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EcoXpert™ Connect
February 2020 Edition
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Hot Topics
Meet the EcoXpert Brand Ambassadors
Our EcoXpert brand ambassadors are bringing great visibility to their businesses by collaborating and cobranding with us to tell our story, in addition to boosting the brand awareness of the EcoXpert program and the value-add it brings to partners.
Read their blogs for key insights on industry trends, future-proof building automation systems, and more!
Wadsworth Solutions – Jeff Groat (USA)
- The Key to Efficiently Modernizing Building Automation Systems – Avoid Proprietary Solutions
- Three Important Steps to Take When Selecting a Building Automation Solution Partner
- Modernized Building Automation Systems: An Easier Way for Healthcare Facilities to Achieve Regulatory Compliance
Stark Tech Group – Tim Geiger (USA)
- As Building Infrastructures Age, Up-to-date Assessments Can Ensure High Performance and Resilience
- Addressing the Building Management Skills Shortage with Co-Sourcing
- Three Steps to Secure Approval of Your Building Infrastructure Refresh Project
Airmaster – Tom McDonald (AUS)
Domotica – Francisco Pombas (Portugal)
Open Innovation Platform of Buildings
The definition of a smart building is rapidly evolving. To be truly smart, today’s buildings must adapt to the preferences of occupants while offering the services needed for a more engaging, productive experience. How? An exciting new video series highlights our differentiated offer!
Easergy Protection Relays In 60 Seconds
Easergy protection relays are designed for complex, modern distribution systems. With integrated arc flash mitigation technology for maximum protection and improved safety, Easergy is the first range to let you monitor and control at a safer distance from live equipment using a dedicated app.
Tune Into the New EcoXpert Podcast Channel
The new public EcoXpert podcast channel has been created to give you the latest information about how technology is shaping the way we are using, designing, and controlling energy usage in buildings to create more efficient and comfortable environments. Hear the latest news and ideas from your host, Martin Feder and cohosts, Kevin Morin and Dusan Janjic. Search “EcoXpert” on any listening app.
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EcoXpert Digital Toolkit
EcoXpert Exchange Service Provider Listing Successes
Thank you to the hundreds of EcoXperts who have already listed themselves as service providers on Exchange!
TWO EcoXperts from France received 5 leads from a large retail end client on Exchange. Three of those jobs were already successfully delivered, while two more are in the quotation phase.
Is your company listed as a service provider yet? Act now!
Top Members of the Exchange Community
The community is built by members like you and we want to thank members who are engaged with other members by answering, guiding, solving questions and issues. We want to highlight their contributions through this article every month.
The Portrait of the Month: Who is Vassil?
Read the interview with Vassil, Engineering & Integration Specialist at Convergint Technologies, a master-level EcoXpert. Vassil has been an Exchange community member since 2011, where he demonstrates his expertise in EcoStruxure Building. Let’s learn more about this EcoXpert master.
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EcoXpert Badges — Feature Stories
Critical Power
Easergy Protection Relays in 60 Seconds
Easergy protection relays are designed for complex, modern distribution systems. With integrated arc flash mitigation technology for maximum protection and improved safety, Easergy is the first range to let you monitor and control at a safer distance from live equipment using a dedicated app.
PQ at The Branch Circuit Level
Coming in 2020 is the High Density Power Meter 6000 (HDPM6000). Ideally suited for datacenters with the ability to monitor up to 192 circuits where high resolution monitoring is required for power supplies of each server.
Join the conversation on Exchange Community
Do You Want to Generate A New Revenue Stream?
You can use the Exchange to sell your previously developed applications or expertise to others around the world. Take a look at the different graphic packages posted for sale by Techies for an example of useful content that's available today to other EcoXperts and end users.
How Many Logs Can Your ION Meter Store?
Have you ever been challenged by your customer on the logging capabilities of your designed solutions? This popular post in Exchange Community shared the formulas you can use to provide more accurate calculations on recording capability of your advanced meters.
Power Advisor: Strategic Technical Release
This latest release (November 2019) now provides you the ability to use Power Advisor on site with multiple voltage sources (incl. PV interconnect). Additionally there is detection and analytical solution reporting for excessive lagging power factor.
Building Management Systems
EcoStruxure Building Operation 3.1 Now Available

The IoT is connecting more devices within buildings, and the drive for insights-based building management is increasing exponentially. Our latest Building Operation 3.1 offers benefits for both end users and system integrators. New features and functionality deliver even more access to information, installation and deployment enhancements, and increased cybersecurity and compliance.
New Dashboards & Reports in EcoStruxure Building Operation
Building Operation is now enhanced with built-in, easy to create and edit, dashboarding functionality for greater insights into how buildings perform. Ready-to-use charts are available, or create custom visuals using the graphics system, enhanced for easier use inside dashboards. Graphics can now access live data, alarms, and event and trend logs. Also check out new ergonomically-friendly dark modes!
Read the demo instructions and scripts
Is It Time for a Technology Refresh?
If you have customers using Andover Continuum™ systems, consider a technology refresh. Minimize the risk, downtime and cost of modernizing their building management system by taking advantage of EcoStruxure Building Operation transition tools and services. To get started, check out this fact sheet comparing Continuum and EcoStruxure Building Operation features.
Change Control Preview Now Available
New Change Control functionality in EcoStruxure Building Operation v3.1 adds an additional level of accountability to changes made within the system. Learn more about this first step toward the 21 CFR Part 11 compliance pack, to be delivered in v3.2 (available Summer 2020).
Getting Started: Schneider Electric and Cisco Partnership
Need a quick explanation of the Schneider/Cisco technology partnership?
Check out this post on the Building Management Exchange Community
Schneider Electric and Cisco are collaborating to help our EcoXperts bridge the IT and OT worlds while extending training and discounts on select Cisco products through an STI Extension program. The goal is to accelerate your IT networking awareness and expertise, and drive advances to make smart buildings the standard.
Light and Room Control
C-Bus Wiser 2 Mobile App
Whether at home or away, the Wiser 2 Application enables control over all your C-Bus connected devices, automatically providing you with remote access to your C-Bus Wiser Home Control system covering lighting, security, climate, entertainment as well as energy and camera monitoring.
Download the Wiser 2 Mobile App Product Announcement
SpaceLogic KNX Secure System Components
We are launching a new family of SpaceLogic KNX Secure System devices bringing a brand new Schneider Electric DIN rail look and feel while adding support for KNX Security. The new arrivals replace the existing system devices, which will be phased out by end of June 2020.
Watch the SpaceLogic screencast
Download the SpaceLogic Product Announcement
Substation Automation

Energy Automation is Now Published on the Extranet
The Extranet has released new materials to support Energy Automation, including documents, videos and helpful links for EcoStruxure Substation Operation, Easergy P3, Easergy P5, Easergy MiCOM P40 and Easergy T300.
Substation Automation Training Path Now Available
The EcoXpert Substation Automation training path is a certification program that helps experienced engineers become recognized experts in Substation Automation solutions with Schneider Electric technology.
Find out about Substation Automation in the EcoXpert University Catalog
PowerTag in 60 Seconds
PowerLogic™ PowerTag is a power monitoring device that provides complete visibility into how power is being distributed, and collects information from every circuit, so you’ll always know which loads are using the most energy. It's the smallest wireless energy sensor that is EcoStruxure ready, so you can easily share information with any building management or process control system.
Easergy P5: HMI & Connections Quick Introduction
Easergy P5 is Schneider Electric’s new protection relay benchmark! Built-in arc flash protection, nearby operation, and cybersecurity enables it to provide best-in-class safety and security. Know all about Easergy P5 powerful HMI, LCD display and multiple connection possibilities!
Optimize Through Digital Transformation with EcoStruxure
EcoStruxure is Schneider Electric’s IoT-enabled, plug-and-play, open, interoperable architecture and platform, in Homes, Buildings, Data Centers, Infrastructure and Industries. Innovation at Every Level from Connected Products to Edge Control, and Apps, Analytics and Services.
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EcoXpert Specializations — Feature Stories
Healthcare
Designing The Optimal Hospital Microgrid

While microgrid design can be very complex, going modular can simplify the process. Learn how this approach to both microgrid hardware and software is making hospital microgrids easier to design, install, and support.
Join The Healthcare Conversation
Our SE Healthcare page on LinkedIn is a great place to learn more about healthcare trends and see our solutions in action. From customer stories to thought provoking news articles, this group is a must follow!
Building Efficient Microgrids For Hospitals
As microgrids have matured, they’ve become cheaper to implement and offer substantial benefits to hospitals. Our new white paper discusses best practices for implementing microgrids as well as the financing options and incentives.
Hotels
Connectivity Ecosystem Helps Hotels Cut Costs

Our new white paper explains how an integrated energy management system can helps hotels reduce energy use in the guest room while still delivering an exceptional guest experience. Learn more about implementing this solution!
NEW: HRC Feature Enhancements
Our world-class Hotel Room Controller just got even better! Learn how version 1.7 expands integration capabilities, including VingCard door lock server-to-server integration with EcoStruxure Building Operation.
VingCard Door Lock Enhances GRM Capabilities
Schneider's digital guest room solution now includes integration with ASSA ABLOY VingCard door lock systems to improve the guest experience and streamline hotel operations. Find out how this solution improves your competitive advantage.
Real Estate
Top EcoXperts Around the Globe Train for Real Estate Specialization

From Hong Kong to India to Paris, we are training EcoXperts in the Real Estate Specialization around the world! In November, we visited India where a highly engaged group of EcoXperts discovered the value proposition for the first time. With no time to rest, the team traveled on to Hong Kong, and finally in January, we made it to The Hive where an energized group from France tackled the challenge. If you are interested in the EcoXpert Real Estate Specialization, please reach out to Hugh.Lindsay@se.com for information on the next training dates near you.
Contact Hugh Lindsay for Real Estate Specialization training information
Blog: EcoXpert Lanka Energy Discusses Success in Real Estate
Learn how Lanka Energy Conservation, a Certified EcoXpert in Sri Lanka, is achieving success in commercial real estate by combining IoT-connected EcoStruxure Building solutions with their specialized expertise in performance contracting. Putting their skills together with innovative technologies from Schneider Electric, they are saving customers upwards of 30% on their energy.
What About Dumb Buildings? The Retrofit Opportunity
With so much talk about smart buildings, it’s easy to forget about all the other buildings out there that are, well…dumb. In fact 75% of the buildings that will exist in 2050 have already been built representing an amazing opportunity for retrofits using EcoStruxure’s open architecture and platform to make them green, flexible and attractive to tenants and occupants. Watch Schneider Electric’s Global Head of Business Development, Cormac Crossan, discuss dumb buildings in this video.
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Country Spotlight
Hotel Capri by Fraser, Singapore
Hotel Capri by Fraser in China Square, Singapore experiences up to 20% savings in energy consumption, improved operational efficiency, and reduced carbon emissions after the implementation of EcoStruxure for Hotels. The hotel relied on certified EcoXpert partner, IG Solutions to integrate the IoT-enabled EcoStruxure technology into the hotel’s operations which fully optimized guest experience.
Success Story Showcase
Grand Medica, Siberia
Multi-badge certified EcoXpert partner, Comfort Laboratory, worked with Grand Medica from the design phase to implementation, to complete the buildings’ transformation into an efficient, IoT-enabled hospital. The partnership provided the hospital with measurable efficiency and growth-ready capabilities.
Zhiguli Valley Technopark, Russia
Environment, security, and power is vital to operations for one of Russia’s top data centers. This state-of-the-art smart building was delivered by BMS certified EcoXpert partner, LANIT. LANIT implemented a comprehensive and fully integrated solution that monitors and controls every aspect of building operations, including air and temperature, video surveillance, alarms, and power to provide real-time visibility, and on-demand reporting.
Hotel Capri by Fraser, Singapore
Hotel Capri by Fraser in China Square, Singapore experiences up to 20% savings in energy consumption, improved operational efficiency, and reduced carbon emissions after the implementation of EcoStruxure for Hotels. The hotel relied on certified EcoXpert partner, IG Solutions to integrate the IoT-enabled EcoStruxure technology into the hotel’s operations which fully optimized guest experience.
Social Selling
The Journey to Enable EcoXpert Partners to Differentiate Themselves
Over 15% of EcoXpert partners have grown their capabilities and their business through multi-badged certifications from Schneider Electric. Ongoing digitization and convergence of technologies leads to new opportunities and challenges, and in response EcoXperts are transforming their businesses in order to differentiate themselves.
New EcoXpert Real Estate Specialization Provides Training to Address Smart Buildings
Specialized trainings help EcoXperts expand their knowledge and solution delivery capabilities throughout the real estate value chain, specifically in the area of commercial buildings. Don’t miss the opportunity to meet industry challenges and the growing market demand.
The Key to Efficiently Modernizing Building Automation Systems – Avoid Proprietary Solutions
Guest blogger and building automation expert, Jeff Groat, EVP at Wadsworth Solutions, a master-level EcoXpert, discusses how digitized building automation solutions can enable modernization under an OPEN platform, such as EcoStruxure.
Read about the key to modernizing BAS
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