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MODERNIZING YOUR CONTROLS 10

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Q&A - PROJECT management 24

TIME = MONEY

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OUR PROJECT MANAGEMENT TEAM HAS THE SYSTEMS IN PLACE TO HELP YOU SAVE

setting the mood and sensing the savings

emergency preparedness having all of the bases covered

practicing what we preach we are putting the sun to work

professional distribution for the electrical industry

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featured 06 Set the Mood - Sense Savings

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1 1 Modernizing Your Control System 14 MSX Thermal Image Enhancement 20 Time = Money 3 2 Emergency Preparedness Tools 3 8 Putting the Sun to Work

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From the President The Safety Zone

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Q&A - Project Management

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Internal training at branches

time to capitalize on opportunity. We have a

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Logistics and operational reviews

saying around Shealy - “if you’re uncomfortable with change, you’re working for the wrong company.”

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ur hope is that you view Shealy as a resource for your business, a partner who adds value and

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are the days when a weekly delivery of donuts and lunch at the local barbeque are sufficient

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SAFETY & SECURITY

STANDARDS Meeting OSHA standards for the workplace

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ederal Signal covers the full range of audible and visual signaling solutions required to address OSHA (Occupational Safety & Health Administration) standard 1910.165 governing workplace alarm systems and evacuation procedures. These guidelines are designed to limit the severity of accidents and injuries by ensuring that alarm devices/systems are: • in place to alert employees to workplace emergencies; • meet established performance requirements; • and are properly installed and maintained.

Purpose of this standard?

The purpose of the employee alarm systems standard 1910.165 is to reduce the severity of workplace accidents and injuries by ensuring that alarm systems operate properly and procedures are in place to alert employees to workplace emergencies.

Who does this standard apply to?

OSHA’s employee alarm systems standard 29 CFR 1910.165 applies to all employers that use an alarm system to satisfy any OSHA standard that requires employers to provide an early warning for emergency action, or reaction time for employees to safely escape the work place, the immediate work area, or both.

This standard also applies to you if an OSHA standard specifically states that you must install an employee alarm system. For example, some standards that specifically require or reference alarm systems include: • 29 CFR 1910.37, Maintenance, safeguards, and operational features for exit routes • 29 CFR 1910.38, Emergency action plans • 29 CFR 1910.66, Powered platforms for building maintenance • 29 CFR 1910.106, Flammable and combustible liquids • 29 CFR 1910.120, Hazardous waste operations and emergency response • 29 CFR 1910.157, Portable fire extinguishers • 29 CFR 1910.160, Fixed extinguishing systems, general • 29 CFR 1910.161, Fixed extinguishing systems, dry chemical • 29 CFR 1910.162, Fixed extinguishing systems, gaseous agent • 29 CFR 1910.164, Fire detection systems What are the general requirements?

1910.165(b)(1) The employee alarm system shall provide warning for necessary emergency action as called for in the emergency action plan, or for reaction time for safe escape of employees from the workplace or the immediate work area, or both.

1910.165(b)(2) The employee alarm shall be capable of being perceived above ambient noise or light levels by all employees in the affected portions of the workplace. Tactile devices may be used to alert those employees who would not otherwise be able to recognize the audible or visual alarm.

1910.165(b)(3) The employee alarm shall be distinctive and recognizable as a signal to evacuate the work area or to perform actions designated under the emergency action plan.

1910.165(b)(4) The employer shall explain to each employee the preferred means of reporting emergencies, such as manual pull box alarms, public address systems, radio or telephones. The employer shall post emergency telephone numbers near telephones, or employee notice boards, and other conspicuous locations when telephones serve as a means of reporting emergencies. Where a communication system also serves as the employee alarm system, all emergency messages shall have priority over all non-emergency messages.

1910.165(b)(5) The employer shall establish procedures for sounding emergency alarms in the workplace. For those employers with 10 or fewer employees in a particular workplace, direct voice communication is an acceptable procedure for sounding the alarm provided all employees can hear the alarm. Such workplaces need not have a back-up system.

Federal Signal meets every standard for integrated mass notification... and then some.

Increasing emphasis on employee safety, particularly as it relates to fire protection and emergency evacuation, continues to energize demand for sophisticated audible and visual warning and mass notification systems. At the same time, agencies such as the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Federal Emergency Management Administration (FEMA), National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), and the International Fire Code (IFC) are revisiting long-standing codes and standards, and subsequently initiating significant revisions.

To address this need, Federal Signal provides a complete line of voice warning/notification systems designed to meet the various standards covering both selective (intercom) and general (public address) emergency alerting.

These systems can be employed in tandem with fire alarm and emergency mass notification systems, and are often used to either supplement or replace sirens, bells, horns and similar evacuation alarm devices. In the event a facility must be evacuated, Federal Signal’s speaker-equipped audible systems enable authorized safety personnel to issue both live voice warnings and pre-recorded emergency messages to augment other audible emergency warning signaling.

Federal Signal offers a comprehensive product line developed to meet the emergency alarm system requirements for workplace applications ranging from manufacturing and processing plants, warehouse and distribution operations, institutional facilities such as universities and hospitals, and retail shopping and restaurant venues. For more information, contact your Shealy or EDI sales person today!

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SET THE MOOD

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and sense the savings

ighting has a dramatic

“Businesses in the hospitality

ergy costs without compromising

effect on how a restau-

industry are always interested

the quality of lighting throughout

rant or hotel is per-

in reducing energy but are also

your guest and common areas.

ceived by customers.

The right lighting creates an atmosphere that welcomes guests, enhances their visit and invites

just as focused on creating a mood that entices repeat customers. Incandescent

For more information on how you can save, contact Todd Ferrell at tferrell@shealyelectrical.com

lamps have offered the desired

A BRIGHT IDEA

is that it helps ensure continued

warm color but at the cost

Lighting represents almost a

revenue.

of higher electricity bills,”

them to return. The bottom line

quarter of all electricity consumed in a typical hotel, not including its

said Ellen Sizemore, product

effect on cooling loads. Lighting

Previous lighting options have

portfolio manager, LED lamps,

usage by 50 percent or more,

delivered the desired ambiance

OSRAM SYLVANIA. “Now, the

depending on the starting point,

hospitality industry has more

percent as well.

but at the expense of high electricity bills. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) esti-

options for creating the cozy

retrofits can reduce energy

and cut cooling costs by 10 to 20

SENSE THE SAVINGS

atmosphere they desire across

Occupancy sensors can

spends approximately $4.6 billion

their entire facility, rather than

energy usage. Most hotel rooms

a year on energy. WIth 24/7

just in one area, and lowering

are only occupied for a fraction

operation, the Hospitality indus-

their energy bills.“

that turn off lights when a guest

mates the hospitality industry

try is one of the sectors with the largest energy savings potential.

Lighting and controls is one of the most impactful ways to cut costs.

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healy and EDI offer a full range of lighting

substantially reduce lighting

of the day. Having smart sensors leaves the room can result in huge efficiency gains. Significant savings can also be made by installing occupancy sensors in

and control solutions

public areas like meeting rooms,

that help you save en-

restrooms, hallways, etc.

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odernizing your control system is much more than just a technological upgrade.

It is your first step on a path toward innovative industrial process management that also optimizes your existing investment.

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STEP 2

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hanks to the extensive I/O cross reference documentation, you can migrate your control system with confidence. The quick wiring allows you to keep existing field wiring and simply connect the terminal block to the new Modicon M340 I/O without having to touch a single wire - thus eliminating problems from faulty wiring.

When modernizing your control system, you need a partner with experience, someone who understands the specifics of your industry and can unlock the opportunities to expansion and competitiveness.

With your challenges in mind, Schneider Electric has developed a migration solution that allows you to quickly and easily migrate your legacy Rockwell Automation SLC500 system to cutting edge Schneider Electric M340 programmable automation controllers that are powered by the Unity software platform.

STEP 1

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chneider has developed custom software tools that rapidy create high-quality conversions of Rockwell PLC applications. Schneider Electric service teams, with Shealy and EDI, apply these tools to modernize your installation with minimum risk to you.

Every piece of information, including all I/O tag names, comments, and rung comments are preserved and presented in Unity, with the same look and feel so that your operation staff is instantly comfortable. Your historical investment in application programming is protected. Once in Unity that investment can be extended through Unity’s best-in-class power and functionality.

Using the I/O Quick Wiring system from Schneider saves you hours and eliminates the risk of a faulty rewiring

Shealy and EDI can help you enjoy the benefits of a modernized control platform with quick access to the latest network solutions, easy access to the information you need to optimize productivity, and cost effective maintenance and service.

For more information, contact Terry Hudson today at thudson@shealyelectrical.com for more information on how you can modernize your control system.

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INtroducing the new flir

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ow you can afford the ultimate inspection tool. Gain the competitive advantage and take care of more customers. Blow them away with

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OWER OF ONE BUTTON A focus-free lens and simple button navigation to on-screen settings, imaging modes, measurement tools, and saved JPEGS make all four of these cameras amazingly easy to operate, even with just the press of a single gloved thumb.

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tool with an automatic hot or cold spot that hunts down temperature extremes. And the E6 and E8 provide a blue-below and red-above color alarm to quickly alert you to heat issues.

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ULTIPLE IMAGING MODES All Ex-Series cameras let you view thermal, visual, and MSX images and store them simultaneously for further analysis using FLIR Tools software.

The E6 and E8 also offer Picturein-Picture that inserts the thermal image over the visible photo as an extra documentation option.

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Installing dimmers is one of the easiest green home improvements you can make.

There are a variety of options to help you add energy-saving to a single space or throughout your home!

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hen it comes to energy efficiency, you have plenty of options. However, many homeowners overlook a key energy-saving opportunity - lighting.

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TIME = MONEY WE HAVE THE SYSTEMS IN PLACE TO HELP YOU SAVE In The Beginning In order to determine the future, many times we need to take a look at where we started.

Project management began at EDI in 2002 when we examined how our customers were operating. The contractors often had senior project managers and assistant project managers - the distributors had no one. There was an inside guy and an outside guy, but no one to specifically follow and manage the projects as they progressed. EDI decided to mimic the system that many of the larger contractors already had in place.

Shealy formed the SC project management team about a year ago. However, because of the history, experience and thousands of hours spent perfecting the system at EDI, Shealy is able to have a much quicker, smoother transition into the world of project management.

Cal Craig and Clay Lovelace, project managers in South Carolina, stated that it used to be a madhouse before project management came along. “Everything was piled on the guy that quoted the jobs. He was quoting, entering submittals and trying to track products, in between all of the other daily responsibilities. It now frees up both the inside and outside sales teams to better service our customers.”

The Evolution When project management began, many contractors, and our sales teams, were concerned and confused. It didn’t take any of them very long to realize how helpful this new system could be and it continues to evolve to this day. In 12 years, we have gone through 10 different renditions of project management in our quest to perfect the system. Barclay Ryan, SC SVP of Construction has said that the SC customers are very excited about the new team and services “Our customers have been much more successful in meeting installation dates and are ahead of schedule. We’re working on a job now where the contractor is three weeks ahead due to the help from the Shealy project management team.”

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Project management can often mean different things to different people, but in the most basic of terms, we have put resources in place to ensure that our customers get their products on time and are billed correctly.

There is an entire system and process in place to make certain that this is different from the guys who just say “trust me, I can take care of it”. Our team of project managers are proactively working projects so that everything happens when it is supposed to - not just sitting back and reporting what has occurred. Things don’t always happen (in fact, almost NEVER happen) like clockwork, so it is crucial to have dedicated resources so that our customers do not have to manage any aspect of the projects with regards to our part of the orders.

The Next Level While the service began as a way to keep track of orders, shipments and deliveries, project management at EDI and Shealy has evolved to encompass other adjacent services such as kitting, staging and storage. David Littlejohn, SVP of Construction Sales has said “We quote the job and we quote it correctly. We get the information from the manufacturer,clean it up, enter the orders correctly, have a professional set of submittals in electronic form and the information is easily accessible. Where is the value in that? Isn’t that what we’re supposed to be doing? Isn’t the only reason distributors exist to get the customers what they want when they want it?” A good contractor makes sure that their customers don’t have to get involved - a good distributor does the same thing. THAT is what project management is all about.

Shealy and EDI are going above and beyond the everyday. That is where our value starts to stand out. We handle all of the logistics in a controlled environment when we do staging and kitting vs. the contractor storing the material in a job site environment. We have the new Shealy Storage Solutions warehouse in West Columbia dedicated to this purpose in addition to other warehouses throughout the Carolinas. Project management without kitting is not nearly as impactful. We handle any damaged, defective and lost equipment, which helps to ensure that the products are correct and on time. As partners on these projects, we get the material as the customer needs it versus drop shipping so that the customer has to manage the material. Kitting involves taking all of the

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parts and pieces, making sure that they are correct and in perfect condition and delivering the correct parts to the customer as needed. “We find problems before they find us” says Littlejohn.

Digital Revolution Today, contractors have different expectations about project information, because they can get other information at the click of button. This has given rise to the ‘Google generation’. You want to know the weather forecast? Google it. You want real-time stock prices? Google it. When we want information, we go to Google, type our question and get a response in a fraction of a second.

Amazon has created much the same expectation with regards to ordering product.

They tell you what you ordered, when it is expected to ship, where it is right now and notifies you when it was delivered. The electrical industry has lagged behind with regards to technology and access to information, but easy access is the direction in which we are headed. The approach to handling projects needs to evolve due to the availability of this technology and an evolution of the way in which we use it. EDI and Shealy are currently exploring solutions to enable you to quickly and conveniently access your project details at anytime, anywhere.

Contractors are experts at installing material. We are aiming to be the experts at providing solutions needed on the jobs. We’re not there yet, but we’re on our way - and we’ll get there by adding higher level services to our offering, utilizing technology that is available in the marketplace and never being satisfied with “good enough”. Our goal is to travel down a path that no one else has been. People, processes and technology are all the keys to a successful program and all of them must work in conjunction. The basic goals and needs have not changed - “get it to me when I need it and bill me correctly”. But we are on the lookout to always do it better, faster, cleaner and more visible.

Stay tuned...

If you have any questions or suggestions about how we can improve our project management services please email: dlittlejohn@shealyelectrical.com or bryan@shealyelectrical.com

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How long have you been doing business with Shealy Electrical?

Originally ... about 20 years ago. It was a project in Columbia at Fort Jackson. Your Charleston branch opened around 5 years ago and we started going to that branch for our needs.

How many projects have you trusted the Shealy Project Management team to deal with so far?

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We have utilized Shealy’s Project Management Team for two sizable projects, and we are looking at a third one right now.

What was the “old way” of handling Project Management with Shealy Electrical?

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Typically, project business was managed by the outside salesperson. The inside sales person would take a request, but still wait on the outside salesperson to respond and merely relay the message.

How do you like the new way that Shealy handles Project Management?

It is better to have someone that you can reach. If our sales person is out of the office, then he is not there to provide answers. It is great

having the Project Management team there. If you ask them a question, you’re able to get the answers right away. It’s nice to have someone to talk to directly.

Material is released exactly when we need it instead of us having to receive it all at once.

Our project managers send out regular updates on when certain material is scheduled to ship and when it is scheduled to arrive!

With one of our projects, we are storing the material at Shealy’s warehouse, so we don’t need to get that update.

Having a Project Management team that can track every item on an order is great. Their sole purpose is to make sure the project gets done. Also, if anything needs to be expedited or changed, one call or email and we are met with a response immediately.

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project management

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Was it an adjustment to go to the Project Manager as opposed to going directly to your Account Manager?

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Not really. It’s nice to have a name to go to. At first you’re a little bit leary - how busy are they and how responsive will they be? Then, once you realize that it is going to work and that you are going to get your answers and updates. We just had to get over the learning curve - which is easy to do when you find out how knowledgeable the Project Manager is.

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What is the difference between someone who is good at managing projects and someone who is not.

You don’t have to take our word for it ... hear from one of our customers. Delta Industrial Electric Company sat down with us to answer a few questions about their experience with our Project Management team.

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I want to get answers quickly.

Other companies do not turn it around quickly, and that is a problem to me. .. speed and accuracy are key. Also, I shouldn’t have to make endless requests for you to get job information to me. If I do, then I probably won’t be sending that company any more purchase orders. I expect to deal with someone with a certain level of expertise. I want someone that can help, keep me updated and knows what he/she is doing.

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If you have had any issues with your projects, have they been solved to your satisfaction?

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Yes, everything is resolved quickly.

What we have

experienced so far has been smooth.

The paperwork has flowed, everyone has kept things organized and there are no lingering issues. DIstributors typically overbill and then drag their feet writing a credit. We have not had that issue with Shealy Electrical.

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Does an effectively managed project free up your time?

It definitely helps. The biggest portion of our job is getting to the next job. If I can spend less time managing projects and tracking orders, it is a big help.

For more information on our Project Management Team and how it can help you, contact Barclay Ryan at bryan@shealyelectrical.com or David Littlejohn at dlittlejohn@ shealyelectrical.com.

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TAKE READINGS QUICKER solve problems faster

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What is the communication distance between the modules and multimeter?

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They can communicate across distances of up to 20 meters. This may vary depending upon your customer’s measurement environment.

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Can these tools communicate between floors and through walls?

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It depends upon the materials in floors and walls. Tools will communicate through closed electrical panel doors, for example, but not through concrete.

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Wll radio interference in the building impact the ability of these tools to communicate?

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The CNX system is built to communicate on a unique frequency and will not be impacted by 60 Hz noise. CNX has been tested around high-frequency machines, including microwaves, cell phones, milling machines, with no degradation to performance.

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How many readings will the modules capture and at what intervals can users log data?

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Users can capture up to 65,000 sets of min/ max/avg readings over single or multiple logging sessions. They can set the intervals to capture readings every second, every minute, or every hour with the pc3000 software.

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Is there a way to see more than four readings at a time?

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Yes. By connecting the meter and modules to a computer with the CNX PC Adapter (pc3000), users can view up to 10 readings.

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Can any combination of CNX meters or modules communicate wirelessly?

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Yes, users can select up to 10 of any type of CNX module or muotimeter that best suits their application need.

Think of Fluke CNX as a wireless troubleshooting team that shows live measurements from multiple modules simultaneously and remotely on a single screen.

This customizable tool set, built with Fluke durability, reliability and quality, will change the way you work. Here’s how it works: The wireless multimeter displays readings from up to three wireless modules plus the meter measurement at the same time, on the same screen, from as far as 20 meters. With a laptop 10 measurements can be reviewed at once. You can mix and match the wireless-enabled modules to suit your unique measurement needs.

• AC voltage • Temperature • AC current–standard clamp or flex clamp The Fluke CNX makes your job easier by enabling you to monitor multiple measurement points at the same time from a single location.

Additionally, the remote, simultaneous and recordable measurement capabilities improve productivity and safety.

NO MORE RUN AROUND • DMM shows up to four measurements (DMM and

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How does CNX communicate wirelessly?

• You can set up the modules and take readings from up to 20 meters away

CNX uses zigbee radios with a proprietary overlay to communicate wirelessly. Zigbee allows users to connect with up to ten CNX meters or modules and maximize battery life. Other radio options typically connect with fewer devices and have higher energy consumption.

• Backlit displays make readings easy to see in dark or dimly lit areas

NO MORE WRITING DOWN • Captures up to 65,000 sets of min/max/avg readings over single or multiple logging sessions using the recording capability.

• Data is saved to a PC in .csv format for easy viewing • Recording intervals, from 1 second to 1 hour, can be set by the user

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NO MORE WAITING AROUND • Save time and money by capturing multiple measurements simultaneously.

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fluctuations, without you being present, using the log function on the modules.

NO MORE UNCOMFORTABLE POSITIONS • Once the measurement is set up, you can step back and read it as many times as needed, whenever needed.

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EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS & RESPONSE

By Chad Kennedy, Industry Standards Manager, Power Equipment, Schneider Electric

When natural disasters strike, one of the primary responses is to restore power so that assessment and restoration activities can begin. Can your electrical infrastructure weather a natural disaster?

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usinesses are under

personal havoc they can cause.

increasing pressure to

A good starting point is to ad-

maximize profits and

dress the following key areas:

minimize downtime.

• Ensure electrical equipment is properly maintained • Identify the electrical equipment that is critical to operations • Be aware of the most current natural disaster recovery codes and standards • Know the effects of water damage to electrical equipment • Develop a safety plan that incorporates emergency procedures

Therefore, it is extremely important to have a contingency plan for continued operations in the event of a natural disaster or emergency. Actions taken during the first 24 to 48 hours of a disaster are critical in determining whether or not a business fully recovers. According to the latest research, as many as 50% of businesses close down following a disaster. While natural disasters cannot be prevented, having a detailed emergency recovery plan can limit the financial and

• Develop an electrical emergency action plan. The National Fire Protection Agency

(NFPA) and the Occupational Safety and Health Association (OSHA) provide guidelines to develop disaster recovery, emergency response, and safety plans. It is important to create short-term and long-term restoration plans. The number one priority for both plans is to safely restore power.

STEP 1: Knowledge of the Electrical System

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nowledge of the Electrical System is key.

As part of an electrical disaster recovery plan, businesses should: (1) Have a current single-line drawing

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of their electrical distribution system (2) Identify which electrical equipment is critical to the electrical infrastructure and (3) Understand which equipment must be replaced and that which can be reconditioned, as shown in Figure 2 (above)

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lectrical equipment exposed to water can be extremely dangerous if re-energized without proper reconditioning or replacement. Assessing the damage goes beyond visual water indications.

Moisture and weather exposure can affect the equipment’s integrity. Water can be contaminated with sewage, chemicals, salt, debris, and other substances.

Foreign debris could possibly remain inside the electrical enclosure. These contaminants may cause loss of dielectric spacing

and can be a hazard upon reenergization.

STEP 2: Develop or Update an Electrical Safe Work Practices Policy

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n Electrical Safe Work Practices (ESWP) policy is a written document created by the employer that covers all areas of the company’s electrical safety practices.

While having a safety policy has been a requirement of NFPA for several revision cycles, the 2012 Edition further refines the requirements for developing and auditing the policy. The ESWP policy is not a one-size-fits-all policy to cover a company with multiple locations. For example, voltage, energy level, circuit conditions and hazard levels are different in each facility. The policy should identify

detailed information specific to that location. This may include the location of the safety policy for employee (or contractor) access, who is the onsite authority having jurisdiction (AHJ) for decisions, etc.

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eveloping and auditing an ESWP policy is critical to business continuity and disaster recovery. Since creating a comprehensive program may seem overwhelming, it may be helpful to use the following guidelines to get started.

1) Facility - Includes company policies and systems regarding: • Equipment maintenance • Tools • Testing • Repairs • Clearance requirements • Safe working conditions

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2) Personnel - Focuses on actual

ees practice safe work prac-

immediate financial implica-

work practices and addresses:

tices every day. Finally, should a

tions should a disaster occur.

• Qualified and unqualified

natural disaster strike, employers

personnel

and employees should be very

• Proper care and use of PPE

familiar with emergency proce-

• Job preparedness

dures and work practices.

• Training and continuing education 3) Procedures - References on the job procedures and includes (but not limited to): • Performing energized work • De-energizing and re-energizing • Lock-out / Tag-out • Job planning • Arc flash hazard analysis • Equipment labeling • Reporting safety concerns • Recordkeeping

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he employer must verify on a regular basis that each worker is complying with the

safety-related work practices required by NFPA 70E. Managers and supervisors must embed ESWP as part of their DNA, attend electrical safety training classes, and ensure all employ-

STEP 3: Emergency Action Plan

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he purpose of the electrical emergency action plan (EEAP) is to understand the electrical assets, critical operational infrastructure, risks, and shortand long-term power restoration execution plans. Some of the benefits include: • Reduces time to restore short-term and long-term power most quickly and safely • Reduces uncertainties when a disaster occurs • Increases understanding

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hen a natural disaster strikes, its impact on individuals, com-

munities and businesses can be devastating. Restoring electrical power is a crucial part of the recovery process. Regardless of the industry or facility type, having a detailed Electrical Safe Work Practices (ESWP) policy and an Electrical Emergency Action Plan (EEAP) can help recovery efforts.

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eveloping an EEAP may seem overwhelming, but we are here to help. For

assistance in developing an EEAP for your business, contact your Shealy Electrical or EDI

of electrical assets, available

sales person today.

emergencies services, and

Scan this code for a step-by-step guide created by Schneider Electric Services to help customers be prepared in the event of an emergency.

replacement market availability • Being able to know the

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PG Series variable frequency drives (VFD) are inverterbased devic-

Phase Conversion

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radtional three-phase regenerative drives cannot function as a phase

converter. APG Series drives are

es that convert single-phase input to three-phase variable frequency

drives, and doubling the HP of

output to provide speed control

the drive relative to motor HP is

for three-phase AC motors. The

not required. Regenerative three-

drives have regenerative capabil-

phase loads can now be connect-

ity, allowing regenerative power

ed to a single-phase source with

from the load to pass through the

all the benefits of a regenerative

converter back to the line-side

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ather than burn regenerative power through a

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grid.

Low Harmonics

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lectronic power factor correction produces a sine-wave

line-side current, greatly reducing the current distortion and line harmonics. Because of its favorable harmonic profile, input line reactors and harmonic filters are not required on the line side of an APG Series drive. Models are

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available with either an LC filter or an LCL filter. The LCL filter

ctive switching control

produces cleaner wave forms

of the line-side module

with lower harmonic distortion.

allows the drive to boost

Installations in many cases will

240V single-phase input to 480V

comply with IEEE 519, the inter-

Series regenerative drive puts the

three-phase output. Some mod-

national standard for allowable

power back onto the line. Re-

els can be specified with either a

harmonic distortion on utility

turning the regenerative power

240V or 480V line-side converter.

mains

to the source will reduce the total

The load-side inverter is rated

power consumption of the load,

480V on all models. Voltage

saving money through reduced

doubling can realize significant

electrical power usage and also

savings from reduced wire size

simplifying the installation by

in long motor lead applications.

eliminating the braking resistor.

This feature also allows connec-

braking resistor, the APG

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For more information on APG powerful solutions, contact Terry Hudson at thudson@shealyelectrical.com.

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putting

THE SUN

to work

“Every hour the sun beams onto Earth more than enough energy is produced to satisfy global energy and make it useable.”

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t all started with energy efficient lighting and occupancy sensors.

Then, Shealy installed an Electric Vehicle Charging station in the

parking lot at its Corporate Headquar-

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healy’s latest energy efforts concentrate on the second largest Solar PV System installation on SCE&G’s sys-

tem. “This system will dramatically re-

“Our commitment to energy

duce the energy bill and showcase the

efficiency stretches much further than

suppliers we sell in our Clean Energy

offering solutions to our customers.

portfolio,” says Jim Woods, Director of

We must practice what we preach and

Clean Energy Programs. “We estimate

lead by example.” said President, David

that the system will generate 30% of

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the three buildings that we have at our Corporate campus, and we plan to take

Solar Panels arrive at the warehouse in West Columbia!

Gregory Electric begins installation of the second largest solar installation on SCE&G’s system.

advantage of several incentives that will give us an ROI in year six of the instal-

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he incentives that Jim refers to include a 30% Federal Tax Credit, a 25% State Tax Credit equalling to around

$3,500 a year, an Accelerated Bonus Depreciation, and funding from Palmetto Clean Energy (PaCE) that is based on the amount of power generated from the system.

In addition to the solar panels, Shealy also installed a weather monitoring

“Solar energy is the cleanest and most abundant renewable energy source available, and the U.S. has some of the richest solar resources in the world.”

DC Power from the module is routed to a Solectria 60kW Inverter, where the DC power is converted to AC for Net Metering with SCE&G

The 67kW system consists of 252 SolarWOrld 265w solar modules with a standing seam roof rail racking mount.

station and revenue grade meter/energy monitoring system that will report all of

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the energy production to PaCE. or more information on solar energy solutions and what will work for your business, or for a view of Shealy’s

new solar system, contact Jim Woods at jwoods@shealyelectrical.com

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Evolving Energy Codes Codes are evolving from prescriptive to performance based, requiring a greater understanding of available control solutions. Multi-level requirements will result in a sea-change from switching to dimming solutions. Requirements for reporting, documentation and demand response signal the need for intelligent solutions networked for single seat control and monitoring.

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Products

We Love A. Digital Partition Switch and Interface by WattStopper A control solution that enables quick manual coordination of lighting controls in flexible spaces with up to four movable walls!

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B. Demolition Screwdrivers

by Klein Tools This unique screwdriver design transfers impact force directly to the work surface. Save your other tools from the abuse these screwdrivers were designed to take.

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C. Solar Safety Lights by API No hazardous Lead Acid or AGM batteries! This power F pack is at the top of the pole for safety and battery has a 15 year life. Install and enjoy reliable light where you want it!

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G. Floor Tapes by Mighty Line This highly durable line of floor tape, floor signs, and other floor marking products is leading the way in the floor marking industry.

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H. LT-10 Lamp Tester by Amprobe Troubleshoot fluorescent lighting - bulbs, pins and voltage with this pocket-sized tool. Test to determine if fluorescent lamps and light bulbs are operational prior to installation or removal.

J. UR Series LED Upgrade Kit

by CREE Maximize ROI with a simple retrofit. This upgrade kit is designed for existing T8/T12 linear fluorescent fixtures.

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by Evolution Energy The ISR transforms commercial and industrial roofs from cost centers to revenue generators.

Typically, this results in a solar component payback period of 2 years or less!

L. LED Shoebox Luminaire

by Osram Sylvania Improve outdoor illumination with significant energy and maintenance savings. Offered in 5 levels of LED power for illuminating different areas.

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