Electricity + Control July 2019

round up INDUSTRY 4.0 + INDUSTRIAL INTERNET OF THINGS (IIOT)

IIoT-enabled automation and energy management

operators to superimpose current data and virtual objects onto a cabinet, machine or plant.” “For the energy manager, EcoStruxure offers data and analytics that enable better energy management.The results are predictive, improve power quality through cost and reliability, and deliver energy optimisation. “The plant manager is concerned with the security of cyber and physical assets. This can be provided through EcoStruxure by its real-time measurement, automation and efficiency, which simplifies data acquisition via digital information for IIoT. “For the maintenance manager, reliability, up-time, redundancy management, future-proofing and asset management are key. He or she needs predictive maintenance, systems with initiative, service orientated equipment and a reduction in costs.” McCutcheon says Schneider Electric South Africa combines the group’s expertise and knowledge of the international and African markets to offer comprehensive solutions tailored to business specifics. Enquiries: Schneider Electric South Africa. Tel. +27 (0)11 245 6400, or visit: www.se.com/za

The Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) is creating new business models and reshaping the industrial landscape. At the Africa Automation Fair held in June in Johannesburg, Schneider Electric demonstrated how its EcoStruxure platform can support clients in accelerating their companies’ digital transformation and reap the rewards. QuintinMcCutcheon, DigitalTransformation DCX+ EcoStruxure Leader International Operations, says, “EcoStruxure offers energy management and automation solutions for industrial machines and plants across Africa. Having helped thousands of customers, we have evidence of its power and capabilities. “EcoStruxure is an IIoT-enabled, plug-and-play, open, interoperable architecture and platform. It can be used in homes, buildings, data centres, infrastructure and industries. It offers innovation at every level, from connected products to edge control, and apps, analytics and services,” says McCutcheon. At its stand Schneider Electric presented automation solutions such as the Altivar Process range of products and systems, the next generation of variable speed drives designed to deliver IIoT benefits. Smart and connected, with built-in intelligence to gather data and share information to the enterprise level, Altivar Process drives can improve operational efficiency and profitability and reduce total cost of ownership. “Our automation and control products and solutions extend from programmable relays to motion controllers and interface modules, for applications from simple machines to complex process systems,” says McCutcheon. “One of the benefits of the Schneider Electric automation systems is that they are geared to provide the various role-players in key areas with specific information needed to optimise the running of automated plants. EcoStruxure Augmented Operator Advisor puts real-time information at the customers’ fingertips, whenever it is needed.The custom application improves operational efficiency with augmented reality – enabling

Extended warranty on Delta automation range

“Together with Delta, we have agreed to extend the warranty for the benefit of our clients.” The extended warranty covers all Delta products. “Delta’s range has matured over the past decade. Every product has a wide portfolio of models available to suit the end user’s needs, in terms of performance and price,” Cameron says. Delta takes pride of place in EM’s automation offering, allowing opportunities for complementary I/O products. New Delta launches this year include the AS200 and AS300 mid-range PLCs. Delta’s third-generation HMIs will also be launched, and the DOP- 100 series will replace the successful DOP-B range. The power range of the Delta servos will be increased as well and will include precision reduction gearboxes. Enquiries: ElectroMechanica.Tel: +27 (0)11 249 5000, email Karen Zotter: karenz@em.co.za or visit: www.em.co.za

TheDelta industrial automationproduct rangehasbeen represented in Southern Africa by leading supplier, ElectroMechanica (EM), for over 14 years. The strong relationship maintained over that period has been consolidated by the recent announcement that EM is

extending the current warranty period on the entire Delta range by an additional 12 months. EM Delta Product Manager, William Cameron, says, “This means that the factory warranty covers all manufacturing-related issues for a two-year period from the date of sale.

The new Delta AS200 mid-range PLC.

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