Schneider Electric Korea helps manage energy efficiently with power management solutions to prepare for increased power demand caused by summer heat.

Schneider Electric announced that it provides solutions to prevent power outages and irregular power supply situations. Representative products include Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) systems and IoT-based energy management systems that safely protect critical equipment in industrial sites such as factories, data centers, and hospitals.

■ Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) for handling unexpected situations

An uninterruptible power supply (UPS) is a device that supplies power normally for a certain period of time to reduce data loss that may occur in the event of a sudden power interruption. It also supports power and surge protection functions for electronic products.

The Schneider 'Easy UPS BVX' series has a capacity of 700VA and features an LED indicator function to check the remaining capacity. In addition, it has the capacity to protect a NAS of about 4 bays and an internet router from power outages or overvoltage.

The 'Easy UPS BX' features a tower design that uses batteries to protect computers and electronic equipment in the event of power supply issues, such as power outages. Additionally, based on a line-interactive topology, it provides an Automatic Voltage Regulator (AVR) function that instantly adjusts voltage fluctuations without using batteries.

'APC SMV' is a UPS suitable for small and medium-sized sites with a capacity of 3000 VA, and includes an Automatic Voltage Regulator (AVR) function for efficient power protection. It provides safe power over a wide voltage range and inconsistent power environments with a pure sine wave output from battery backup power.

■ Establishing a Stable Power Environment 'EcoStruxure Power Monitoring Expert'

Schneider EcoStruxure Power Monitoring Expert (PME) is an integrated power management solution capable of monitoring energy status.

It collects data from the electrical infrastructure to monitor the building's energy status in the form of a dashboard, detects leakage current situations in advance, and enables rapid recovery in the event of power problems through pre-fault warnings and problem diagnosis.

In addition, through EcoStruxure Asset Advisor, which analyzes and monitors power quality in real time, it is possible to receive and analyze data in real time from IoT and cloud-based systems to predict accidents in advance.

■ Extra-high voltage Automatic Load Switch (ALTS) 'ASCO ALTS' for power outage preparedness

Schneider Electric provides power stability through its extra-high voltage automatic load switch, 'ASCO ALTS'. ALTS is an extra-high voltage switch that receives dual voltage from the substation and instantly switches to the backup substation power supply in the event of a main power outage or voltage drop.

It can switch without interruption without stopping, thereby improving power stability, and the closed switchboard structure prevents the spread of accidents in the event of an arc accident and enables earthquake-resistant design.

Schneider explained that unlike conventional ALTS which use SF6 (sulfur hexafluoride) gas, ASCO ALTS is environmentally friendly and does not require complex maintenance processes because it uses a withdrawal type VCB (Vacuum Circuit Breaker).

Kim Kyung-rok, CEO of Schneider Electric Korea, stated, “Damage such as power outages occurs frequently during the summer due to increased electricity usage, so preparation is necessary,” adding, “Schneider Electric provides various solutions, including power status and quality monitoring, to enable efficient energy management.”