Reduce time and risk of your PLC upgrade projects. Modernization Pack solutions for system integrators

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1 Reduce time and risk of your PLC upgrade projects Modernization Pack solutions for system integrators

2 Why modernize now? System integrators like you are constantly searching for new opportunities to grow business. The reality of mtature economies is that with a large installed base in place, there are fewer commissions for development of new plants and more opportunities for modernization projects. As a consequence, there is a demand for efficient system upgrade strategies, and it is growing rapidly. It is estimated that over 84% of end users are planning a phased migration to a new automation system. This means that you need the tools to help them transition while minimizing the risk and time involved. Schneider Electric has a vast installed base of Telemecanique and Modicon customers around the globe that will require modernization over the coming decade. We want to help you to take advantage of this business opportunity by giving you access to our expert suite of tools and solutions. 65% of end users are currently involved in a migration project. ARC survey, Oct 2010 Introducing the PLC Modernization Pack, our dedicated offer that simplifies your migration projects Schneider Electric offers solutions to make sure you can anticipate and attend to your customers needs better. Our pre-designed migration tools make modernization easier and safer, so you can help them modernize their processes: Cost-effectively End users need a precise migration plan that will address their budget constraints and productivity targets. With minimized downtime Your customers cannot afford the risk of unplanned and extended shutdown during the migration. With minimized risk For your end users, any interruption production is an interruption in income and overall productivity. 5% The average impact of unscheduled downtime equals 5% of the production value. Modernization opens the door for PlantStruxure automation architecture, enabling multiple benefits for your customers: Capacity and uptime for automation system and plant Increased visibility into process performance and events More flexibility in adapting to shifts in customer demand Enhanced compatibility with new IT technologies and easier access to spare parts Improved enterprise productivity and agility in reacting to emerging business opportunities

3 We make modernization easier Our PLC Modernization Pack offers multiple advantages to your customers who have Schneider Electric systems installed in their facilities, and also to you in your everyday operations. With a standardized, pre-designed offering, you can react to your customers requests more quickly and cost-efficiently, delivering the same level of quality every time, at every site. " The right answer to the needs of your customers I am looking for a cost-effective and reliable method of preserving our hardware and programming investment while extending component life and improving our productivity and manufacturing process. I want to be able to plan each stage of my system modernization so it fits with my scheduled downtime and budget. and your own I need migration tools to address customer constraints in terms of short window of shutdown and the fact that they want to capitalize on their wiring system. I need assistance to select the right part numbers to match the legacy configuration from a long list of reference choices. Our goal: making you more competitive Grow your business Develop new projects with our installed base customers Simplify bidding and execution of modernization projects Differentiate yourself from the competition Strengthen relationships with end users Advise and support your end users on their installed base migration Learn to anticipate their future system needs Work with proven solutions from original Maximize efficiency Minimize design and tendering time with pre-engineered solutions Perform a stepwise migration within the planned shut-downs of your customer Install quickly without changing the field wiring Fully pre-designed solutions save you time, cost, and effort Help our Telemecanique and Modicon customers around the world modernize quickly and efficiently.

4 We support you at every stage of your project lifecycle Our offer is designed to assist you at every stage of your modernization projects, so you can improve your competitive advantage and stay one step ahead of competition. Commissioning Better project security thanks to a strategy that retains original wiring as a back-up. Bidding & Tendering Faster and easier with tools that allow you to generate a Bill of Material in minutes. Design Quicker and more accurate with equivalence tables that help you match new part numbers with the old ones. Execution Faster with quick wiring adaptors, available exclusively from Schneider Electric, so there is no need to rewire your customers installation. Ordering Simpler and faster thanks to one-stop ordering from a single distribution centre, a dedicated supply chain, and bundled solutions. " Allan " End users consider modernization and upgrade as one of their top current automation issues. Minimizing risk and cost are primary concerns for these projects and a phased migration is a preferred scenario for modernization. Migration solutions are an important lever to choose the supplier and are critical components of a phased approach". Pfeiffer, Director Industry Services Modernization Offer Creation, Schneider Electric.

5 Modicon 984 PLC Modernization Pack A pre-packaged modernization solution for your Modicon installed base customers This dedicated suite of hardware tools from Schneider Electric is designed to help you perform easier and quicker modernization of your customers 984 PLC configurations. Standardized packs enable you to deliver replicable high quality everytime, for every customer. Quick wiring adaptor to retain the original wiring Migrates an 800 series I/O module to an equivalent Quantum I/O module Preserves field devices and original wiring Quantum I/O swing arm assembly for ease of installation Replaces 800 I/O series rack Fits in the existing rack location Holds the existing field terminal Standard Quantum CPU Retains the initial 984 software application thanks to the LL984 in Unity Opens a window on new possibilities thanks to Unity Pro and new technologies one three Global solution: One order entry point One direct shipment address One dedicated supply chain One lead-time for all parts Types of packs: PLC Pack for the controller Swing arm + PLC + Power Supply I/O adaptor + Memory (Optional) I/O Pack(s) for each I/O module migrated Quick wiring adaptor + I/O module Swing Arm Pack for each additional backplane Swing arm + I/O adaptor + Power supply

6 Selection guide We offer an easy tendering and ordering tool that enables you to choose the right components and generate your BOM (Bill Of Material) in shorter time and with minimized risk of errors. 1. Select your current configuration 2. Choose the components of your new PLC configuration Electrical drawings and specifications for both old and new modules available from the tool 3. Generate your BOM with the right part numbers and prices No mistake, no missing item Only one part number per pack Modernize hardware while preserving LL984 applications within Unity Pro: Now you can make migration even easier for your Modicon customers. We have integrated a sixth language in Unity, LL984, allowing direct importing of 984 applications into Unity. Benefits for you: A simple software upgrade path for Modicon PLCs Minimized risk as applications are imported versus converted Program in Unity with the customer s known 984 style (yes, same look and feel) Modern capabilities and features of Unity Pro Benefits for your customers: Preserve investment in Ladder Logic programming applications No need to retrain their engineering and maintenance teams as LL984 editor in Unity editor has the same look and feel as their legacy software Open access to PlantStruxure architecture capabilities Schneider Electric Industries SAS Head Office 35, rue Joseph Monier - CS30323 F92505 Rueil-Malmaison Cedex FRANCE Design: Global Marketing, Communications Strategy and Design Photos: Schneider Electric Publishing: Altavia connection - Made in France Schneider Electric. All Rights Reserved. All trademarks are owned by Schneider Electric Industries SAS or its affiliated companies _GMA-GB

7 Dedicated support within Schneider Electric Alliance, our system integrator partnership program program: Advanced commercial cooperation Commercial support to develop projects jointly We help you to identify customers with Schneider Electric s installed base and develop a common targeting plan Advanced technical training Advanced training on how to migrate our Modicon and Telemecanique PLCs Dedicated training on how to use the selection guide and place orders Advanced technical support A dedicated point of contact to answer all your questions Close support from our pre-sales experts Make the most of your energy SM Schneider Electric Industries SAS Head Office 35, rue Joseph Monier - CS30323 F92505 Rueil-Malmaison Cedex FRANCE Design: Global Marketing, Communications Strategy and Design Photos: Schneider Electric Publishing: Altavia connection - Made in France DIACED EN 2012 Schneider Electric. All Rights Reserved. All trademarks are owned by Schneider Electric Industries SAS or its affiliated companies _GMA-GB