Schneider Electric introduces the Acti 9 Control system, the innovation that revolutionizes distribution panel integration

Malaysia, 5 July 2012 — Schneider Electric, a pioneer in low-voltage modular systems, launched the Acti 9 modular protection and communication system , the latest innovation in its safest, simplest, and most efficient final distribution modular components. Schneider Electric is taking advantage of its five generations of industry experience to introduce industry-first innovations and enhance its leadership in this field.

Integrating your final distribution panels with your facility management solution can be a difficult task. Running control and communication cabling, in addition to electrical wiring, can be a complicated and time-consuming task, and system integrators, panel designers and even maintenance personnel have to make it perform and communicate properly. Their job is to ensure every installation operates smoothly — for the entire life cycle of the installation.

All Acti 9 products benefit from the accumulated experience gathered by Schneider Electric in its 40 years experience in the design and manufacturing of final low-voltage modular systems. Acti 9 is smart, ready to be connected, and allows for efficient building management, eliminated downtime, and an even more competitive business. Plus, all products are made from 100 percent recyclable and recoverable materials and are completely environmentally friendly. So you can meet developing environmental certifications or requirements, both now and in the future, and minimize impact from the design stage through the installation’s lifetime of use, and eventual recycling.

‘Schneider Electric understands this’; says Peter Cave, Malaysia Country President, Schneider Electric. ‘That’s why we designed the Acti 9 communication system to be ready-to-connect, easily integrated with any facility management architecture. It combines basic control with optimum protection and becomes a key component for energy efficiency solutions in any environment. Plus, it uses the flexible and robust Modbus protocol system for reliable communications. It even includes pre-fabricated wiring so end users have instant, error-proof connectivity. With the real-time data coming from their panels and circuits, they can really fine-tune their electrical loads so they can reduce costs. It’s never been easier to integrate electrical management with facility management solutions’.

What makes the Acti 9 modular protection and communication system so innovative? Unlike conventional distribution panels that require extensive control wiring, communications cabling, and auxiliary interfaces, the system integrates easily into any existing facility management system with its Smartlink module. This component connects quickly to the DIN rail, and Acti 9 components on the rail can, in turn, connect to it quickly and without error using its prefabricated wiring. In fact, control wiring time is reduced by up to 40%. Smartlink uses Modbus communications that auto-adapt to customer parameters, so it integrates quickly and can adapt to any future developments. Other control-capable components such as the Reflex iC60 and the ARAiC60 work seamlessly with Smartlink, making it perfect for the dynamic requirements of a wide variety of energy efficiency applications.

The Acti 9 system guarantees 100 per cent safe, reliable operation for the lifetime of your installation. It is specifically designed to integrate safely into final distribution panels, and gives you, your customers, and their installations the highest level of protection and control available, even in demanding environments, with comprehensive warranties. Developing your business, increasing your profitability, and improving your competitiveness are our customers’ main challenges. As your partner of choice, our mission is to help you achieve your objectives throughout the entire life cycle of your installations.

Acti9 builds on over 40 years of Schneider Electric expertise and has resulted in the development of 21 new patents, which sets the global benchmark for circuit breaker technology. The Acti9 series is notable for covering all applications, especially in polluted environments and networks, for absolute safety and improved continuity of service.

If you have an Acti 9 question, we’re here to help. Schneider Electric low-voltage modular system specialists are never more than a mouse click or phone call away. Our knowledgeable representatives are always on hand to help you get the information you need to make smart, informed decisions for your next installation. E-mail them today at care@schneider electric.com or call 1-800-880-877