Schneider Electric's Pumping eNewsletter -

November 2008

Tough, fully-integrated and ready-to-go. Service Entrance Solutions for Pumping Installations from Schneider Electric.

For industry leading performance in one simple control package, Schneider Electric’s enclosed drives, soft starts and pump panels provide you with a complete range of motor starting solutions that won’t break your budget.
Service entrance rated, ready to mount, and wired for remote applications,
these drives, soft starts, and pump panels are available in Type 3R enclosures - that protect them from dust and dirt, and stand up to the elements.
Fully integrated, and easy to install, Schneider Electric’s enclosed drives, soft starts, and pump panels provide you with both starting and the necessary circuit protection in one box, with one part number. You’ll save time and money by simplifying your order process and by reducing your installation, incremental hardware and maintenance costs. Three strong performers in our drives /soft start / pump panel family are featured below…

ATS 48 Soft Start

The most fully integrated enclosed soft start on the market
3 – 200 HP@ 208 VAC, 60 Hz / 15 – 600 HP @ 575VAC, 60 Hz
Patented Torque Control System (TCS) for linear control during acceleration and deceleration - independent of motor loading.
Active thermal overload protection when in shorting mode.
Top and bottom conduit knockouts on wall-mounted enclosures
Bottom conduit knockouts for floor-mounted enclosures

For more information on enclosed soft starts click here

E-Flex™ Type 3R Packaged Drive

Outdoor-rated, adjustable speed drive solutions for commercial and industrial HVAC and pump applications
Installs on rooftops and other outdoor locations -- allowing users to maximize their energy savings potential by 50% or more.
Compatible with Altivar® 58 communication cards, I/O extension cards and operator interface options.
1 - 100 HP variable torque 460 VAC, three-phase input
1 - 50 HP variable torque 208/230 VAC, three-phase input
UL 508C listing and coordination with NEMA ICS 7.1 standards exceed minimum UL AIC requirements

For more information on packaged drives click here

Well-Guard Control™ Pump Panel, Full Voltage–Class 8940

8940 Type NP IEC Style Pump Panels, in NEMA Type 3R enclosures, are specifically designed for irrigation applications. Extra panel space is provided for field installation of auxiliary equipment
• Approved for submersible pump applications
• Class 10 bimetallic overload relay through 100 hp-480 V, 50 hp–240 V
• Adjustable trip current
• Includes a Start push button and a Hand-Off-Auto selector switch
• TeSys™ D and TeSys™ F contactors are used as standard

For more information on pump panels click here

Come Join Us! Schneider Electric Welcomes You to NGWA 2008.
December 2-5 • Las Vegas, Nevada
Join Schneider Electric and your fellow ground water professionals at the
2008 NGWA Ground Water Expo and Annual Meeting, December 2-5 at the
Las Vegas Convention Center. This year's event promises to be extra special with the National Ground Water Association celebrating its 60th Anniversary, and with Schneider Electric kicking-off the latest in innovative pumping equipment solutions in our show booth. Whether you're a water well contractor, scientist, engineer, manufacturer, or supplier, there’s something for you at NGWA.

Come see us in Booth # 1032, and for more information about NGWA click here

Visit us at: http://www.us.schneider-electric.com/pump
Contact us: Pump@us.schneider-electric.com