Replacing ATV61 and ATV71 drives that have failed with Altivar Process Drives presents a challenge for users. Smart factories of the future depend on devices with embedded intelligence installed in equipment and machines. This means that replacements for many end-of-life devices (EoL) will be different in both size and performance from their predecessors. Schneider Altivar […]
For processing and manufacturing operations, protecting motors is crucial to maintaining productivity and managing maintenance costs. Because fuses cost less than circuit breakers, they have often been the choice for this application. But Schneider Electric circuit breakers have evolved in recent years and come into their own as users consider total cost of ownership. Comparing […]
Schneider Electric is updating the appearance of the TeSys range with a modern elegant look to reflect their EcoStruxure range. The change affects several models from the TeSys range which will feature facia colours going from white to a robust dark grey appearance. Models affected are the Tesys U, TeSys T, TeSys GV2L and the […]
Motor starter functions are changing as more users digitalise their control and automation systems in the development of smart machines. The control of motors and motor load management is evolving as finding competitive advantage displaces basic motor starter functionality. In response, manufacturers are improving not only the design of new motor starters but also their […]
When considering Smart Machines and IIoT it is simple to forget that digitisation must be compatible with power switching devices. It means automation control panels have become more complex and harder to design and build. They may be smaller, needing better thermal management and often harder/slower to wire. This has led to the adoption of […]