features. The feature-rich modular
design minimises space and maximises ease-of-use and accessibility of your motor
control devices, and meets or exceeds UL, CSA, NEMA and EEMAC standards.

I-Line

The I-Line power distribution panel is the most versatile on the market. It is used to
feed NQOD and NF lighting and appliance panelboards. I-line panelboards can also
feed large motors and temperature control systems.

Transparent Ready

provides a higher level of safety for personnel: an Intranet RJ45
connector on the front panel allows direct monitoring without opening the doors.

Range selection

Low Voltage equipment styles are available as follows.

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9

PZ4. QED6.

D
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1
0
7
8
5
8
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5
4

QED2.

D
B
1
0
7
8
5
9
_
3
0
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7
8
6
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_
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4


LV drawout switchgear

PZ4

LV individually-mounted circuit breaker switchboards

QED6

LV group-mounted circuit breaker switchboards

QED2

LV group-mounted circuit breaker panelboards

I-Line

LV motor control centers (MCCs)

Model 6


Each line-up can be equipped with an EGX400 Ethernet interface and Web server as
Transparent Ready equipment, with data from intelligent devices in the equipment,
such as circuit breakers, drives, motor relays, etc.


Real power demand present, recorded peak kW - Peak is time stamped by connected product
when available - Signed
Power factor

I-line

.
Model 6.


Typical design

Demand current, three phases A B C A - Avg - After integration period chosen in the
product

D
B
1
0
7
8
2
9

Active and reactive energy, last reset date kW kvarh - Last reset date is the date the user
Breaker status Masterpact and Compact with Micrologic

D
B
1
0
7
8
3
0

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Transparent Ready equipment 0
Low Voltage: IEC and NEMA
equipment
Canalis
C
E
P
7
A
Q
0
3
_
6
8
Description
The Canalis high power busbar system has been designed to feed and distribute
high power in industrial, commercial or service buildings from 1000 A up to 5000 A
for three-phase and neutral power distribution needs. Canalis 250 and 400 A taps for
billing and measurements are useful for KT and KS two-level busbar systems.
They are equipped with a Power Meter 810 U, a Compact NS with CT that is used to
protect and monitor the line. Taps that allow sub-billing with cost allocation and
monitoring for secondary lines are connected through a Modbus communication
serial link to the Transparent Ready solution.
If a switchboard is located downstream or upstream from the high power busbar
system, then fit the PM in the switchboard for practical reasons on-site, and not on
the tap.
The KBA busbar system is used not only for facility lighting but also to supply the
PM810 and to wire the Modbus serial link cable.
Range selection
KS and KT taps are proposed.
D
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7
8
3
1
D
B
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7
8
3
2
Description Tap off units
Tap with 250 A rating KSB250DC4TRE
Tap with 400 A rating KSB400DC4TRE
KBA busbar system to bring Modbus serial link and
power line to the tap
KBA25ED4303T
EGX400 summary measures
Real power kW present, recorded peak kW - Peak is time stamped by the PM
Power factor
Load current, three phases A B C A - RMS actual load
Demand current, three phases A B C A - After integration period chosen in the PM
user starts the energy counting
Typical design
To provide measurement, Power Meter systems communicate by using a Modbus
serial link. Schneider Electric proposes to use a Canalis KBA separately to carry
power and information to Modbus/Ethernet Web server.
Taps are industrialised with a PM810U which is a Power Meter without display
screen, so it has better temperature resistance and is particularly suited to Canalis
monitoring.
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Transparent Ready
Selection guide

Select your Transparent Ready product according to your concerns:
b keep control over your power consumption
b improve power supply availability
b manage your electrical installation better.
PM CM Sepam Masterpact
Compact
Micrologic
Varlogic Vigilohm
System
Web server
9C 710 8ppp pppp p 3000 4000 S20 S40 S80 A P H EGX400
Power, inst., max., min. b b b b b - b b - b b b - b
Power long term recording & trending - - - - - - - - - - - - - b
Energy, reset capability b b b b b - b b - b b - - b
Energy long term recording & trending - - - - - - - - - - - - - b
Power factor, inst. b b b b b - b b - b b - - b
Cos , inst. - - - - - - - - - - - b - b
Current, inst., max., min., unbalance b b b b b b b b b b b b - b
Current, wave form capture - - b b b - - b - b b - - SMS
Voltage, inst., max., min., unbalance b b b b b - b b - b b b - b
Voltage, wave form capture - - b b b - - b - b b - - SMS
Device status - b b b b b b b b b b b b b
Time stamped device status - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Faults history
(1)
- - - - - b b b b b b - - b
Frequency, inst., max., min. b b b b b - b b - b b - - b
THDu
(1)
THDi
(1)
- b b b b - - b - - b b - b
Load temperature, load and device thermal state
(1)
- - - b b b b b - - - b - b
Load temperature recording
(1)
- - - b b - - - - - - - - b
Insulating resistance - - - - - - - - - - - - b b
Insulating resistance recording - - - - - - - - - - - - - b
Motor running hours - - - - - - - - - - - - - b
Compact
Multi 9
Twido
TeSys U ATVppp p1 ATSppp p8 RVSS Galaxy
UPS
Web server
EGX400
Power, inst., max., min. - - b - b b b
Power long term recording & trending - - - - - - b
Energy, reset capability - - b b b - b
Energy long term recording & trending - - - - - - b
Power factor, inst. - - - b b b b
Cos , inst. - - - - - - b
Current, inst., max., min., unbalance - b b b b b b
Current, wave form capture - - - - - - SMS
Voltage, inst., max., min., unbalance - - - - b b b
Voltage, wave form capture - - - - - - SMS
Device status - b b b b b b
Time stamped device status b - - - - - b
Faults history
(1)
- b b b b b b
Frequency, inst., max., min. - - b - - b b
THDu
(1)
THDi
(1)nj
- - - - - - b
Load temperature, load and device thermal state - b b b b b b
Load temperature recording - - - - - - b
Insulating resistance - - - - - - b
Insulating resistance recording - - - - - - b
Motor running hours - - b b b - b
Battery follow up - - - - - b b
(1) Available end 2006. Nota : the Transparent Ready solution allows us to access measurements without modifying the
data sent by the Transparent Ready products. This approach allows end users to take into
account orders of magnitude or main events on the monitored loads.
Example: the Powersuite software program for the ATV or ATS ranges, the SFT2841 tool for
Sepam.

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Transparent Ready products

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IEC current and voltage transformers

0
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-

0
5
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0

-

0
5
6
8
5
4
_
1
0

Description

The Transparent Ready solution is based on finding the right way to capture
fundamental quantities, especially current and voltage measurements.
Current or voltage transformers between Medium or Low Voltage power lines and
measurement products (measurement units, speed drives, UPS systems, etc.) or
protection systems (protection relays) are designed to:

b

reduce current and voltage values to levels that are compatible with the products
used. These standardised transformers provide the products with a true image of the
current (or voltage) values involved

b

uncouple these products with respect to the voltage levels present on the electrical
networks, whether permanent or transient ones. Earthing the product is possible
(except for devices with inputs that are not insulated), thereby ensuring user safety.

Choosing current transformers (CTs)

The choice of an instrument CT is dependent on the transformation ratio Ip/5 A and
the type of installation. It is also necessary to make allowance for the load accuracy
class, the accuracy power and the accuracy limit factor.

Example: Merlin Gerin CT transformer characteristics:

b

transformation ratio: 40/5 A to 6000/5 A

b

accuracy: class 0.5 to 3

b

maximum rated operational voltage: 720 V AC

b

standard or tropicalised.

Beware of the fundamental differences between instrument CTs and protection CTs:
substituting one for the other is not possible on a given product.
Refer to the Merlin Gerin "Electrical Installation Guide".

Example: when a Transparent Ready protection product communicates a current or
power measurement, its accuracy remains way below the values communicated by
a Transparent Ready measurement unit.

Choosing voltage transformers (VTs)

A voltage transformer (VT) is designed to provide the secondary winding with a
voltage level that is proportional to the one applied to the primary winding.
These transformers are used when the voltage level that can be measured by the
measurement unit is not compatible with the supply voltage.
A VT is especially characterised by: primary voltage, secondary voltage, apparent
power, operating frequency, accuracy class.

Range selection

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8

LV Current Transformer for measurement.

P
E
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1
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1
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E
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2
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2
7

Selection guide - Current transformers for measurement applications

MV Current Transformers for protection.

Installation

b

cable connections

b

insulated cable through transformer diameter 21 to 35 mm

b

busbar through transformer:

v

Prisma vertical busbars, 20 x 5 and 32 x 5 mm

v

insulated exible busbars, 30 x 10 to 65 x 32 mm

v

Linergy busbars, 800 A and 1600 A

v

rigid busbars, 20 x 5 to 55 x 165 mm

Selection guide - MV current and voltage transformer for protection relays

Consult your local
Schneider Electric
correspondent
Conventional and low power
current transformer (LPCT)
Conventional voltage
transformer

Typical design

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4

(1)

Voltage transformer. Wiring depends on the type of distribution network.

(2)

Current transformer. Wiring depends on the type of distribution network.

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Sepam

P
E
5
0
4
7
8

Description

Sepam is a complete range of protection relays for Medium Voltage applications.
The Sepam range is designed for all protection applications on public and industrial
distribution networks. It comprises three series of relays, with increasing
performance levels: series 20 for usual applications, series 40 for demanding
applications and series 80 for custom applications.
Each Sepam series offers all the functions required for the intended applications:
effective protection of life and property, measurements and detailed diagnosis,
integral MV equipment control, local or remote indications and operation.
The Sepam range covers applications such as substations, transformers, motors,
generators, busbars, capacitors.

Range selection

Sepam 80. Sepam 40. Sepam 20.

Selection Guide

Sepam series 20, 40, 80 Include a Modbus serial link as standard
ACE949-2 module Two wire RS 485 network interface
CCA612 wire Sepam / Interface link cable, length = 3 m
ABL phaseo range 24 V DC power supply unit needed for ACE

ppp

power supply

Product monitoring

Sepam can be connected to an Ethernet TCP/IP network in a totally transparent
manner via the Modbus serial link connected to the EGX400 server.

EGX400 basic readings Series 20 Series 40 Series 80

Load current

v b b

A - Rms - Present, min., max. by phase
Demand current

v b b

A - Present, peak with last interval value, date & time of
the peak, date & time of last reset
Residual current I0

v b b

A
Current Unbalance ratio

b

- - % Present, min.,max.
Real, Reactive, Apparent Power

v b b

kW kvar kVA - Present, peak with min., max. - Last
interval, date & time of the peak, last reset date & time
of last reset
Power factor -

b b

Voltage L-L, L-N

v b b

V - Sepam series 20 application B

pp

only
Positive sequence voltage -

b b

V
Negative sequence voltage

v b b

V
Frequency

v b b

Hz
Active & reactive energy

v b b

kWh kvarh - Accumulated value, reset date & time
Temperatures

(1)

v v v

Motors, transformer windings
According to Sepam option
THDi - -

b

%
THDu - -

b

%
Motor run time

(1)

b b b

H - For Sepam Motor
Starts counter

(1)

b b b

For Sepam Motor
Thermal Capacity used

(1)

b b b

% - For Sepam Motor
Waiting time allowed before starting after overload tripping

(1)

b b b

Mn - For Sepam Motor
Waiting time

(1)

b b b

H - Time before new tripping - For Sepam Motor
Motor cooling time constant read

(1)

- -

b

Can indicate some filter problems - For Sepam Motor
Starting time / starting current

(1)

b b b

s - For maintenance operation for Sepam Motor
Number of starts before inhibition

(1)

- -

b

Number of starts allowed before inhibition is calculated
by the number of start protection devices
Start inhibit time

(1)

- -

b

Waiting time before starting is allowed
Last faults

(1)

b b b

Last three stamped events

EGX400 historical data

Current, power, temperature - - - Consult your local Schneider Electric correspondent
Energy -

b b

Real, apparent and reactive energy - As standard

v

Only in specific application.

(1)

Available end 2006.

Typical design

D
B
1
0
7
8
3
9

Upgrading existing products

Sepam 2000 can be integrated into a Transparent Ready solution.
Contact your local Schneider Electric correspondent.

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0

Circuit Monitor CM

0
5
9
1
6
2
_
4
2
0
5
9
1
4
1
_
2
3

Description

PowerLogic Circuit Monitor offers high-performance digital instrumentation, data
acquisition and control capabilities. The products integrate easily into power
monitoring and control systems due to their Ethernet connections and embedded
Web server.
These devices are designed for applications where power quality and availability are
critical factors. They are generally used at service entrances and interconnection
points or on circuits feeding sensitive equipment. Due to their very wide range of
features, including transient detection, it is possible to rapidly solve problems related
to poor power quality. EN 50160 compliance checking capability makes these
products ideal in meeting new requirements born of market deregulation.
Circuit Monitor transmits basic electrical quantities when connected to EGX400
using a Modbus serial link.

Ethernet ECC21 communication card

It is an optional Ethernet communication card. It equips the Circuit Monitor as an
Ethernet router for devices daisy-chained to its RS 485 Modbus serial link port.
The ECC21 is also a Web server with six Web pages that may be viewed with a Web
browser. WPG (Web Page Generator

(1)

) can customise it to display information from
the Circuit Monitor and/or devices connected to its Modbus port.

(1)

See EGX chapter.

Range selection

CM4000. ECC21.

Products Remarks Cat. no.

Circuit Monitor High-performance acquisition and control devices offering numerous measurement functions for power
monitoring

CM3250MG

Detects and captures voltage sags and swells

CM3350MG

Higher performance and a better data acquisition with a more accurate measurement capability and a
bigger memory

CM4000MG

With an expanded current measure

CM4000XRMG

With detection of voltage sags and swells together with transient detection and flicker measurements

CM4000TMG

Ethernet communication card Embedded Web server for Circuit Monitor

ECC21

Product monitoring

EGX400 basic readings CM

Load currents A B C present, min., max.

b

A
Demand current A B C present, peak

b

A - Last interval value, date & time of the peak, date & time of last reset
Avg. real power, reactive, apparent present, min., max.

b

kW - kvar - kva - Last interval value, date & time of the peak, date & time of last reset
Avg. demand power present, peak

b

kW - Last interval value, date & time of the peak, date & time of last reset
Power factor present, min., max.

b

Total Harmonic Distortion (THD

(1)

)

b

%
Avg. voltage N-L, L-L, present, min., max.

b

V
Frequency

b

Hz
Real, apparent & reactive energy

b

kWh - kvarh - kvah - Accumulated value since last date & time reset


Current, power - Consult your local Schneider Electric correspondent
Energy

b

Real, apparent and reactive energy - As standard

(1)

Available end 2006.

Typical design

D
B
1
0
7
8
4
0


For Circuit Monitor 2000, consult your local Schneider Electric correspondent.

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Transparent Ready


0

Power Meter PM

P
B
1
0
0
6
4
6
_
1
7
P
B
1
0
0
7
0
8
_
2
0
P
B
1
0
0
3
1
3
_
1
9

Description

The PowerLogic Power Meter range is ideal for metering and monitoring
applications. It helps you to reduce energy costs, improve power quality & improve
continuity of service for optimal management of your electrical installation and a
better productivity.
These Transparent Ready products ensure easy integration into switchboards and
provide remote-monitoring through their Modbus communication link to the EGX400
Web server.

Range selection

PM9C. PM710. PM8

pp

.

Selection guide PM9C PM710 PM8

pp

Panel instrumentation

b b b

Sub-billing & cost allocation

b b b

Bill checking - -

b

Monitoring of harmonics (THD) -

b b

Power quality monitoring - -

b

Contract optimisation & load curves - -

b

Catalogue numbers 230 V AC

15198 PM710MG PM810MG
PM820MG
PM850MG

24 V DC

15276

Connecting accessories Type of units

Junction box in RS 485 two-wire mode

CJB306

Modbus wire

CCR301

Connector

CSD309

Product monitoring

EGX400 basic readings PM9C PM700 PM8pp
Load currents A B C b b b Present, min., max. - A
Demand current - b b Last interval value, present, peak, date & time of peak, date &
time of last reset - A
Real, reactive & apparent power b b b Avg - present, min., max. - kW kvar kVA
Real, reactive & apparent demand power b - b Avg - present, peak, date & time of peak, date & time of last
reset - kW kvar kVA
Power factor b b - Present, min., max.
Total Harmonic distortion
(1)
- b b %
Voltage A B C b b - N-L, L-L, present , min., max. - V
Voltage - - b N-L, L-L Avg - present , min., max. - V
Frequency b b b Hz
Real & reactive energy b b b Accumulated value since last date & time reset - kWh kvarh
Apparent energy - b b Accumulated value since last date & time reset - kvah
Current, power - - - Consult your local Schneider Electric correspondent
Energy b b b Real, apparent and reactive energy - As standard
(1) Available end 2006.
Typical design
D
B
1
0
7
8
4
1
PM500 with Modbus SL option can be integrated.
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Transparent Ready
Masterpact and Compact NS
From 630 A to 3200 A - Micrologic

E
8
9
5
4
4
_
1
4
Description
Micrologic is associated with Masterpact NT and NW and high power Compact circuit
breakers. This is the digital protection relay designed to protect power circuits.
Combined with the Transparent Ready communication solution, the Micrologic units
genuinely shortcut the distance separating users from the installation.
Protection, measurement, monitoring and quality of energy for all types of LV
electrical network: Micrologic control units incorporate high accuracy settings and
measurements to optimise continuity of supply and energy management.
Range selection
To get a Transparent Ready Micrologic, ask for the communication option integrating
the Modbus serial link capability. The Masterpact or Compact is then delivered by
Schneider Electric with all necessary components already mounted, wired and
tested, ready to be connected on an EGX400 Web server.
Micrologic trip unit.
Selection Guide
0
5
6
4
3
1
_
2
7
E
4
5
1
8
3
_
2
7
Micrologic 5.0 A - 6.0 A - 7.0 A // 5.0 P - 6.0 P - 7.0 P // 5.0 H - 6.0 H - 7.0 H
Modbus "device" communication module Compact NS630b-1600
Compact NS630b-1600
motor mechanism
Compact
NS1600b-3200
Masterpact NT
Masterpact NW
Modbus "chassis" communication module For all
Connecting
Junction box CJB306
Modbus wire specific for Micrologic with connector CCP303
Modbus wire CCR301
"Device". "Chassis". RS 485 connector CSD309
24 V DC power supply to energise the Micrologic communication
module
ABL Phaseo range
Product monitoring
Micrologic can be connected to an Ethernet TCP/IP network in a totally transparent
manner via the Modbus serial link connected on the EGX400 server.
EGX400 basic readings Micrologic
A P H
Load currents A B C b b b Present, min., max. - A
Demand current - b b Present, peak, date & time of peak, date & time of last reset -
A
Real, reactive & apparent power - b b Avg - present, min., max. - kW kvar kVA
Real, reactive & apparent demand power - - - Avg - predicted, present, peak, date & time of peak, date &
time of last reset - kW kvar kVA
Power factor - b b Present, min., max.
Total Harmonic distortion
(1)
- - b % Voltage and current THD
Voltage A B C - b b N-L, L-L, present , min., max. - V
Voltage - - - N-L, L-L Avg - present , min., max. - V
Frequency - b b Hz
Real, apparent & reactive energy - b b Accumulated value since last date & time reset - kWh kvarh
Last faults
(1)
b b b Three last events, time stamped
Current, power - - - Consult your local Schneider Electric correspondent
Energy b b b Real, apparent and reactive energy - As standard
Typical design
D
B
1
0
7
8
4
2
49
Transparent Ready
Multi 9, Compact and Interpact -
Twido

P
B
1
0
1
0
4
5
_
2
7
Compact NS.
0
5
2
1
6
4
_
3
3
Interpact INS.
Description
Compact & Interpact
Compact & Interpact systems are suited to a very wide range of Low Voltage
configurations up to 630 A (Refer also to the section on Micrologic). The objective of
the Transparent Ready solution is to monitor the position and status of the breakers
and switches on the EGX400 Web pages by using the ad hoc auxiliary accessories.
Type:
b Compact NS100/160 (Merlin Gerin)
b switches Interpact INS40-63-80-125-160 (Merlin Gerin)
b isolating switches 35 A - 225 A (Clipsal).
Multi 9
The Multi 9 system comprises an extensive range of switching and protection
devices that meet all electrical distribution needs up to 250 A. The objective of the
Transparent Ready solution is to monitor the position and status of the main breakers
on the EGX400 Web pages by using the ad hoc auxiliary accessories.
Twido interface
With its expandable block type architecture, the programmable controller Twido
adapts to all remote data capture configurations. In addition, the optimised size of
these products are ideally suited to the size of enclosures used for distributed
Compact or Multi 9 systems located in the distribution cabinet. This solution reduces
cabling time and cost required to gather circuit breaker status data (digital inputs) and
at the same time takes into account the modular architecture of the distribution
network.
It includes Modbus RS 485 serial link communication. Each base incorporates 12
inputs to energise with 24 V DC. Two inputs are used by a Multi 9 or Compact device
(circuit breaker, switch, etc.), one for position, one for status. TwidoSoft is needed for
time stamping of the inputs and for sorting the time stamped data in the Modbus
table.
Range selection
P
B
1
0
0
0
0
2
-
1
5
P
B
1
0
0
0
0
3
-
2
3
RCCB - 2 poles. RCCB - 4 poles.
P
B
1
0
0
6
2
8
-
9
Selection guide
OF & OFS. SD OF + SD/OF. Compact & Interpact - Auxiliary contacts (changeover)
OF
Fault indication SD
D
B
1
0
7
8
4
3
SDE 6 A - 240 V
Multi 9 - Auxiliary contacts
OFS
OF
Fault indication SD
Switchable OF + SD/OF
MW tripping auxiliary with built-
in OF auxiliary contact
PRDppr - Surge arrester fitted
with end of life indication
Twido Cat. no.
Compact base for eight devices - 24 V DC power supply
Modbus RS 485 link with nine 24 V DC inputs
TWD LC.A 16DRF
Time/date stamp system TWD XCP RTC
Twido-EGX400 - 1 m serial link cable TWD XCA FJ010
TwidoSoft with USB cable for PC programming TWD SPU 1003 V10M
Product monitoring
Monitoring Multi 9, Compact and Interpact products with Transparent Ready is not
part of the WPG standard offer. Consult your local Schneider Electric correspondent.
EGX400 basic
readings
Position Status
Label 1. Status. Position Open / Closed Fault / OK With date & time of last change.
Label in 24 characters max.
Example: Compact 1 - Air-
conditioning / ventilation open
Label 2. Status. Position Open / Closed Fault / OK

Label 8. Status. Position Open / Closed Fault / OK
Typical design
Compact and Multi 9 products are hard wired to Twido. Twido is linked to the Modbus
network, itself connected to the EGX400 Web server. Note that the localisation of
these products in the panels depends on the geographical arrangement of the
panels.
50
Transparent Ready
Varlogic N

0
5
6
6
4
3
_
2
9
Rectimat 2.
P
B
1
0
0
0
3
3
_
3
3
Varlogic N.
Description
Varlogic N provides power factor correction and harmonic filtering with simplicity.
The Varlogic N controllers permanently measure the reactive power of the
installation and control connection and disconnection of capacitor banks and
harmonic filters in order to obtain the required power factor and little harmonic
interference.
In the Varlogic N range, the NRC12 model, called "advanced model", offers high
performance functions and an option for Modbus communication.
Range selection
Selection guide
Varlogic 110 V AC 220/240 V AC and 380/415 V AC NRC12
Communication RS 485 Modbus set for NRC12 Cable provided
Junction box CJB306
Modbus wire CCR301
RS 485 connector CSD309
Product monitoring
EGX400 basic readings
Status of NRC12 ON/OFF
Alarm ON/OFF
Load current A - Real, reactive, apparent Abnormal if more than 115 % or less than 2.5 %
Irms/I1 Capacitor current overload, abnormal if more than 1.5
Real, reactive & apparent power kW, kvar, kVA - Signed
Cos Abnormal if less than 0.5 or 0.8
Voltage V Abnormal if more than 110 % or less than 80 %
THD voltage % Abnormal if more than 7 %
Harmonic components 3, 5, 7, 11, 13, 15, 17, 19, 21
Internal temperature C 50 C maximum
Current, power, cos , THDu Consult your local Schneider Electric correspondent
Typical design
D
B
1
0
7
8
4
4
51
Transparent Ready
Vigilohm system

D
B
1
0
8
4
0
0
Switchboard equipped with Vigilohm.
Description
Vigilohm System is dedicated to electrical networks with isolated neutral (IT system).
It provides overall insulation monitoring of electrical installations by injecting a low-
frequency AC voltage between the installation and the earth.
Vigilohm System provides measurement of insulation resistance and earth leakage
capacitance, indications on satisfactory insulation resistance, drop in insulation
resistance, below prevention threshold status, below fault threshold status and
transient faults and remote monitoring by Modbus serial link communication
interface XLI300.
The XLI300 communication interface is designed to send Vigilohm System data to
the EGX400 Web server.
Range selection
The XLI300 interface groups the data of at most 4 Insulation Measurement devices
connected to the Vigilohm System as permanent insulation monitors (XM300C,
XML308 and XML316), localisers (XL308 and XL316) and communicating detectors
(XD308C).
Selection guide XLI300
Modbus interface b
Single busbar b
Several independent busbars One per network
0
4
4
1
4
6
A
N
_
2
4
XLI300.
Product monitoring
Monitoring Vigilhom system is not part of the WPG standard offer. Consult your local
Schneider Electric correspondent.
Status of devices 1 to 4 Insulation resistance higher than threshold, prevention
threshold, intermittent fault, activated fault relay - for each
connected device
Insulation measure of devices 1 to 4 , F
Insulation measure For each connected device
Typical design
D
B
1
0
7
8
4
5
52
Transparent Ready
TeSys U

D
B
1
0
7
8
4
9
Description
The TeSys model U range integrates motor starter & controller capability and
performs the following functions:
b protection and control of single-phase or three-phase motors, breaking function,
overload and short-circuit protection, thermal overload protection and power
switching, control of the application, protection function alarms
b application monitoring: running time, number of faults, motor current values, etc.
b logs last ve faults saved, together with motor parameter values.
These functions can be added by selecting control units and function modules which
simply clip onto the power base. The product can therefore be customised at the last
moment. Setting-up accessories simplify or completely eliminate wiring between
components.
The TeSys U range incorporates a Modbus serial link among other communication
protocols to be connected on the EGX400.
Range selection
D
B
1
0
7
8
4
8
Selection guide Type of unit
Power base 12 A or 32 A LUB ppp p ppp p
Power base 12 A or 32 A - reversing power base LU2B ppp p ppp p
Modbus communication module LULC03 ppp p
Control base with LULC033 only LUTM10BL
and
LUTM20BL
Junction block CJB306
RS 485 cable CCR301
Product monitoring
EGX400 basic readings A
Status b A1-A2, warning, tripped, motor paused, current action
Current phases A, B , C b rms present - A
Current b Average - A
Thermal capacity b %
Phase unbalance b %
TeSys commercial cat. number b Product information
Base type b Product information
Load type b Product information
Auxiliary fan b Product information
Current range b Product information
Firmware version b Product information
Fault history (log) b Last five faults
- Consult your local Schneider Electric correspondent
Typical design
Maximum four TeSys U units for one RS 485 junction block.
D
B
1
0
7
8
4
6
Adding the Modbus SL module makes the installed TeSys U controller Transparent
Ready.
M
3 a
M
3 a
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Transparent Ready
Motorpact RVSS, Altistart and Altivar

1
0
6
7
6
2
_
2
0
1
0
9
4
6
3
_
1
6
Variable speed drives & softstarters
Description
b Motorpact MVSS is a softstarter for Medium Voltage motors from 2.3 to 7.2 kV,
current ratings 200 A - 400 A, 50/60 Hz, all customer terminations in FVNR module,
KEMA certied (STL).
b Altistart 48 is a large range of Low Voltage soft start-soft stop units for three-phase
asynchronous motors from 4 to 1200 kW. Ready for immediate start-up, with
simplied wiring and extended communication functions, high level drive
performance functions and machine & motor protection functions.
b Altivar is a large range of variable speed drives adapted to each eld of application
providing speed control for three-phase asynchronous motors. Our product platforms
offer a wide range of control functions, from the simplest forms of motor speed control
to the most complex drive applications with coordinated motions and network
connectivity:
v Altivar 31 is a frequency inverter for three-phase asynchronous motors from 0.18
to 15 kW
to 630 kW. Altivar 61 is relevant for pumps and fans, with a wide range of integrated
functions for variable torque applications
to 500 kW. It is especially adapted for high performance applications with constant
torque as wood machines, textile machines or packaging for example.
The products are connected on EGX400 through their embedded Modbus
communication port. Note that a direct Ethernet connection is available with the
VW3A3310 option board in ATV61 & ATV71.
Range selection
ATS48. ATV31.
D
B
1
0
8
2
7
0
D
F
5
3
3
2
1
5
_
1
9
ATV61. ATV71.
D
B
1
0
7
8
4
7
Selection guide Type of unit
Motorpact Medium Voltage softstarter FVNR + SoftStart
Altistart softstarter ATS48
Altivar speed drives ATV31/61/71
Junction box CJB306
RS 485 cable CCR301
Motorpact soft starter.
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Transparent Ready
Motorpact RVSS, Altistart and Altivar

Variable speed drives & softstarters
Product monitoring
EGX400 basic readings Motorpact
MVSS
Altistart
ATS48
Altivar
ATV31/
61/71
Status b b b Run/Off - Ready - Fault - Accelerating
Voltage b b b V
Voltage L-L b - - V
Average motor current b b b A
Line current A B C b - - rms present - A
Ground fault current b b - rms - A
Energy consumed b b b kWh
Motor thermal state - b b %
Motor thermal overload - b - Alarm
Current overload - b - Alarm
Motor underload - b - Alarm
Motor power factor b b -
Real power b - b kW
Real power peak b - - kW
Hottest stator RTD temperature b - - C
Hottest non-stator RTD temperature b - - C
Drive thermal state - - b %
Time before restarting - b - Sec
Motor run time b b b h
Motor run time with current overload - b - h
Motor run time with thermal overload - b - h
Drive run time - - b h
Motor load b - - In % of FLA Full Load Ampere
I squared T to start b - -
Motor speed - - b rpm
Speed setpoint - - b rpm
Motor frequency - - b Hz
Frequency reference before ramp - - b Hz
Motor torque - b b %
Reference frequency - - b Hz
Output frequency - - b Hz
Motor power - - b %
Last faults (log)
(1)
b b b Last faults
- - - Consult your local Schneider Electric correspondent
Typical design (for Altistart and Altivar)
D
B
1
0
8
0
5
2
Add Modbus communication option or contact your local Schneider Electric
correspondent for products not mentioned (ATV66, ATV58, ATS46).
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Transparent Ready
Galaxy UPS

D
B
1
0
7
8
5
2
_
2
0
Galaxy 3000.
Description
Among the wide range of MGE UPS
(1)
systems, active harmonic compensators and
source transfer systems, the three-phase UPS Galaxy range is Transparent Ready.
Practically the whole range can be directly connected to the Ethernet network on-
site. See www.mgeups.com.
The following UPS range can integrate a Modbus serial link communication board to
connect to the EGX400 Web server:
b Galaxy 3000 is a simple solution, optimised for computer rooms and equipment
rooms
b Galaxy 5000 provides a centralised protection with high energy
b Galaxy 6000 provides high power centralised protection.
The same man machine interface on Web pages is then accessible on EGX400, for
the UPS and for the other Transparent Ready equipment or products.
Range selection
D
B
1
0
7
8
5
3
_
2
5
Galaxy 5000.
Selection guide Range UPS
3-phase 10/30 kVA Galaxy 3000
Product monitoring
Numerous MGE UPS products are compatible with Schneider Electric Transparent
Ready solutions, using a Modbus serial link connection linked to an Ethernet router.
D
B
1
0
7
8
5
4
_
4
2
Galaxy 6000.
UPS status Load protected: UPS is OK if not, this means a bypass or
maintenance problem:
b unit general alarm: UPS is off or must be switched off for
complete maintenance diagnosis
b UPS in backup or battery low warning: client to shutdown
the loads or genset to start
b operation on static switch: the loads are no longer
protected in case of main network outages
b battery end of life: replace battery
b output overload: UPS will stop after 10 mn if 120 %
or 1 mn if 150 %
Output voltage L-L, L-N V - 1 % in balanced situation
Output frequency Hz
Output load current I1 I2 I3 A - Current unbalance less than 30 %
Real, apparent power kW, kVA
Power factor UPS nominal performance for 0.8
Typical design
Input voltage L-L 15 % average
Input current I1 I2 I3 A
D
B
1
0
8
0
5
3
Battery charge level %
Remaining backup time min
Battery DC voltage V - Direct current
Battery temperature C - Abnormal if more than 25 C
EGX400 historical data - Consult your local Schneider Electric correspondent
Battery temperature -
Remaining backup time -
Output apparent power -
Output real power -
(1) A company of Schneider Electric.
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Transparent Ready
TR Web server

Selection guide
The Transparent Ready solution is based on the use of Ethernet TCP/IP
communication technology and related software services, the so-called Web. From
among these Web services, e.g. Modbus on TCP/IP, e-mail, Web pages, file transfer,
time synchronisation, etc., Transparent Ready proposes a dedicated use of Web
pages: the HTML service.
Through a set of pre-defined HTML Web pages dedicated to electrical distribution
and embedded in the MV and LV power equipment, end-users can immediately take
advantage of electrical network monitoring from their own Web browser.
These HTML Web pages are stored in a Web server connected to measuring
devices like the Power Meter or to Altivar speed drives. A standard offer with support
for customisation is possible:
b as standard, the EGX400 and MPS100 or ECC21 Web servers offer pre-dened
Web pages. Electrical data is displayed immediately and no software development
work is required. This is the most cost effective solution.
MPS100 is dedicated to Micrologic systems and Power Meters while EGX400 offers
a wider choice of equipment that can be monitored. ECC21 is embedded in
PowerLogic Circuit Monitor with a reduced set of Web pages, i.e. the same circuit
summary pages as EGX400
b if the application requires custom Web pages, the Telemecanique ETG1000 multi-
purpose Web server can be customised by the system integrator. Additional cost will
be incurred to create and test the customised Web pages.
Where HTML Web pages are not needed, but only a direct access to data in
Transparent Ready products, you can install a router: the router converts the Modbus
serial link into an Ethernet Modbus TCP/IP link, e.g. EGX100.
Note: Web servers include router capability but the reverse is not true.
Electric power experts use a disturbance analysis software such as PowerLogic SMS
or an overall control system (Scada) where a simple router is the right solution.
D
B
1
0
8
0
5
4
57
Transparent Ready
EGX400 Web server

P
P
B
1
0
0
7
0
4
_
6
8
Description
The EGX400 server is used as the Ethernet coupler for any Transparent Ready
communication devices operating with the Modbus RS 485 protocol, e.g. for the
PowerLogic Power Meter.
It also contains HTML pages set up using a Web Pages Generator tool WPG (refer
to the next page for more details) that can only be accessed using a standard Internet
browser. The HTML pages are used to display the information provided by the
Transparent Ready products connected to the server.
A standard Internet browser can provide access to the main data organised into
predefined HTML pages using any PC connected to the network in line with the
password and authorisation scheme set up by the Intranet IT Manager at the end
user's facility.
Functions
EGX400.
D
B
1
0
8
0
5
5
Functions Remarks
Modbus SL Two RS 485 ports - one port can be an RS 232 - 32 slaves per port -
Addresses are set by the product - Load resistance and line polarisation
for RS 485
Ethernet 10/100 Mbit Base TX RJ45 connector - 100 Base FX fibre optic
LC connector
E-mailing Periodical measuring reports with SMTP Web service
Time synchronisation SNTP Web service
Modbus on Ethernet Modbus TCP/IP Web service
Power equipment Web
pages
Pages with HTML service
Automatic updating of displayed measurement values
Multiple languages: Chinese, European languages, etc.
Datalogging Recording three user-selectable parameters (energy by default) for 38
days, every 5, 15, 30 or 60 minutes, with graphic display and data
export to an Excel file, e-mail
Range selection
Products Remarks
Web server EGX400 The EGX400 is a Web server dedicated to electrical
equipment - 16 Mbytes memory - with predefined
HTML pages displaying status and measurement
information provided by connected devices trough a
Modbus serial link - 25 x 190 x 115 mm
DIN rail mounting - Industrial standards
EGX400MG
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EGX100.
Router Modbus serial
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on Ethernet
EGX100
The EGX100 is an Ethernet router for devices with a
Modbus serial link. It offers complete access to all
status and measurement information provided by
devices by using specific software like the SMS
software, installed on a PC. Modular DIN rail mounting
Industrial standards
EGX100MG
24 V DC power supply It is the needed power supply for the EGX devices Phaseo ABL
Web page generator PC software to download pre-defined pages to the
EGX400.
WPG
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EGX400 configuration in 3 steps
Initial Ethernet configuration
Before configuring the EGX400, obtain a unique static IP address, subnet mask, and
default gateway address from your IT network administrator. By connecting a PC
with an Ethernet crossover cable and the default device address, you can configure
your EGX400 with this data. For further details refer to the Product Bulletin.
Setup via the Ethernet network
Once connected to the Ethernet network, EGX400 devices can be accessed using a
standard Internet browser and its IP address to create or update the list of the
connected products with their Modbus communication parameters and to update the
firmware.
Downloading power equipment Web pages with WPG
Use the WPG software tool to generate the Web page, then download it to EGX400
via the Intranet.
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Typical design
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EGX400 WPG
You do not need any software skills to use the WPG software tool. It generates Web
pages for the EGX400 server. It is used to:
b select the Modbus Transparent Ready products connected to the EGX400
b then WPG automatically builds the HTML pages corresponding to the selected
products. Refer to the Transparent Ready products section.
b and transfers them to the server EGX400 over the Intranet.
b put the EGX400 in your favourite list and display the data
How to generate web pages corresponding to device connected to EGX400
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EGX400 Web server

HTML pages
Following transfer, the EGX400 contains HTML pages that can be used to remotely
monitor equipment under secure conditions:
b rst service level based on ve summaries for overall switchboard monitoring: the
"Circuit Summaries". These display the main measurements recorded by devices
connected to the server: current, power, breaker status, etc.
b second service level based on specic pages for each type of device: the "Basic
Readings". A number of specic pages display detailed information on each device
for in-depth analysis.
The Web pages are available in any local language after translating the original
template.
How to use WPG
The WPG tool is a PC software tool that can be used in three languages: French,
Spanish and English.
To obtain WPG tool, consult your local Schneider Electric correspondent.
Once WPG is installed on your PC, connect it to the Intranet and use the wizard to
set up a ready-to-use EGX400.
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Characteristics
User profiles: the administrator can define three user profiles, from the highest with
the right to modify configuration settings down to simply reading data from the Web
page.
EGX400 supports up to ten users simultaneously.
Options
History trends: as standard, the energy measurements are recorded, on condition
that the connected device provides them. To add up to six measurements, contact
Schneider Electric.
The equipment diagrams and documentation can be downloaded to the server in
Acrobat Reader
TM
pdf or AutoCAD
TM
dwg format, if enough memory space is
available.
Service personnel have the data they need available on-site and it is easy to keep it
up to date remotely using the FTP Web service. Contact us for more information.
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Other Web servers
MPS100

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MPS100.
Description
The MPS100 Micro Power Server is a Web server. It is a cost effective solution that
allows customers to monitor a standalone switchboard:
b that may be difcult to access to or seldom visited by maintenance staff
b where the criticality levels are lower than at the main switchboards.
Modbus products supported: Micrologic trip units, Power Meter PM700, PM800 and
PM9C. Hard wired products supported: Compact, Multi 9.
Functions
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Functions Remarks
Modbus Serial Link One port - 10 slaves - Address setting by product up to a maximum
of ten products connected
Ethernet port 10 Mbit Base TX - RJ45 connector
RS 232 port Modem connectivity for fixed line or GSM
E-mailing Setting up automatic notification by e-mail when alarms occur using
the SMTP Web service and a trace of automatic historical data
posting (measurements)
Six wired Inputs /
two outputs
Alarms covering external devices wired to the Multi 9, Compact
products - Setting up external outputs (relay)
Modbus on Ethernet Modbus TCP/IP Web service
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Power equipment Web
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Web pages with HTML service - Multilingual
Automatic updating of measurements displayed every second
IP address Fixed address
Security Password
Range selection
No external software tool is needed to set-up MPS100.
Products Remarks
Micro Power Meter MPS100 24 V DC supply - Industrial electronics
35 x 218 x 115 mm (H x W x D)
33507
Monitoring
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MPS100 user
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Micrologic PM800 Hardwires
Currents A B C b b - rms present - A - Ir (Micrologic)
and In are displayed
Neutral current b - - Present Ih - A
Status b b b Breaker On / Off
Real, reactive &
apparent power
b b - Present - kW kvar kVA
Voltages b - - L-L - V
Nominal voltage is displayed
Frequency b - - Present Hz
Power factor b b - -
Real, reactive &
apparent energy
b b - Present - kWh kvarh kvah
Alarm and trip history b - - -
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Consult your local Schneider Electric correspondent for products not mentioned
(PM300, PM500).
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Other Web servers
ETG1000

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ETG1000.
Description
FactoryCast server TSX ETG1000 is an "all-in-one" intelligent Web server
integrating, in a standalone compact unit:
b all TCP/IP and Modbus RTU network communication interfaces
b a RAS/Router function
b a customisable Web server.
The TSX ETG1000 server is a cost effective response to the need to integrate
Modbus serial installations into existing Ethernet TCP/IP infrastructure as well as
requirements for remote access services including remote diagnosis and
maintenance, remote monitoring and control. It can also be used to remotely
configure, program and supervise Modbus devices.
The server therefore makes the Modbus devices directly accessible to computer
management (MES, ERP) or supervision applications in real time. In addition, its
embedded Web server offers the following services: Modbus device diagnosis,
reading/writing Modbus registers, alarm notification by e-mail and hosting user-
defined Web pages.
Range selection
Products Remarks
FactoryCast Web b Ethernet TCP/IP to Modbus RTU - Modem
to Modbus RTU - Modem to Modbus TCP
b 8 Mbit memory available, congurable and
customisable
TSX ETG1000
Configuration
All TSX ETG1000 server functions are configured using predefined Web pages so
that there is no need for any external software. These Web pages can be used to
define the following parameters:
b Ethernet TCP/IP connections and access security, with IP address ltering and
passwords
b Modbus serial link and modem link
b Network management and SMTP server for alarm notication by e-mail.
The TSX ETG1000 server has an 8 Mbit built-in memory, which can be accessed via
FTP (File Transfer Service), enabling hosting of Web pages and any Word or Acrobat
Reader documents produced by the user (for example, maintenance manuals,
diagrams, etc). These Web pages are created using any standard HTML editor tool.
These pages can be enhanced by inserting animated graphic objects in real time
(Java applet) linked to the Modbus registers. The server is supplied with a library of
graphic objects and with a macro extension for FrontPage, simplifying insertion of
graphic objects with the aid of a parameter-setting utility (Wizard). The Web pages
can be used, for example, to provide a graphical interface to visualise Modbus
registers and hyperlinks to other Web pages or external Web servers (supplier
documentation, etc.).
This Web function portal is particularly suitable for customised remote diagnosis and
real-time monitoring.
Typical design
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Software tools for electrical experts

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SMS electrical informations.
SMS
Description
The PowerLogic System Manager Software SMS brings information from the
electrical network directly to the on-site expert electrician's desktop. SMS displays
real-time data using configured screens. The main functions include standard or
customised tables and reports, historical data logging and trending, alarm and event
reporting, waveform displays for power quality analysis and electrical installation
status monitoring. SMS also displays schemes with the GFX option.
SMS is a complete power-monitoring software family depending on the required
applications and functions and communicating with every Modbus product from the
PowerLogic System and Transparent Ready list.
Installing and setting up SMS requires services provided by an advanced network
specialist or a system integrator.
SMS is a full featured Web-enabled product family using Microsoft
Internet
Explorer 5.5 SP2 or later.
Operating system is Microsoft Windows 2003/2000 Server / 2000 / XP Pro.
Range selection
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GFX option display.
SMS family
DL - 16 device connections, MSDE database SMSDL
Standard - Unlimited device connections, MSDE database SMSSE
Pro - Unlimited device connections, SQL server SMSPE
(1)
(1) Consult your local Schneider Electric correspondent for availability.
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Cabling system
ConneXium Ethernet cabling system

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Description
ConneXium is the Schneider Electric rugged solution for Ethernet cabling systems
especially supporting Modbus TCP/IP. ConneXium products are adapted to
electrical distribution and can be mounted on a DIN rail.
ConneXium hubs - passive concentrators to connect Ethernet users
Hubs are used for transmitting signals between several ports. Hubs make it possible
to create different topologies.
ConneXium transceivers - active device used to create Ethernet subnet in
order to optimise response time
ConneXium transceivers make it possible to interface products using twisted pair
cable Ethernet connections and fibre optic cables. ConneXium transceivers provide
fibre optic connections for transmission in areas subject to interference (high levels
of electromagnetic interference) and for long distance communications.
ConneXium switches
Switches are used to increase the limits of architectures based on hubs or
transceivers, by separating collision domains (filtering). Certain ConneXium switches
also enable redundant architectures to be created on twisted pair copper or fibre
optic rings. They can also be remotely administered using SNMP or HTTP protocols
for monitoring and diagnosis purposes.
ConneXium connection cables
ConneXium shielded connection cables are available in two versions to meet current
standards and approvals:
b standard EIA/TIA 568 shielded twisted pair cables
b UL and CSA 22.1 approved shielded twisted pair cables. Their re resistance
conforms to NFPA 70.
ConneXium provides two glass fibre optic cables for connection of terminal devices
to hubs, switches and transceivers.
Range selection
Hubs
Hubs with copper cable ports for 10 Base T
or 100 Base Tx
499NEH10410
499NEH14100
Hubs with copper cable ports and fiber optical ports 499NOH10510
Transceivers
Transceivers for 10 Base T or 100 Base TX 499NTR10010
499NTR10100
Switches
Unmanaged basic device 499NES25100
Unmanaged device with copper and optical fibre
ports with multimode or single-mode fibre and one
or two optical fibre ports
499NMS25101
Connection cables. 499NMS25102
499NSS25101
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Unmanaged device with copper cable ports 499NES18100
Managed device with copper cable ports 499NES17100
Managed device with copper and optical fibre ports 499NOS17100
IP67 device with a high protection level TCS ESU 051 F0
Cables
pp is a number
corresponding to the
cable length (2, 5, 12,
40, 80 for straight-
through cables and 5,
15, 40, 80 for cross
wired cables).
Straight-through shielded twisted pair cables with 2
RJ45 connectors for connection to terminal devices
(DTE)
490NTW000 pp
Crossed cord shielded twisted pair cables with 2
RJ45 connectors for connections between hubs,
switches and transceivers
490NTC000 pp
UL and CSA 22.1 approved. Straight-through
shielded twisted pair cables
490NTW000 ppU
UL and CSA 22.1 approved. Cross wired shielded
twisted pair cables
490NTC000 ppU
Glass fibre optic cables for terminal devices to
hubs, switches and transceivers with different types
of connectors.
490NOC00005
490NOT00005
490NOR00005
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RS 485 connection

Typical design Description
Technical characteristics
The physical transmission systems used by Transparent Ready products to send
data are EIA RS 485 standard compliant.
As standard, only "two-wire" cabling is offered here as it has proven its efficiency in
industrial environments.
The RS 485 cabling architecture proposed in this section is suited to switchboard
needs, for electric power distribution switchboards and motor control switchboards:
bus length limited to 1200 meters, total tap length limited to 40 meters, with one meter
per tap recommended.
The transmission line uses a bus topology and must be "impedance adapted" to limit
the distortions to transmission signals from high frequencies signal propagation
phenomena. This means that the transmission line must essentially comprise a
"trunk line" with a characteristic impedance of 120 , terminated at each end by a
"line termination impedance" Rc of 120 . Taps from this trunk line (the stub lines)
must be kept "short".
RS 485 polarisation
The effect of polarisation is to continually carry a current through the network,
imposing an idle state on all loads. It must be unique on the bus. We recommend
using the Modbus master's supply and Rp polarisation resistors.
Note: the EGX400 web server handles polarisation: In practice, the two wire RS 485 link requires
a third wire for the common line, separated from the shield and connected to earth at both ends.
A 24 V supply pair is added to the bus pair in the same cable to supply some of the
communication devices: the Sepam interface and Micrologic communication module.
The Modbus 0 V common line is also the 0 V level for the 24 V DC supply.
Using RS 485 to connect products
Schneider Electric offers various methods for connecting Transparent Ready
products to the EGX400 Web server via an RS 485 Modbus communication link:
b a dedicated ACE interface for Sepam protection relays
b Phoenix terminal blocks for direct wire connection using screw terminal blocks
b CJB306 junction boxes with Sub-D9 connectors and built-in terminal block
b Modbus LU9GC3 splitter block with RJ45 connectors.
Case 1: dedicated ACE interface for Sepam protection relays
This active interface is required when using Sepam Series 20, 40 and 80 devices.
Different versions are available including the ACE949-2 interface
(refer to the Sepam documentation).
The ACE949-2 interface performs two functions:
b the electrical interface between the Sepam device and a two wire RS 485
communication network
b serving as the network cable connector box for connecting a Sepam device with a
CCA612 cable.
If the interface is on the end of an RS 485 network, a jumper can be set for line-end
impedance matching with load resistor.
An external 12 V DC or 24 V DC 10% supply is required.
If no Transparent Ready products from other ranges are connected to the RS 485
link, the EGX400 Web server will be directly connected to the first ACE949-2
interface.
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Case 2: Phoenix terminal blocks for direct
wire connection using screw terminal blocks
Phoenix offers passive RS 485 wiring terminals
using daisy-chaining.
Daisy-chaining is effective when connecting
devices outside the switchboard, or between two
switchboard columns that are separated for
transport reasons.
This method can however also generate wiring
errors at each terminal end:
Schneider Electric recommends standardising
the wire colours used for the RS 485 link when
producing the wiring diagrams.
With CCR301 cables, the following standard is
used:
b data wire D1= blue
b data wire D0 = white
b shield (earth symbol) = green
b common (0 V) = black
b VP (24 V) = red.
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Typical design
Recommended cables:
b CCR301 (or Belden 7895 A) with 24 V DC distribution up to 3 A
b CCP303 with 24 V DC distribution for Masterpact
b Belden 3084 A with 24 V DC distribution up to 1.5 A.
Recommended terminal blocks for daisy-chaining:
b the basic bus connector is a withdrawable connector with ve terminals, printed
labels + Bus, - Bus, 0 V, +24 V, shield: Phoenix ref. UMSTBVK 2.5/5-GF-5.08 and
MSTB 2.5/5-STF type
b earth terminal: Telemecanique AB1TP435U,
b line termination: Telemecanique VW3A8306DRC.
Case 3: CJB306 junction boxes with Sub-D9 connectors and built-in terminal
block
Schneider Electric recommends using CJB306 passive junction boxes for quick set-
up and easy error checking as all connections are concentrated geographically at
one point: do not "daisy-chain" the devices but connect each of them to the junction
block.
This method does however increase cable lengths between the product and the
junction box in the cabinet. A 40 meter length limit must be complied with when
totalling the wire lengths of all of the taps.
The CJB306 junction box is used to connect up to six products, receive a 24 V DC
(led) power supply, and allows configuration with RS 485 two wire connection and to
terminate the last RS 485 link with an end of line resistor. It is connected to earth.
The CCD303 cable between the Micrologic unit and the CJB306 also sends
the 24 V DC supply required by the Micrologic Modbus communication module.
The CSD309 connector is used to connect any product to the CJB306 junction block.
Schneider Electric recommends the use of the CCR301 and CCP303 cables as the
colour of each wire is used as a reference in section Wiring the Equipment when
connecting different Transparent Ready products.
Note: To change from an RS 485 four wire link to an RS 485 two wire link with the CCR301 cable,
the wiring is as follows:
b In + and Out + are connected to D1 = blue and yellow
b In and Out are connected to D0 = white and brown
b earth = green
b 0 V = black
b 24 V = red.
Case 4: Modbus LU9GC3 splitter block with RJ45 connectors.
The LU9GC3 splitter block is recommended for devices connected via a Modbus
RS 485 serial link using an RJ45 connector. The other devices can be connected
using a Telemecanique VW3A8306D30 type cable without an RJ45 connector at one
end.
Schneider Electric recommends the use of LU9GC3 splitter block for quick set-up
and easier checking of errors as all connections are concentrated geographically at
one point: do not "daisy-chain" the devices but connect each of them to the junction
block.
This method does however increase cable lengths between the product and the
junction block in the cabinet. A 40 meter length limit must be complied with when
totalling the wire lengths of all of the taps.
The LU9GC3 splitter block is used to connect up to ten devices and to terminate the
last RS 485 link with an end of line resistor.
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Function Description Reference Length Type of unit
Modbus splitter block 10 x RJ45 connectors and 1 x screw terminal block 2 - LU9 GC3
T-junction boxes 2 x RJ45 connectors,
1 x integrated cable with RJ45 connector
6 0.3 m VW3 A8 306 TF03
1 m VW3 A8 306 TF10
Passive 2-channel subscriber socket
(2- or 4-wires)
2-wire tap-off point for two devices
equipped with 2 x 15-way female SUB-D connectors
7 - TSX SCA 64
Modbus RS 485 cables 2 x RJ45 connectors 3 0.3 m VW3 A8 306 R03
1 m VW3 A8 306 R10
3 m VW3 A8 306 R30
1 x mini-DIN connector for Twido controller
(RS 485 adapter or serial module)
1 x RJ45 connector
4 0.3 m TWD XCA RJ003
1 m TWD XCA RJ010
3 m TWD XCA RJ030
1 x RJ45 connector and one end with hanging leads 5 3 m VW3 A8 306 D30
RS 485 double shielded twisted pair trunk
cables
(1)
Modbus serial link, supplied without connector 10 100 m TSX CSA 100
200 m TSX CSA 200
500 m TSX CSA 500
Line terminator For RJ45 connector - R = 120 , C = 1 nF 11 Sold in twos VW3 A8 306 RC
(1) Other Modbus RS 485 cable (2-wire RS 485 + 2-wire power supply), type CCR301, catalogue number for 60 m long cable on reel 50965, Merlin Gerin brand.
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Ethernet plugs & wiring

Description
Schneider Electric, provides connector and wiring solutions for connecting PCs to
Transparent Ready electrical equipment or Web servers to end user Intranet
systems.
b The Infraplus* RJ45 protection connector socket is specially designed for highly
protected applications in the severe environments that can be found in electric power
distribution applications. Made to IP67 standard, it offers full safety for industrial
Ethernet applications.
The RJ protection connector must be used with a shielded female RJ45 connector
like the Infraplus RJ45 slim jack, FTP category 6.
Patch cords are Ethernet cables equipped with male RJ45 connectors.
b Schneider Electric offers a splitter block to simplify equipment wiring. When 10
Mbit and 100 Mbit connections with standardized Ethernet cable are used, only two
of the four pairs are used, so the splitter block lets you use the remaining two pairs
so that only one cable is required instead of two. Two Ethernet RJ45 are then
available in the switchboard, one for EGX400 and one for the front panel protected
RJ45 connector.
Range selection
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Connectors
Half-embedded RJ protection base 7762
Cap 7763
Shielded connector 7700GE
Slim RJ45 Ethernet. Shielded connector (multiwires cables) 7700XGE
REF: 7700GE Splitter block - Two Ethernet 10/100 Mbit 7544b, 9564, 9864
Patch cord
Ethernet splitter block. Length FTP UTP
REF: 9564 0.5 m XG3023 XG2523
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1 m XG3005 XG2502
2 m XG3006 XG2506
3 m XG3033 XG2533
5 m XG3036 XG2536
10 m XG3091 XG2591
20 m XG3092 XG2592
IP67 Ethernet RJ45. 30 m XG3093 XG2593
REF: 7762, 7763
REF: 7761
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The splitter block can be mounted on a switchboard rail.
To link the RJ protection device, an Ethernet cable is needed with a shielded female
RJ45 connector as the Infraplus RJ45 slim jack. This wiring can be performed by
panelbuilders or contractors.
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(*) Infraplus is a company of Schneider Electric
Patchcord.
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Presentation 1

Product Modbus wiring 68
MV and LV equipment communication wiring 72
Wiring on site 75
Communication Testing 76

Glossary 89

Summary

This section develops the technical
aspects when connecting Transparent
Ready products to the Intranet site.
Due to our extensive experience in
communication technology, this section
also restates best practices when cabling:

b

a switchboard

b

switchboards in different buildings
with communication wires, as the EMC
(electro-magnetic compatibility) aspects
very often induce communication
problems.
Finally, the different options for testing
the communication links, whether
Modbus serial link or Ethernet TCP/IP,
are expanded on, both in the workshop
when manufacturing the MV or LV panel
or on site when commissioning
renovated equipment with Transparent
Ready or for new installations.

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Product Modbus wiring

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PM710 PM800 / PM810

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EGX400 EGX100

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CM4000 / CM3000 with ECC21

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Masterpact / Compact with module chassis Masterpact / Compact without module chassis

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Altivar TeSys U LUTM

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Galaxy

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5 DA
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8 (0V
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MV and LV equipment
communication wiring

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This section is intended for optimising the wiring of communicating Transparent
Ready products integrated in MV & LV power equipment and the cabling of
Transparent Ready equipment on-site.

Earth ground and machine ground

The role of an earth grounding network is to discharge to ground all leakage and fault
currents from equipment, common mode currents from external cables, mainly
power and telecommunication and direct lightning current.
Physically, low resistance in relation to a distant earth ground is fewer relevant than
the local equipotentiality of the building. In fact, the most sensitive lines are those
which connect equipment together. In order to limit the flow of common mode
currents in cables which do not leave the building, voltages between equipment
interconnected at the site must be limited.
Interconnecting buried networks is recommended. When the area of a building is
small, i.e. approximately ten square meters, a simple buried belt is sufficient. For new
buildings with a large surface area, we recommend linking buried conductors in a
cage measuring approximately 10 m on each side.
A machine or chassis ground is any conductive part of a device which is accessible
to touch and, although not normally live, can become so if a fault occurs. The contact
voltage of two machine grounds which are simultaneously accessible must be lower
than the conventional contact limit voltage (25 V or 50 V as the case may be). This
is fundamentally all that is important in personnel safety terms, rather than the
ground resistance or the way in which machine grounds are earthed.
Electronic equipment and systems are interconnected. The best way of ensuring
efficient operation is to maintain good equipotentiality between the different devices.
Inter-device equipotentiality must remain satisfactory, particularly for digital
equipment, up to very high frequencies:

b

in cases of incompatibility, safety rules take precedence over EMC constraints

b

in cases of incompatibility between the recommendations in this manual and
specic instructions for a device, the latter take precedence.

Shielded Cables

A shielded cable provides excellent protection against electromagnetic interference,
particularly high frequencies. The effectiveness of a shielded cable depends on the
choice of shielding and, even more importantly, on how it is installed.

Choice of cable

The choice of shielding quality depends on the type of connection. Schneider Electric
defines the cables for each fieldbus and local network so as to ensure the
electromagnetic compatibility of the installation. The problem with taped cables is
their fragility. The protective effect of taped cables at HF is reduced as the cable is
subject to different forces, such as traction and torsion. Single braid cables are the
most common minimum solution for industrial applications.
From a few MHz, the protective effect can reach several hundred MHz using a single
braid if the shielding connections are suitable. Flexible, strong shielding makes
installation fairly simple, and is compatible with Sub-D or mini-DIN connectors.

Where should the connection be made?

Unidirectional connection of the shielding prevents LF currents from flowing through
the braid. The shielding masks the LF electric field.
Differential signals are thus protected in LF mode. In HF mode, this type of
connection is not effective.
Bidirectional connection of the shielding can be used to protect against the most
severe interference: HF common mode.
The problem with bilateral connections is that at low frequencies a current can flow
on the shielding (voltage between the two ends or looped field coupling). This current
generates a low voltage, sometimes called "hum", or 50 Hz noise, on the pair inside.
Both ends of the external shielding of all digital or power connections should be
connected to the machine ground at their point of entry into the equipment. Only low-
level low frequency unshielded analogue connections should be connected at one
end only.

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Rule no. 1

The outward and return conductors must always be adjacent to each other. For
digital or analogue signals, the use of pairs is a minimum requirement. Special
attention should be paid to wiring inside enclosures which use separated conductors.
The wires must be labelled by signal type and by pair. Special case: the wiring for
chains of emergency stop and alarm systems must never be single wire point-to-
point but in pairs.

Rule no. 2

Fastening all connections to grounding equipotential structures is recommended in
order to benefit from an HF protective effect. Ideally, shielded cables or shielded
multiple strands should systematically be used. Nevertheless, the use of ducts for
conducting cables provides a satisfactory level of protection in most cases. As a
minimum, connection cables between or within buildings should also have a
grounding connection: grounding wire or cable ducts. For connections inside
enclosures and machines, cables should be systematically fastened against a metal
plate. In order to maintain the correct protective effect, the following ratio should be
observed: distance between cables/radius of thickest cable > 5.

Rule no. 3

Only pairs used for analogue, digital and telecommunications signals may be
adjacent to each other in the same bundle or laid in the same cable group. Relays,
speed drives, supply and power circuits should be separated from the above pairs.
When installing variable speed drives, it is important to ensure that power
connections are clearly separated from data links. Whenever possible, a cable duct
should be reserved for power connections in enclosures.

Rule no. 4

The same connector should not be used for connecting different families, except for
relays, supply and power circuits. If the same connector is used for both analogue
and digital signals, these must be separated by a row of pins at the 0 V connection.

Rule no. 5

All unused conductors in a cable should be systematically connected to the chassis
ground at both ends, except for analogue cables. This provides a protective effect
with a factor of approximately five in HF.

Rule no. 6

Power cables do not need to be shielded if they are filtered. The power outputs of
variable speed drives must therefore be either shielded or filtered.

Electromagnetic Caging

Linking the grounding elements inside an enclosure or a small machine is essential
since these elements are directly accessible to electronic equipment. All the metal
structures of the bay will thus be interconnected. Equipotential connections for safety
purposes must be complemented by direct connections between all elements in the
machine or enclosure. Systematic use of a grid or cage at the back of the enclosure
for mounting all equipment is recommended.

Warning:

most protective coatings have an insulating effect.

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Protecting external connections to the equipment

Most of the problems encountered on-site are conduction related. It is essential that
all wiring connections outside enclosures or machines be protected.
A grounding strip or potential reference plate (PRP) will be defined for each
enclosure and each machine. All shielded cables and all wiring protection systems
outside that enclosure or machine should be connected to it. This PRP can be one
of the metal plates of the enclosure or its DIN cage. The PRP should always be
connected to the electromagnetic caging of the enclosure or machine and to that of
the equipment group. In plastic enclosures (not recommended), a DIN rail or
grounding terminal should be used.
Connecting shielded cables
The way in which shielded cables are connected directly determines the HF
protective effect. If the connection is made using a "pigtail", i.e. a single wire,
protection is no longer provided at HF levels. A shielded fixed connection through the
wall using a metal cable gland is the best solution, providing the paint is removed in
order to ensure good electrical contact. A jumper can also be used, to ensure contact
over at least 180.

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Cable ducts outside enclosures must be made of metal if over three meters long.
These ducts must have end-to-end electrical continuity and be directly connected to
the grounds of enclosures and machines using trunking joints or connection bars.
Any other cable should only be used in cases where no other solution is possible.
If a single duct is used, it must be no longer than 30 m if possible. Unshielded cables
must be fixed in the corners of the ducts as shown in the figure below.
Vertical separation in the duct avoids mixing incompatible cables. A metal cover on
signal half-ducts is recommended. It should be noted that a full metal cover on the
duct does not improve EMC.

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Example: shielded digital connections less than 300 meters in length, without
analogue cables. As soon as the length calculated for an installation condition is no
longer sufficient (100 meters in the first example), the configuration's EMC must be
improved.

A vertical separation in the duct is used to avoid mixing incompatible cables. A metal
cover on the half-duct of signal cables limits the interference from signals.
The EMC conditions to be observed are thus:

b

each half-duct is no more than 50 % full

b

the separation is made of metal and in contact with the duct throughout its length

b

the cover is in contact with the separation throughout its length.
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Connections between buildings

They have two characteristics which can result in risks for the installation:

b

poor equipotentiality between the grounding elements of installations

b

large loop areas between data cables and grounding elements.
Before installing and connecting a data cable between two buildings, it is essential to
check that the two ground connections of the buildings are interconnected.
All grounds which are simultaneously accessible must be connected to the same
ground connection, or at least to a set of interconnected ground connections.
This constraint is fundamental for the safety of personnel. The second risk related to
connections between buildings is the loop area between data cables and grounding
elements. This loop is particularly critical in the event of an indirect lightning strike on
the site. The overvoltages induced in these loops through indirect impact of lightning
are in the order of a hundred volts per square meter. In order to limit this risk, all
cables laid between two buildings must be duplicated by a large-gauge equipotential
connection ( 35 mm

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Ethernet segments arrangements

Based upon the 802.3, the distance limits and the number of devices in cascade are
the following:

Type Maximum
segment
length

(1)

Maximum segment
length

(offered by
ConneXium devices

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Maximum
number of
hubs in
cascade
Maximum
number of
switches in
cascade

10BASE-T 100 m 100 m 4 Unlimited
100BASE-TX 100 m 100 m 2 Unlimited
1000BASE-T 100 m 100 m - Unlimited
10BASE-FL 2000 m 3100 m

(2)

11 (fiber ring) -
100BASE-FX 412 m / 2000 m 4000 m with multimode
32500 m with monomode

(3)

- Unlimited
1000BASE-SX 275 m - - Unlimited

(1)

Based on 802.3, full duplex/half duplex.

(2)

Depends on the optical budget and fiber attenuation.

(3)

Depends on the optical fiber budget and fiber attenuation, typical specification is 2 km for
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Checking communication links in electrical devices

This section presents the general approach to implementing communication links
between Transparent Ready products: rigorously applying these principles makes it
possible to avoid a first source of errors and time lost due to communications that do
not work.
Refer to the product documentation for detailed information on configuration and
wiring.

RS 485 Modbus serial link

All products must be configured and wired identically.
Configuration: transmission speed at 19.2 kbauds, even parity.
Wiring: RS 485 two wires link, line adapter resistor and polarisation supply
depending on the product, the Bus+ and Bus- wires are not grounded, shields are
grounded.
Line termination: fit a termination resistor at the end of the daisy-chain.

Ethernet TCP/IP

Connect a PC to an EGX400 with a cross connected Ethernet cable.
Force PC Ethernet communication by setting an IP address and subnet mask that
are compatible with the workshop. Set EGX400 configuration (using Start >
Connections > TCP/IP Properties with Windows XP).
Check the Ethernet TCP/IP link with the EGX400 connected on the workshop
Intranet.

EGX400

b

load the Web pages using WPG, the EGX400 conguration tool

b

congure the serial ports

b

congure the list of products connected, one by one

b

connect a single product to EGX400 and check one device at a time

b

check the EGX400 Web pages by sending voltage and current levels to the
Transparent Ready product.

Example: panelbuilders check the RS 485 and Ethernet transmission links and
measure them at the shop. This way they can issue a factory inspection report.

Final on-site inspection

Ethernet TCP/IP

To connect the EGX400 to the facility Intranet: the facility IT manager provides a
fixed IP address, a subnet mask and the address of the default gateway:

b

xed IP address: a unique address for each EGX400. It is "xed" insomuch as the
IT system that automatically assigns IP addresses (the DHCP service) for each new
connection to the Intranet, e.g. on power up, does not have to assign it an available
address

b

subnet mask: linked to the IP address, this number identies the LAN segment
where the EGX400 is located

b

default gateway: the address of a local IP router located on the same LAN segment
and that is used to send the trafc towards destinations located beyond this LAN
segment.

Checking the measurements in real life

Power up the electric switchboard in line with the applicable safety requirements and
check the values on the Web pages.
The complete measurement sequence is factory tested, all you need to test is the
power part of the MV or LV switchboard.

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Modbus Serial Link
De facto industrial standard 78
Intranet
Becoming comfortable with TCP/IP 79
Transparent Ready from basic monitoring
to enterprise system 81
Ethernet Modbus TCP/IP
Expert level 85

Glossary 89

Summary

This section develops the means used to
transmit the data from Transparent
Ready products to a user's Web browser.
communicate their data using the
Modbus serial link protocol, the most
popular communication protocol in the
industrial world.
Previously managed by Schneider
Electric, Modbus is now in the public
domain allowing total specification
openness.
The Internet IETF authority has
approved the creation of a specific port
(502) for devices connected to Internet/
Intranet using the Ethernet Modbus
TCP/IP communication protocol.
This section will allow you to better
understand how your enterprise Intranet
system and Transparent Ready can
coexist.
For large industrial facilities or highly
automated workshops, this section
demonstrates how Transparent Ready
solutions for electrical distribution
applications, dedicated to people
involved with electric power systems,
coexist efficiently with automation
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Modbus is a messaging protocol between Transparent Ready devices connected to
an RS 485 physical transmission bus. The industrys serial de facto standard since
1979, Modbus continues to enable millions of automation devices to communicate.
The same communication functions are provided by serial links and Ethernet
TCP/IP networks.

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Modbus is a request/reply protocol offering services specified by function codes.
Every device connected to the Modbus network is user configured with an
identification number, called the Modbus address, from 1 to 247.
The EGX400 Web server simultaneously queries all devices with a message made
up of the target address, the request type, the function code, the location in the
device and the quantity of data, up to a maximum of 253 bytes.
Only a device that is configured with the corresponding address responds to the data
request.
Exchanges are performed at the EGX400's initiative only: this is the way Modbus
master-slave half duplex (alternating exchanges) communication works.

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The function codes can cover reading or writing data. In the standard Transparent
Ready range of systems for electric power distribution functions, no writing to open
circuit breaker is possible.
A software transmission error detection mechanism called CRC16 is used to ensure
that an erroneous message will be repeated and that only the one device will answer.
This query procedure followed by a response implies that the EGX400 does not
simultaneously have access to all of the data available from all of the products: the
server successively performs one transaction per device. This layout therefore leads
to restricting the number of products connected in order to retain response times that
are acceptable to the user.

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Your IT infrastructure handles cohabitation between software applications

Your company uses its IT infrastructure to run office applications, printing, backing
up data, for the corporate IT system, accounting, purchasing, ERP, for running
production installations, PLCs, MES, etc. Data cohabitation on the same
communication media does not give rise to any particular problem.

Application data transits an Ethernet LAN

The communication media used around the world is generally a wired Ethernet
network so that connections are available everywhere within office or industrial
facilities and in production shops.
Transparent Ready technology can also integrate into this Ethernet media.

On the same Ethernet LAN, Transparent Ready uses the same services as your
Intranet

If your company also has an Intranet internal communication network for exchanging
e-mails, for sharing the data available on Web servers, you will be using a widely
used and standardised communication protocol: TCP/IP.
The TCP/IP communication protocol supports Web services that are in widespread
use like HTTP for accessing Web pages, SMTP, e-mail messaging, among other
services.
Transparent Ready also uses TCP/IP and Web services since 1996.

Example: are your PCs connected together on a data network, an Ethernet network?
Then a Transparent Ready solution is possible, just connect your Prisma Plus panel
to the LAN and access the electrical data from your favourites on your Internet
browser.

Applications SNMP NTP RTPS DHCP TFTP FTP HTTP SMTP Modbus

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Electrical data accessible with a Web browser

On-line electric power cabinet

TCP/IP and Web technologies are used in Schneider Electric power cabinets: the
electrical data is collected in a small sized Web server (EGX400), just a single board
in a case, connected to the cabinet's measurement and protection devices (PM700,
Sepam, Micrologic, etc.).

The company's electric power situation from your favourites

This Web server is connected to the facility computer network: via the HTTP Web
service, your browser will show you the pages it contains. These pages display the
cabinet's essential electric power measurements.

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Well informed, more efficient staff members, kept safe from electrical hazards

There is no longer any need to enter electric power distribution areas. As standard,
no commands can be sent to electric power devices, it is only possible to view data:
this is the condition to be met to ensure that company staff get immediate and
significant gains from the new system. Completely safe collaborative work becomes
possible, whether for electricians, maintenance or production technicians or
managers.
Depending on how sensitive the data is, the IT manager will assign user access
rights.

Marginal impact on LAN maintenance

The company's IT manager has the technical characteristics available for adding and
supervising devices on the LAN. The very low data traffic levels, the use of
technology that is not affected by viruses and the use of world-wide standards means
that there is no need for any bespoke investment spending to preserve LAN
performance levels or to protect against additional security problems (viruses,
hackers, etc.).

Fostering responsibility in outside partners

Depending on the company's security policy, it becomes possible to get the support
of the usual partners involved in the electrical field: contractors, facility managers,
panelbuilders, system integrators or Schneider Electric service can all assist and
analyse electrical data remotely.
The EGX400 Web server can regularly send data by e-mail or Web pages can be
viewed remotely using suitable techniques.

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Traditionally and for many years now in
electrical distribution applications,
monitoring and control systems have been
centralised and based on Scada
(supervisory, control and data acquisition)
automation systems.

From centralised systems to smart equipment groups

Deciding to invest in such systems, described a in the figure below, was really
reserved for high demanding installation, because either they were big power
consumers, or their process was very sensitive to any lack of power quality.
Based on automation technology, such systems were very often designed, customised
by a system integrator, and then delivered on-site. However the initial cost, the skills
needed to correctly operate such a system, and the cost of upgrades to follow the
evolutions of the network may have discouraged potential users to invest.
Then, based on a dedicated solution for electricians, the other approach described
as is much better suited to the specific needs of an electrician network and really
increases the payback from such a system. However, due to its centralised
architecture, the entry level of such a solution may still appear high.
On some site type and type systems can cohabit, providing the most accurate
information to the electrician when needed.
Nowadays, the new concept of Transparent Ready power equipment, described as
, has come. Taking the opportunity offered by Web technologies, it has become
a truly affordable solution for most users. Moreover the site owner can invest
gradually in more sophisticated monitoring systems.
A powerful capability offered by the Transparent Ready solution is that the level
system directly addresses the needs of specialised staff members, whether the
user's electrical technicians or facility management or the manufacturers service
personnel.
Level can then be considered as a stepping stone for moving on to level or
, due to the ability of these solutions to co-exist at a single facility.

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Note that level Web pages do not allow operating the control mechanisms on
circuit breakers or other power equipment, as described in this catalogue.
Only levels or allow control actions in line with safe software procedures
developed by system integrators.
Level Web pages display a selected set of electrical data available from
Transparent Ready products.

Note:

all other data can be accessed using any device that runs the Modbus TCP/IP protocol
(router capability) simultaneously with the ability to display Web pages (server capability).

Cohabitation between level 1 and level 3 architectures

The Transparent Ready solution truly innovates: a Scada system can operate the
electrical equipment and maintenance staff can simultaneously take advantage of
the measurements displayed on the EGX400 Web pages.
As the Scada system detects a global alarm from the process, the operator, who is
not an electrician, can ask the electrical staff to check the problem from their own
dedicated power equipment Web pages.

Intelligent equipment based architecture

This new architecture has appeared recently due to Web technology capabilities,
and can really be positioned as an entry point into monitoring systems.
Based on Web technologies, it makes the most of standard communication services
and protocols and license-free software.
Access to electricity data can be gained from anywhere on site, and electrical staff
can gain a lot in efficiency.
Expertise in electro-technical fields is not needed, merely common sense to react to
the quantities displayed by the Web system.
Openness to the Internet is also offered for off-site services, e.g. contractors, facility
managers, panelbuilders or Schneider Electric service.
Setting up these systems is typically a speciality performed by panelbuilders used to
integrating LV and MV power equipment with metering and protection devices.
No system integrator skills and no software development are needed.

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A centralised architecture dedicated to electricians

Expert electricians may use an architecture based on a specific centralised
supervision system that fully matches the needs for monitoring an electrical network.
In this kind of system, all electrical distribution devices are already present in the
dedicated library. The purchase costs are minimised in comparison with a digital
control system or a Scada system.
A degree of system integration effort, although limited, is required: tuning the
operating system, database management, LAN interfacing, customising displays.

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Conventional general purpose centralised architecture

Here is a typical architecture based on standard automation components like Scada
systems and gateways.
Despite their real efficiency, these architectures suffer from some drawbacks like:

b

the level of skills required to operate them

b

poor upgradeability

b

and in the end, risky nancial returns from such solutions.
They are however unparalleled for highly demanding facilities and remain highly
relevant for central operation rooms.
Here system integrators have a major contribution to make to dedicated automation
functions (real time performance levels), specific man machine interface tasks and
in integrating communication systems from various manufacturers.

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Electrical Distribution
specialist monitoring
General purpose
site monitoring

Access to real-time electrical information - local

b

b b

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Access to real-time electrical information - remote

b

b b

b

b b

b

Mobile access to information

b

b

b b

b

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Facility-wide monitoring (ED network)

b b

b

b b

b

b

Multi-process monitoring

b

-

b

b

b

Data logging

b b

b

b b

b

Trending

b b

b

b b

b

Alarming

b b

b

b b

b

Remote control - automated functions -

b b

b

b

Advanced functions to optimise the electrical network management

b b

b

b

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Capabilities

Easiness of use / training for electricians

b

b

b b

b

-
Affordability (based on initial cost)

b

b

b b

b

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Upgradeability to match network evolutions

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Complementarity between electric power distribution and industrial
automation systems

Transparent Ready is the Schneider Electric solution that is common to both electric
power distribution fields and industrial automation systems in order to distribute data
from Ethernet TCP/IP and Web service technologies.
This advanced communication solution is available in our products, for use in
different areas:

b

electric power distribution:

v

simple

monitoring

of essential electric power measurements and/or

v

control

and monitoring

functions on the electric power network for facilities that,
for example, require automatic network reconguration functions like oil reneries do

b

industrial automation systems:

real time

communications and

data sharing

without intermediaries, between the various applications that make up an industrial
process and

diagnosis

on PLCs and other automation systems connected to
Ethernet, such as man-machine interfaces, speed drives, etc.

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In electric power distribution applications, the PowerLogic range of solutions fulfils
specialised electric power distribution measurement functions with Circuit Monitor
and Power Meter products.
Numerous other specialist electric protection, motor control, UPS management
systems, etc. also fulfil additional electric power network measurement functions and
also add diagnosis functions for the corresponding power devices: asynchronous
motors, transformers, etc.

Example: Altivar speed drives provide indications on a motor's thermal condition.

Some of them can simultaneously perform commands affecting power devices,
circuit breakers, motors, at the request of the control and monitoring systems.

Example: Sepam, Micrologic, Altivar, etc.

This combination offers the prospect of useful expansion to systems at facilities
where electric power distribution and consumption needs demand automatic
decision making based on relevant electrical measurements.

Note:

a Transparent Ready for automation and control applications catalogue is available.
This document is dedicated to system integration aspects.
Page for download at www.transparentready.com.

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This section is dedicated to information
technology specialists.
Any company that has a Local Area Network
(LAN) for its office computing needs: shared
printer, file servers or for other conventional
applications like production management,
purchasing management, etc., is ready to
connect Transparent Ready electrical
equipment.
The objective is to demonstrate how
Ethernet Modbus TCP/IP is now an
industrial standard for medium and large,
single or multiple facility installations, fully
compatible with existing Intranet systems
used on-site.
b the industrial communication standard:
Ethernet TCP/IP
b Ethernet TCP/IP communication services:
Modbus on TCP/IP
b security
b means of access to electrical data from
Intranet/Internet
b other services.
The industrial communication standard: Ethernet TCP/IP
The recognition of Ethernet TCP/IP, both in organisations and on the Internet, has
made it today's communication standard. Its widespread use is leading to a reduction
in connection costs, increased performance and the addition of new functions, which
all combine to ensure its durability.
Ethernet TCP/IP meets the connection requirements of every application:
b twisted pair copper cables for simplicity and low cost
b optical ber for immunity to interference and for long distances
b communication redundancy, inherent to the IP protocol
b radio or satellite systems to overcome wiring restrictions
b remote point-to-point access via the telephone network or the Internet for the cost
of a local call.
With its high speed, the network no longer limits application performance. Network
architecture can evolve without difficulty and products remain compatible, ensuring
long-term system durability.
Transparent Ready solutions use Ethernet and TCP/IP in a way that is fully
compatible with any other applications using the same Ethernet wiring system and
TCP/IP technology, thanks to its total conformity to applicable international
standards.
Example: there is no need for a dedicated Ethernet cable for Transparent Ready
solutions, just use the existing Ethernet infrastructure.
Ethernet TCP/IP communication services: Modbus on TCP/IP
Transparent Ready products allow communication on a single Ethernet
TCP/IP network
In addition to universal Internet services (HTTP, BOOTP/DHCP, FTP, etc.), the
Transparent Ready device communication services designed for use in industrial
applications include, depending on the devices:
b Modbus TCP messaging
b SNMP (Simple Network Management Protocol) network administration
b NTP (Network Time Protocol) time synchronisation
b notication of events via e-mail with SMTP.
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See www.modbus-ida.com.
Modbus TCP/IP messaging: now a standard Web service
Modbus has been the de facto standard for serial link protocols in industry since
1979. It is used for communications by millions of devices. As a result of this success,
the IANA institute (Internet Assigned Numbers Authority) has assigned the port TCP
502 which is reserved for the Modbus protocol.
Modbus and Modbus TCP are recognised by IEC 61158 international standard as a
fieldbus. They are also compliant with the "Chinese National Standard" managed by
ITEI. Visit the Web site at www.modbus-ida.org.
Modbus can thus be used for exchanging automation data on both Ethernet TCP/IP
and the Internet, as well as for all other applications (file exchanges, Web pages,
e-mail, etc.).
Because of the simplicity of its protocol and the high speed of 100 Mbits/s Ethernet,
Modbus TCP/IP delivers excellent performance.
An identical application protocol is used for Modbus serial link or Modbus on Ethernet
TCP/IP: this therefore makes it possible to route messages between both types of
network without changing protocol.
As Modbus is implemented above the TCP/IP layer, users can benefit from IP
routing, which enables devices located anywhere in the world to communicate.
Schneider Electric offers an entire range of Web servers and routers for
interconnecting a Modbus TCP/IP network to an existing Modbus serial link network.
When accessing product data on the Modbus serial link, using Modbus messaging,
the servers and routers have no added value other than translating addresses,
encapsulating and un-encapsulating Modbus frames in TCP/IP protocol, whatever
function code is used (transparent data access).
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Our servers and routers thus provide products on the Modbus serial link with
Ethernet bandwidth and a multi-master operating capability. Up to ten TCP sockets
can be simultaneously processed on EGX400 server for sharing between users with
browser and control systems.
One TCP socket then has to be set up to access the various Modbus devices
connected to EGX400 and their registers.
This latter function is also effective when the Modbus master is connected directly to
one of the two Modbus serial link ports on the servers and routers (configured this
way).
Example: multi-master operating capability means that the user can display the Web
pages with their own browser, while another user displays the same or different Web
pages from the same server and that a digital control system can access the same
data from the same or different connected products on this server.
Note: a router has no embedded Web pages (see EGX100) as a Web server is not only a router
but also embeds Web pages.
Modbus TCP/IP characteristics
Maximum size of data:
b read: 125 words or registers
b write: 100 words or registers.
EGX400 Web server mechanisms for dynamic reading via the Web
Note: EGX400 uses a fixed IP address.
EGX400 uses HTML language for serving the Web pages containing dynamic values
associated with the products on the Modbus serial link, and is therefore compatible
with all Web browsers. This mechanism is totally transparent to users who only need
their IP address or domain name.
When the Web page is viewed (action , receiving an HTTP request from the Web
client), the EGX400 analyses the contents of the requested Web page, detects any
"<PL>" tag, then executes the Modbus services required for reading the dynamic
variables (actions and ), fills in the HTML page accordingly and sends it all
back as if it were a static page (action ). The HTML page is displayed on the
browser screen.
The page is automatically updated by the browser every five seconds.
"<PL>" tag
The dynamic data in the page uses a "<PL>" tag inserted in the code which specifies
the characteristics of the Modbus service required for finding the value of this
variable in the Transparent Ready products connected to the EGX400.
Characteristics are Modbus function code, Modbus address, register no., LSB order,
unit.
Security
Stakes and risk classification
Information system security is intended to protect against information system related
risks. These risks are dependent on a number of factors:
b threats made against the devices to protect
b device vulnerabilities
b device sensitivity which is a combination of different factors: condentiality,
integrity, availability.
This is why the equation is generally expressed as:
Risk = Threat x Vulnerability x Sensitivity.
The main effective threats that one may face comprise:
b the user: the vast majority of IT security related problems are user related (through
carelessness or maliciousness)
b malicious programs: a program that is designed to damage or abuse system
resources is installed whether by accident or maliciously on the system, opening the
door to intrusion or modifying data
b intrusion: persons succeed in accessing data or programs that they are not
supposed to access
b accidents (theft, re, water damage): a bad move or malicious action that leads to
a loss of equipment and/or data.
Generally, IT system managers have implemented security procedures and
equipment.
Example: identifying persons authorised to use the IT infrastructure, firewall, DMZ,
etc.
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Specific security risks on Ethernet Modbus TCP/IP
b Ethernet TCP/IP is a universal communication network that is familiar and
accessible to a huge number of users
b the use of Ethernet TCP/IP for Transparent Ready products enables external
connection without the need for any interface.
Main risks:
b overow of multiple "PING" requests with the ICMP protocol to create a denial of
service to the module
b reading/modication of Web server pages with the FTP protocol
b modication of variables in Transparent Ready products by using Modbus TCP/IP
protocol.
Minor risks:
b virus risks are extremely limited at industrial system level, as they are based on
well known widespread operating systems
b increase in trafc on Ethernet: as the Modbus TCP/IP messaging trafc is limited
as regards message size and frequency (no permanent trafc, no printer trafc, only
on requests from few users), this can be neglected.
These risks must be dealt with at each level:
b possibility of using a router as access manager to the lower levels, by ltering the
IP addresses and authorised communication protocols
b set up an internal security policy, ensuring that only authorised persons can
connect to the network locally. Use the authentication, password and IP address
ltering functions available at control system product level.
Example: EGX400 case. Three different types of users can access the data through
dedicated passwords: the administrator, the user authorised to modify some basic
settings, the read-only user.
Means of access to electrical data from Intranet/Internet
Intranet
The Transparent Ready solution is primarily dedicated to use via Intranet, even if it
remains possible, under certain conditions and under an access control, to gain
device access over the Internet.
Internet
Internet access to a Transparent Ready device must necessarily be thought by IT
systems managers, depending on the security procedures applicable within their
organisation.
Medium sized company
Many small or medium sized companies, located in an office or industrial building
already have an Intranet for office computing, accounting or production management
purposes, for example.
From the moment that one or more PCs are networked, Transparent Ready electrical
devices can also be connected and make their Web pages available.
These companies have limited IT systems infrastructures.
The facility is typically connected to Internet through a provider with a connection via
an ordinary phone line or, as is more and more often the case, via an ADSL
broadband line and an intelligent modem.
The provider assigns the facility a fixed IP address that is therefore accessible from
the outside world. To access the Transparent Ready device from Internet via the
facility's intranet, as is the case for example for a duty agent at home, the modem is
generally able to create one or more VPN (Virtual Private Network) connections
when the staff member or service provider establishes the remote connection. This
remotely accessed modem, the RAS Remote Access Server modem, makes it
possible to authenticate persons wishing to access the electrical device at the time
when the procedure starting the VPN is run.
In addition, either a firewall is installed by the facility's IT systems manager or the
provider offers a firewall, thereby securing the data flows exchanged with the
Internet.
The firewall on the way into the facility Intranet must be configured to allow access
to the Web pages generated by the Transparent Ready devices (HTTP service).
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Different solutions are possible:
b the IT manager can install a VPN server for roaming staff members who wish to
access a Transparent Ready device. In this case it is necessary to install a VPN client
on the PC. This is the preferred solution.
b using a rewall and reverse proxy application relays, it is possible to allow incoming
data access to Transparent Ready devices. The staff member can, using a domain
name, easily access EGX400 web pages. Incoming data ows are not however
always allowed, depending on the applicable security policy.
It is possible to create a DMZ if the EGX400 is not too far away geographically.
Other services
Setting the time
The EGX400 can have its time set by the Web NTP service which is generally
supported by a server in major companies.
Sending e-mail using the EGX400
It is necessary to grant the EGX400 permission to send e-mail messages, depending
on the way the company's SMTP services are secured.
SNMP service
The EGX400 MIB is made available to the network manager using the SNMP service.
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Access

The ability to access information available on a network.

Address

A reference number assigned to an interfaced device.

Baud rate

The speed at which data is transmitted over communication lines. Expressed in bits
per second.

Bits

A contraction of binary digits, the smallest unit of data in binary notation. A bit takes
the value of zero (0) or one (1). For example, binary number 0110 comprises four
bits.

Bluetooth

Bluetooth makes cable and infrared connections superfluous and allows wireless
data exchange between devices. The radio distance can be up to 10 meters.

BOOTP/DHCP (RFC1531)

BOOTP/DHCP is used to automatically provide the devices with the IP parameters.
This avoids having to manage the addresses of each device individually.
Management is instead performed in a dedicated IP address server.
DHCP protocol (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) is used to automatically
assign the devices their configuration parameters. DHCP is an extension of BOOTP.
DHCP protocol is made up of two components:

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one for providing the IP network address

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one for providing the IP parameters specic to the device from a DHCP server.
Telemecanique devices can be:

b

BOOTP clients allowing automatic recovery of an IP address from a server

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BOOTP servers enabling a device to distribute IP addresses to the network
stations.

Coaxial cable

A cable consisting of an outer conductor concentric with an inner conductor,
separated from each other by insulating material.

Crossover cable for Ethernet

Specific cable for direct connection between two Ethernet devices. Available from
any IT retailer.

Daisy chain

The physical method for wiring devices in series.

Domain

Corresponds to the address of the Internet, Intranet or Extranet site on the Web. To
stop two individuals or corporate entities from registering the same domain name
there are management organisations tasked with ensuring consistency in Internet
"naming", like NIC for .fr and InterNIC for .com, .net and .org names.

Example: journaldunet.com is a domain name.

EIA (Electronic Industries Association)

A standards organisation specialising in the electrical and functional characteristics
of interface equipment.

EN 50160

Standard NF EN 50160 was created to characterise the quality of the voltage
supplied. This standard presents the various types of interference that can affect the
voltage supply to the customer's delivery point, depending on the waveform, voltage
level, frequency and unbalance in the case of a three-phase system. It therefore lists
the parameters to be monitored and the duration of any monitoring.

Ethernet address

A unique number that identifies the device on the Ethernet network, called a MAC
address.

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A specification for local communication networks that employs cable as a passive
communication medium to interconnect different kinds of computers, data
processing products and office equipment at a local site. A local area network
communication protocol in widespread use and corresponding to standard 802.3 as
defined by the IEEE. All Macintosh computers and many PCs are provided with an
Ethernet 10/100 interface for quickly setting up a small scale LAN and also for
connecting to Internet via a cable or ADSL modem. The system's bandwidth is
10 Mbit/s (for normal Ethernet) and 100 Mbit/s (for Fast Ethernet) or 1000 Mbit/s (for
Gigabit Ethernet). A 10/100 interface exchanges data at a rate of 10 Mbit/s or
100 Mbit/s.

Fibre optics

A medium that uses light conducted through glass or plastic fibres for data
transmission.

Firewall

A computer system that allows the selective transit of data between an internal
network and a public one as well as neutralising attempts to penetrate the internal
network originating from the public network. The term "firewall" can refer to a number
of security mechanisms. It may be a router (filtering router), a station equipped with
two network interfaces (an Internet bastion) or a combination of both of these two
systems.

Firmware

Operating system and/or program within a device.

Lead / Lag

Inductive/capacitive current product's lagging/leading power factor.

Multipoint communications

A method of communication in which a single device can communicate with multiple
devices.

NEMA standards

Property characteristics adopted as standard by the National Electrical
Manufacturers Association.

Network

A group of computing devices that are connected to each other by communication
lines to share information and resources.

NTP "Network Time Protocol" (RFC 1305)

NTP (Network Time Protocol) is used to synchronise the time of a client or server
device from a time server. Depending on the network used, it provides the following
time precision based on the UTC:

b

several milliseconds on a local area network (LAN)

b

several tens of milliseconds on a wide area network (WAN).

PLC - Programmable logic controller

Programmable logic controller (PLC) - a solid state control system that has a user
programmable memory for storage instruction to implement specific functions such
as I/O control logic, timing, counting, arithmetic and data manipulation.

Protocol

Standardised procedure for establishing a communication link between devices that
is based on such elements as word structure or word length.

PSTN Public Switched Telephone Network

Term for the entire, world-wide telephone network.

RJ45

An 8-pin network connector, in widespread use on Ethernet networks. RJ11 is a four
contact connector used in telephone applications.

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Sign of power

Assuming that A is the supply network represented by a perfect voltage source with
an amplitude of 100.
B is a "load" that can:

b

absorb or provide active power

b

absorb or provide reactive power.
The measured values are:

b

the voltage V provided by A (serving as the phase reference)

b

the current I travelling between A and B, dissociating phase and phase quadrate
voltage components.
The load convention is used, namely:

b

power (whether active or reactive) supplied to system B is positive

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SMTP "Simple Mail Transfer Protocol"

(RFC 0821)
SMTP (Simple Mail Transfer Protocol) is an e-mail transmission service. It is used to
send e-mails between a sender and a recipient via an SMTP e-mail server.

SNMP "Simple Network Management Protocol"

(RFCs 1155, 1156 and 1157)
The Internet community developed standard SNMP for managing the different
components of a network through a single system. The network management system
can exchange data with SNMP agent devices. This function enables the manager to
view the status of the network and devices, modify their configuration and feed back
alarms in the event of failure.
Transparent Ready devices are SNMP-compatible and can naturally be integrated in
a network managed via SNMP.

URL - Uniform Resource Locator

The URL corresponds to an Internet resource address (any Web page or file) and the
path to follow to reach it. The address can be read from the browser's dialog box.

Example: http://www.schneider-electric.com is a URL.

Schneider Electric Industries SAS

89, boulevard Franklin Roosevelt
F - 92500 Rueil-Malmaison (France)
Tel : +33 (0)1 41 29 85 00
http://www.schneider-electric.com

As standards, specications and designs change from time to time, please ask for conrmation
of the information given in this publication.
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Micro-electronics: STM France

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Automotive: GM Mexico

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Agribusiness: Danone Europe
Perrier - Vittel Europe

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Energy and Infrastructure

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Utilities: Endesa Spain

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Wind generators: ADEME France

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Communications: LDCom France

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Buildings

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Hospitals: CHU France

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Hypermarkets: Carrefour Worldwide

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Hotels: ACCOR Worldwide

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For more information, visit our sites:

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www.transparentready.com

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Internet Explorer is a registered trademark of Microsoft

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