Implementing smart factories through intelligent power management and integrated building management solutions… Implementing real-time energy monitoring through energy management solutions.

Schneider Electric announced on the 17th that it has implemented energy-saving solutions at DreamTech's new factory.

Dreamtech's new factory, completed in December 2018, has a ground area of 25,820 m2 and a total floor area of 24,400 m2, consolidating the four factories previously in operation. While this integration has improved productivity, it has also increased power requirements.

Schneider Electric provided Dreamtech with a safe, reliable, and highly efficient energy management solution essential for production site operations.

Dreamtech's new factory has integrated and applied Schneider Electric's building automation solution, 'EcoStruxure Building', and its power management solution, 'EcoStruxure Power', for efficient management of power energy within the factory.

Schneider Electric's solutions enable Dreamtech to control the environment within its factories while optimizing energy consumption and increasing productivity and efficiency.

Schneider Electric has secured safety by applying high and low voltage switchboards (SM6/Blokset) with seismic performance and internal arc withstand capability.

The latest IoT power devices (connected products) are also installed, transmitting individual energy data of all loads from high-voltage panels to distribution panels and diagnostic data of each device to the upper-level energy management software, 'EcoStruxure Power Monitoring Expert (PME)'.

Based on this data, real-time power energy management is possible by applying functions such as power SCADA diagrams, dashboards, trends, and reports.

Also, EcoStruxure Power Advisor is a top-level solution that manages and services power management to ensure efficient and stable operation and sustainability based on predictive analysis.' was introduced.

All mechanical equipment, such as air conditioners, refrigerators, and compressors, are equipped with various IoT sensors (temperature, humidity, pressure, flow rate, etc.) and valves that can measure and control the status of each equipment.

By monitoring and controlling these data in real time through 'EcoStruxure Building Operation', an automatic control integrated software, the factory environment (temperature, humidity, air quality, etc.) is always maintained at an optimal level.

By integrating the lighting control system (KNX) and the power management system (Power Monitoring Expert; PME), data can be shared in real time, enabling optimal efficiency with minimal energy consumption.

Schneider Electric and Dreamtech officials expect that the installation of these facilities will achieve a return on investment (ROI) within three years.

Dreamtech CEO Kim Hyung-min said, “Schneider Electric’s solution, which enables efficient power distribution from the power input to individual switches at the terminal, enables real-time energy monitoring as well as predictive maintenance,” adding, “We are also considering integrated operation and monitoring of overseas factories in the future.”

Kyung-Rok Kim, CEO of Schneider Electric Korea, said, “Schneider Electric’s energy efficiency solutions maximize the potential of the field not only through efficient energy management but also through integrated field operations and increased engineering efficiency.” He added, “We will work harder to help many Korean companies enhance their technologies and products by utilizing Schneider Electric’s digital intelligence in the era of the Fourth Industrial Revolution.”