The context
Data Centres must achieve the highest levels of availability whilst optimising their distribution
Different distribution schemes require different metering systems
Power availability remains paramount leading to a rise in STS
Integration challenges
Facilitate hardware selection & installation
Reduce footprint
Data collection and transfer
Project cost optimisation
On-time delivery of the project
Operation challenges
Maximise power availability
Capacity planning
Granularity of monitoring
Sub-billing of tenant equipment
Optimise energy usage
Achieve Tier certification
Our solutions
Every step of the way
Innovation is at the heart of our solutions. We aim to answer your needs at each step of your project.
Schematic
Remote power panel (RPP or PDU)
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Schematic
Busbar and tap-off distribution
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Schematic
Remote power panel (RPP) distribution
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Schematic
Busbar and tap-off distribution
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Design
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Maximise power availability with static switches
- Avoid propagating faults to alternate supply
- Redundant power supplies and controllers for high reliability
- Ultimate supply redundancy
- Touch screen HMI to mount on the RPP door
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Optimised maintenance bypass for STS
- Wrap-around bypass (not shown in schematic)
- No discrimination issues with upstream or downstream protection
- Compatible with Castell and Ronis locking systems to eliminate human error during maintenance
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Load & protective device status monitoring
- Virtual monitoring of breaker status with no auxiliary contacts
- Highly accurate power monitoring even with very low loads
- Modular – adaptable to any number of ways in RPP
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Monitor residual currents
- Comply with the latest installation standards
- Save the cost of regular point testing through continuous monitoring
- Anticipate connection faults and rectify before they become a problem
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Secure connectivity
- Multi-protocol gateway
- Modbus TCP, BACnet IP, SNMP v3
- Cyber-security features
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Fuse protection against high short circuit levels
- Ultimate compact protection up to 100kA
- No risk of nuisance tripping
- Combined switching and protection in one device
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Fuse protection against high short circuit levels
- Ultimate compact protection up to 100kA
- No risk of nuisance tripping
- Combined switching and protection in one device
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Monitor residual currents
- Comply with the latest installation standards
- Save the cost of regular point testing through continuous monitoring
- Anticipate connection faults and rectify before they become a problem
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Load & protective device status monitoring
- Virtual monitoring of breaker status with no auxiliary contacts
- Highly accurate power monitoring even with very low loads
- Compact and configurable for 3 x single phase or 1 x 3-phase outputs
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Maximise power availability with static switches
- Rack mounted STS for single corded critical loads
- Option with bypass available for easy maintenance
Select
The challenge:
- Optimise the architecture for high levels of reliability at a reasonable price
- Switching transformers downstream of static transfer switch
- Highly granular metering down to rack level
- Retrofit monitoring into existing infrastructure
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Experts in static transfer switching
- IEC and UL static transfer switch options
- ATSM downstream transformer management function to avoid surges
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Meter selection software
Determine the optimum metering system for your installation
- Create an account to receive editable design files and pricing
- Enter your specifications to create a system diagram and parts list
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Billing meter options available
For rack level billing use an MID approved meter
- Direct connect and current transformer options available
- Multiple ratings and communication protocols
Integrate
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Secure connectivity
- Open protocol monitoring system
- Connect securely to your BMS, EMS or DCIM
- Built-in webserver (M70)
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Compact metering
- All-in-one current module and current sensors
- Virtual monitoring of protection status to reduce cabling
- RJ45 plug and go
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Tutorial
- How to wire your DIRIS Digiware system
- Configure the entire system from the Easy Config software
- Connect to Webview-M to visualise the measurements
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Rack STS
- Compact rack static transfer switch
- Pre-configured according to Socomec’s STS field experience
- Hot swappable version with bypass available