Make the most of your energy

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Powerlink
Lighting Control Solutions
Unrivaled energy savings, measurement and verification,
convenience, and control all from a single compact solution.
Reduce energy cost and consumption
Lighting is one of the largest culprits of energy waste in buildings. And it takes more than just energy effcient
lighting to signifcantly reduce your energy costs. Powerlink

lighting control systems reduce energy costs as

much as 30 percent by automatically turning off lighting during unoccupied periods. Retroft is also easy with
Powerlink lighting control systems, with payback periods often less than two years. Compared with other
energy savings technologies, a Powerlink control system can provide both a lower initial capital outlay and
greater energy savings.
Powerlink lighting control systems can also deliver savings by serving as a key component of a buildings
demand response system, which saves money by reducing lighting levels during peak demand periods.
No additional installation cost
Powerlink lighting control systems are housed in a standard lighting panelboard. There are no extra boxes to
mount, relays to wire, or complex panel schedules to decipher. Each Powerlink panel comes from the factory
fully-assembled and tested. Installing a Powerlink lighting panel takes no more time than mounting a standard
lighting panelboard.
Design operation and maintenance simplicity
Powerlink lighting control systems simplify a designers life by eliminating the need to create special
lighting schedules or to negotiate with the architect over limited space constraints. Powerlink lighting control
systems also reduce installation time over other technologies by eliminating extra cabinets and wiring.
Facility and maintenance personnel will also enjoy the ability to quickly change schedules and operation from
a central workstation.
Exceed energy reduction goals.
Monitor and verify energy savings.
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Design compliance
Powerlink lighting systems are fully compliant to meet todays building and energy code standards.
NEMA

Compliance: Applicable portions of NEMA standards pertaining to types of electrical equipment and enclosures.
NEC Compliance: Applicable portions of the NEC; including Articles 11010.
UL

Compliance: Applicable UL standards for panelboards, circuit breakers, and energy management equipment.
FCC Emissions: Compliance with FCC emissions standards specifed in Part 15, Subpart J for Class A applications.
ESD Immunity: IEC 1000, Level 4.
RF Susceptibility: IEC 1000, Level 3.
Electrical Fast Transient Susceptibility: IEC 1000, Level 3.
Electrical Surge Susceptibility: Power line, IEC 1000, Level 4.
Electrical Surge Susceptibility: Interconnection lines, IEC 1000, Level 3.
California Title 24: Certifed by the California Energy Commission.
Seismic compliance: NFPA 5000, ASCE7, ICC ES AC156.
Powerlink lighting control solutions I 3
Powerlink intelligent lighting
control systems
Eliminate unnecessary energy consumption by
switching lights off during unoccupied periods
Reduce demand by shedding lights during
peak demand periods
Improve productivity by controlling and
monitoring panels from remote locations
Reduce potential lost time and liability by
receiving instant alerts to important
occurrences with remote email alarming
Refer to diagram on pages 1213 to view total system connectivity
Up to eight panels can be
controlled from a single controller.
Gain important insights into lighting system
performance with integral metering provided
by the MVP panel (page 8)
Offer reliable over-current protection
Have so many benefts, all in the footprint of a
standard lighting panelboard enclosure
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A self-contained power supply furnishes power for remote circuit breaker
switching and the systems electronics.
The intelligence of the Powerlink lighting control system comes from its
micro-processor-based controller. It processes signals that originate externally
from control devices, such as switches or sensors, or from its powerful
internal time scheduler that switches breakers according to predefned
daily schedules.
Innovative Square D

brand remotely-operated circuit breakers combine

the protective features of conventional circuit breakers with the switching
functions of a contactor. This eliminates the need for separate relays or
contactors and the associated enclosures and wiring. With series connected
ratings up to 200,000 RMS A, Powerlink circuit breakers are designed to
handle todays and tomorrows high short circuit current requirements.
Theyre proven to perform for 200,000 On/Off/On load operations, which far
surpasses industry requirements. The circuit breakers are rated for HACR,
HID, and SWD loads. Single-, two-, and three-pole versions are available in
ratings up to 30 A.
Plug-in control bus strips serve as the bridge between the circuit breakers
and the electronic control components of a Powerlink lighting control system.
Theres no complicated, bulky control wiring or connectors to worry about.
The bus strips easily attach to the panelboard interior without any special
fasteners or modifcations.
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500 Level System
Basic control for low-voltage
switching applications
Ideal for use in facilities where time-of-day control
is being managed from a time clock or centralized
building management system.
Soft mapping for grouping branch circuits into
zones that can be operated as a common group
Up to 64 independent zones can be confgured for
a single controller with software
Eight input terminations for connecting local control
devices like space controls, occupancy sensors,
security systems, and other devices
Timed overrides for automatic shutoff
Blink notifcation to alert occupants of an
impending lights out command
Confgurable with LCS basic and advanced software
Serial communications using industry recognized
Modbus

protocol
A control system to meet
every need
1000 Level System
Time-of-day control for meeting todays
energy code requirements
Stand-alone solution for small commercial buildings.
Seven-day repeating electronic clock, temperature
compensated to minimize clock drift. Includes
automatic daylight savings setbacks, leap year
correction, 32 special holiday periods, and
automatic computation of sunrise/sunset times
16 independently confgurable time schedules,
each having 24 separate On/Off periods
16 input terminations for connecting local control
devices to operate individual lighting zones
On-board event log
Breaker run-time counters for tracking burn-time
on lighting fxtures
Confgurable with LCS basic and
advanced software
Supports serial communications using Modbus
ASCII/RTU, DMX512, and JCI-N2 protocols
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2000 Level System
Fast Ethernet-based control for managing
a large lighting system
Recommended for larger commercial and industrial
buildings with multiple spaces that share schedules
and operational needs.
10BaseT port for peer-to-peer Ethernet
communications using Modbus TCP

protocol
Global inputs for sharing external control
status, schedule status, and zone status with
other controllers
Full boolean logic capability for creating virtually
any control need
Network time synchronization service to eliminate
clock drift
Custom alarms generator notifes operators of non-
operational condition
Supports native BACnet

(IP), BACnet (MS/TP)

Confgurable with LCS basic and advanced software
Supports serial communications using Modbus
ASCII/RTU and DMX512
3000 Level System
Web-enabled control for controlling and
managing the cost of the lighting system
The 3000 level system forms the foundation for a
completely web-enabled lighting control system.
From the convenience of a standard web browser,
users can easily access information about the
lighting control system, initiate overrides, or make a
schedule change.
Integral web server provides ready access to panel
status and confguration screens via a standard
web browser
Email alarm notifcation service to notify assigned
users of an alarm condition via email or
smart phone
Extends functionality of Powerlink lighting control
systems to communicate with C-Bus

devices
Supports native BACnet (IP), BACnet (MS/TP)
Confgurable with LCS basic and advanced software
Supports serial communications using Modbus
ASCII/RTU and DMX512
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Powerlink MVP (Measurement and
Verification) Lighting Control Panel
Main and branch
metering controller
Self-contained
power supply
Web-based
controller
Remotely operated
circuit breakers
Standard panel
board interior
Standard panel
board box
(20 in. min)
21 circuit CT strips
Powerlink MVP Panel
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Monitor and verify your energy performance
You expect an energy management system to perform. With Powerlink
MVP, that performance goes to a totally new level. These panels not only
provide savings by controlling lights, but also provide a total infrastructure for
measuring and verifying the performance of all your lighting and plug load
energy conservation measures.
The Powerlink MVP lighting control system incorporates the same great features found
in the Powerlink G3 3000 level system, in addition to integral branch circuit and main metering. Integral
metering is accomplished using the PowerLogic

branch circuit power meter (BCPM), which is a highly

accurate, full-featured, multi-branch circuit power meter that provides unrivalled low-current monitoring.
Monitor by circuit, zone, space, or complete lighting system
Review data through existing building management software, or specialized MVP software to isolate areas
of energy waste and improve effciency
Implement energy saving methods to reduce energy costs
Achieve greater savings month-over-month and year-over-year, while accomplishing your energy
management goals
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Connectivity is the key to managing a lighting system. With Powerlink,
critical information about your lighting system is always available at your
fingertips. With the click of a mouse, users can quickly observe breaker status,
system operation, or make configuration changes.
Unlock the potential of the Powerlink lighting control system with LCS basic and advanced software from
Schneider Electric

. Schedule events, override lighting, and check the status of a breaker with the click
of a button. Easy-to-navigate software gives a whole new meaning to lighting control.
Create schedules that easily apply to all controllers within a system rather than programming each
controller individually
Quickly view branch circuit status (on, off, tripped, or non-responding)
Examine system event logs, make confguration modifcations, create or modify schedules, initiate overrides,
and upgrade frmware
LCS software offers
users a convenient and
easy-to-use interface
for the Powerlink lighting
control system.
Remote monitoring and control
at your fingertips
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The LCS schedule
confgurator feature
makes daily schedules
and commands fast,
simple, and intuitive.
See multiple controllers
live status on the
same screen.
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C-Bus network lighting control, Powerlink intelligent panelboards, and occupancy sensors from
Schneider Electric create one of the most comprehensive energy-saving offers in the industry.
They combine automated and web-enabled control with advanced space controls, such as
touchscreens, motion-based controls, daylighting, energy management dimming, and smart
grid connectivity.
Ethernet
PC Web browser
Device router
Powerlink lighting
control panelboard
Input units
Neo

keypads
Saturn

keypads
DLT

keypads
Network units
Output units
Multi-Channel relays
PC interface Power supply
C-Bus
remote
controls
Wiser

IP
controller
Typical cat-5 cable
Total system connectivity
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Schneider Electric occupancy sensors
Occupancy sensors from Schneider Electric are the perfect solution for applications needing simple
occupancy-based controls. Low-voltage ceiling- and wall-mounted occupancy sensors can be tied
into the C-Bus network using simple dry contact inputs.
Wall switch Ceiling mount Wall mount Fixture mount
Bus coupler
(dry contact connections)
Auxiliary input unit General input unit Touch screens Sensor
(PIR/IR/Light levels)
Telephone
interface unit
Professional
series dimmer
Changeover relay unit 0-10 V
dimming unit
DALI gateway DMX gateway Ethernet gateway Network bridge Pascal automation
controller
C-Bus network
Phase angle dimmer
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Quality products backed by
over 100 years of experience
Schneider Electric
delivers results.
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Cabelas

: Streamline the design and build process and assure sustainable energy savings
Application
To streamline the design and construction processes and improve both
energy management and energy effciency, a plan was put in place to develop
uniform standards for temperature and lighting control, and electrical and
mechanical equipment.
Objectives
Streamline design and construction processes across all stores
Accrue greater energy effciency and cost savings
Balance need for adequate lighting with energy effciency
Reasonable return on investment
Easy functionality for employees
Specialized lighting scenes for designated areas within the building
Monitor energy usage to begin load-shed programming
Solution
Powerlink 2000 level intelligent lighting control panelboards
Commercial-grade occupancy sensors
PowerLogic power meters
Benefits
New stores found to be 21% more energy effcient than
existing stores
Major contributor to $1 million savings in energy costs
Metering installed to provide constant fow of information to prompt more
astute energy-related decision making
Convenience of interconnecting with building automation system eliminates
need for multiple systems
Case studies
Cabelas, the Sidney, Nebraska-based
purveyor of outdoor clothing and gear
for hunting, camping, and fishing, had
been using a variety of lighting control
technologies from multiple suppliers
prior to 2006. Cabelas recongized an
opportunity to accrue greater energy
and cost savings through uniform
equipment and building product
standards, including lighting control
for all new locations. Cabelas did have
extensive building automation systems
and equipment in place, including
lighting control. However, there was
little system and brand consistency for
new store construction. In 2006, the
standard for all new Cabelas stores
became the Powerlink 2000 Level
intelligent lighting control system,
commercial grade occupancy sensors,
and PowerLogic power meters, all from
Schneider Electric.
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Application
By implementing the Powerlink 3000 level lighting system as part of a lighting
retroft, the company is able to manage the lighting schedules required in each
work zone on the manufacturing foor. Extensive lighting controls were retroftted
throughout the facility including manufacturing areas, offce, and parking lots.
Objectives
Implement a lighting control system that maximizes cost savings
Make the new lighting strategy easily transferable to other company facilities
Solution
Implemented a lighting controls retroft programing using both Powerlink and
C-Bus lighting control systems combined. Lighting circuits were isolated from
other electrical loads to provide utmost fexibility in scheduling and control.
Benefits
Enhanced cost savings by up to 33%
Improved operating margins resulting from reduction in energy use and
lamp maintenance
Increased worker productivity resulting from accessible and easy-to-use
operator interfaces
Energy cost reductions of $65,000 in the frst year
Energy savings: Albany International
Case studies (cont.)
With manufacturing plants in 14 countries,
Albany International manufactures paper
machine clothing, a key component
used in the production of paper
products. Its Menasha, Wisconsin facility,
for example, makes forming fabrics for
the paper industry. Menasha facility
management implemented an entire
lighting retrofit project and called on
Schneider Electric to provide a solution
to manage lighting requirements in its
unique production environment. That
solution was Schneider Electric Powerlink

lighting control systems, which provided
the appropriate type of lighting control
based on the different work areas in
the facility, including specific areas on
the manufacturing floor, along with the
office area.
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Application
Lighting control wasnt initially a concern of electrical supervisors at the Thomas
& Mack Center until the facility went dark after a power outage during a nationally
televised basketball game.
The incident was enough to spur the installation of a more reliable, whole-building
lighting control system. Space constraints and operational needs necessitated
a fresh approach to how the facilitys lighting system would be controlled. After
extensive review, a Schneider Electric Powerlink 3000-Level lighting control
system was chosen.
Objectives
Minimize likelihood of future control problems
Quickly and remotely locate power outages and issues
Control and reduce energy-related costs
Increase power control and monitoring capabilities
Solution
Schneider Electric Powerlink 3000-Level lighting control system
Benefits
Power conservation through scheduled off-peak events
Web-enabled monitoring and control to facilitate remote access
Quick identifcation of power outages and issues
First-year cost savings of $200,000
Monitor current energy bills for accuracy of energy usage and rates
Remote monitoring: Thomas & Mack Center UNLV
The Thomas & Mack Center is a state-
of-the-art sports and entertainment
facility located on the campus of
the University of Nevada Las Vegas
(UNLV). Home to the UNLV Runnin
Rebels, the Thomas & Mack Center
also hosts numerous other events,
such as championship boxing matches,
professional wrestling, music concerts,
and a busy schedule of conferences
and exhibitions. With the help of a
Schneider Electric Powerlink G3 3000
Level whole-building, schedule-based
lighting control system, this venue has
significantly reduced energy costs and
gained complete control over all its
lighting, while maintaining its impressive
status as a world-class venue.
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Application
The legacy lighting panelboards were replaced with a Schneider Electric
Powerlink lighting control system and C-Bus keypad controllers.
While the interior lights are controlled through programmed keypads, the exterior
lights operate based on an automated schedule. The astronomical clock built
into the Schneider Electric Powerlink system ensures that the on and off times
are adjusted to accommodate changing sunrise and sunset times, along with
daylight-savings time, maximizing energy effciency throughout the year.
Objectives
Reduce energy costs associated with lighting loads
Facilitate easy-to-use and virtually transparent lighting control for employees
Develop specialized lighting scenes for designated areas within the building
Solution
Schneider Electric Powerlink lighting control system
Schneider Electric C-Bus keypad controllers equipped with Dynamic
Labeling Technology

Benefits
Ease of use for entire staff
Lighting scenes contoured to time of day and type of event or work task
Flexible and simple: Civic Center of Greater Des Moines
The Civic Center of Greater Des Moines,
Iowa, is recognized as the cornerstone
of a 1979 downtown revitalization effort
that transformed the citys business
district, an area which continues to
evolve today. In 2007, the theater
portion underwent the first phase of
its own revitalization an upgrade that
included the addition of automated
lighting control throughout its lobbies,
ticket offices, and other common areas.
Prior to the upgrade, lights throughout
the Civic Center were activated prior to
performances by manually operating
a sequence of circuit breakers. This
was not only time consuming for
staff and fraught with opportunities
for mistakes, but, as Civic Center
management also learned, potentially
dangerous. Additionally, due to the age
of the original panelboards, finding
replacement parts in the event of an
equipment malfunction created major
reliability concerns.
Case studies (cont.)
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Reliable Powerlink lighting control systems deserve reliable support to match. With Schneider Electric
lighting controls, you can always count on our Schneider Electric feld sales engineers and factory-trained
experts for help when you need it before, during, or after installation. Whether that means local support,
troubleshooting, or on-site commissioning.
Energy audits and design assistance
Start-up and commissioning
Technical support
Training
Choose Schneider Electric expertise
Whether in buildings, factories, or mission-critical infrastructures, Schneider Electric commits to reducing
energy costs and CO
2
emissions for its customers. Schneider Electric offers products, solutions, and services
that integrate with all levels of the energy value chain.
Solutions adapted to all needs
Through fexible solutions for commercial and industrial buildings, Schneider Electric commits to help
customers gradually move towards an active approach to their energy effciency. It helps get more return from
investments and future design solutions.
Total life-cycle support
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