October 2009

In This Issue:

Editorial Features
Smart Grid: Getting smart about possibilities, challenges -

Product of the Year Finalists for Plant Engineering


Events

ION Users Conference - Alberta, Canada

Training

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Welcome to the October 2009 edition of the Square D® PowerLogic® Wire, an e-newsletter from Schneider Electric offering helpful news and tips about the latest in power and energy monitoring applications and systems

Editorial
Smart Grid: Getting smart about possibilities, challenges
by Mark Feasel
The Smart Grid: Getting smart about possibilities, challenges article, by Mark Feasel published in this month's Plant Engineering. This article discusses the last mile of the smart grid -- the consumer's end -- which must also be smart enough to contribute to the overall solution through participation in demand response and better energy management.
Click here to read article . . .


Metering Project Drives Energy Efficiency for Air Force Medical Service
When it comes to the United States Air Force Medical Service (AFMS),the mission always comes first. But that can be a challenge, particularlywhen the AFMS offers medical service to more than 2.63 million eligible beneficiaries, including active duty personnel, family members and retirees, at 62 campuses nationwide, including dozens of hospitals, medical centers and clinics.

Click here to read the case study . . .


Circuit Monitoring Maintains MRI Uptime at Washington Hospital
Magnetic resonance imaging (or MRI) has long been a powerful noninvasive tool to help doctors provide as accurate a diagnosis as possible for patients, particularly those suffering from very serious medical conditions. Because time is of the essence for many patients, the uptime of MRI machines is crucial, so doctors can study the images they produce and prescribe a course of care as quickly as possible.
Click here to read the case study . . .

Product Update
Product of the Year Finalists for Plant Engineering

Schneider Electric has four new Square D® PowerLogic® products listed as finalists in the 2009 Plant Engineering Magazine Product of the Year program to be announced in the November issue.
Schneider Electric is competing in the following categories for Gold, Silver or Bronze awards.

SCADA software version 7.1 (category: Automation & Control)
EGX300 integrated gateway-server (category: Automation & Control)
ION Enterprise software (category: Environment, Safety & Health)
ION EEM with GHG reporting (category: Environment, Safety & Health)

Plant Engineering's readers will vote for the products they deem best in each category as featured in the November issue. The plant managers who vote are our customers or prospects.

For more information on these products please click the links below:

PowerLogic SCADA 7.1
PowerLogic EGX300
PowerLogic ION Enterprise
PowerLogic ION EEM


Square D Sepam Digital Relay Product Selector Update
Now available is an updated product selector for choosing Sepam Digital Relays to fit your needs.
Note: Remove any older versions of the selector tool before downloading.
Click here to download the latest product selector . . .

Events

PowerLogic ION users Conference - Alberta
In conjunction with PowerNet Inc., Schneider Electric is excited to announce it fiurst Useres Conference in Calgary, Alberta. November 4th, 2009
Location: Greenwood Inn, 3515 - 26 Street NE, Calgary, AB T1Y7E3
Time: 8:30 am, Cost: No fee
Click here for Agenda and Registration
Training
PowerLogic SMS Fundamentals
(formerly PowerLogic Comprehensive)
Nashville (Lavergne Plant), TN 11/2/2009 
PowerLogic SMS Overview (2 Day) Raleigh-Durham, NC 11/2/2009 
What is New in ION Enterprise 6.0 Webinar 11/3/2009 1pm CST
PowerLogic SMS Overview (2 Day) Richmond, VA 11/5/2009 
What is New in ION Enterprise 6.0 Webinar 11/9/2009 1pm CST
PowerLogic ION Enterprise Programmer Nashville (Lavergne Plant), TN 11/16/2009 
Regional PowerLogic SMS Overview Boston, MA 11/17/2009 
PowerLogic ION Enterprise Fundamentals Victoria, BC 11/30/2009 
PowerLogic SMS Fundamentals
(formerly PowerLogic Comprehensive)
Nashville (Lavergne Plant), TN 11/30/2009 
PowerLogic ION Enterprise Fundamentals Nashville (Lavergne Plant), TN 12/7/2009 
PowerLogic ION Enterprise Programmer Victoria, BC 12/7/2009 
PowerLogic ION Enterprise Administrator Nashville (Lavergne Plant), TN 12/14/2009 
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