Electricity + Control May 2016

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CONTROL SYSTEMS + AUTOMATION

OEE in a Box – ‘out of the box’ – solution for mining

Schneider Electric , a global specialist in energy management and automation, has announced the launch of ‘OEE in a Box’, an innovative, out-of-the-box, consultant-led optimisation solution designed to helpmin- ing companies identify and break the key production bottlenecks that are constrain- ing their operations. Built on Schneider Electric’s operational management software, Ampla, and leverag- ing the organisation’s deep expertise in the optimisation of production processes, OEE in a Box brings together consulting exper-

of Integrated Planning and Optimisation Solutions at Schneider Electric Southern Africa, explains that, “One of OEE in a Box’s differentiating factors is that the solution is consultant driven. A Schneider Electric mining consultant assists in identifying and confirming the production bottleneck so that when the optimisation software is deployed, it is targeted at an area of the pro- cess where it will have the greatest impact.” Enquiries: Isabel Mwale. Tel. +27 (0) 11 254 6400 or email isabel.mwale@schneider-electric.com

considers the loss of efficiency related to actual operating time as a percentage of planned production time, while perfor- mance takes into account the rate of pro- duction in a given time frame compared to expected targets. Finally, the quality of output from the production process is considered in order to provide an overall picture of the effectiveness of the produc- tion process as a whole, because ultimately increased throughput can only be benefi- cial if it also results in increased product recoveries. Clinton Macdonald, manager

tise and optimisation technologies to target high impact opportunities for improvement in the mining production process. OEE in a Box measures the industry-wide metric Overall Equipment Effectiveness, or OEE, at the equipment or area bot- tleneck of the production process. By benchmarking the availability, performance, and quality of the most critical area in the overall process, it enables managers to optimise overall throughput and effectiveness by quickly identifying the key causes of efficiency losses through the process. Availability

UPS offers reliable protection to SMEs Schneider Electric , a global specialist in energy management and au- tomation, has expanded its Galaxy 300 Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) system, which now includes 60 kVA and 80 kVA models. Ideal for small and medium businesses, commercial buildings and technical facilities with small server rooms, the Galaxy 300 60 kVA and 80 kVA

UPS systems provide effective and reliable three-phase power protec- tion to prevent downtime and data loss for mission critical applications in a robust, simple-to-install and cost-effective configuration. The newUPS systems also enable users to lower operational and cooling costs with power efficiency and total harmonic distortion of current at less

than 3,5% with full load. “There was a need expressed by our low- and medium-level power users for a system that offered greater power avail- ability, reliability, manageability and convenience,” says Bruce Grobler, vice president of the IT Business for southernAfrica at Schneider Electric. “Serving a range of organisations, the addition of the 60 kVA and 80 kVAmodels, the Galaxy 300 10 to 80 kVA UPS portfolio directly answers customer and partner requirements by offering a best-in-class UPS with simplified installation, management and maintenance features, as well as enhanced efficiency and ease of use via an intuitive interface.”

Enquiries: Isabel Mwale.Tel. +27 (0) 11 254 6400 or email isabel.mwale@schneider-electric.com