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is changing.
The world is getting smarter. Every day, it is becoming
more decentralized, decarbonized, and digitized. And
as your products become more connected, so do you.
With these innovations come increased demand,
new regulations, and an opportunity to improve yourexisting infrastructure.
That’s why it’s more important than ever to installequipment, software, and services that will keep
everything running smoothly in the present, andprepared for the future.

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Life is On | Schneider ElectricYour electricalsystem has
something to say.
Smart Panels from Schneider Electric are a key
element of the EcoStruxure™ Power architecture. Bymeasuring usage, quality, and status of electrical power
distribution, and then aggregating and communicatingthem over Ethernet, they make the necessary data
available on site or remotely.
In doing so, they give a voice to your switchboards,
providing you with key insights to manage your facilities
proactively.
By combining cutting-edge hardware and software with
unparalleled connectivity, Smart Panels simultaneously:• Provide simple, interoperable functionality• Help you discover and correct potential blind spots

As a result, your facility benefits from increased
efficiency and reduced downtime.

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New requirements
mean new opportunities.
In today’s world of increased energy usage and enhanced
digitization, there are significant advantages to adopting
a more evolved and innovative approach to power
distribution, including:With Smart Panels, you candeliver on all of these needs withsimplicity and ease.
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123Compliance withmore demanding
standards,
regulations,and codes

Better reliability
and availability

Extendedequipment
shelf life456

Improved
efficiency

IncreasedsustainabilityStrengthened
security

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The myriad advantages ...
of installing Ethernet-ready Smart Panels can be summed up in four words:

1. Protect

2. Measure

3. Connect

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Electrical protection is at the core of Smart Panels.
Reliable, high-performance technology is present in every breaker and every
residual current device to help ensure the safety of people and equipment.

With Smart Panels, you can collect relevant data from your entire electrical network.
This allows you to receive information in real time, so you can clearly see whatneeds to be done.

In order for data to be effective, it needs to be collected, and then distilled into
actionable information.
Smart Panels allow you to act on any operational ineffciencies immediately, makeany necessary adjustments, or fix issues as they arise.

A connected solution within the EcoStruxure Power architecture, Smart Panels
empower you to make informed decisions, create a proactive maintenance program,and drive overall energy efficiencies.

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At every stage of a building’s life cycle, Smart Panels provide incredible innovation toimprove your work:
I DESIGNI BUILDI INSTALLI OPERATEElectrical system designers
and consultants who
recommend solutions need tofind ways to comply with safety
and regulation standards, meetrising digitization demands,
and stay cost effective. SmartPanels help you:
• Win more projects• Design durable andcompliant systems• Create smart, flexible systems

See more benefits

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8At every stage of a building’s life cycle, Smart Panels provide incredible innovation toimprove your work:
I DESIGNI BUILDI INSTALLI OPERATE
Contractors and panel builders
need to produce safe andreliable solutions that accountfor rising consumption, while still
meeting their project budgets
and timelines. Smart Panels
help you:• Retrofit easily• Commission quickly• Provide better service

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At every stage of a building’s life cycle, Smart Panels provide incredible innovation toimprove your work:
I DESIGNI BUILDI INSTALLI OPERATE
Contractors, installers, andsystem integrators thatassemble and install electricalswitchboards are always
looking for ways to add
connectivity without growing
their panel’s footprint. SmartPanels help you:
• Understand and implement

new technologies• Provide comprehensive

product support• Perform effective marketingand business planning

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10At every stage of a building’s life cycle, Smart Panels provide incredible innovation toimprove your work:
I DESIGNI BUILDI INSTALLI OPERATE
Building owners and facility
managers often juggle rising
maintenance costs with highdemand for continuous, reliable
power. Smart Panels help you:
• Improve reliability• Reduce maintenance costs• Increase efficiency

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EcoStruxurePower CommisionAll-in-one commissioning
software for Smart Panels
and smart device set up
and configuration.
EcoStruxure Power Commission is an
intuitive software tool that provides easy
configuration, reliable testing methodologies,
and integrated reporting for all smart devices
connected to your switchboard — all in one
program. It’s the simplest way to set up, test,
commission, and manage the smart devices on
your switchboard.

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Get extra help
from an EcoXpert.
For intelligent and sustainable solutions
that help reduce risk and cost, discover theEcoXpert certification program.
EcoXperts are certified in the fields of power
management, building automation, light androom control, and data connectivity. Together,
EcoXperts and Schneider deliver services andsolutions that exceed your expectations andbuild sustainable success for your facility.

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Design your
Smart Panels.
Schneider Electric allows you to design to yourexact specifications. Select your preferredcomponents, and create the Smart Panels solutionthat works for your building or facility.

Protect

MeasureConnect

Act

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Life is On | Schneider ElectricProtect:

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Electrical protection safeguards circuit elements, people, and equipment from the destructive or dangerous consequences of excessive(short-circuit) currents, or those due to overloading and insulation failure. Smart Panels provide the information needed to analyze theevent and restore power.
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MasterPact, Compact, circuit breakers
and switchesActi 9 circuit breakers, residual current devices,
surge arresters, contactors, and impulse relays

In addition to protection, these circuit
breakers also provide energy consumption
data, equipment status, and operational
support information.

Each Acti 9™ device contributes to electrical supply reliability.
Auxiliaries transmit real-time status to the Enerlin’X™ system,and additional modules enable resetting after a trip.

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Life is On | Schneider ElectricMeasure:Electrical metering provides users with the data needed to achieve energy efficiency and system reliability. Smart Panels provide this data bothlocally and remotely, with class one accuracy or better.

EmbeddedStandalone

If you need an easy-to-install meter that meets basic state-of-the-art accuracy with standards
compliance, our embedded meters are the ideal choice.
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MicroLogic trip units

PowerTag wireless energy sensor

MicroLogic™ trip units not only provide
outstanding protection but have integrated
measurement capabilities to help you
monitor power conditions and manage
energy consumption in real time.

PowerTag measures real-time energy and power
while monitoring protection assets. Just ‘tag’ circuit
breakers anytime, anywhere, and stay fully connected
to vital assets that make businesses run smoothly.

MicroLogic trip units make it easy toupgrade your system, with downloadable
digital modules available 24/7 fromSchneider Electric’s GoDigital web store.

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Life is On | Schneider ElectricMeasure:Electrical metering provides users with the data needed to achieve energy efficiency and system reliability. Smart Panels provide this data both
locally and remotely, with class one accuracy or better.

StandaloneEmbedded3For advanced power quality monitoring or revenue metering of key distribution points, our standalone meters offer
the highest configurability and programmability available.

34Acti 9 energy meters

PowerLogic meters

Acti 9 energy meters natively support a variety ofprotocols (Modbus, LON, M-bus, BACnet), seamlessly
integrating into existing networks to bring simple
energy management applications to any building.

PowerLogic™ power meters help optimize network
efficiency and reliability by tracking real-time energy andpower quality, monitoring equipment status, trending
loads, and logging events and alarms.

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Connect:

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Digitization demands that every component in the electrical installation be able to communicate with higher platforms like software and analytics.
With Smart Panels, your system is open and compatible with all other components.

Connect with Enerlin’X
Enerlin’X components collect data from system components and circuit breakers
across your building, and aggregate it to local displays and web portals. This
allows you to easily read and evaluate your data, and figure out next steps. Thesecomponents feature:1• Grouping of similar functions in smart components (e.g. Acti 9 Smartlink)• Simplified, fast connection disconnection• Space savings in the enclosure

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Com’X data loggers
and energy servers

Link 150, IFM, IFE,and IO interfaces
and gateways

Acti 9 Smartlink

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Act:
Make informed decisions. Smart Panels embedded web pages display real-timedata in a meaningful way. Have a standard web browser? Easily access andanalyze trend history — all this data is at your fingertips.
Collect energy data throughout the building or facility, from:• Electrical distribution devices• Water, air, gas, electricity, or steam metering devices (WAGES)• Temperature and environmental sensors
Deliver data to enable:• Smart displays: dashboards and historical graph charts• Advanced processing by EcoStruxure solutions
Provide benefits such as:• Data collection• Data publishing• Quick setup and configuration
Allow you to identify opportunities for savings, by:• Providing dashboards and historical trend charts• Connecting to a network via Wi-Fi or Ethernet• Detecting load unbalance and breaker status

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Scalable softwareand services.
Enjoy on-site or remote monitoring that’s
scalable to your demands with software
options adaptable to your needs.

Edge control softwareApps, analytics, and services

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Edge control software
Make informed, data-driven decisions.
Track equipment and maintenance activity to reduce downtime,energy use, and maintenance costs while improving site planningand revealing additional capacity.
• Increase power availability• Help protect people and equipment• Improve operational efficiency

EcoStruxure
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Life is On | Schneider ElectricApps, analytics,and services
Maximize the value of data.
Receive expert analysis and recommendations that help.
• Optimize energy efficiency and reduce energy-related costs• Reduce downtime from network issues or equipment failure• Improve predictive maintenance scheduling and reduce reactive
maintenance emergencies

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Facility Advisor

EcoStruxurePower Advisor

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Resource Advisor

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Read about Smart
Panels in action.
Hospitality
With over 130,000 rooms in more than
1,000 properties spanning 59 countries,
a major hotel chain had to optimize consumption,
while still helping to ensure safety and comfort.
With Smart Panels, they identified themost profound inefficiencies, which led tocorrections that saved them money, andimproved guest comfort.
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The world isgetting smarter.
As power distribution continues to evolve, and products
become more connected, it’s important for your buildings andfacilities to keep up with the pace. In making the transition toSmart Panels, you will be equipped to thrive by:• Making your facility more efficient• Connecting your critical equipment• Modernizing your business with the latest trends• Acquiring the latest energy data in real time
• Recognizing trends and behaviors• Improving performance while simultaneously reducing costs

The world is indeed getting smarter, and by installing Smart
Panels by Schneider Electric, your buildings and facilities canbe a part of the conversation.

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