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DRIVING SAFETY AND EFFICIENCY: WHY DESIGN ENGINEERS AND OEMS CAN DELIVER VALUE THROUGH ADVANCED CIRCUIT BREAKER TECHNOLOGY
Schneider Electric’s MasterPacT MTZ with new MicroLogic Active Controller offers a
complete safety solution to support both end users and solution providers. Matthew James, marketing offer manager LV&MV Switchgear, Schneider Electric, explains
outcomes they want to see. OEMs, design engineers, and system integrators understand this very well, creating bespoke solutions to meet those varied needs with best-in-class components. However, one shared objective that applies to absolutely every industrial business, is safety. Ultimately it is the responsibility of end users to deliver safe working conditions, but that responsibility is often shared with solution providers who can ease safety concerns through technology like air circuit breakers. Previously, we spoke with Design Solutions
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(November 2024 – Page 32) about the growing need for arc flash protection which has led to the push-button capability of the MasterPacT MTZ with new MicroLogic Active Controller. The Energy Reduction Maintenance Setting (ERMS) allows operators to safely reduce the size of fault currents that could arise while they’re on site, lowering the risk of arc flash incidents at the touch of a button. This is just one of the safety driven capabilities that OEMs, design engineers, system integrators, and end users will see with the MasterPacT MTZ range.
(NFC), which allows operators to access data logs without requiring full data connectivity. Non-connected equipment can be an important requirement under some cyber security policies for critical power supplies, as it prevents potential cyber-attacks. Through NFC OEMs, design engineers, or SIs going into existing facilities or retrofitting can reassure the end user that new capabilities will not extend the attack surface. Real-time health monitoring is accessible
from a front facing display to provide instant visibility into the breaker’s status to proactively address issues before they escalate. In addition, a QR code provides quick access to technical data and guidance, for example instructions on restoring power after tripping. Rapidly detecting and isolating electrical faults doesn’t just improve safety best practices, it
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cross the industry, businesses of every size have varied objectives when it comes to digitalisation, with each having specific
SUPPORTED SAFETY Opting for an air circuit breaker (ACB) with advanced safety and security features will provide value and peace of mind for the end user and the supply chain. The introduction of the MicroLogic Active ensures cybersecurity- by-design through near field communication
minimises the potential damage to critical assets to improve the value offered by solution providers. This is especially beneficial to applications where assets must run continuously, as any unplanned downtime or disruption would have costly implications. The MasterPacT MTZ with MicroLogic
Active is future ready, delivering the required usability that extends past viewing breaker health at a glance. Simple by design, the ACB can be installed or retrofitted seamlessly, making it a suitable solution for both new and legacy assets.
ACHIEVING BUSINESS CONTINUITY IN 2025 Achieving safety and business continuity go hand in hand, as one is impossible without the other. Safety and reliability of systems also underpin every other digital transformation possibility – businesses won’t be free to explore the latest capabilities without a foundation of safety for operators. OEMs, design engineers, or SIs that deliver these capabilities will not only meet client expectations but exceed them to build long-term trust and extended value. Schneider Electric’s MasterPacT MTZ with
MicroLogic Active product is built on a heritage of 30 years of protection and availability, setting a new standard of safety with each iteration. End users, OEMs, design engineers, and SIs can all benefit from the reliability in challenging industrial settings, supporting business continuity while creating safe working conditions. Find out more via the website.
Schneider Electric
www.se.com
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