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Megger Fast, effective fault location

Building Services Cables & Cable Management

Automation

17 18 | SMART BUILDINGS: MOVING BEYOND A BUZZWORD

11 12 | KEEPING IT SIMPLE Stephen Hayes of Beckhoff Automation explores how modern automation can help significantly reduce electrical complexity.

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Energy efficiency, revenue generation and occupier wellbeing; three primary functions of building services. Chris Reid of Sauter Automation explains how to get the best out of all three.

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25 26 | SEALING SOLUTIONS Roxtec UK looks at how innovative cable sealing solutions are being implemented across a wide range of industries to protect both people and assets.

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Enclosures, Cabinets & Racks

Data Centre Design & Build Energy Storage & Batteries

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ProLabs explains what decisions will need to be made for data centres to transition to the new 400G technology just coming on the market.

As data centre deployments become more dense in order to handle rising demand and maintain profitability, pre-planning and foresight has become essential. Alin Privu of Voxility explores what’s needed in order to help futureproof a data centre cabinet for the next decade.

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If the UK hopes to achieve its net zero goal by 2050, it will need behind-themeter assets like energy storage to help balance the grid, explains Richard Molloy of Eaton.

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75 76 | THE IMPACT OF COVID-19 ON GB DEMAND

62 | FULL CHARGE AHEAD Electrical Review spoke with Chris Ward, operations director at Andersen EV, to find out what the future of the EV charging market looks like amidst its rapid expansion.

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67 68 | MYTH BUSTERS Matt Jacks of Lutron Electronics demystifies the top smart lighting misconceptions in electrical contracting.

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Covid-19 has had dramatic consequences across the energy sector and wider society. Cornwall Insight tracks the energy market through daily analytical reporting and, since the start of the period of lockdown, has observed some interesting trends for GB energy demand.

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87 88 | FIRST PRINCIPLES OF THE FIRE SAFETY BILL The Fire Safety Bill currently making its way through parliament seeks to ensure that people feel safe in their homes and ‘help bring about meaningful change’ to building safety. Here, Lesley Rudd of Electrical Safety First explains why the bill doesn’t yet go far enough to achieve its aim.

Mark Johnson of Metrel outlines the potential difficulties faced by electricians in a post-pandemic world, and the importance of multifunctional test equipment when it comes to helping mitigate these issues.

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110 | FIVE REASONS TO PURCHASE FROM A MANUFACTURER To buy direct from a manufacturer or not to buy direct from a manufacturer, that is the question. Louis McGarry of Centiel UK outlines five important advantages to buying your UPS direct.

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EDITOR Claire Fletcher clairef@electricalreview.co.uk

Welcome Welcome to the Electrical Review Annual Suppliers Guide 2020!

Primarily serving as a comprehensive resource to aid in the specification of electrical systems, this guide is a one-stop shop for company listings, expert commentary on prevalent industry issues, new product innovations and much more.

Ordinarily consisting of 10 separate topics, new for 2020 we have added two additional categories in the form of Electric Vehicles and Energy Storage & Batteries, which we hope you will enjoy.

The 12 sections of the guide are clearly colour-coded, offering a user-friendly, easily accessible source of industry suppliers. The guide is available both in print and online via the Electrical Review website (www.electricalreview.co.uk), so whatever your preference, we’ve got you covered.

Whether it be for now, or future reference, we hope you find this a useful resource you can return to whenever needed, and you never know, you might even learn something new.

Claire Fletcher, Editor

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Designed specifically for use on underground LV cable networks, Megger’s new EZTHUMP 3 cable fault location system makes it possible for even inexperienced users to accurately locate faults quickly and easily, thereby reducing the duration of power outages and the risk of costly penalties.

MANY LOW-VOLTAGE cable faults can be found using a time domain reflectometer (TDR), such as the Megger TDR2050. The TDR acts like a cable radar, sending a pulse through the cable, then recording and timing the reflections from an impedance change, such as an open or short circuit, and calculating the distance to the fault.

Unfortunately, a TDR will not see high-resistance faults which are very common in underground cable networks, so there is a need for a complementary, combined approach. The EZ-THUMP 3 provides this, and finds cable faults by combining the TDR measurement with a surge generator to find high-resistance

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faults. It works by generating a low-impedance spark at the fault location, which can be seen with the TDR. Unlike test sets designed primarily for use on MV cables, the Megger EZ-THUMP 3 can deliver its full 500 J surge discharge at lower voltages, allowing it to locate difficult faults effectively, with minimal risk of further damaging the cable.

In addition to its dual-stage capacitor surge generator, the EZ-THUMP 3 incorporates a TDR that displays results on a highbrightness colour display that can be read easily even in direct sunlight. The TDR can be used on its own for pre-locating lowimpedance faults, and also with the surge generator for pre-

Unlike test sets designed primarily for use on MV cables, the Megger EZ-THUMP 3 can deliver its full 500 J surge discharge at lower voltages locating high-impedance faults using the arc reflection method (ARM).

For accurate pinpoint fault location, the EZ-THUMP 3 is used in conjunction with an acoustic/electromagnetic receiver or a voltage gradient detector. The instrument also supports cable sheath testing and sheath fault location using the step voltage method.

Designed from the outset to be easy to use, the EZ-THUMP 3 is controlled from a single rotary knob and, for normal operation, it requires no setting up. Users simply make the test connections

to the cable and switch the instrument on. After it has verified that the earthing arrangements are correct, using Megger’s renowned F-OHM safety method, the EZ-THUMP 3 automatically pre-locates the fault and displays the results both graphically and numerically.

An expert operating mode is also available, which allows experienced users to fine tune the operation of the instrument to optimise performance as an aid to locating especially challenging faults.

The internal rechargeable battery used in the EZ-THUMP 3 has been designed to offer a long service life, but when replacement eventually becomes necessary, this can be carried out in the field by the user with no need to return the instrument to the manufacturer for servicing.

The EZ-THUMP 3 is ideal for use on street lighting, distribution and campus networks, and is small enough to transport in an ordinary car. It can be powered from either a normal AC mains supply or from its own internal rechargeable battery, making it ideal for use in almost any location, even where access is restricted.

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section 1: Automation DESPITE THE TRIALS and tribulations the industrial sector has experienced in recent years, one thing that has remained a constant is automation.

Designed to make our lives easier, automation comes with a raft of benefits for industrial business and manufacturing, with higher production rates, increased safety, better product quality and reduced factory lead times to name just a few.

Investment in automated technologies has grown steadily over the last few years, with research revealing that 87% of UK businesses have invested in automating a key process sometime within the last 12 months.

On top of that, 21% of chief financial officers currently identify automation as their most important future investment, a figure only set to grow. That said, it isn’t all sunshine and rainbows, automation can be a complex beast, and in the past has presented challenges for electrical engineers. But, is this about to change?

In this segment we examine modern automation and how this technology can actually help not hinder when it comes to electrical complexity.

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Keeping it simple Stephen Hayes, managing director at Beckhoff Automation UK, explores how modern automation can help significantly reduce electrical complexity.

FOR ALL THE uncertainties and instabilities that the industrial sector has faced in recent years, one thing has remained constant: automation, and investment in it, has grown steadily.

These systems provide a wealth of benefits for industrial businesses, but they can present a series of challenges for electrical engineers in terms of wiring and control cabinet functionality. However, things may be set to change.

Automation has been a consistent priority for industrial business leaders for much of the past decade. Findings from BDO’s 2019 ‘New Economy: Investing in Automation’ report highlighted that 87% of surveyed UK businesses had invested in automating a key process in the previous 12 months. In addition,

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21% of chief financial officers identified automation as their most important investment for the coming years.

Then there is the 2020 annual manufacturing report, which reported that 63% of businesses have already actively adopted automation and robotics. Together, these surveys paint a clear picture of an industry already reasonably automated, with further automation investments on the horizon.

It is not difficult to see why this is the case. Automation allows for efficient completion of repetitive, monotonous tasks, such as the handling of materials or packing of products, and similarly can manage processes with a lower rate of error than human workers, such as quality inspection. It supports human workers

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Unfortunately, as automation systems become more advanced, they require more space in control cabinets to house power and communication cabling. This contributes to control cabinets starting to occupy large footprints, which reduces the space available for plant managers. These densely populated plants also present issues for electrical engineers.

The typical control cabinet contains a combination of higher voltage — often around 480V — power supply cables, 24–120V control wiring and, increasingly, communications cabling. The conductor for each cable and wire needs to be sufficiently separated to prevent signal disruption and the proliferation of electromagnetic interference (EMI).

Generally, magnetic fields are generated as current passes through the conductor. This field will periodically change direction as the alternating current (AC) flow changes, which can induce an erroneous voltage in other control wiring in close proximity. This EMI induced voltage can produce a false signal for connected equipment or distort supplied voltage, leading to erratic equipment behaviour, compromised performance and accelerated component failure. Part of the management of this issue involves ensuring that cables are sufficiently shielded and separated, which inadvertently increases the required footprint of the control cabinet.

Then there is the fact that with an ever-increasing amount of wiring comes more opportunity for wiring errors. These errors elongate the installation downtime of adopting a new automation system, while also making future manoeuvring of the machine more complex.

For automation components and systems, there are two key cabling requirements: power and control. A distributed servo drive, for example, needs power to operate but also must be able to communicate data to allow for motion control. The obvious solution is to find a way of integrating power and communications into a single cable to immediately halve the number of trailing cables and wiring errors. However, finding an effective way of doing this has been far from obvious.

Hybrid cabling is not a new concept, but it is one that has faced difficulties of execution, especially in terms of compatibility with multiple systems. This is why we have seen the development of a new type of cable in the form of EtherCAT P, which combines the 24V DC power supply required by many systems in a single four-wire standard Ethernet cable. The system and sensor supply voltage and the peripheral voltage for actuators are electrically isolated from each other and can supply up to three A of current to connected components.

This innovation alone streamlines the number of cables, which, theoretically, immediately halves the size of control cabinets. However, it’s when we couple it with distribution and power supply modules for machine components that we start to see the scale of the impact. Using a power distribution module compatible with EtherCAT P in a machine with multiple servo drives, for example, allows up to five servo systems to operate from a single module with only the module requiring control cabinet connection.

What this means is a plant could invest in an automation system with five servo systems to control various motion processes, with only a single wire needing to run to the control cabinet. Immediately, the risk of wiring errors is substantially reduced, and the installation complexity faced by electrical engineers is mostly eliminated. This allows electrical engineers to complete automation integration and wiring tasks much more efficiently. It then also means the control cabinet can be much smaller, occupying less space on a factory floor and leaving more room for productive investments.

This is all made possible by new automation technologies, which have supported a move away from the bulky control cabinets that have long been a staple of factories and production lines. As more automation systems are adopted into industrial environments and investment continues to grow, we can avoid creating more difficulties for electrical engineers. Instead, we can all reap the benefits of automation, without cabinets.

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21% of chief financial officers identified automation as their most important investment for the coming years

Modern automated systems possess a great deal of components that require wiring through a cabinet, with each cable and wire introducing another instance of EMI risk. This presents a possibility of more complex automation systems producing a greater deal of problems for electrical engineers.

In Beckhoff’s view, this is not a sustainable approach to automation. When we consider the limitations presented by control cabinets in terms of footprint, electrical reliability and installation complexity, it’s clear that an alternative is needed.

Fortunately, new automation technologies are moving away from the conventional control cabinets, with the support of a new approach to cabling.

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to complete other tasks while the automated systems operate, which allows for greater throughput, output and overall productivity. As more systems can interconnect and share data, these gains become even more substantial.

However, adopting increased levels of automation is not without its challenges. There are, first and foremost, the practical issues of adding a new automated machine to an existing production line. A plant requires ample space to support the machine, and plant managers will also need to account for the planned downtime on a production line while the system is integrated and set up.

Of course, automated systems can quickly recuperate productivity losses if set up properly, but then there is the matter of how much downtime is required per installation. As electrical engineers will likely know well, much of this downtime comes from connecting automated machines safely into control cabinets.

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Bender UK 01229 480123 www.bender-uk.com EPLAN 01709 704100 www.eplan.co.uk Helukabel UK 0151 345 0808 www.helukabel.com Idec Electronics 01256 321000 www.idec.com IGE+XAO Ltd 024 7679 6426 www.ige-xao.com MODECSOFT +357 7000 0267 www.modecsoft.com Netcontrol 0161 484 2600 www.netcontrol.com OEM Automatic Ltd 0116 2849900 www.oem.co.uk Panduit EMEA 02086017200 www.panduit.com

01925 741111 www.ABB.co.uk Brunel Engraving Co Ltd

Phoenix Contact Ltd

Electro Press Ltd

01275871720 www. brunelindustrialengraving.co.uk

0845 881 2222 www.phoenixcontact.com

01675 463984 www.alfra.uk.com

Doepke (UK) Ltd

Positioning Resources Ltd

Flex Connectors Ltd

01628 829133 www.doepke.co.uk

01224 581502 www.posres.co.uk

(0)20 8580 1066 www.flexconnectors.co.uk

Helukabel UK

Quadra Solutions

Gibbons Engineering Group Ltd

01254 301 888 www.quadrasol.co.uk Rittal Ltd 01709 704000 www.rittal.co.uk Schneider Electric 0800 279 9254 www.schneider-electric.com

Drives and controls ABB 01925 741111 www.ABB.co.uk Adams Enclosures 01543 377070 www.adamsenclosures.co.uk Bamford Lighting 07801 097900 www.bamfordlighting.com The British Electrical Manufacturing Company Ltd 0191 230 5449 www.bemco.co.uk Charter Controls Ltd 01424 850660 www.charter-controls.com Chesterfield Electric Motor Co Ltd 01246 456778 www.cemelectrical.co.uk

01621 868138 www.gibbonsgroup.co.uk Idec Electronics 01256 321000 www.euidec.com Igranic Control Systems Ltd 01234 267242 www.igranic.com JCE Group 01224 798600 www.jcegroup.com Ledvance Ltd 01925 465000 www.ledvance.co.uk LINAK UK Ltd 0121 544 2211 www.linak.co.uk Phoenix Contact Ltd 0845 881 2222 www.phoenixcontact.com Power Control Ltd 01246 431431 www.powercontrol.co.uk Rittal Ltd 01709 704000 www.rittal.co.uk Schneider Electric

0151 345 0808 www.helukabel.com Idec Electronics 01256 321000 www.euidec.com Panduit EMEA 02086017200 www.panduit.com

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Beckhoff designs, manufactures and implements open automation products and systems based on PC control technology. The product range covers industrial PCs, I/O and fieldbus components, drive technology and automation software. Products that can be used as separate components or integrated into a complete and seamless control system are available for all industries. The Beckhoff ‘New Automation Technology’ philosophy represents universal and open control and automation solutions that are used worldwide in a wide variety of different applications, ranging from CNC-controlled machine tools to intelligent building automation.

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Phoenix Contact Ltd 0845 881 2222 www.phoenixcontact.com Steden Electrical Products 01279 725568 www.stedenelectricalproducts. co.uk

Network infrastructure ABB 01925 741111 www.ABB.co.uk CMS PLC 01252 379 379 www.cmsplc.com Idec Electronics 01256 321000 www.euidec.com Panduit EMEA 02086017200 www.panduit.com Phoenix Contact Ltd 0845 881 2222 www.phoenixcontact.com Positioning Resources Ltd 01224 581502 www.posres.co.uk Rittal Ltd 01709 704000 www.rittal.co.uk Schneider Electric 0800 279 9254 www.schneider-electric.com Secure IT Environments Limited 01983 885182 www.siteltd.co.uk Steden Electrical Products 01279 725568 www.stedenelectricalproducts. co.uk

Remote monitoring Beckhoff Automation Ltd 01491 410539 www.beckhoff.co.uk

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Sensors ABB 01925 741111 www.ABB.co.uk Calon Associates 01925 320320 www.calonassociates.com Chesterfield Borough Council 01246 345398 www.chesterfield.gov.uk Comtec Power 01737 336102 www.comtecpower.com Conford Electronics 1428 751469 www.confordelec.co.uk E A Technology 0151 339 4181 www.eatechnology.com Electricals 24/7 0800 9700966 www.electricals247.co.uk Idec Electronics 01256 321000 www.euidec.com IFM Electronic Ltd 020 8213 0000 www.ifm.com Ledvance Ltd 01925 465000 www.ledvance.co.uk Panasonic Electric Works UK 01908 231555 www.panasonic-electricworks.co.uk Panduit EMEA 02086017200 www.panduit.com Sensor Technology Ltd 01869 238400 www.sensors.co.uk Steden Electrical Products 01279 725568 www.stedenelectricalproducts. co.uk

section 2: Building Services BUILDINGS ARE BEING designed with energy efficiency at the top of the agenda, and one of the most important aspects of reducing a building’s carbon footprint comes from its services.

Modern Building Management Systems (BMS) are able to monitor the power usage, occupancy levels, room temperatures and various other aspects of a building to maintain peak efficiency.

A simple example as to why BMS’ are vital to the reduction of a building’s carbon footprint is in the installation of energy efficient lighting. Those energy efficient lights will still be producing power if they’re left on when a room isn’t occupied. A BMS can eliminate that problem.

Many other building services can have a huge effect on how green a building is, whether it’s the HVAC or the energy being supplied to the building – all these are important elements in not just saving the planet, but also reducing costs.

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Smart buildings: Moving beyond a buzzword Energy efficiency, revenue generation and occupier wellbeing. When it comes to building services, these are the triple threat occupying building occupiers’ and owners’ minds. But what can be done to get the most out of all three? Chris Reid, managing director at Sauter Automation Ltd, explains.

FOR MANY YEARS, controlling the internal environment of a building meant opening or closing the doors and windows, lighting a candle or putting more coal on the fire. Since the mid20th century, rapid developments in technology and automation have been applied to the management of commercial buildings and now the talk is about smart buildings.

At the same time, advances in construction technology and the striving of architects to construct buildings that become iconic visual statements has given us many notable landmarks. However, have we lost sight of the fact that these buildings should be built to provide an environment in which people will flourish?

Many of these modern-day megaliths demand that traditional controls, building energy management systems (BEMS) and the Internet of Things come together to deliver truly integrated building management and enhanced building performance.

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Energy efficiency, revenue generation and occupier wellbeing are all vying for top priority in building operators’ and owners’ minds, but what can be done to maximise all three and make their building truly smart?

Most existing buildings already have a range of controls and systems installed, ranging from simple thermostats and AC units to a full BMS. However, building control solutions have evolved over the past few years and are now able to provide far more sophisticated, localised and individual control. It is only now that the BMS, can really live up to its name and deliver true building management.

For example, understanding where people are and, as importantly, where they are not, provides the basis for controlling areas to meet the actual, real-time demand. Using this approach, an office or meeting room can be maintained

However, the BMS sector must be alert to the challenges that are on the horizon from the likes of Google and Amazon. It is not a huge step to take the capabilities of an Alexa-style control system and transfer that capability to a commercial platform.

Initiatives such as Project Haystack, an open-source initiative to streamline working with data from the IoT, which is designed to encompass entire building systems and related devices, offer the chance to add further value and make data management both easier and more effective.

To many the word smart is now overused, but if you check the thesaurus the alternatives such as agile, intelligent and spirited are all equally valid and the sector needs to encompass all of these attributes to continue to thrive. The BMS sector cannot afford to be complacent.

Whilst we continue to build vast, glass edifices, average temperatures continue to rise and every employer expects tools to control their immediate working environment, there is no doubt that controls, connectivity and the IoT are going to become an ever more critical combination for every building owner and operator.

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It does not matter how sophisticated the control system is if the building’s occupiers are not prepared or don’t have the knowledge and understanding of how to use it to its full capacity

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understanding of how to use it to its full capacity.

Opening the windows, propping open a door or having a fan on because your cold colleague has turned up the thermostat, will soon negate any benefits, especially in terms of energy efficiency, that may have been achieved with sophisticated room automation sensors.

The next important consideration is data. Buildings are full of sensors and control points constantly logging and returning data. The facilities manager therefore has an abundance of information available. As the saying goes, what you can measure you can manage, but with so much being measured this is not as easy as it sounds and can cause its own problems.

Facilities managers need to give more consideration to the data they have available, how it is used and how this can help them to deliver a building that responds to the needs of its occupants. The adoption of cloud-based solutions is now widely accepted, with many of us used to the benefits of this technology in both our personal and professional life.

The cloud and the plethora of data collected provides new opportunities for optimising building performance. By use of the right software and interrogation of the data, not only does the property manager have information about the indoor environmental quality, but they also have valuable information about the actual state of the monitoring and control systems that can help with maintenance planning and scheduling.

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at a lower temperature until occupancy is detected, upon which the temperature, air conditioning and lighting can be ramped up accordingly.

Initially this was achieved by adding occupancy detection to the BMS, then by integration to the lighting system, thereby sharing sensor data and avoiding duplication. The next step is for smart sensors with localisation. This technology will provide all the benefits previously mentioned but with the added feature of allowing users to interact with their environment, changing temperature, lighting and shading settings, via an app on their mobile phone, without the need to manually select the room they are in.

Occupancy data can also be used to provide a ‘density map’ which would assist reception staff in directing people to quiet areas or collaboration spaces quickly and efficiently, something which has real value in today’s ever more condensed working environments.

These features are required not only to ensure the exact control of building spaces but also to meet the changing expectations of millennial workers – apps to control things, control on demand, shared space, smart connectivity, MQTT, Alexa and Google Assistant are a few examples. This means turning the BMS into a tool for the non-technical user by delivering information in easy to understand formats, with intuitive operation.

It is extremely important that when considering a refurbishment project or mobilising a TFM contract at a new building that the building and facility managers have the ability and expertise to invest time and resources to understand what is already at their fingertips and how these existing systems can be utilised and enhanced to deliver maximum efficiency and provide the best ROI for the ultimate client.

Anecdotally, it is often the case that the installed BMS within a building is capable of providing far more sophisticated control than it is currently programmed to deliver. This can be due to many factors, such as budget pressures during the planning and procurement phase, a lack of maintenance and/or a lack of training and knowledge for the staff who are interacting with the system daily.

This is an interesting time for the building services sector as organisations from numerous backgrounds are now staking their claim to get involved in, and sometimes even take the lead on, the overall management of the building.

Many lighting control systems now include app control, WiFi, mesh networks and numerous sensors and control options.

However, BMS providers argue, and rightly so, that they have a range of sensors and controllers already installed and connected to a central control panel and that integrating other building services and data sources, be that lighting, security systems, solar shading blinds or occupancy, is straightforward and a natural development of their proven joined-up approach.

It is imperative that whichever system takes the lead on the management of the indoor environmental quality, it does not lose sight of the primary purpose; to provide a comfortable environment in which the occupants can thrive. It does not matter how sophisticated the control system is if the building’s occupiers are not prepared or don’t have the knowledge and

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Here, the experts at Guardian Electrical examine why a complete managed compliance service is now necessary.

THERE ARE A number of reasons why you might require a complete managed compliance service, but certainly through our experience since the advent of the Electricity at Work Regulations 1989, there has always been an ad-hoc approach to inspection and testing.

A programme of testing is completed by one supplier, another supplier completes remedial works, but records are rarely consolidated by the client’s dutyholder of his building(s). The dutyholder changes his job, the cycle starts again in the next three or five years, and the end result more often than not is a lack of record traceability, accountability, or even an awareness from management of the position they could find themselves in, should there be a breach of EaWR 1989.

Unfortunately, the foregoing situation is commonplace throughout all working environments, and it should not be the case in today’s marketplace, given technological advancements together with a collective knowledge of legal requirements under EaWR 1989.

Like so many organisations, clients sometimes haven’t received records and when they have, they are full of limitations, lack of testing and non-identification of circuit designations So, looking at the problem in more detail All clients have, I’m sure, several suppliers of Fixed Wire Electrical Inspection & Test. The suppliers come to site, undertake the FWIT, supply reports on time and everyone is happy. The client has discharged their dutyholder responsibilities under Regulation 3 of The Electricity at Work Regulations 1989, ie ‘matters which are within your control’.

The client rarely bothers the supplier regarding accuracy and content of the reports, he’s confident in responding positively and feels in control, should there be a breach of The Electricity at Work Regulations 1989, which incidentally could prompt, depending on the severity of the breach, a visit from the HSE. From a client perspective, the Periodic Inspection & Test box has been ticked:

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1. My records are current, accurate and consolidated, with a documented history of all the electrical system changes; 2. My records reflect the installation as it is today; 3. I have archived records of system changes (minor works or similar), which are at my fingertips; 4. Schematic drawings are up to date; 5. I am in control of records and documentation, the installation is safe to remain in service.

But like so many organisations, clients sometimes haven’t received records and when they have, they are full of limitations, lack of testing and non-identification of circuit designations. Unfortunately, an endemic problem within our industry, which ultimately leaves the dutyholder exposed should there be a breach of EaWR 1989.

A complete managed compliance service: How has it been achieved?

Customer care and customer service are not phrases that are generally used in our sphere of business. Our competition is normally fashioned as an offspring from an electrical contractor, where their world is one of constant frustration, irritation and monies owed, not an ideal basis to leap into the positive world of sales and marketing. Guardian saw this juxtaposition as an opportunity and began in earnest developing a customer focussed service in 2010.

Over several years and with significant investment, Guardian developed TraQit, our standard medium of real time interactive website reporting, to ensure dutyholders of buildings are in control of reports, drawings etc at all times.

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During the testing programme, clients could be adding additional circuits or certifying corrective remedial actions, which give rise to additional certification. The certification is then simply uploaded by the dutyholder to your unique TraQit website by a ‘drag and drop’ method taking a matter of seconds.

The TraQit department is automatically alerted. They will review and edit the existing records with the certified changes, thus ensuring the records are always current, accurate and consolidated with a history of all certified changes. For example, if there have been 15 changes to a distribution board over a three-year testing programme, there will be 15 Electrical Installation Condition Reports stored in chronological order – continuous evidence of monitoring and maintenance as required

by EaWR 1989.

A recent addition to work in tandem with TraQit, are QR codes (AKA Quick Response Codes). Each individual distribution

During the fixed wire inspection and testing process, it is highly likely that both Code 1, 2 & FI observations will be identified on your site, which will require immediate or urgent attention, usually by your in-house maintenance team or local contractor.

Despite our bi-monthly reminder to our 2,500 strong client base, recent analysis shows that 50% do not evidence via minor works certification, closure of outstanding Code 1, 2 & FI observations. Given these statistics, which have remained a constant for the last two years, Guardian has now taken the step of offering a managed remedial service to ensure timely completion of corrective actions.

Additionally, you will have peace of mind that your real time TraQit bar charts will be updated to ensure records are current, accurate and consolidated with a version history of all system changes. On completion of certified system changes, automatic email alerts will be issued to all listed dutyholders, guaranteeing they are kept in the loop and effectively monitoring the changes.

Find out how we’re changing the industry: www.guardianeletrical.co.uk

SAFETY, FIRE & SECURITY

Guardian Technology: TraQit & QR codes

Closing the loop: A managed remedial service

TEST & MEASUREMENT

Over the years our service delivery has evolved: • Testing specifications and technical documents have been written for many hospitals, universities and blue chip organisations; • We chair a number of client dutyholder committees; • We teach the industry – BS7671: 18th Edition, EaWR 1989 and dutyholder courses; • We provide a total cradle to grave solution.

unit subjected to inspection and testing, or drawing will have a visible and accessible QR code affixed on the relevant unit.

The TraQit app is available as a free download on iPhone, Android and Windows Phone.

Once downloaded, simply scan over the QR code with your device, input your assigned TraQit logon details and the Electrical Installation Condition Report for the relevant Distribution Unit will open via your TraQit website.

QR codes on distribution boards ensure client maintenance teams, contractors and associated trades instant site access to reports and schedules via TraQit.

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Together with our industry leading technology TraQit, Guardian author a handbook for dutyholders of buildings and a suite of practical guidance notes, which, amongst other issues, illustrate how compliance with EaWR 1989 can be achieved in a 24/7 working environment.

ELECTRIC VEHICLES

ELECTRICAL COMPLIANCE SAFE PEOPLE | SAFE PLACES | SAFE SYSTEMS

LISTINGS

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0208 905 7273 www.olsondirect.co.uk

EAE Elektrik

Power Control Ltd

5335900090 www.eae.com.tr/EN

01246 431431 www.powercontrol.co.uk

Eastern Transformers & Equipment Ltd

Powerstar

ELECTRICAL COMPLIANCE

HELUKABEL UK Limited +44 151 345 0808 www.helukabel.co.uk Ide Systems Ltd 01543 574111 www.idesystems.co.uk

BUILDING SERVICES ABB 01925 741111 www.ABB.co.uk ALFRA ELECTRICAL Ltd 01675463984 www.alfra.uk.com Anglo Technical Recruitment Ltd 0207 531 5757 www.anglo.com Ashley-Edison International Limited +44 (0)345 504 6442 www.AshleyEdisonUK.com AT&T GB Ltd 020 8847 5544 www.attgb.co.uk Beckhoff Automation Ltd 01491 410539 www.beckhoff.co.uk Bamford Lighting 07801 097900 www.bamfordlighting.com Bender UK 01229 480123 www.bender-uk.com BG Electrical 01952 238 100 www.bgelectrical.uk/

Reichle & De Massari UK Ltd 0203 693 7595 www.rdm.com Robinsons M & E 01423 770094 www.robinsonsmea.com Roxtec Ltd

The British Electrical Manufacturing Company Ltd

IGUS

0191 230 5449 www.bemco.co.uk

01604 677 240 www.igus.co.uk

Brunel Engraving Co Ltd

JB Systems Ltd

Secure IT Environments Limited

01275871720 www. brunelindustrialengraving. co.uk

01296489967 www.jbsystems.co.uk

01983 885182 www.siteltd.co.uk

Kohler Uninterruptible Power Limited

Socomec

Cablecraft Ltd

01256386700 www.kohler-ups.co.uk

01582 606033 www.cablecraft.co.uk Carlo Gavazzi UK Ltd 01276 854110 www.carlogavazzi.co.uk Centiel 01420 82031 www.centiel.co.uk Chesterfield Borough Council 01246 345398 www.chesterfield.gov.uk

Ledvance Ltd

01617615280 www.roxtec.com

AUTOMATION

00 44 1285 86 33 00 www.socomec.co.uk Steden Electrical Products

01925 465000 www.ledvance.co.uk

01279 725568 www.stedenelectricalproducts. co.uk

Luxonic Lighting Ltd

Sys-Tek

01256375629 www.luxonic.co.uk

0330 1200 246 www.sys-tek.co.uk

McLellan and Partners Ltd

Vimpex

01932 343271 www.mclellan.co.uk

01702 216 999 www.vimpex.co.uk

Modecsoft

Work Safety Solutions Ltd

CMS (Cable Management Supplies) PLC

+357 7000 0267 www.modecsoft.com

07984019979 www.worksafetysolutions.co.uk/

01252379379 www.cmsplc.com/

NewFound Energy Ltd

Comtec Power

+44 (0)1260 290151 www.newfound-energy.co.uk

01737 336102 www.comtecpower.com

NVC Lighting UK

Critical Power Supplies

+44 (0)121 457 6340 www.nvcuk.com

0800 978 8988 www.criticalpowersupplies.co.uk

OEM Automatic Ltd 0116 2849900 www.oem.co.uk

DATA CENTRE DESIGN & BUILD

0208 253 9750 www.recolight.co.uk

ENERGY STORAGE & BATTERIES

01744762929 etechcomponents.com/

Recolight

ENCLOSURES, CABINETS & RACKS

E-Tech Components UK Ltd

0203 693 7595 www.rdm.com

ELECTRIC VEHICLES

01442 213111 www.emico.co

Reichle & De-Massari UK Ltd

LIGHTING

Emico Ltd

0114 257 6200 www.powerstar.com

POWER

Guardian Electrical Compliance Ltd, are one of the UK’s leading providers of electrical safety services. Guardian offer legislative and technical support for DutyHolders to ensure that their legal requirement to comply with the law is continually maintained.

Guardian have over 100 years collective management experience in advising on safe places of work, periodic inspection and testing, safe systems of work and safe people at work.

Guardian endeavor to educate businesses both technically and practically to ensure continuous compliance with the law.

Alongside this, Guardian deliver National seminars and events and are authors of practical guidance to assist duty holders on meeting the demands of The Electricity at Work Regulations 1989. Recently, the business has joined forces with one of the UK’s leading Insurance companies, AXA Insurance as ‘AXA’s Electrical Compliance Partner’.

01284 388 033 www.ete.co.uk

SAFETY, FIRE & SECURITY

0114 257 2080 info@guardianelectrical.co.uk www.guardianelectrical.co.uk

Automation ALFRA ELECTRICAL Ltd 01675463984 www.alfra.uk.com Beckhoff Automation Ltd 01491 410539 www.beckhoff.co.uk

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SAFE PEOPLE | SAFE PLACES | SAFE SYSTEMS

BUILDING SERVICES

Olson Electronics

+45 9614 9614 www.deif.com

UPS/STANDBY POWER

Guardian Electrical Compliance Ltd

DEIF UK

CABLES & CABLE MANAGEMENT

ELECTRICAL COMPLIANCE SAFE PEOPLE | SAFE PLACES | SAFE SYSTEMS

LISTINGS

Cablecraft Ltd

NewFound Energy Ltd

01582 606033 www.cablecraft.co.uk

+44 (0)1260 290151 www.newfound-energy.co.uk

DEIF UK

Outram Research Ltd

+45 9614 9614 www.deif.com

01243 573050 www.outramresearch.co.uk

Eastern Transformers & Equipment Ltd

PD Devices Ltd – Worldwide Supplier of Surge & Lightning Protection

01284 388 033 www.ete.co.uk HELUKABEL UK Limited +44 151 345 0808 www.helukabel.co.uk JB Systems Ltd 01296489967 www.jbsystems.co.uk OEM Automatic Ltd 0116 2849900 www.oem.co.uk Sys-Tek 0330 1200 246 www.sys-tek.co.uk

01364649248 www.pddevices.co.uk Roxtec Ltd 01617615280 www.roxtec.com Work Safety Solutions Ltd 07984019979 www.worksafetysolutions. co.uk

Energy efficiency solutions

Kohler Uninterruptible Power Limited 01256386700 www.kohler-ups.co.uk Luxonic Lighting Ltd 01256375629 www.luxonic.co.uk NewFound Energy Ltd +44 (0)1260 290151 www.newfound-energy.co.uk/ NVC Lighting UK +44 (0)121 457 6340 http://www.nvcuk.com Outram Research Ltd 01243 573050 www.outramresearch.co.uk Socomec 00 44 1285 86 33 00 www.socomec.co.uk

Fire detection

AT&T GB Ltd 020 8847 5544 www.attgb.co.uk Beckhoff Automation Ltd 01491 410539 www.beckhoff.co.uk Bamford Lighting 07801 097900 www.bamfordlighting.com Brunel Engraving Co Ltd 01275871720 www. brunelindustrialengraving. co.uk Carlo Gavazzi UK Ltd 01276 854110 www.carlogavazzi.co.uk Design and Managment Systems Ltd 01322 420140 www.dmsystem.co.uk Electricpoint

Ashley-Edison International Limited

AT&T GB Ltd

+44 (0)345 504 6442 www.AshleyEdisonUK.com

020 8847 5544 www.attgb.co.uk

AT&T GB Ltd

BG Electrical

020 8847 5544 www.attgb.co.uk

01952 238 100 www.bgelectrical.uk/

Beckhoff Automation Ltd

BG Energy Solutions Limited

01491 410539 www.beckhoff.co.uk

0333 015 9995 www.bgenergysolutions.co.uk

BG Energy Solutions Limited

Cablecraft Ltd

0333 015 9995 www.bgenergysolutions.co.uk

01582 606033 www.cablecraft.co.uk

Centiel UK Ltd

Chesterfield Borough Council

AT&T GB Ltd

0142082031 www.centiel.co.uk

01246 345398 www.chesterfield.gov.uk

020 8847 5544 www.attgb.co.uk

Chesterfield Borough Council

0845 881 2222 www.phoenixcontact.com

Craig & Derricott Limited

01246 345398 www.chesterfield.gov.uk

CMS (Cable Management Supplies) PLC

01543 375 541 www.craigandderricott.com

01252379379 www.cmsplc.com/

Steden Electrical Products

DEIF UK

Vimpex

E-Tech Components UK Ltd

+45 9614 9614 www.deif.com

01279 725568 www.stedenelectricalproducts. co.uk

01744762929 etechcomponents.com

EAE Elektrik

JB Systems Ltd

5335900090 www.eae.com.tr/EN

Communication networks Beckhoff Automation Ltd 01491 410539 www.beckhoff.co.uk Bender UK 01229 480123 www.bender-uk.com

Current protection/ safety

01296489967 www.jbsystems.co.uk Modecsoft +357 7000 0267 www.modecsoft.com

Gibbons Engineering Group Ltd 01621868138 www.gibbonsgroup.co.uk

01702 216 999 www.vimpex.co.uk

Intelligent buildings ABB 01925 741111 www.ABB.co.uk Anglo Technical Recruitment Ltd 0207 531 5757 www.anglo.com

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0208 342 7020 www.electricpoint.com Emico Ltd 01442 213111 www.emico.co Ledvance Ltd 01925 465000 www.ledvance.co.uk Luxonic Lighting Ltd 01256375629 www.luxonic.co.uk Panduit EMEA 02086017200 www.panduit.com Phoenix Contact Ltd

Sys-Tek 0330 1200 246 www.sys-tek.co.uk

section 3: Cables & Cable Management GOOD CABLE MANAGEMENT is not only integral for a clean and aesthetically pleasing work environment, but the functionality of the equipment it serves.

As well as preventing blockages in airflow that can cause electrical equipment to overheat, proper cable management can also help cut costs, allowing equipment to run more smoothly and utilise energy more efficiently.

Depending on the environment in which the cable is installed, the risks vary greatly, so whether it be a wall, floor, cabinet, enclosure, or junction box, wherever a cable passes through, safety must remain a priority.

An often-overlooked safety feature comes in the form of cable seals. Whether they are used to create watertight entry points onboard ships, protect critical infrastructure within data centres, or help maintain the integrity of underground substations, cable seals ensure the essential protection of both people and assets, helping to prevent downtime and, more importantly, preserve life.

Sealing solutions Roxtec UK looks at how innovative cable sealing solutions are being implemented across a wide range of industries to protect both people and assets.

EFFECTIVE CABLE MANAGEMENT plays an essential role in any electrical system – from helping to maintain a tidy and aesthetically pleasing workspace, to protecting individuals, infrastructure and equipment. Wherever cables pass through walls, floors, foundations and bulkheads, as well as into cabinets, enclosures and junction boxes, the installation of safe, durable and reliable seals always needs to be a key consideration.

On land, at sea and underground The range of applications for cable entry seals is huge. They are widely used across the power, marine and process industries, as well as within manufacturing, and the offshore oil and gas sectors. Indeed, anywhere cables are routed.

Cable seals are used to protect critical communication infrastructure within data centres and server halls, to create watertight seals at cable entry points onboard ships, and to help maintain the integrity of underground substations. They’re found

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in gas turbine power plants, aboard trains, and within food and drink manufacturing sites. In every situation they help to create a safe working environment and minimise the risk of downtime.

Protecting life and assets One of the main functions of a cable transit is to keep people safe.

At the same time they protect buildings and sensitive equipment from multiple hazards in order to ensure operational reliability. The potential risks vary depending on the environment in which the seals are being installed. Typical hazards businesses need to protect against include fire, flooding, pressure, vibration, risk of explosion and dangerous gases. Dirt, chemicals and fumigants can also pose a risk to individuals and equipment in certain situations, as can pests like rodents and insects.

A business in the marine and offshore sector might need its cable transits to be fitted with acid-proof stainless steel frames.

A firm in the pharmaceutical sector is likely to require airtight

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LIGHTING

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ENCLOSURES, CABINETS & RACKS

ENERGY STORAGE & BATTERIES seals at cable entry points within its laboratories. A mining operation may need cable seals that stop dust from entering its electrical rooms and causing damage.

Other sealing solutions are designed to protect against electromagnetic interference (EMI) and electromagnetic pulses (EMP). Cable seals offering this capability can be found aboard maritime vessels that are powered by electrical propulsion and rely on frequency converters to adjust their speed. In this situation, it’s critical that any unwanted high frequency disturbance isn’t allowed to affect the ship’s motors and cause damage. To prevent this, specialist seals are used to provide effective shielding for the cables.

SAFETY, FIRE & SECURITY

Typical hazards businesses need to protect against include fire, flooding, pressure, vibration, risk of explosion and dangerous gases

Cable routing can be complex and subject to constant change.

The design of a new electrical system may need to be altered at the last minute, or perhaps completely overhauled in the years to come. For this reason it makes clear financial sense for businesses to plan for the future when installing new electrical systems and selecting sealing solutions.

Building spare capacity into cable transits makes it far easier to adjust to late design changes. It also simplifies the process of upgrading an electrical system at a later date – whether that involves replacing existing cabling or adding new cables.

Regulations change, technology advances and building standards evolve. If a business has taken these possibilities into account from the outset, any future upgrades are far more likely to be time and cost effective.

Sharp concludes, “There are numerous factors that should be considered when selecting cable transits for an electrical system.

Durability, adaptability and ease of installation are all key. The simpler a cable transit is to install, the greater the cost and time savings will be. If it’s openable and can be easily upgraded, a firm will save additional time and money further down the line when the electrical system needs to be updated.”

TEST & MEASUREMENT

System maintenance and expansion

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Clive Sharp, Roxtec UK’s managing director, explains, “Cable transits are designed to cover an immense range of applications and can protect against an array of threats. If you take the example of switchgear located within an underground substation, it’s at risk from multiple hazards including water ingress and rodent activity.

“By installing suitable sealing solutions at points where cables enter the structure, it’s possible to mitigate these risks. As well as reducing the possibility of outages and the need for repairs, you’re guarding against the possibility of extended downtime and the considerable knock-on effects that can have on an entire operation.”

LISTINGS

CABLES & CABLE MANAGEMENT ABB 01925 741111 www.ABB.co.uk AEI Cables 0191 410 3111 www.aeicables.co.uk ALFRA ELECTRICAL Ltd 01675463984 www.alfra.uk.com

Clynder Cables UK

Falcon Trunking

Permanoid

0161 629 9333 www.clyndercables.co.uk

01706 372929 www.falcontrunking.co.uk

0161 205 6161 www.permanoid.co.uk

CMS (Cable Management Supplies) PLC

FS Cables

PD Devices Ltd – Worldwide Supplier of Surge & Lightning Protection

01252379379 www.cmsplc.com/ Comtec Power 01737 336102 www.comtecpower.com Connectix

AT&T GB Ltd

01376 346600 www.connectixcablingsystems. com

020 8847 5544 www.attgb.co.uk

Critical Power Supplies

Belcom Cables 01279 871150 www.belcom.co.uk BG Electrical 01952 238 100 www.bgelectrical.uk/

0800 978 8988 www.criticalpowersupplies. co.uk C&T Harnesses 1638751511 www.ct-harnesses.com Doncaster Cables

The British Electrical Manufacturing Company Ltd

01302 873408 www.doncastercables.com

0191 230 5449 www.bemco.co.uk

EES Data Update

BPP Cables

01924 200103 www.ees-data.co.uk

0845 217 7001 www.bpp-cables.com

Eland Cables

Bri-Stor Systems Ltd

020 7241 8787 www.elandcables.com

01889 271202 www.bri-stor.co.uk

Electrical 2 Go

BT Cables

01424 220384 www.electrical2go.co.uk

0161 741 2316 www.btcables.com

Electricals 24/7

Burland Technology Solutions incorporating Electropatent International

0203 3939 247 www.electricals247.co.uk Electricpoint

01727840842 www.fscables.com GreenBrook Electrical 01279 772 772 www.greenbrook.co.uk Helukabel UK 0151 345 0808 www.helukabel.com Ide Systems Ltd 01543 574111 www.idesystems.co.uk IGUS 01604 677 240 www.igus.co.uk Izumi Products UK Ltd 01388 777132 www.izumi-products.co.uk Kalestead Ltd 01376 349036 www.kalestead.co.uk Leviton 01592 788653 www.leviton.com McLellan and Partners Ltd 01932 343271 www.mclellan.co.uk Marco Cable Management 01248 725772 www.marcocm.com Marshall-Tufflex 01424 856600 www.marshall-tufflex.com

01364649248 www.pddevices.co.uk Phoenix Contact Ltd 0845 881 2222 www.phoenixcontact.com PMA UK 01264 333527 www.pma-uk.com Rittal UK Ltd 01709 704000 www.rittal.co.uk Robinsons M & E 01423 770094 www.robinsonsmea.com Roxtec Ltd 0161 761 5280 www.roxtec.com Schneider Electric 0800 279 9254 www.schneider-electric.com Secure IT Environments Limited 01983 885182 www.siteltd.co.uk SIC Ltd 01792 458 777 www.sicltd.com SK Wiring 0161 320 9237 www.skwiring.com Timeguard Ltd 020 8452 1112 www.timeguard.com

01473 858214 www.electropatent.co.uk

0208 342 7020 www.electricpoint.com

Cablecraft Ltd

Electrix International Ltd

01582 606033 www.cablecraft.co.uk

+44 (0) 1388 774455 www.electrixinternational. com

Metsec

Electroustic Ltd

Nexans UK

AT&T GB Ltd

01908 510792 www.electroustic.co.uk

01908 250848 www.nexans.com

020 8847 5544 www.attgb.co.uk

Ellis Patents Ltd

OEM Automatic Ltd

Cablecraft Ltd

0113 3801644 www.ellispatents.co.uk

0116 2849900 www.oem.co.uk

01582 606033 www.cablecraft.co.uk

E-Tech Components UK Ltd

Panduit EMEA

Chesterfield Borough Council

01744 762929 www.e-tech-components.com

02086017200 www.panduit.com

01246 345398 www.chesterfield.gov.uk

Chesterfield Borough Council 01246 345398 www.chesterfield.gov.uk Clear Vision Systems 1262424900 www.clearvisionsystems.co.uk Clydesdale Ltd 01234 855855 www.clydesdale.net

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Meteor Electrical 028 8675 1515 www.meteorelectrical.com

0121 601 6000 www.metsec.com

Cabling components

AUTOMATION Cablecraft Ltd

Electricpoint

Electrix International Ltd

1262424900 www.clearvisionsystems.co.uk

01582 606033 www.cablecraft.co.uk

0208 342 7020 www.electricpoint.com

Design & Management Systems Ltd

Chesterfield Borough Council

Emico Ltd

+44 1388 774455 www.electrixinternational. com

01246 345398 www.chesterfield.gov.uk

01442 213111 www.emico.co

Clynder Cables Ltd

Panduit EMEA

0161 629 9333 www.clyndercables.co.uk/

02086017200 www.panduit.com

Design & Management Systems Ltd

Phoenix Contact Ltd

01617615280 www.roxtec.com

Data cable managment AT&T GB Ltd 020 8847 5544 www.attgb.co.uk Cablecraft Ltd 01582 606033 www.cablecraft.co.uk Clear Vision Systems 1262424900 www.clearvisionsystems.co.uk Design & Management Systems Ltd 01322 420140 www.dmsystem.co.uk Electrix International Ltd +44 1388 774455 www.electrixinternational. com HELUKABEL UK Limited +44 151 345 0808 www.helukabel.co.uk Marshall-Tufflex Ltd 01424856600 www.marshall-tufflex.com

High performance cabling AT&T GB Ltd 020 8847 5544 www.attgb.co.uk

Eland Cables 020 7241 8787 www.elandcables.com Electrix International Ltd +44 1388 774455 www.electrixinternational. com FS Cables 01727840842 www.fscables.com HELUKABEL UK Limited +44 151 345 0808 www.helukabel.co.uk

Intelligent buildings ABB 01925 741111 www.ABB.co.uk

01364649248 www.pddevices.co.uk

01279 725568 www.stedenelectricalproducts. co.uk

Planning 01582 606033 www.cablecraft.co.uk Electrix International Ltd +44 1388 774455 www.electrixinternational. com

+44 151 345 0808 www.helukabel.co.uk

Wiring accessories ALFRA ELECTRICAL Ltd 01675463984 www.alfra.uk.com AT&T GB Ltd

0207 531 5757 www.anglo.com

BG Electrical

Brunel Engraving Co Ltd 01275871720 www. brunelindustrialengraving.co.uk Carlo Gavazzi UK Ltd 01276 854110 www.carlogavazzi.co.uk Design and Managment Systems Ltd 01322 420140 www.dmsystem.co.uk

CABLES & CABLE MANAGEMENT

HELUKABEL UK Limited

020 8847 5544 www.attgb.co.uk

07801 097900 www.bamfordlighting.com

01617615280 www.roxtec.com

Cablecraft Ltd

Anglo Technical Recruitment Ltd

Bamford Lighting

Roxtec Ltd

DATA CENTRE DESIGN & BUILD

Steden Electrical Products

ENERGY STORAGE & BATTERIES

Roxtec Ltd

01744762929 etechcomponents.com/

PD Devices Ltd – Worldwide Supplier of Surge & Lightning Protection

ENCLOSURES, CABINETS & RACKS

+44 151 345 0808 www.helukabel.co.uk

E-Tech Components UK Ltd

0845 881 2222 www.phoenixcontact.com

ELECTRIC VEHICLES

HELUKABEL UK Limited

01322 420140 www.dmsystem.co.uk

LIGHTING

+44 1388 774455 www.electrixinternational. com

+44 151 345 0808 www.helukabel.co.uk

POWER

Electrix International Ltd

HELUKABEL UK Limited

01952 238 100 www.bgelectrical.uk/ Cablecraft Ltd 01582 606033 www.cablecraft.co.uk

SAFETY, FIRE & SECURITY

01744762929 etechcomponents.com/

01727840842 www.fscables.com

Clear Vision Systems 1262424900 www.clearvisionsystems.co.uk E-Tech Components UK Ltd

TEST & MEASUREMENT

E-Tech Components UK Ltd

FS Cables

01744762929 etechcomponents.com/ Eland Cables 020 7241 8787 www.elandcables.com

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01322 420140 www.dmsystem.co.uk

BUILDING SERVICES

Clear Vision Systems

LISTINGS

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section 4:

Data Centre Design & Build BUILDING AND DESIGNING a data centre in 2020 is drastically different from what it was just a few short years ago. Long gone are the days where you spec out the biggest UPS your budget can afford and design everything for peak usage. Instead, data centres are going modular, and that’s having a huge effect on their design.

Thanks to modular components, data centre operators are now able to scale their assets as and when they need to. This obviously leads to reduced costs, but it also means data centres are now greener and more energy efficient than ever before.

Additionally, the quest to be greener is pushing some of the biggest data centre operators to think differently.

Technologies such as liquid immersion cooling or integrated rack liquid-cooled IT are transforming the carbon footprints of data centres, an industry that has long been criticised for its impact on the planet.

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Dawn of the 400G era ProLabs explains what decisions will need to be made for data centres to transition to the new 400G technology that is just coming on the market.

THE BUILDING AND design of new data centres can take years and require discipline and prioritisation. Flawless project management pulls together the elements of construction, networking, power and cooling to ensure the data centre project is completed on-time, under-budget and to specification. New data centre designers must keep an eye on the impact that emerging 400G networking technologies will have on data centre infrastructure.

After years of non-starts, 400G networking is finally a reality After years of non-starts, 400G networking is finally a reality. Data centre operators understand that 400G will not be connected to each rack or cabinet. Rather, 400G will start in the core, aggregating 100G connections from each segment of the data centre and working out from there. The challenge for data centre operators is to ensure that the networking and structured cabling design remains flexible to minimise cabling infrastructure costs when the time to upgrade to 400G arrives.

Each transceiver or network cabling element has a role in

Data centre reach supported by pluggable network cables and transceivers

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the network based upon reach or distribution requirement.

For each 100G use case, a corresponding 400G transceiver or network cabling element is available. The basic architecture remains the same, yet without careful consideration, costly cabling and network equipment upgrades may still be necessary when migrating to 400G. Overall, the great news for data centre managers is that forecasting these needs is relatively painless.

KEY 400G CONSIDERATIONS IN DATA CENTRE CABLING ARCHITECTURES Cable infrastructure One of the first considerations is the fundamental decision of using multi-mode fibre (MMF) or single-mode fibre (SMF) cabling. MMF cabling has been a stalwart for data centre connections for the inherent low-cost yet high-quality connections that it provides. SMF cabling has recently grown in acceptance by data centre operators with intermediate reach scenarios beyond 100m, brought by the growing demand for 40G and 100G transceiver connections. A staple of the service provider domain, SMF offers future proofing, forward-thinking qualities for 400G and beyond.

Hand-in-hand with the cabling discussion is the use of multi-fibre MPO connectors. These connectors are commonly

Another consideration that needs to be taken into account is that QSFP-DD network element ports are backwards compatible to pluggable NRZ (non-return zero) QSFP transceivers, DACs and AOCs. However, legacy QSFP28 and QSFP+ ports are not forwards compatible with QSFP-DD pluggables. The practical benefits of backwards compatibility present themselves when connecting a legacy NRZ 100G or 40G QSFP network element to a QSFP-DD switch with a legacy DAC or AOC. However, these practical benefits may unfortunately be negated by underutilisation of a 400G QSFP-DD port.

Interoperability As mutually exclusive modulation methodologies, it is important to understand that PAM4 and NRZ connections

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The basic architecture remains the same, yet without careful consideration, costly cabling and network equipment upgrades may still be necessary when migrating to 400G

400G QSFP-DD DAC and AOC options are both limited and more complex than earlier generations of pluggable cable; passive DAC cables are limited to 3m in length, beyond 3m will require active copper or optical cables. However, technical challenges with power and VCSEL lasers to support 400G breakout AOC cables have hindered the development of this option. The aforementioned PAM4 50G electrical interface presents more complex options for breakouts, while QSFPDD DAC breakout cables currently callout several variants by network application and data rates.

Conclusion While we are on the precipice of the 400G era, the impacts of this new technology will be felt everywhere from the network to the rack level. Planning for the required interfaces, link distances, new standard and practical considerations of the shift to PAM4 will avoid costly upgrades down the road. In order to keep up with the growing demands and ensure data centres are prepared for the future, network operators need to deploy highquality 400G solutions. These next-generation solutions will empower them to deliver the networks of tomorrow – today, without the price tag of new, non-mature technologies.

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Top-of-rack and distributed architectures have deployed Direct Attached Cables (DACs) and Active Optical Cables (AOCs) to quickly and cost-effectively expand data centre service levels. Many top-of-rack, leaf/spine, and similar data centre configurations depend upon four breakout connections to maximise switch port density. In current 100G or 40G architectures, there are no concerns with interoperability between top of rack switches and the network elements.

Standard, off-the-shelf DACs and AOCs allow for simple and efficient connections of network elements and both cable types will largely continue to be deployed in 400G data centre architectures. The underlying tenets for DACs and AOCs will remain the same, yet new 400G technologies will require additional considerations when coming from traditional 100G and lower deployments.

PAM4 signal modulation is a once-in-a-generation shift in networking that adds complexities to data centre cabling infrastructures, especially when weighing the cost-benefits and planning future upgrades. PAM4 modulation techniques enable a fourfold increase in data rates, from 100G to 400G.

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Another consideration is the initial short-reach MMF transceiver – the QSFP-DD SR8 – which requires an MPO-16 connection for eight transmit-and-receive pairs. The evolving QSFP-DD BDSR4.2 transceiver will use eight fibres in an MPO-12 connector, the same as earlier QSFP+ and QSFP28 SR4 transceivers. This transceiver will transmit and receive over two separate wavelengths on a single fibre. To maximise the distance reach, reliability and speed performance of this transceiver, OM5 cabling is recommended to accommodate the wider bandwidth.

For connections beyond 100m, only SMF 400G connections are available. Upgrading from a 40G or 100G ESR4 (300M) transceiver to a 400G transceiver will require a fibre upgrade from multi-mode to single-mode.

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Short reach transceivers

are not interoperable. PAM4 signalling changes the dynamic on both the electrical and optical sides of the connection.

For legacy 40G and 100G NRZ transceivers, DACs and AOCs communicated with four lanes of 10G or 25G on both the electrical and optical side of the pluggable. In contrast, PAM4 modulation delivers eight lanes of 50G on the electrical side and either eight lanes of 50G or four lanes of 100G on the optical side of the pluggable.

The practical considerations are revealed when integrating legacy QSFP28 NRZ ports into 400G networks. Standard QSFP-DD to 4x100G breakout cables are designed for two lanes of 50G PAM4 on the electrical interface, which will not interoperate with the four lanes of 25G in QSFP28 ports. A gearbox is required in the QSFP28 pluggable end to perform the conversion to 4x25G NRZ. Transceiver solutions exist today with gearboxes for breakout solutions, such as DR1, FR1, and LR1. Network operators need to factor in these gearboxes in order to integrate legacy networks into modern networks.

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associated with short reach or parallel series optics. MPO designs require higher fibre counts and must be fully planned in preparation for moving forward with the installation.

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THOSE WORKING IN the data centre space know they must do everything in their power to avoid the dreaded d-word – downtime. And with downtime comes outrageous costs and inconvenience.

Innovation in today’s world means quicker, convenient, more efficient. Long gone are the days of dial-up tones or spinning wheels on your screen. If a search engine offers anything less than instant gratification, then we don’t care enough to sit around and wait for the results.

And while the average person has no idea what goes on behind the scenes to achieve this euphoric immediacy – data centre managers know all too well. This feat requires increased infrastructure: more servers and racks, sufficient cooling, reliable network connectivity and security, and increased power.

Without power, data centre operation grinds to a halt: downtime is inevitable, and panic ensues.

Risk management with OCPD fuses vs circuit breakers While the continuation of uptime in data centres is of mission critical importance, the need for overcurrent protection deployment throughout the entire power system architecture cannot be understated.

For your power distribution system, the two main types of current-limiting devices are fuses and circuit breakers. As every electrician knows, fuses are a one-use only OCPD, containing a metal wire or strips of a certain material (i.e. silica) that melt when too much current flows through them, thus clearing (disconnecting) the current. The fuse must then be replaced.

Circuit breakers are switches designed to automatically cut-off

an electrical current when an overcurrent is detected.

Due to the one-time use (among other things), many companies have chosen to rely solely on circuit breakers to stop fault currents. However, current-limiting fuses have a faster clearing time, meaning they will cut off a fault current faster than a circuit breaker. The faster clearing time of a fuse results in a significant decrease in the amount of incident energy in a fault current, lessening any risk of arc flash.

The faster clearing time of a fuse results in a significant decrease in the amount of incident energy in a fault current, lessening any risk of arc flash In terms of actual time, a fuse clears a fault current in one-tenth of a second, about three times faster than a circuit breaker, which might take one full second to stop the fault current. This time differential might seem small, but fault currents move with such speed and force that it could mean the difference between a manageable event and widespread downtime. A strategically placed fuse will clear the fault current and prevent the occurrence of a serious incident.

Selective coordination Selective coordination is the practice of setting up OCPDs in a power distribution architecture so the OCPD closest to the fault current will trip first. This ensures that upstream OCPDs don’t trip before downstream OCPDs, which can take down your entire power distribution system – and potentially the entire data centre.

With selective coordination, upstream circuit breakers and downstream fuses with faster trip curves are strategically placed throughout the system. The downstream fuse that is closest to the fault cuts off the current, resulting in power loss to only one server cabinet instead of the entire row of cabinets.

A ‘trip curve’ is a measurement of the timing, voltage, and ampacity at which a fuse or circuit breaker will trip. Fuses have faster trip curves than circuit breakers, and will react faster to clear a fault. Also, some types of fuses have faster trip curves than other types of fuses. By strategically placing fuses

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of cabinets (which would happen if the fuses in the busway end feed were to trip first).

Simply put, don’t underestimate the power of using OCPD fuses in your data centre. Despite their one-time use, they provide invaluable protection and have quicker clearing times than circuit breakers.

With the enormous cost of downtime – both monetarily and perceptually – all measures to prevent outages must be explored and implemented.

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Don’t underestimate fuses

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with faster trip curves downstream in a power distribution architecture, you can isolate fault currents and ensure that any power outages resulting from a fault will not take down the entire system.

In an electrical busway system, for example, you can place fuses in the end feed of a busway; in the plug-in units that supply power from the busways to server cabinets; and in the incabinet PDU strips that supply power to individual servers. With selective coordination, if a fault occurs, the fuse installed in the in-cabinet PDU strip will trip first. This means you will only lose power to the servers in that cabinet, instead of an entire row

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When you think of a modular data centre, you will most likely visualise a facility where the module consists of a cleverly chosen combination of IT and technical racks. However, Elektro Internationaal from the Netherlands proves that modular construction is also possible in energy distribution.

FOR SOME TIME now, the Dutch company Elektro Internationaal - a trusted supplier in Mainland Europe - has been supplying a power distribution unit that allows distribution racks to be placed under voltage. This enables data centres to set up their basic infrastructure at low cost, whilst the distribution racks can be added at times when there is actual demand for them. An approach that fits in well with the need for data centres to gradually expand capacity.

The certified distribution system of Elektro Internationaal is particularly popular with large colos and enterprise data centres, says commercial director John Mooij during a conversation at the company’s office in Woerden.

“Because of their size and complexity, these companies place high demands on technical infrastructure. The IT services they facilitate in their data centres are critical. Availability and uptime are key. This not only translates into the quality of the components used in the electrical installations, but also into the importance of a smart and well-thought-out design of the complete installation.”

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Integral design with the customer The engineering process is extremely important at Elektro Internationaal. For the construction of its systems, Elektro International is integrating more and more parts of the engineering process into its assembly process. The knowledge and expertise that the company has acquired in the construction of data centre solutions over the past 20 years has led to a thorough understanding of the customer’s wishes.

Customisation is therefore the order of the day.

“We use first-rate components from renowned manufacturers such as Schneider Electric. And by thinking along with the customer from the very start of the engineering process, we can use these products to design a high-quality end product that fully meets the customer’s standards and demands.”

Hot-swappable For some time now, Elektro Internationaal has seen demands changing, especially when it comes to energy distribution

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“It is also possible to measure each individual single-phase group or distribution group in the EiPDUs, and link them to energy monitoring systems. The product thus meets the growing desire of data centres to realise energy transparency at every level. Energy consumption and the status of each cabinet, rack or group can be measured,” said Mooij.

Expand in steps “This system allows us to respond well to the need of many data centres to expand their capacity in steps. After all, it is important for them that they do not have to invest in new capacity until they actually have turnover in the form of signed contracts.

“Customers purchase EiPDU systems that include, for example, only one or two distribution racks. The rest of the panel initially is empty. As the need for capacity grows, additional distribution racks are purchased that can then be placed – completely hot-swappable – without any downtime. All this results in lower start-up costs and up to 20% lower investment costs. And customer satisfaction of course, as a result of the guaranteed uptime during expansion work. All this makes the EiPDU an interesting product for data centres that want to expand modularly.”

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The EiPDU main rail system allows distribution racks to be placed under tension. There are a maximum of six per panel, which can each be loaded up to 160 amps. For this purpose, Elektro Internationaal has developed a fully standardised and certified distribution rack. All racks are fitted with patented IP2X clusters.

Because each rack is equipped with a main circuit breaker, full selectivity and high short-circuit resistance are guaranteed. Due

Energy transparency

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Ingenious design saves floor space

As the need for capacity grows, additional distribution racks are purchased that can then be placed – completely hot-swappable – without any downtime

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Elektro Internationaal’s answer to all this is the in-house developed EiPDU. Mooij explained, “To avoid confusion: ‘Ei’ stands for Economical & Intelligent (not just for Elektro Internationaal) and the letters ‘pdu’ do not refer to the wellknown rack PDUs, but to an energy distribution system that can do much more.”

“We have developed the EiPDU within the unique features of Schneider Electric’s Okken distribution system. But we can design the EiPDU within other products even from other manufacturers if the customer so desires. We have already done so successfully in the Prisma and Rittal cabinet systems.”

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EiPDU

to the cascade effect of the main circuit breaker, MCBs can be used in a well thought out and cost-effective manner.

Mooij continued, “With six of these racks, a unique number of power supplies can be realised from one distribution system. The EiPDU has the highest density of distribution groups per panel of its kind. This gives the distribution system a 40% smaller footprint than other comparable panel PDUs. Floor space that is saved through this ingenious design can in turn be used for placing additional IT racks.”

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systems. Mooij added, “People prefer to work with systems that are hot-swappable. It must be possible to expand or adjust under voltage. This has everything to do with the fact that more and more customers need 100% uptime.

“In this day and age, it is no longer possible to switch off and on. Not even during maintenance or the smallest adjustments.

In addition, everything must be measurable and transparent. In colo data centres as well as enterprise facilities, we see an everrising need for transparency in the field of energy consumption.

Whether it is to charge the actual power consumption to each and every specific customer or to steer towards energy consumption reduction.”

LISTINGS

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0142082031 www.centiel.co.uk Clear Vision Systems

+44 (0)345 504 6442 www.AshleyEdisonUK.com

1262424900 www.clearvisionsystems.co.uk

AT&T GB Ltd

CMS (Cable Management Supplies) PLC

020 8847 5544 www.attgb.co.uk Austin Hughes +44 (0)2380 529303 www.austin-hughes.eu

01252379379 www.cmsplc.com/ Critical Power Supplies Ltd

01727840842 www.fscables.com Gamatronic UK Ltd 01480479889 www.gamatronic.co.uk/

+1 724 597 7800 www.starlinepower.com/

1543469511 www.gmciuk.com

Sys-Tek

HELUKABEL UK Limited

0330 1200 246 www.sys-tek.co.uk

+44 151 345 0808 www.helukabel.co.uk

TNEI Services

IDE Systems Ltd

1612334808 www.tneigroup.com

01543574111 www.idesystems.co.uk JCE Group (UK) Ltd 01224 798600 www.jcegroup.com/ Kohler Uninterruptible Power Limited 01256386700 www.kohler-ups.co.uk

NewFound Energy Ltd

Bender UK

+45 9614 9614 www.deif.com

+44 (0)1260 290151 www.newfound-energy.co.uk/

Design & Management Systems Ltd

OEM Automatic Ltd

Cablecraft Ltd 01582 606033 www.cablecraft.co.uk

01744762929 etechcomponents.com/

Source UPS Ltd

GMC INSTRUMENTATION Ltd

DEIF UK

E-Tech Components UK Ltd

00 44 1285 86 33 00 www.socomec.co.uk

Starline

01908 607548 www.bclpower.co.uk

01322 420140 www.dmsystem.co.uk

Socomec

01621868138 www.gibbonsgroup.co.uk

BCL Power Ltd

01773531531 www.bowerselec.co.uk

+357 7000 0267 www.modecsoft.com

0116 2849900 www.oem.co.uk Outram Research Ltd

Automation ALFRA ELECTRICAL Ltd

CABLES & CABLE MANAGEMENT DATA CENTRE DESIGN & BUILD

+44 (0) 191 414 2916 http://www.slaters-electricals.com

01252 692559 www.sourceups.co.uk

Modecsoft

Bowers Electricals Ltd

Slaters Electricals Ltd

Gibbons Engineering Group Ltd

0800 978 8988 / 01844 340122 www.criticalpowersupplies. co.uk

01229 480123 www.bender-uk.com

01617615280 www.roxtec.com

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FS Cables

Roxtec Ltd

ENCLOSURES, CABINETS & RACKS

+31348420540 www.elektro-internationaal.com

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Elektro Internationaal

07847202110 www.rittal.co.uk

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01642 617406 www.carroll-meynell.com

020 7241 8787 www.elandcables.com

Rittal Ltd

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Ashley-Edison International Limited

Carroll & Meynell Transformers

Eland Cables

01978 729 297 www.riello-ups.co.uk/

01675463984 www.alfra.uk.com Beckhoff Automation Ltd 01491 410539 www.beckhoff.co.uk

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01675463984 www.alfra.uk.com

Riello UPS Ltd

Cablecraft Ltd 01582 606033 www.cablecraft.co.uk DEIF UK +45 9614 9614 www.deif.com Eastern Transformers & Equipment Ltd 01284 388 033 www.ete.co.uk

01243 573050 www.outramresearch.co.uk

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ALFRA ELECTRICAL Ltd

Eastern Transformers & Equipment Ltd 01284 388 033 www.ete.co.uk

For over 30 years, Starline products have provided data centre, retail, and industrial environments with the most customisable and reliable power distribution systems on the market. By continuing to promote the concepts of innovation and smart yet simple design strategy, Starline has emerged as the premiere distribution solution for mission critical applications.

Starline Track Busway provides the power to very easily expand, reconfigure, or relocate operations. Available in various sizes from 40 to 1200 amps, the system’s most unique feature includes a continuous access slot, meaning plug-in units can be connected at any location, at any time – all without shutting down the busway. Coupled with revenue-grade metering, made possible by Starline’s Critical Power Monitor, the system places actionable data at your fingertips, allowing you to make purposeful energy management decisions.

This versatility makes Starline the ideal solution for environments that are looking to expand and have the flexibility to change layouts; or for those who would simply like to have these options available to them in the future.

With its reliable, efficient design and unmatched adaptability, Starline Track Busway has grown into the global standard for overhead power distribution.

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01364649248 www.pddevices.co.uk

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Unit C Island Road Reading, RG2 0RP 0118 304 3180 www.starlinepower.com

PD Devices Ltd

5335900090 www.eae.com.tr/EN

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Elektro Internationaal

ALFRA ELECTRICAL Ltd

ALFRA ELECTRICAL Ltd

01675463984 www.alfra.uk.com

01675463984 www.alfra.uk.com

Pompmolenlaan 17 3447 GK Woerden The Netherlands +31 348 420 540 www.powerfordata.com

AT&T GB Ltd

AT&T GB Ltd

020 8847 5544 www.attgb.co.uk

020 8847 5544 www.attgb.co.uk

Critical Power Supplies Ltd

belcom-cables

0800 978 8988 / 01844 340122 www.criticalpowersupplies. co.uk

01279 871150 www.belcom.co.uk

EAE Elektrik

0191 230 5449 www.bemco.co.uk

An innovator of 40 years, Elektro Internationaal in Woerden, the Netherlands, is your trusted brand-independent engineer and manufacturer of power control panels and distribution boards in Mainland Europe.

We serve energy-dependent customers in the electrical and utilities industry, as well as delivering to critical energy users such as hospitals, (international) airports, and large and mediumsized data centres throughout Europe and the UK. Customer satisfaction lies at the heart of our company; we make it our business to fulfil agreements. Our easygoing, dedicated and experienced colleagues provide a wide range of products which aim to meet your every need. And thanks to our excellent service and maintenance program - in accordance with set quality standards - you are guaranteed safe, reliable and high-quality tailor-made systems that provide an uninterrupted power supply.

5335900090 www.eae.com.tr/EN Eastern Transformers & Equipment Ltd 01284 388 033 www.ete.co.uk Elektro Internationaal +31348420540 www.elektro-internationaal.com OEM Automatic Ltd

BEMCO Ltd

Cablecraft Ltd 01582 606033 www.cablecraft.co.uk CMS (Cable Management Supplies) PLC 01252379379 www.cmsplc.com/ Comtec Power 01737 336102 www.comtecpower.com

OEM Automatic Ltd

Power Control Ltd

0116 2849900 www.oem.co.uk

0116 2849900 www.oem.co.uk

01246 431431 www.powercontrol.co.uk

Panduit EMEA

Sys-Tek

Riello UPS Ltd

02086017200 www.panduit.com

0330 1200 246 www.sys-tek.co.uk

01978 729297 www.riello-ups.co.uk

Riello UPS Ltd

Rittal Uk Ltd

01978 729297 www.riello-ups.co.uk

0800 978 8988 / 01844 340122 www.criticalpowersupplies. co.uk

01709 704000 www.rittal.co.uk

Rittal Ltd

E-Tech Components UK Ltd

Schneider Electric

01709 704000 www.rittal.co.uk

01744762929 etechcomponents.com/

0800 279 9254 www.schneider-electric.com

Schneider Electric

Eland Cables

0800 279 9254 www.schneider-electric.com

020 7241 8787 www.elandcables.com

Slaters Electricals Ltd

Electrical 2 Go 01424 220384 www.electrical2go.co.uk

Starline Power UK

+44 (0) 191 414 2916 http://www.slaters-electricals. com

0118 304 3180 www.starlinepower.com

Starline

0208 405 6789 www.etscc.co.uk

Steden Electrical Products

+1 724 597 7800 www.starlinepower.com/

01279 725568 www.stedenelectricalproducts. co.uk

Vertiv

Building management systems ABB 01925 741111 www.ABB.co.uk Anglo Technical Recruitment Ltd 0207 531 5757 www.anglo.com Brunel Engraving Co Ltd 01275871720 www. brunelindustrialengraving.co.uk Carlo Gavazzi UK Ltd 01276 854110 www.carlogavazzi.co.uk Doepke (UK) Ltd 01628 829133 www.doepke.co.uk Panduit EMEA 02086017200 www.panduit.com

Secure IT Environments Limited 01983 885182 www.siteltd.co.uk

Vertiv 02380649871 www.vertivco.com

Busbars ABB 01925 741111 www.ABB.co.uk

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02380649871 www.vertivco.com

Cabling ABB 01925 741111 www.ABB.co.uk

Croylek Limited 2086681481 www.croylek.com Critical Power Supplies Ltd

ETS Cable Components

FS Cables 01727840842 www.fscables.com HELUKABEL UK Limited +44 151 345 0808 www.helukabel.co.uk Ide Systems Ltd 01543 574111 www.idesystems.co.uk

Riello UPS Ltd

Comtec Power 01737 336102 www.comtecpower.com Critical Power Supplies Ltd

01978 729297 www.riello-ups.co.uk

0800 978 8988 / 01844 340122 www.criticalpowersupplies. co.uk

Rittal Ltd

DEIF UK

01709 704000 www.rittal.co.uk

+45 9614 9614 www.deif.com

+44 (0) 191 414 2916 http://www.slaters-electricals. com

Robinsons M & E

EAE Elektrik

01423 770094 www.robinsonsmea.com

5335900090 www.eae.com.tr/EN

Starline Power UK

Schneider Electric

E A Technology

0118 304 3180 www.starlinepower.com

0800 279 9254 www.schneider-electric.com

0151 339 4181 www.eatechnology.com

Tratos UK

Secure IT Environments Limited

E + I Engineering Ltd

Secure IT Environments Limited 01983 885182 www.siteltd.co.uk Slaters Electricals Ltd

01246 858000 www.tratosgroup.com

Cooling ABB 01925 741111 www.ABB.co.uk Brunel Engraving Co Ltd 01275871720 www. brunelindustrialengraving. co.uk CMS (Cable Management Supplies) PLC 01252379379 www.cmsplc.com/ Comtec Power 01737 336102 www.comtecpower.com Critical Power Supplies Ltd 0800 978 8988 / 01844 340122 www.criticalpowersupplies. co.uk

01983 885182 www.siteltd.co.uk Source UPS (Uninterruptible Power Supplies) 01252 692559 www.sourceups.co.uk Vertiv 02380649871 www.vertivco.com

Data centre power

028 7135 3030 www.e-i-eng.com Elektro Internationaal +31348420540 www.elektro-internationaal.com

Rittal Uk Ltd 01709 704000 www.rittal.co.uk Schneider Electric 0800 279 9254 www.schneider-electric.com Secure IT Environments Limited 01983 885182 www.siteltd.co.uk Sinolec Components Ltd 01483 440 600 www.sinolec.co.uk Slaters Electricals Ltd +44 (0) 191 414 2916 www.slaters-electricals.com Source UPS Ltd 01252 692559 www.sourceups.co.uk Starline

01252 744 800 www.gb.e-tecpowerman.com

Steden Electrical Products

F G Wilson

01279 725568 www.stedenelectricalproducts. co.uk

+44 (0) 28 9049 5000 www.fgwilson.com

01925 741111 www.ABB.co.uk

+44 151 345 0808 www.helukabel.co.uk

Amplicon Liveline Ltd

NewFound Energy Ltd

01273 608331 www.amplicon.com

+44 (0)1260 290151 www.newfound-energy.co.uk/

Ashley-Edison International Limited

Outram Research Ltd

+44 (0)2380 529303 www.austin-hughes.eu

01978 729 297 www.riello-ups.co.uk/

+1 724 597 7800 www.starlinepower.com/

HELUKABEL UK Limited

Austin Hughes

Riello UPS Ltd

E-TEC Power Management Ltd

ABB

+44 (0)345 504 6442 www.AshleyEdisonUK.com

0203 693 7595 www.rdm.com

01243 573050 www.outramresearch.co.uk Panduit EMEA

CABLES & CABLE MANAGEMENT

01420 82031 www.centiel.co.uk

Reichle & De-Massari UK Ltd

BUILDING SERVICES

AUTOMATION 0800 279 9254 www.schneider-electric.com

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Centiel

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Schneider Electric

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Prism Power Ltd

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Rittal Uk Ltd

Panduit EMEA

Carroll & Meynell Transformers

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0845 881 2222 www.phoenixcontact.com

01252 744 800 www.e-tecpowerman.com

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Phoenix Contact Ltd

E-TEC Power Management Ltd

Power Control Ltd

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POWER

02086017200 www.panduit.com

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Bowers Electricals Ltd

02380649871 www.vertivco.com

DCIM - Data centre infrastructure management ABB 01925 741111 www.ABB.co.uk

02086017200 www.panduit.com

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Panduit EMEA

Eastern Transformers & Equipment Ltd

TEST & MEASUREMENT

0116 2849900 www.oem.co.uk

UPS/STANDBY POWER

OEM Automatic Ltd

LISTINGS

Brunel Engraving Co Ltd

Carlo Gavazzi UK Ltd

01275871720 www. brunelindustrialengraving. co.uk

01276 854110 www.carlogavazzi.co.uk Centiel UK Ltd

Secure IT Environments Limited 01983 885182 www.siteltd.co.uk Socomec

Comtec Power

0142082031 www.centiel.co.uk

01737 336102 www.comtecpower.com

Critical Power Supplies Ltd

Source UPS Ltd

Enlogic Systems

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Starline Power UK

+45 9614 9614 www.deif.com

0118 304 3180 www.starlinepower.com

EAE Elektrik

TNEI Services

5335900090 www.eae.com.tr/EN

1612334808 www.tneigroup.com

Elektro Internationaal

Vertiv

+31348420540 www.elektro-internationaal.com

02380649871 www.vertivco.com

01793 683575 www.enlogic.com Panduit EMEA 02086017200 www.panduit.com Riello UPS Ltd 01978 729297 www.riello-ups.co.uk Rittal Ltd 01709 704000 www.rittal.co.uk Schneider Electric 0800 279 9254 www.schneider-electric.com Secure IT Environments Limited 01983 885182 www.siteltd.co.uk Source UPS Ltd 01252 692559 www.sourceups.co.uk Steden Electrical Products 01279 725568 www.stedenelectricalproducts. co.uk Vertiv 02380649871 www.vertivco.com

Energy efficiency ABB 01925 741111 www.ABB.co.uk Ashley-Edison International Limited +44 (0)345 504 6442 www.AshleyEdisonUK.com Beckhoff Automation Ltd 01491 410539 www.beckhoff.co.uk Bender UK 01229 480123 www.bender-uk.com

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F G Wilson +44 (0) 28 9049 5000 www.fgwilson.com

00 44 1285 86 33 00 www.socomec.co.uk

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Energy storage ABB

Gibbons Engineering Group Ltd

01925 741111 www.ABB.co.uk

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Critical Power Supplies Ltd

GMC INSTRUMENTATION Ltd

0800 978 8988 / 01844 340122 www.criticalpowersupplies.co.uk

1543469511 www.gmciuk.com

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NewFound Energy Ltd

0151 339 4181 www.eatechnology.com

+44 (0)1260 290151 www.newfound-energy.co.uk/

Power Control Ltd

Panduit EMEA

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02086017200 www.panduit.com

Riello UPS Ltd

Power Control Ltd

01978 729 297 www.riello-ups.co.uk/

01246 431431 www.powercontrol.co.uk

Socomec

Riello UPS Ltd

00 44 1285 86 33 00 www.socomec.co.uk

01978 729 297 www.riello-ups.co.uk/

TNEI Services

Rittal Ltd

1612334808 www.tneigroup.com

07847202110 www.rittal.co.uk

Vertiv

Robinsons M & E

02380649871 www.vertivco.com

01423 770094 www.robinsonsmea.com Schneider Electric 0800 279 9254 www.schneider-electric.com

Facilities management/HVAC ABB 01925 741111 www.ABB.co.uk

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01628 829133 www.doepke.co.uk

Elektro Internationaal +31348420540 www.elektro-internationaal.com

EAE Elektrik

Enlogic Systems

5335900090 www.eae.com.tr/EN

01793 683575 www.enlogic.com

Elektro Internationaal

Olson Electronics

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0208 905 7273 www.olsondirect.co.uk

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01978 729 297 www.riello-ups.co.uk/

01279 725568 www.stedenelectricalproducts. co.uk

Vertiv

Source UPS Ltd

02380649871 www.vertivco.com

01252 692559 www.sourceups.co.uk

Racks ABB 01925 741111 www.ABB.co.uk

Vertiv 02380649871 www.vertivco.com

Austin Hughes

ABB

01983 885182 www.siteltd.co.uk

+44 (0)2380 529303 www.austin-hughes.eu

01925 741111 www.ABB.co.uk

Steden Electrical Products

Brunel Engraving Co Ltd

Panduit EMEA

01279 725568 www.stedenelectricalproducts. co.uk

01275871720 www. brunelindustrialengraving. co.uk

02086017200 www.panduit.com

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CMS (Cable Management Supplies) PLC 01252379379 www.cmsplc.com/ Critical Power Supplies Ltd 0800 978 8988 / 01844 340122 www.criticalpowersupplies. co.uk Design & Management Systems Ltd 01322 420140 www.dmsystem.co.uk

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Risk assessment

Secure IT Environments Limited

Source UPS Ltd

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AUTOMATION Doepke (UK) Ltd

0800 978 8988 / 01844 340122 www.criticalpowersupplies. co.uk

0151 339 4181 www.eatechnology.com

Panduit EMEA

DATA CENTRE DESIGN & BUILD

0161 876 4742 www.cubic.eu/industries

Critical Power Supplies Ltd

E A Technology

01224 798600 www.jcegroup.com/

ENERGY STORAGE & BATTERIES

Cubic

01252379379 www.cmsplc.com/

0800 978 8988 / 01844 340122 www.criticalpowersupplies. co.uk

JCE Group (UK) Ltd

ENCLOSURES, CABINETS & RACKS

01737 336102 www.comtecpower.com

CMS (Cable Management Supplies) PLC

Critical Power Supplies Ltd

+31348420540 www.elektro-internationaal.com

ELECTRIC VEHICLES

Comtec Power

+44 (0)2380 529303 www.austin-hughes.eu

01491 410539 www.beckhoff.co.uk

Elektro Internationaal

Secure IT Environments Limited

LIGHTING

01252379379 www.cmsplc.com/

Austin Hughes

Beckhoff Automation Ltd

5335900090 www.eae.com.tr/EN

POWER

CMS (Cable Management Supplies) PLC

01925 741111 www.ABB.co.uk

+44 (0)345 504 6442 www.AshleyEdisonUK.com

EAE Elektrik

01983 885182 www.siteltd.co.uk

Security/ cybersecurity Eastern Transformers & Equipment Ltd 01284 388 033 www.ete.co.uk

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01925 741111 www.ABB.co.uk

ABB

Ashley-Edison International Limited

TEST & MEASUREMENT

ABB

PDUs

UPS/STANDBY POWER

Modular data centres

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Thermal management ABB 01925 741111 www.ABB.co.uk Beckhoff Automation Ltd 01491 410539 www.beckhoff.co.uk Critical Power Supplies Ltd 0800 978 8988 / 01844 340122 www.criticalpowersupplies. co.uk

Engineering Institute of Technology

Eastern Transformers & Equipment Ltd

0208 335 4014 www.eit.edu.au/

01284 388 033 www.ete.co.uk

Faraday Training Centre

Gamatronic UK Ltd

01642-467236 www.faradaycentre.co.uk

01480479889 www.gamatronic.co.uk/

Home of Technologies Ltd

GMC INSTRUMENTATION Ltd

0207 99 88 252 www.homeoftechnologies. com

1543469511 www.gmciuk.com

idc-technologies

01224 798600 www.jcegroup.com/

JCE Group (UK) Ltd

Eastern Transformers & Equipment Ltd

+44 20 8335 4014 www.idc-online.com

01284 388 033 www.ete.co.uk

Institute of Lighting Engineers

Kohler Uninterruptible Power Limited

01788 576492. www.theilp.org.uk

01256386700 www.kohler-ups.co.uk

MCP Consulting Group Ltd

Panduit EMEA

0121 506 9034 www.mcpeurope.com

02086017200 www.panduit.com

Panduit EMEA

Phoenix Contact Ltd

02086017200 www.panduit.com

0845 881 2222 www.phoenixcontact.com

Quadra Solutions

Power Control Ltd

01254 301 888 www.quadrasol.co.uk

01246 431431 www.powercontrol.co.uk

GMC INSTRUMENTATION Ltd 1543469511 www.gmciuk.com Panduit EMEA 02086017200 www.panduit.com Rittal Ltd 07847202110 www.rittal.co.uk Secure IT Environments Limited 01983 885182 www.siteltd.co.uk Source UPS Ltd 01252 692559 www.sourceups.co.uk Stego 01372 747250 www.stego.co.uk Vertiv 02380649871 www.vertivco.com

Training ABB 01925 741111 www.ABB.co.uk Aston CPD Centre 07788 947658 www.astoncdpcentre.co.uk E A Technology 0151 339 4181 www.eatechnology.com Electrician Courses 4U 01444 872145 www.electriciancourses4u. co.uk

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UPS ABB 01925 741111 www.ABB.co.uk BCL Power Ltd 01908 607548 www.bclpower.co.uk Centiel UK Ltd 0142082031 www.centiel.co.uk CMS (Cable Management Supplies) PLC 01252379379 www.cmsplc.com/ Comtec Power 01737 336102 www.comtecpower.com Critical Power Supplies Ltd 0800 978 8988 / 01844 340122 www.criticalpowersupplies. co.uk Cubic 0161 876 4742 www.cubic.eu/industries

Riello UPS Ltd 01978 729 297 www.riello-ups.co.uk/ Rittal Uk Ltd 01709 704000 www.rittal.co.uk Secure IT Environments Limited 01983 885182 www.siteltd.co.uk Socomec 00 44 1285 86 33 00 www.socomec.co.uk Source UPS Ltd 01252 692559 www.sourceups.co.uk Vertiv 02380649871 www.vertivco.com

section 5: Energy Storage & Batteries THE UK GOVERNMENT’S goal of reaching net zero emissions by 2050 has been criticised as not being ambitious enough by some environmental campaigners.

However, some industry experts have also warned that the goal may not even be realistic.

Despite the two sides arguing over who is right and who is wrong, there’s no denying that energy storage is key to reaching a net zero emissions future.

Deploying renewable energy resources is all well and good when the wind is blowing and the sun is shining, but it’s of little use when it’s not. That’s where energy storage comes in, ensuring that Britain can remain powered even on an incredibly calm winter’s evening.

Energy storage isn’t just for the National Grid, however. It can also foster power independence from the grid for homeowners and businesses, as well as ensure critical loads remain powered even during a power cut.

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The road to net zero If the UK hopes to achieve its net zero goal by 2050, it will need behind-the-meter assets like energy storage to help balance the grid, explains Richard Molloy, manager, UK Energy Storage, Eaton.

BY NOW, WE all know the way we generate power is changing.

Recent reports that the UK has undergone its longest period of coal-free power generation since the industrial revolution are a cause for celebration, but are not surprising.

After a decade of ramping up renewable energy adoption and closing coal-fired plants, the country has gone from 40% of its power coming from coal to just a few percent – and cut carbon emissions per kWh by more than half in the process.

All over the world, dramatically falling prices for renewable energy and a growing appreciation of the urgency of decarbonisation mean that massive changes are underway: it’s estimated that in another 30 years’ time more than 50% of our global power mix may come from solar and wind power.

There is, however, more to the story than just reducing emissions. As part of and alongside the move to renewable power, we are also seeing power generation spread out from fewer, larger plants to more, smaller plants. These plants are now connecting to each other, and with the world they power,

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in much smarter ways.

By thinking about this decarbonisation, decentralisation and digitisation as parts of a cohesive change, we can see how to solve some of the significant challenges to increasing renewable energy adoption – and how end-users from homeowners to large businesses can help contribute.

What’s keeping traditional power necessary?

With electricity from renewable sources achieving (or being close to achieving) price-parity with traditional sources in many parts of the world, it’s worth reminding ourselves what the remaining blockers to full adoption are. When it doesn’t cost anything extra and will become even cheaper to generate power without emissions in the future, why are we only expecting renewables to have a 50% share by 2050?

A major reason, of course, is simply that building power generation capacity is a significant investment of time and money, with long purchasing cycles and many traditional

DATA CENTRE DESIGN & BUILD

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BUILDING SERVICES

AUTOMATION

To go further and faster along the road to net zero, we need to transform how we think about power

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As fast as our approach to power generation has been changing recently, the way we think about data is changing even faster.

It’s easy to forget that just a decade ago the concept of the cloud was new and unfamiliar – but today, the idea that data is not tied to a physical location has come to seem so normal that we often don’t mention the cloud at all.

To go further and faster along the road to net zero, we need to transform how we think about power in a similar way.

The rapid global rollout of data centres – which themselves constitute an increasingly significant part of our power demand – has created a system where tools and information can be sent and received to and from anywhere.

Decarbonising and decentralising our power networks is giving rise to ‘Everything as a Grid’, where the flow of power is similarly two-way and enfranchises businesses and individuals to produce, consume, and sell energy.

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Second, our collective demand for electricity is set to rise sharply over the coming decades. In a recent analysis of how Northern Europe’s usage will change, BloombergNEF suggested that demand could grow by 65% in the next 30 years. This is not, primarily, as a result of economic growth; rather, it is driven by the adoption of electric vehicles, the electrification of heating and cooling in buildings, and moving industrial processes such as manufacturing chemicals away from fossil fuel-based processes.

Between them, these two factors pose a real problem for our need to taper down fossil fuel generation and build up renewable supply. The target generation capacity is constantly growing, and it might be risky to become reliant on renewables that cannot keep the lights on over the course of a windless night.

How will digitalisation aid decarbonisation?

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It might be risky to become reliant on renewables that cannot keep the lights on over the course of a windless night

the grid’s perspective, it doesn’t matter whether this power is being fed back in as it is generated by a solar panel or if it comes from a battery system.

With the adoption of behind-the-meter assets such as electric vehicle charging stations and on-site static battery systems, BloombergNEF’s 2019 New Energy Outlook foresees the installed base of energy storage growing by a factor of 13 over the next decade.

A static battery system might be installed to provide backup power, to reserve energy generated in off-peak periods for later use, or to charge electric vehicles. For much of the time, however, the energy they store is likely to be sitting idle; decentralisation means that this distributed storage can support the grid.

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power plants still paying off their capital investment costs.

Besides this fact, though, there are two key elements which are more tractable.

First, it is critical to balance power supplied to the grid with demand taken from it in order to manage system frequency and to maintain sufficient capacity. Renewable energy is a variable source of power and output can be difficult to predict. Very fast acting flexible energy systems, such as battery energy storage, are required to stabilise the grid frequency.

While globally the sun and wind have more than enough power to fuel everything we do as a species, we cannot guarantee how much sun will shine or how much wind will blow in any given location or at any given time. Natural gas plants are adept at quickly stopping and starting production in line with shortfalls in the renewable supply, which is vital for providing the capacity to avoid blackouts.

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Realising this will require digitising the new distributed grid, ensuring that these flows are handled in a smart way which is sensitive to the needs of both the power producer and the wider network. Nobody, after all, would be happy about a car with empty batteries because it was feeding into the grid.

Massive digitisation also entails new risks and challenges: expertise will need to be applied to questions of resilience, safety, and cybersecurity in a grid where both information and energy are being exchanged.

The result, however, will be a collaborative approach which makes deep penetration of renewable energy more viable both technologically and economically – and in which everybody has a part to play.

UPS/STANDBY POWER

Of course, while a lot of renewable generation capacity is installed in the form of large-scale farms which, in terms of power supplied, constitute like-for-like replacements for coal and natural gas plants, there are also many much smaller installations, from solar panels on residential rooves to solitary turbines helping to power specific businesses.

This gives the grid a very different shape, in that we no longer assume that the grid is divided into points of power production and power consumption. Rather, it’s increasingly the case that buildings which consume power will also produce their power, and the grid is adapting to that by allowing small-scale producers to feed power back to the grid when they have a surplus.

The real opportunity of this comes from the fact that, from

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How will decentralisation aid decarbonisation?

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Keeping the Covid-19 fight powered GS Yuasa, one of the world’s leading battery manufacturers and Europe’s leading supplier of industrial and vehicle batteries, explains how it has been keeping the world running during the Covid-19 crisis.

DESPITE THE ENORMOUS impact of Covid-19 on both a national and global level, GS Yuasa has remained fully operational and continues to stand at the forefront of the industry. It has been involved in a number of large-scale projects during the crisis.

Since the beginning of the outbreak, GS Yuasa has supplied Yuasa-branded Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) system batteries to the new NHS Nightingale hospitals, including London, Birmingham, Manchester, Bristol, Glasgow and Newcastle. The largest hospital at ExCel London received its first patients at the beginning of April and has the capacity to expand to up to 4,000 beds.

Yuasa VRLA (valve regulated lead acid) batteries are used as standby backup power in UPS systems which ensure the power remains on in the event of a mains electricity failure. The batteries are supplied directly to customers who are installing the UPS systems on-site.

GS Yuasa has focused all of its resources on supporting critical infrastructure and medical projects during the outbreak. Orders associated with the fight against the virus are being prioritised over all others, with stock and production ring-fenced to ensure

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good availability and fast delivery is maintained at all times.

James Hylton, managing director of GS Yuasa Battery Sales UK Ltd said, “The enormous impact of coronavirus has been felt by individuals and businesses around the world. We are proud that our batteries have been chosen to back up these key NHS Nightingale hospitals and humbled that because of the quality of our batteries we are able to make a small contribution to the national effort.”

Orders associated with the fight against the virus are being prioritised over all others GS Yuasa has also supplied thousands of Yuasa-branded VRLA batteries for use in critical infrastructure nationwide, including other medical facilities. Most Yuasa batteries supplied for these

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Due to the high energy density for their mass, just 24 of GS Yuasa’s Li-ion cells are needed to replace 48 of the NiMH batteries previously used. The new batteries will be replaced by astronauts during space walks outside the space station over the coming months.

All energy on-board the ISS is produced by solar panels and stored in the spacecraft’s batteries. This stored energy is then used to power onboard systems during nocturnal periods – of which there are 16 every 24 hours due to the ISS’s orbit around the earth.

The Li-ion cells were transported on board a H-II Transfer Vehicle (HTV), which blasted off from Tanegashima Space Centre on May 20, 2020. The rocket and craft are specifically designed and operated by the Japanese Aerospace Exploration Agency to resupply the International Space Station. GS Yuasa batteries are also used in this HTV. GS Yuasa also supply a range of other satellites with cells and recently became the first manufacturer to exceed four million watt-hours of energy storage in orbit.

To find out more about GS Yuasa, including the European market leader for industrial applications, Yuasa, visit www.gs-yuasa.eu.

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[GS Yuasa] became the first manufacturer to exceed four million watt-hours of energy storage in orbit

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As well as supporting the continued fight against coronavirus, the company also recently announced that it has been chosen to power a groundbreaking smart energy system for Portsmouth International Port.

The project, which will provide power for electric vehicle charging and localised grid support, will be piloted at Portsmouth International Port. It will include a dual chemical (lead acid and lithium-ion) hybrid energy storage system at its heart and contribute to plans set out by Portsmouth City Council in what is being praised as the ‘city’s greenest ever budget.’

A big problem for rapid charging of electric vehicles (EVs) is the limited power available to a lot of commercial premises.

This will often be in the 30-50kW range for a medium-sized shop or car showroom. The battery capacity of standard EVs range from 50kWh to 90kWh, so fast charging can overwhelm sites causing the grids to crash. GS Yuasa’s state-of-the-art containerised solution avoids the need for expensive excavations and relabelling from the grid, reducing the project cost and environmental impact considerably.

The new GS Yuasa dual chemical energy storage system will come in the form of a weatherproof shelter that will be able to supply 100kW of power. It will use Lithium-ion technology, as well as standard lead acid Yuasa ENL battery technology. These batteries are manufactured at GS Yuasa’s factory in Wales where final assembly and integration of the entire system takes place.

The system’s lithium batteries come from Japan.

The system will allow electric vehicles to be fast charged during the day from electricity supplied overnight at a lower tariff. Consequently, saving businesses time and money whilst contributing to the crucial environmental needs.

Mike Sellers, port director at Portsmouth International Port said, “We’ve previously said we’ll take bold action to meet our

The battery manufacturer’s Lithium-ion cells have also been delivered to the International Space Station for the fourth time.

The most recent transfer marks the successful completion of battery deliveries to support a project to upgrade the craft’s battery system. Since the initial delivery in December 2016, GS Yuasa has supplied 24 of its state-of-the-art Li-ion cells to the spacecraft, replacing the older nickel-metal hydride (NiMH) cells previously used.

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The high seas

To infinity and beyond

UPS/STANDBY POWER

projects have been produced at GS Yuasa’s UK manufacturing facility in Ebbw Vale, South Wales.

The UPS systems installed in hospitals, and many other applications, rely on VRLA batteries to supply electricity in the event of a mains power outage. This power bridges the gap between a mains failure and the moment an emergency generator kicks in. The UPS system ensures that critical systems remain active despite the failure. Each UPS system typically contains hundreds of batteries assembled on specialist racking.

goal to be the UK’s first zero emission port. This innovative project demonstrates that we want to be at the forefront of research into sustainable energy initiatives that will help us reach that target.

“GS Yuasa have a formidable track record in the battery sector, so we’re delighted to sign this agreement with them.

Their battery will provide the centre piece of the project which will help us use renewable energy more efficiently across the port estate.”

PESO is a two-year project co-funded by Innovate UK. There are three main areas of innovation to the pilot, the first is the construction of the dual chemical battery system, designed by GS Yuasa experts to meet specific port requirements. The second is advanced management software which will optimise on-site energy generation. The third area will be the development of smart port grid infrastructure. All three areas will significantly play a part in the port’s goal to be carbon neutral by 2030.

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+49 9131 9289400 www.fluenceenergy.com/

+44 (0)845 894 4444 www.anesco.co.uk/ commercial-energy-storagesystems/

NEC Europe Ltd +44 (0)20 8836 2000 www.neces.com/ Aggreko 03458 24 7 365 /www.aggreko.com RESolve +44 (0) 1923 299 200 www.res-group.com/en/ technologies/energy-storage/

BATTERIES/ENERGY STORAGE Samsung SDI Battery Systems GmbH

CAB Special Batteries Ltd

Kohler Uninterruptible Power Limited

01752 696000 www.cabspecialbatteries.co.uk

01256386700 www.kohler-ups.co.uk

Cadline Ltd

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01784 419922 www.cadline.co.uk Cell Care Technologies Ltd 01858 468438 www.cellcare.com CE + T 07956 788481 www.cet-power.com Cetronic Power Solutions Ltd 01920 871 077 www.cetronicpower.com Charter Controls Ltd 01424 850660 www.charter-controls.com

01737 336102 www.comtecpower.com Connectix 01376 346600 www.connectixcablingsystems. com Control and Power Systems Ltd

Banner Batteries GB Ltd

01723 871112 www.controlandpower.co.uk

01889 571 100 www.bannerbatteries.com BCL Power Ltd 01908 607548 www.bclpower.co.uk Bowers Electrical Ltd 01773 531531 www.bowerselec.co.uk

LG Chem Wroclaw Energy Sp. z o.o.

BPC EMEA Ltd 01794 521200 www.bpc-ups.com

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Comtec Power

0345 5046442 www.ashleyedisonuk.com

+43-3135-5183014 www.samsungsdi.com/

48-71-733-8103 www.lgchem.com

1744814444 www.burtonwoodgroup.com

DATA CENTRE DESIGN & BUILD

+44 (0) 1793 833555 www.yuasa.co.uk/

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GS Yuasa Battery

Burtonwood Generator & Switchgear Services Ltd

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ENCLOSURES, CABINETS & RACKS

01509 612315 www.brush.eu

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Li-tec Battery Gmbh

BUILDING SERVICES

AUTOMATION Anesco Ltd

Brush Turbo Generators

POWER

Fluence

+31 (0)58 – 7508947 www.mgenergysystems.eu

Critical Power Supplies Ltd 0800 978 8988 / 01844 340122 www.criticalpowersupplies. co.uk Crompton Controls Ltd 01924 368251 www.cromptoncontrols.co.uk Deep Sea Electronics PLC 01723 890099 www.deepseaplc.com

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Yuasa is the world’s leading battery manufacturer and the number one choice for quality, performance and reliability.

The company is a subsidiary of the world-renowned GS Yuasa Corporation, and leads the industry in the development, manufacture and distribution of some of the most wellrecognised and trusted battery products and accessories.

From its UK sales and distribution centre in Swindon and stateof-the-art manufacturing facility in Ebbw Vale, Yuasa supply UK and European markets with an extensive range of high-quality products, including Valve Regulated Lead-Acid (VRLA) and Lithium-ion (Li-ion) batteries.

Yuasa’s comprehensive industrial range covers applications where a long-life rechargeable power source is needed. The manufacturer’s market-leading NP, SWL, EN, ENL and FXH ranges are trusted by industry professionals across the globe, to provide dependable backup power in a wide range of applications. This includes uninterruptible power supply (UPS), energy storage, renewable energy, security and fire alarms, and telecommunications.

Yuasa has always remained at the forefront of technology whilst maintaining the highest possible standards and unrivalled reliability. For years it has established itself as a major worldwide supplier of cutting-edge Li-ion technology. From deep sea submarines to satellites in outer space, GS Yuasa Li-ion units are utilised in large and small scale projects.

Yuasa’s LIM Li-ion range have exceptionally high power and industry leading cyclic capability. Typically installed in energy storage cabinets with a battery control panel, the system provides the perfect energy storage and power management solution.

With a European-wide distribution network supported by experienced quality assurance, technical support and customer service teams, Yuasa supply a complete range of energy storage and network stabilisation solutions. Furthermore, the company is able to design and product manage custom battery systems to meet any requirement.

As Europe’s number one battery supplier, Yuasa continues to set new standards in service, performance, choice and year-round availability. Whatever the application, Yuasa has a battery to suit your requirements, supplied directly from the UK.

Mg Energy Systems

01275871720 www. brunelindustrialengraving. co.uk

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+44 (0) 1793 833555 info@gs-yuasa.uk www.yuasa.com

Brunel Engraving Co Ltd

0191 456 1451 www.saftbatteries.com

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Yuasa

Saft Batteries

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Denka Ltd

Centiel UK Ltd

01923 218886 www.denkapower.com

0142082031 www.centiel.co.uk

Doepke (UK) Ltd

CMS (Cable Management Supplies) PLC

01628 829133 www.doepke.co.uk Eastern Transformers & Equipment Ltd 01284 388 033 www.ete.co.uk Elmecon Ltd 0115 927 4001 www.elmecon.com Gamatronic UK Ltd 01480 479889 www.gamatronic.co.uk

01252379379 www.cmsplc.com Critical Power Supplies Ltd 0800 978 8988 / 01844 340122 www.criticalpowersupplies. co.uk E-Tech Components UK Ltd 01744762929 etechcomponents.com/ Eastern Transformers & Equipment Ltd

JCE Group (UK) Ltd

01284 388 033 www.ete.co.uk

01224 798600 www.jcegroup.com/

Gamatronic UK Ltd

Kohler Uninterruptible Power Limited 01256386700 www.kohler-ups.co.uk MDS Batteries Ltd 0800 310 2100 www.mdsbatteries.co.uk

01480479889 www.gamatronic.co.uk/ Harland Simon UPS Ltd 01908 565656 www.harlandsimonups.com Kohler Uninterruptible Power Limited

Power Control Ltd

01256386700 www.kohler-ups.co.uk

01246 431431 www.powercontrol.co.uk

Riello UPS Ltd

Schneider Electric

01978 729 297 www.riello-ups.co.uk/

0800 279 9254 www.schneider-electric.com

Socomec

Socomec

00 44 1285 86 33 00 www.socomec.co.uk

01285 86 33 00 www.socomec.co.uk

Source UPS Ltd

Source UPS Ltd 01252 692559 www.sourceups.co.uk Steatite Batteries 01527 512400 www.steatite-batteries.co.uk TNEI Services 1612334808 www.tneigroup.com

Batteries ALFRA ELECTRICAL Ltd 01675463984 www.alfra.uk.com BCL Power Ltd 01908 607548 www.bclpower.co.uk

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section 6:

Enclosures, Cabinets & Racks IN THE WAKE of Covid-19, as a nation, in fact, as a planet, we have relied upon digital services more than ever before whether that be to work, connect with loved ones, or simply stay sane.

None of this would be possible without the data centre, the facility that houses all of our precious information. Over the years, data centre deployments have become far denser in order to cope with our insatiable need to live our best digital lives.

Today, in order to maintain profitability, preplanning has become even more essential, and with demand only guaranteed to grow, how to future-proof a facility has become a number one priority.

This is especially true for the cabinets and enclosures that house our delicate IT equipment. Air flow, load capacity, a cabinet’s integrity, internal space, levelling, layout, security and cable management must all be carefully considered to ensure success.

In this segment we explore these nuances in more detail and find out what a ‘nice rack’ really encompasses.

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A case for the future As data centre deployments become more dense in order to handle rising demand and maintain profitability, pre-planning and foresight has become essential. Alin Privu, technical operations manager at Voxility, explores what’s needed in order to help future-proof a data centre cabinet for the next decade.

WITH A GROWING burden of national and local regulations and standards, it’s becoming ever more challenging for the regular cloud provider to future-proof a current installation and ensure its uptime and long-term profitability.

However, there are several areas of prior study and planning that can help in this regard. One of these is the choice and configuration of the equipment cabinet in the data centre.

A suitable cabinet will need a static load rating of at least 3,000lbs. If the cabinet is being assembled elsewhere and shipped to the data centre, it will also need an equivalent dynamic load rating to ensure that it can endure the shipping process.

The cabinet will also require a rolling load rating at least equal to its static load rating, to anticipate maintenance work or internal re-organisation inside the data centre. This guarantees that it can be safely moved over short distances inside the data centre building.

A suitable seismic rating should also need to be considered, depending on the level of earthquake activity in the region of the data centre, and on local, state or national regulations relating to this. In many cases, dedicated seismic-rated cabinets can provide the quickest solution. Such enclosures feature special types of bracing and anchorage that are suitable for a data centre in an earthquake zone.

The quality and tolerance of the cabinet’s casters will have a notable influence on any of the possible load ratings discussed here. High capacity casters will increase the load-bearing potential of the cabinet by as much as 1,000lbs compared to standard caster wheels.

Though it has no influence on load capacity, the cabinet will also benefit from an integrated leveler, which can help ensure that the installation is stable and upright after an unanticipated move.

The integrity of a fully welded cabinet will usually bring a higher load rating across the board, in comparison to a flat-packed unit that is assembled on-site. However, it will be more difficult to ship, and may require more commitment to the initial design of the internals, since this extra robustness can make a welded enclosure less accessible for upgrades or on-site maintenance.

The dimensions of the cabinet itself may be dictated by standardisation within the data centre building, or other practical local considerations. Even where the data centre’s regulations permit it, pushing extra height into a limited footprint will adversely affect all of the cabinet’s load ratings.

Where possible, it may be better to either build wider or to rationalise the intended capacity into an additional unit and accept a further tier of oversight.

The cabinet’s internal space will need to exceed all the equipment that it must contain, and make at least adequate provision for maintenance access, necessary separation of different types of cabling, and allowance for the temperature management

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design and requirements of both the cabinet and the data centre’s own approach to cooling.

The expected heat-load from the new cabinet, combined with the cooling capacity of the data centre, will influence the location and degree of perforation in the unit’s exterior surfaces. Though it remains a controversial topic, most current server manufacturer guidelines require that at least 50% of a cabinet’s front panel be open, while conceding that more than 60% perforation will probably yield diminishing returns. Others maintain that a perforation level nearer 80% is a bare minimum.

Good cable and pathway management is an essential feature of cabinet design The cabinet’s air flow design will need to accommodate either cold aisle containment (CAC) or hot aisle containment (HAC), depending on the configuration of the cabinet within the host data centre, or whether the data centre exclusively provides just one of these cooling methods. Critical air outlet routing for the cabinet should be optimised for the location of the intakes of the computer room air conditioner (CRAC).

The cabinet should be designed to accommodate blanking panels in any unoccupied areas. These, together with optimal layout of other internal components, can be used to guide the flow of hot air in the server units. This prevents recirculation and minimises the loss of cold air throughout the assembled rack unit.

The cabinet’s cable cutouts should also be designed to minimise air loss, since studies have shown that 50-80% of conditioned cold air can be lost through open cable exits.

The layout should keep power cables and PDUs away from conditioned air, since these gain no benefit from cooling and act only as an obstruction to efficient airflow. Wider cabinets should also feature vertical cable management, if possible.

In any case, good cable and pathway management is an essential feature of cabinet design. Power and network cables should be physically separate, with PDU mounting brackets and a ring cable manager cordoning off network patch cords to one side and PDUs to the other.

Finally, the cabinet should be capable of being secured from unwanted attention, in the eventuality that the host row is opened for maintenance, or for other reasons. To this end, robust lock housings on all the panels that will require access should suffice to accommodate any practical or digital security systems that are chosen for the cabinet.

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The cabinet’s cable cutouts should be designed to minimise air loss, since studies have shown that 50-80% of conditioned cold air can be lost through open cable exits POWER

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ELECTRIC VEHICLES

ENCLOSURES, CABINETS & RACKS

ENERGY STORAGE & BATTERIES

DATA CENTRE DESIGN & BUILD

CABLES & CABLE MANAGEMENT

BUILDING SERVICES

AUTOMATION

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CUBIC modular systems ???????? mark 30 years in the UK ?????????? ??????????

Back in 1990, CUBIC established its UK subsidiary company in Manchester, with the goal to engage with assemblers of low voltage systems. Here, we get an insight into the CUBIC philosophy.

CUBIC’S CONCEPT WAS always to work closely with long-term partners who would assemble its system from a flat-pack format and deliver high quality arrangements referenced to a comprehensive bank of type test data.

The foundation of fast and reliable deliveries, combined with a focus on customer training and support, have been a feature of CUBIC UK’s development throughout the years and still to this day are the cornerstone of what we do.

The concept of an exclusively flat-pack delivery is almost unique for a product such as the CUBIC system, and in today’s environment, the delivery of a pre-assembled enclosure, perhaps with some electrical components already fitted by the steelwork supplier, might seem the path to an easy life.

So why choose the flat-pack route, what are the benefits of this?

The answer lies in the transfer of control away from the enclosure supplier and onto the assembler, who ultimately is fully responsible for the completed assembly, and who must sign and table the required Declarations of Conformity.

The control principle extends to the in-house production planning and programming of works, with the assembler able to factor in reliable delivery dates, knowing that the only issue from the CUBIC side is our stock availability, and the day-to-day volumes within the warehouse operation, so no difficulties of production workloads from the supplier, and no surprise lead times or unexpected delays.

This dependability of supply is engrained with the CUBIC philosophy, we have in the past three years invested €8 million into

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new production facilities and machinery to improve efficiency, and ensure that we have full redundancy for all production processes.

In order for the co-operation to succeed there needs to be a full transfer of the technical knowledge of the CUBIC system into the assembler, enabling them to design, verify and assemble the complete arrangement with reference to the project specification, tests, verifications, and temperature rise data.

Only with a comprehensive understanding and application of the engineering and verification information can the assembler sign a Declaration of Conformity stating they have built the assembly in accordance with the relevant 61439 standard. The understanding of these principles leads to a continuous focus on this transfer of knowledge into the assembler’s organisation, and makes clear the time and resources that CUBIC devote to a continuous training approach.

Mike O’Connor, technical manager at CUBIC UK, explains, “The CUBIC Group has a long-established Global Training Programme, to establish a common and high standard of product knowledge anywhere in the world with the requirement that all CUBIC system builders have completed the Mandatory Training Module.

“This gives a foundation for ongoing learning dependent upon a close co-operation between us and our partners, which we see as essential to maintain the high standards we seek, but also to promote an efficient use of the system and deliver cost effective solutions to the end user. As a progression from the training programmes, our partners can apply to be certified as an Accredited System Builder having completed the required training modules and having successfully completed a number

AUTOMATION BUILDING SERVICES CABLES & CABLE MANAGEMENT DATA CENTRE DESIGN & BUILD ENERGY STORAGE & BATTERIES ENCLOSURES, CABINETS & RACKS TEST & MEASUREMENT

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POWER

“Coming soon will be the release of the new Edition 3 of the 61439-1 & 61439-2 Standards, so we will have some education coming from our R&D staff who have people sitting on the Cenelec committee that contributes to the content of these standards. That will trigger a programme of training sessions to disseminate this information out to our partners throughout the UK in the weeks that follow – truly a life of continuous learning.”

The coming years will bring more change to the industry, with CUBIC set to change alongside it, but we are a highly adaptable organisation, as is demonstrated by the early move to online training and support at the onset of the Coronavirus, a significant change for us, and one that has been embraced for the advantages we can take from that.

We will continue to seek new partners who share our view of a completely integrated system, bringing control of the entire business process under their own roof and gaining the benefits of efficiency and high quality that is established from the design stage onwards.

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Working in the technical section at CUBIC UK is always interesting, with project challenges referred from our partners, and developing trends within the market

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means that we have solutions to any design requirements.

“In connection with arc requirements, we can look to our arc test certification, or our arc detection equipment, or propose a fully insulated busbar solution to prevent the ignition of the arc, all examples of how our modular platform is used as the basis to ‘bolt-on’ further features, whilst maintaining the same core product arrangements for the enclosure and busbar system.

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of projects monitored by CUBIC technical staff.

“This is always a source of satisfaction and pride for ourselves, and the result is a visible sign to specifiers and end users that the assembler is fully competent in the use of the CUBIC system. We have many tools to help with the design and assembly process, from manuals, both for the engineering staff, and for the workshop assemblers, through to the latest 3D design software that is not only an office based tool, but more frequently today is accessible in the workshop for detailed design arrangements to be interrogated on the spot.

“This software package was originally launched in the late 1980’s and has developed to the current version that is a BIM compatible 3D software, capable of integration into automation engineering software packages and keeps pace with the moves to greater efficiency within the industry. In line with these moves to greater efficiency we have developed standard arrangements for copper connections to MCCB’s and ACB’s, teamed with the Cu-flex copper conductors rated up to 1000A – a braided and insulated connection fully type tested for shortcircuit and temperature rise.

“These arrangements go together with a selection of pre punched doors and mounting plates that all taken together offer ‘pick-up-and fit’ solutions that are repeatable, verified and efficient. There is of course the need for arrangements to be performance verified, and it is necessary to test such arrangements with specific switchgear components from a range of manufacturers such as Siemens, ABB, Terasaki, Schneider, and Mitsubishi.

“CUBIC has completed all these required tests and we offer the specific arrangements to suit whilst maintaining our status as an independent system that can be used as the platform to accommodate whatever switchgear brand the end user requires.

“Working in the technical section at CUBIC UK is always interesting, with project challenges referred from our partners, and developing trends within the market. The recent trend to arc certified arrangements has increased our product knowledge in this area, and we internally of course are always learning. But the high priority and resources the company allocates to R&D

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AUTOMATION FDB Electrical Limited

Socomec

0208 568 1616 www.fdb.co.uk

00 44 1285 86 33 00 www.socomec.co.uk

Fibox Limited

Vero Technologies Ltd

01642 604 400 www.fibox.co.uk

01489 776930 www.verotl.com

Hager Ltd 01952 677 899 www.hager.co.uk Hammond Electronics Limited 01256 812 812 www.hammfg.com

PDUs Socomec 00 44 1285 86 33 00 www.socomec.co.uk

ICW Powermode 0207 531 1111 www.icwpowermode.com ID Systems (UK) Limited 01236 808696 www.idsystemsuk.co.uk

Cooper Crouse Hinds Enclosures (UK) Ltd

0289 262 8040 www.ipce.co.uk LCA Controls Limited

Acrastyle Ltd

01795 889 100 www.enclosures-crouse-hinds. uk.com

01229 583 232 www.acrastyle.co.uk

Doepke (UK) Ltd

AJ Watson Electrical Services Ltd 01254 760 048 www.ajelectricals.co.uk A & R Engineering 01255 434 261 www.arengineering.co.uk BG Energy Solutions 0333 015 9995 www.bgenergysolutions.co.uk Charter Controls Ltd 01424 850660 www.charter-controls.com Controls & Enclosure Technik Ltd (Cetek) 01298 872 233 www.ce-tek.co.uk

5335900090 www.eae.com.tr/EN E + I Engineering Ltd 028 7135 3030 www.e-i-eng.com Eldon Electric Ltd 01709 918510 www.eldon.com/en-GB Elektro Internationaal +31 348 420 540 www.powerfordata.com Elsteel Uk Ltd 01978 855 909 www.elsteel.co.uk Elektro Internationaal +31348420540 www.elektro-internationaal.com

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EAE Elektrik

01376 336 200 www.lewden.com Logstrup UK Ltd 0161 728 1261 www.logstrup.com MK Electric (Honeywell)

POWER

01623 555 600 www.afswitchgear.co.uk

Lewden

01268 563 000 www.mkelectric.com OEM Automatic Ltd 0116 2849900 www.oem.co.uk

SAFETY, FIRE & SECURITY

AF Switchgear

01628 829133 www.doepke.co.uk

01928 579677 www.lcacontrols.co.uk

PP Control & Automation 01922 419 109 www.ppcanda.com RDM Controls

TEST & MEASUREMENT

01925 741 111 www.abb.com

ELECTRIC VEHICLES

IPCE Limited ABB Group

BUILDING SERVICES

0870 240 6460 www.groupscs.co.uk

CABLES & CABLE MANAGEMENT

SCS Group

01709 386 630 www.eta.it/en

DATA CENTRE DESIGN & BUILD

ETA Enclosures (UK) Ltd

ENERGY STORAGE & BATTERIES

CUBIC is an independent manufacturer of enclosure systems for low voltage switchgear and controlgear assemblies.

Founded in 1973, the CUBIC System is today specified for critical electrical infrastructure projects around the world, such as data centres, pharmaceutical process, petrochem installations, and nuclear power stations. The CUBIC Modular System is assembled by Partner System Builders to produce assemblies that are verifiable in accordance with the latest requirements of the Low Voltage Directive, and the 61439 range of Standards. The close co-operation between CUBIC and our partners includes a commitment to continued updates and training to ensure the quality of the final assembly.

The system includes off the shelf ACB copper connections, both 3P and 4P for a range including Schneider, Siemens, ABB, Terasaki, and more. Outgoing mccb devices can be connected using the Cu-flex conductors to enable a ‘pick-up and fit’ assembly that places the panelbuilder in the most efficient and competitive position. Teamed with the secure and speedy deliveries from CUBIC the panelbuilder can meet the tightest of lead times.

0800 279 9254 www.schneider-electric.com

ENCLOSURES, CABINETS & RACKS

Unit 1 Queensmead Place, Trafford Park Manchester United Kingdom M17 1PH. +44 161 876 4742 E-mail: info@cubic-uk.co.uk www.cubic.eu

Schneider Electric

024 766 16505 www.emka.com

141 810 2828 www.resourcedm.com Rolec Enclosures 01489 583 858 www.rolec-enclosures.co.uk

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CUBIC Modular Systems

EMKA (UK) Ltd

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section 7: Electric Vehicles THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC has caused a great deal of pain to the automotive market in the UK, but while sales of traditional vehicles were obliterated in the face of a countrywide lockdown, EVs have remained relatively in demand.

Total car sales are down 48.5% so far in 2020 vs 2019, but that’s largely at the expense of diesel and petrol vehicles.

Meanwhile plug-in hybrids have seen a 28.9% rise in sales, and battery electric vehicles are up 158.6%.

With so many electric vehicles set to hit the road, the electrical industry is gearing up to keep Britain moving.

Whether it’s providing the charging infrastructure to ensure that EVs remain charged, or the technology to help manage the demand EVs will place on the grid, the electrical industry will be vital to the success of EVs.

Full charge ahead Electrical Review spoke with Chris Ward, operations director at Andersen EV, to find out what the future of the EV charging market looks like amidst its rapid expansion.

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We look for experienced, hardworking and driven installers of EV charging equipment. They must have customer service at their heart and want to deliver the best installation they possibly can for our customers. And carry and wear the Andersen EV name with pride at all times.

To become an in-house installer (external) of an Andersen product, the installer should be registered with a CPS (NICEIC/NAPIT), have the relevant EV Charge Point installing qualification and also be currently approved by OLEV (HM government’s Office of Low Emission Vehicles) – this last point means that the installer needs to be approved by another manufacturer and then OLEV approved before being approved by Andersen. We believe that this increases the standard and experience of the installer and they know the full OLEV processes.

ELECTRIC VEHICLES

ENCLOSURES, CABINETS & RACKS

ENERGY STORAGE & BATTERIES

DATA CENTRE DESIGN & BUILD

CABLES & CABLE MANAGEMENT

BUILDING SERVICES

AUTOMATION

Approving electricians to install Andersen. What does Andersen look for?

Cash flow is a major issue, due to the time it takes OLEV to get around to approving Electric Vehicle Homecharge Scheme (EVHS) grant submissions which can take up to 60 days

How have the government OLEV grants affected the industry?

The grant was great at the beginning as it brought the cost of a charge point down which catalysed a pick-up for the whole EV market, however over time this has caused a couple of issues.

Cash flow is a major issue, due to the time it takes OLEV to get around to approving Electric Vehicle Homecharge Scheme (EVHS) grant submissions which can take up to 60 days. This puts a big strain on businesses who need to have a large slush fund to be able to maintain operational levels whilst waiting to be paid.

The EVHS grant process (commonly referred to as the OLEV grant) is very paperwork heavy and time consuming with a lot of strain put on small businesses – the process should be more streamlined with the onus placed on customer or consumer for claiming the grant funds back from OLEV, rather like a voucherbased scheme.

There is also a feeling that the grant has lowered standards of installations, and as soon as the grant is removed, the installers with the experience and quality who want to do great installations will stay in the EV sector and the companies who initially joined because of the presence of the subsidy will leave.

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The introduction of the EV charge point has given electricians the ability to forge extra business in a new sector, which for electricians doesn’t happen that often. There is the ability to diversify into the EV sector on both a domestic and commercial footing and give small companies the ability to expand their offerings to an existing client base or to go and forge new customers.

Electricians also like expanding their knowledge, so a new product and sector brings with it new regulations and training courses, more discussion and a chance to showcase their knowledge.

Making sure that the installer knows our product from a technical/installation point of view and know what requirements are needed. All manufacturers of EV charge points are built differently and offer varying degrees of protection (O-PEN/ DC leakage etc) and, as such, assumptions are made and in some cases costly enabling works could have been avoided for a customer, and in other instances, we see a lack of appropriate protection has been installed.

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Since EV chargers have come onto the electrical scene, what kind of impact has that had on electricians?

What are your challenges in onboarding electricians?

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EV chargers are a relatively new product and affect consumers and electricians, government regulations, and crosses into green energy consumption and tariffs sectors.

For manufacturers they are challenged to create products that respond to consumer demand from the latest smart integrations with photovoltaics to in-built cable management, as well as meeting the technical safety regulations. Manufacturers additionally have a choice to connect customers with qualified electricians to help them get their product installed correctly, while some choose to run their own in-house electricians.

• Latest BS:7671 18th Edition Regulations • Testing & Inspection C+G 2391 • Installing of EV Charge Points C+G 2919

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What is the impact of EV chargers coming on the electrical residential scene?

What technical levels do you ask for in an electrician?

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OVER 350,000 UK homes will be fitted with electric vehicle chargers by 2025 as plug-in car uptake surges, according to Andersen, a British manufacturer and installer of high-end residential EV charging points.

By 2025, an expected one million electric vehicles will be registered on UK roads, bringing with them a spike in the number of home chargers. Analysis of sales trends

by Andersen has found that 362,270 wall boxes could be installed in UK driveways and garages over the next five years based on current installation rates, adding to the current crop of 120,000.

LISTINGS

Andersen EV +44 (0) 203 290 5984 www.andersen-ev.com/ AT&T GB Ltd 020 8847 5544 www.attgb.co.uk Bender UK 01229 480123 www.bender-uk.com BG Electrical 01952 238 100 www.bgelectrical.uk/ Crystal EV Charging 01933 226410 www.crystalevcharging.co.uk/ E-Tech Components UK Ltd 01744762929 etechcomponents.com/ evCentres 01223 852088 www.evcentresuk.com/ EV Collaborative 01928791447 https://evcollaborative.com/ EV Connectors 01371811230 www.evconnectors.com/ EV PLUG 07554 246267 www.ev-plug.com/ HELUKABEL UK Limited +44 151 345 0808 www.helukabel.co.uk IDE Systems Ltd 01543574111 www.idesystems.co.uk Mennekes Electric Ltd 7939443849 Starline +1 724 597 7800 www.starlinepower.com/ TNEI Services 1612334808 www.tneigroup.com

Batteries and energy storage

Power cables ALFRA ELECTRICAL Ltd

Samsung SDI Battery Systems GmbH

01675463984 www.alfra.uk.com

+43-3135-5183014 https://www.samsungsdi.com/

A. N. Wallis & Co Ltd

LG Chem Wroclaw Energy Sp. z o.o.

48-71-733-8103 https://www.lgchem.com Saft Batteries 0191 456 1451 www.saftbatteries.com Mg Energy Systems +31 (0)58 – 7508947 www.mgenergysystems.eu Li-tec Battery Gmbh +49 3578 774885 www.li-tec.de/en/competences GS Yuasa Battery +44 (0) 1793 833555 https://www.yuasa.co.uk/ Fluence +49 9131 9289400 https://fluenceenergy.com/ NEC Europe Ltd +44 (0)20 8836 2000 https://www.neces.com/

+44 (0) 115 927 1721 www.an-wallis.com Asto CPD Centre 0121 2043606 http://astoncpdcentre.co.uk/ AT&T GB Ltd 020 8847 5544 www.attgb.co.uk

01744762929 etechcomponents.com/ Flexelec Hertfordshire, WD4 8ST 01923 274477 www.flexelec.com FS Cables 01727840842 www.fscables.com HELUKABEL UK Limited

01234 267242 www.the-atg.com

Ide Systems Ltd

BG Electrical

01543 574111 www.idesystems.co.uk

01952 238 100 www.bgelectrical.uk/

Nexans Power Accessories (UK) Ltd

Bowers Electricals Ltd

01977 669966 www.nexans.co.uk

01773531531 www.bowerselec.co.uk BPP Cables 0845 217 7001 www.bpp-cables.com Brunel Engraving Co Ltd

RESolve

Clydesdale Ltd

+44 (0) 1923 299 200 https://www.res-group.com/en/ technologies/energy-storage/

01234 855855 www.clydesdale.net

Anesco Ltd

0161 629 9333 www.clyndercables.co.uk/

Clynder Cables Ltd

Critical Power Supplies Ltd 0800 978 8988 / 01844 340122 www.criticalpowersupplies.co.uk Doble Powertest Ltd 01483 514120 www.doble.com E A Technology 0151 339 4181 www.eatechnology.com Eland Cables 0207 241 8787 www.eland.co.uk Electricals 24/7 0203 3939 247 www.electricals247.co.uk

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E-Tech Components UK Ltd

+44 151 345 0808 www.helukabel.co.uk

https://www.aggreko.com/ 03458 24 7 365

+44 (0)845 894 4444 https://anesco.co.uk/ commercial-energy-storagesystems/

01944 758395 www.ellispatents.co.uk

Automated Technology Group

01275871720 www. brunelindustrialengraving. co.uk

Aggreko

Ellis Patents Ltd

Olson Electronics 0208 905 7273 www.olsondirect.co.uk Slaters Electricals Ltd +44 (0) 191 414 2916 http://www.slaters-electricals. com Starline Power UK 0118 304 3180 www.starlinepower.com TNEI Services 0161 233 4832 www.tnelgroup.com Watford Controls 0333 210 2240 www.watfordcontrol.com

Power quality ABB 01925 741111 www.ABB.co.uk AEG Power Solutions Ltd 01992 719200 www.aegps.com AlfaTronix Limited UK 1202715517 www.alfatronix.com

AUTOMATION Starline Power UK

Steden Electrical Products

+44 (0) 115 927 1721 www.an-wallis.com

0118 304 3180 www.starlinepower.com

AVK/SEG (UK) Ltd

Socomec

01279 725568 www.stedenelectricalproducts. co.uk

01628 503900 www.avk-seg.co.uk

01285 86 33 00 www.socomec.co.uk

Bender UK

Steden Electrical Products

01229 480123 www.bender-uk.com

01279 725568 www.stedenelectricalproducts. co.uk

01628 829133 www.doepke.co.uk

Smart grids ABB 01925 741111 www.ABB.co.uk

Essex X-Ray

Bowers Electricals Ltd

01371 875661 www.essex-x-ray.com

01773531531 www.bowerselec.co.uk

F G Wilson

CE + T

+44 (0) 28 9049 5000 www.fgwilson.com

07956 788481 www.cet-power.com

IMH technologies Ltd

Dale Power Solutions

0845 8800 240 www.imh.co.uk

01723 583511 www.dalepowersolutions.com

Outram Research Ltd 01243 573050 www.outramresearch.co.uk Power Control Ltd 01246 431431 www.powercontrol.co.uk Powerstar 0114 257 6200 www.powerstar.com Riello UPS Ltd 01978 729297 www.riello-ups.co.uk

CABLES & CABLE MANAGEMENT

0333 210 2240 www.watfordcontrol.com

0800 9700966 www.electricals247.co.uk

0208 905 7273 www.olsondirect.co.uk

DATA CENTRE DESIGN & BUILD

Watford Controls

Electricals 24/7

Olson Electronics

ENERGY STORAGE & BATTERIES

Doepke (UK) Ltd

02380649871 www.vertivco.com

ENCLOSURES, CABINETS & RACKS

01737 336102 www.comtecpower.com

Vertiv

ELECTRIC VEHICLES

Comtec Power

0161 233 4832 www.tnelgroup.com

LIGHTING

07956 788481 www.cet-power.com

TNEI Services

NewFound Energy Ltd +44 (0)1260 290151 www.newfound-energy.co.uk/

POWER

CE + T

1612334808 www.tneigroup.com

Outram Research Ltd 01243 573050 www.outramresearch.co.uk Phoenix Contact Ltd 0845 881 2222 www.phoenixcontact.com

SAFETY, FIRE & SECURITY

01276 854110 www.carlogavazzi.co.uk

TNEI Services

Powerstar 0114 257 6200 www.powerstar.com Riello UPS Ltd

TEST & MEASUREMENT

Carlo Gavazzi UK Ltd

BUILDING SERVICES

A. N. Wallis & Co Ltd

01978 729 297 www.riello-ups.co.uk/

Schneider Electric

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section 8: Lighting OVER THE LAST few years, advances in smart lighting have come on leaps and bounds, with more and more homeowners succumbing to the promise of lower energy use, increased safety benefits and enhanced interior design.

Whether it be via installation of hard-wired switches into the walls, using an app-enabled smart plug, or simply swapping ordinary light bulbs with smart bulbs, smart lighting is now accessible to almost anyone.

Smart lighting is often the very first place customers start when embarking upon a smart home system, so for electrical contractors it’s worth knowing the ropes should they wish to add another (highly profitable) string to their bow.

Smart lighting is not only a worthwhile investment for the customer, but for the contractor too, opening up a whole new avenue of business and, therefore, revenue. That said, there are still many misconceptions from homeowners causing barriers to adoption.

Here, we provide electrical contractors with the answers to some of these common mistruths, and debunk the myths surrounding this technology.

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IN RECENT YEARS, lighting control technology has made significant strides forward. Today homeowners can have an integrated, simple, scalable and energy-efficient solution, tailored to their unique requirements – no matter how unusual.

Yet despite all these benefits, many homeowners are reluctant to even explore lighting control as an option. This is, in large part, due to the many myths and misconceptions that surround smart lighting. It is, therefore, the role of the electrical contractor to bring an end to these once and for all.

More often than not, the electrical contractor is required to educate the customer throughout the project, walking them through the process from lighting selection and installation, to the set-up process and management. Homeowners often have little to no knowledge of lighting control and need constant consultation, whether on logistics and timeframes or aesthetics and post-installation personalisation.

If electrical contractors hope to help the general public navigate their installation projects successfully, they must be aware of the most common misconceptions in the industry.

Misconception 1: Wireless means Wi-Fi Every electrical contractor has encountered this misconception at one time, if not many times, in their career. Often one of the main reasons for homeowners being put off smart lighting systems is because they wrongly assume that wireless lighting runs on Wi-Fi and therefore if the Wi-Fi drops out so do the lights. Generally, homeowners underestimate the technological capabilities of wireless lighting.

The most advanced technology operates on a quiet frequency band that is essentially free of interference. The benefit of a dedicated network is that it ensures that communication between system devices are reliably delivered alongside group commands, which guarantees a smooth, simultaneous system response. It is essential for electrical contractors to squash this misconception as soon as they enter a new property.

Misconception 2: Smart systems are complicated Smart lighting systems don’t stand alone – they can be integrated with heating, sound and audio. Investing in integrated smart home systems is one of the best ways for homeowners to save themselves from some significant spending on electricity and heating bills further down the line.

However, when it comes to the topic of integration, many are reluctant to even explore the possibilities, believing these systems have to be established and connected at the same time with a high-level integrator.

Today, this doesn’t have to be the case. Knowledgeable professionals understand which technologies are compatible.

Some homeowners assume there’s an all or nothing approach when it comes to smart home integration – in reality smart

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systems can be treated like buildings blocks.

Homeowners have the flexibility to add and remove different systems, at different times to create a tailored smart home system to suit their home and lifestyle. With intuitive smart systems, it is possible to integrate new systems as and when the budget allows, proving that smart home technology is accessible for all.

Misconception 3: There’s a tradeoff between style and function Social media has a lot to answer for when it comes to misconceptions about lighting control. Today’s homeowners have high expectations of their lighting control systems and can assume that the intricate lighting designs they see on Instagram and Pinterest come with a Star Trek-style panel of dimmers and switches.

Many believe that there is tradeoff between flexibility, simplicity or aesthetic. This is simply not the case – gone are the days of multiple, large, and bewildering displays. With modern lighting control systems, this dilemma no longer exists. Design expertise from a trained electrician and the right lighting control system means homeowners can have a beautifully simple, minimal and usable interface that allows them to change scenes with the click of a button.

A large part of the electrical contractor’s role is working with their clients to educate them on the importance of style and function and help them achieve the perfect balance.

Misconception 4: The process ends at installation Despite the name, a common misconception is that lighting cannot adapt to the ever-changing needs of its user. As a result, homeowners will often spend days, weeks and in extreme cases months, fretting about the suitability of the scene descriptions for their lighting interfaces and control panels.

They incorrectly assume that once their system is installed, the configuration is set in stone. Electrical contractors should be educating and informing their customers that lighting control remains customisable long after the electrician has left the site.

As life changes, so do lighting requirements – a room that was once a formal dining room could be transformed into a child’s playroom and this requires an adapted lighting scene.

The beauty of smart lighting systems is in the name, they’re smart enough that with a quick reconfiguration a space can be transformed to suit the new needs of its users.

In a nutshell, every installation comes with its own unique challenges and requests, from start to finish there’s likely to be a common thread of confusions and myths that require busting.

But electrical contractors should enter every job knowing that they have the knowledge, as well as the access to a network of lighting control experts, that can help them guide homeowners through every step of the design and installation process.

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SAFETY, FIRE & SECURITY

POWER

LIGHTING

ELECTRIC VEHICLES

ENCLOSURES, CABINETS & RACKS

ENERGY STORAGE & BATTERIES

DATA CENTRE DESIGN & BUILD

CABLES & CABLE MANAGEMENT

Some homeowners assume there’s an all or nothing approach when it comes to smart home integration – in reality smart systems can be treated like buildings blocks BUILDING SERVICES

AUTOMATION

LISTINGS

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AUTOMATION

Recolight

01480479889 www.gamatronic.co.uk/

020 8253 9750 info@recolight.co.uk www.recolight.co.uk

01842 763752 www.glassguard.co.uk GreenBrook Electrical 01279 772 772 www.greenbrook.co.uk

AT&T GB Ltd 020 8847 5544 www.attgb.co.uk Auraglow 01708 691 123 www.leds-lights.co.uk BAG Electronics GmbH 02877768567 www.bagelectronics.com Bamford Lighting 07801 097900 www.bamfordlighting.com BCL Power Ltd 01908 607548 www.bclpower.co.uk BG Electrical 01952 238 100 www.bgelectrical.uk/ The British Electrical Manufacturing Company Ltd 0191 230 5449 www.bemco.co.uk BPC ENERGY UPS 01794 521200 www.bpc-ups.com Bri-Stor Systems Ltd 01889 271202 www.bri-stor.co.uk

01925 320320 www.calonassociates.com

ECA 0207 313 4807 http://www.eca.co.uk/fsa

01788 576492 www.theilp.org.uk/home/

EES Data Update

Kohler Uninterruptible Power Limited

CED COUNTRYWIDE ELECTRICAL

01924 200103 www.ees-data.co.uk

01256386700 www.kohler-ups.co.uk

0208 503 8500 www.ced-elec.co.uk

Electrical 2 Go

LED Group

Centiel

01424 220384 www.electrical2go.co.uk

00353 17099000 www.ledgrouprobus.com

01420 82031 www.centiel.co.uk

Electricals 24/7

Ledvance Ltd

Chesterfield Borough Council

0800 9700966 www.electricals247.co.uk

01925 465000 www.ledvance.co.uk

01246 345398 www.chesterfield.gov.uk

Electricpoint

Light Supplier

0208 342 7020 www.electricpoint.com

0151 5482705 www.lightsupplier.co.uk

01489 581002 www.commercial-lighting. co.uk

E-Tech Components UK Ltd

Lite House Europe Ltd

01744762929 etechcomponents.com/

0844 824 9187 www.lite-house.co.uk

Cords And Cables Ltd Lighting Components

Ex-or Limited

Luceco

01942 719229 www.ex-or.com

01952 238 100 www.luceco.com

Feilo Sylvania

Luxonic Lighting

0870 606 2030 www.havells-sylvania.com

1256363090 www.luxonic.co.uk

Flex Connectors Ltd

Marechal Electric

(0)20 8580 1066 www.flexconnectors.co.uk

0033145116000 marechal.com

Fluorel Lighting

Meteor Electrical

0845 864 3643 www.fluorel.co.uk

028 8675 1515 www.meteorelectrical.com

Commercial Lighting Systems Ltd

0121 523 2574 www.cordsncables.co.uk Danlers Ltd 01249 443377 www.danlers.co.uk Delmatic Ltd 02031842000 www.delmatic.com Design and Managment Systems Ltd 01322 420140 www.dmsystem.co.uk

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Institution of Lighting Professionals

ENCLOSURES, CABINETS & RACKS

01254 695914 www.astutelighting.co.uk

Calon Associates

01543 574111 www.idesystems.co.uk

ELECTRIC VEHICLES

Astute Lighting

01284 388 033 www.ete.co.uk

01582 606033 www.cablecraft.co.uk

Ide Systems Ltd

LIGHTING

01925 741111 www.ABB.co.uk

Cablecraft Ltd

Eastern Transformers & Equipment Ltd

+44 151 345 0808 www.helukabel.co.uk

POWER

ABB

5335900090 www.eae.com.tr/EN

SAFETY, FIRE & SECURITY

01623 511111 www.abacuslighting.com

01275871720 www. brunelindustrialengraving. co.uk

TEST & MEASUREMENT

Abacus Lighting Ltd

EAE Elektrik

UPS/STANDBY POWER

0191 518 1998 www.harbroelectrical.co.uk

DATA CENTRE DESIGN & BUILD

Harbro Electrical and Lighting

HELUKABEL UK Limited Brunel Engraving Co Ltd

CABLES & CABLE MANAGEMENT

GlassGuard

Recolight recycles lighting, including all lamps and luminaires. We also recycle all electrical items covered by the WEEE regulations Lamp recycling is free. If you collect over 1,000 waste lamps each quarter, the container collections and recycling is free. For smaller quantities you can lease a container; collection and recycling is free.

And for very small quantities, up to 100 lamps, you can take them to a Recolight drop-off point which are located across the UK.

Lighting

BUILDING SERVICES

Gamatronic UK Ltd

LISTINGS

Modecsoft

Sussex Lighting

Brunel Engraving Co Ltd

Gamatronic UK Ltd

+357 7000 0267 www.modecsoft.com

1403241933 www.sussexlighting.co.uk/ lighting.php

01275871720 www. brunelindustrialengraving.co.uk

01480479889 www.gamatronic.co.uk/

Sys-Tek

Calon Associates

01223 851505 www.netledlighting.co.uk

0330 1200 246 www.sys-tek.co.uk

01925 320320 www.calonassociates.com

01279 772 772 www.greenbrook.co.uk

NVC Lighting UK

The Electrical Counter

Carlo Gavazzi UK Ltd

+44 (0)121 457 6340 www.nvcuk.com

01223 469228 www.electricalcounter.co.uk

01276 854110 www.carlogavazzi.co.uk

Oshino Lamps Uk Ltd

Thorn Lighting Ltd

Centiel

0115 964 1305 www.oshino-lamps.co.uk

0844 855 4810 www.thornlighting.co.uk

01420 82031 www.centiel.co.uk

Power Control Ltd

Timeguard Ltd.

Clymac Ltd

Kohler Uninterruptible Power Limited

01246 431431 www.powercontrol.co.uk

020 8452 1112 www.timeguard.com

01509 232651 www.clymac.co.uk

01256386700 www.kohler-ups.co.uk

Power Light Lighting solutions

Ultra LEDs 8000883300 www.ultraleds.co.uk

Commercial Lighting Systems Ltd.

LED Group

01535 616 300 www.powerlite-lighting.com Recolight

Zencontrol

01489 581002 www.commercial-lighting. co.uk

0208 253 9750 www.recolight.co.uk

0845 755884 www.zencontrol.co.uk

Delmatic Ltd

01925 465000 www.ledvance.co.uk

02031842000 www.delmatic.com

Lite House Europe Ltd

Net LED Lighting NE Technology Ltd

Robinsons M & E 01423 770094 www.robinsonsmea.com Seaward Electronic Ltd. 01915874951 http://www.seaward.co.uk/ Secure IT Environments Limited 01983 885182 www.siteltd.co.uk Sill Lighting Uk Ltd 01844 260 006 www.sill-uk.com Simple Lighting 0151 375 9210 www.simplelighting.co.uk Sinolec Components Ltd 01483 440 600 www.sinolec.co.uk Socket Store 02920 004 887 www.socketstore.co.uk Source UPS Ltd 01252 692559 www.sourceups.co.uk Starline +1 724 597 7800 www.starlinepower.com/

Emergency lighting ABB 01925 741111 www.ABB.co.uk Astute Lighting 01254 695914 www.astutelighting.co.uk AT&T GB Ltd 020 8847 5544 www.attgb.co.uk Auraglow 01708 757 474 www.leds-lights.co.uk BAG Electronics GmbH 02877768567 www.bagelectronics.com Bamford Lighting 07801 097900 www.bamfordlighting.com BCL Power Ltd 01908 607548 www.bclpower.co.uk BG Electrical 01952 238 100 www.bgelectrical.uk/

Design and Managment Systems Ltd 01322 420140 www.dmsystem.co.uk EAE Elektrik 5335900090 www.eae.com.tr/EN ECA 0207 313 4807 http://www.eca.co.uk/fsa Electricals 24/7 0800 9700966 www.electricals247.co.uk Electricpoint 0208 342 7020 www.electricpoint.com Emergency Lighting Products Ltd 01403 786601 www.elp.uk.com ETS Cable Components 0208 405 6789 www.etscc.co.uk Feilo Sylvania 0870 606 2030 www.havells-sylvania.com Fluorel Lighting 0845 864 3643 www.fluorel.co.uk

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GreenBrook Electrical

HELUKABEL UK Limited +44 151 345 0808 www.helukabel.co.uk Ide Systems Ltd 01543 574111 www.idesystems.co.uk

00353 17099000 www.ledgrouprobus.com Ledvance Ltd

0844 824 9187 www.lite-house.co.uk Luceco LED Lighting 01952 238 100 www.luceco.com Luxonic Lighting Ltd 01256375629 www.luxonic.co.uk NET LED Lighting 01223 851505 www.netledlighting.co.uk NVC Lighting UK +44 (0)121 457 6340 http://www.nvcuk.com Pierlite - Professional LED Lighting Solutions 01300 799 300 www.pierlite.com P4 Limited 01328 850555 www.p4fastel.co.uk Power Light Lighting Solutions 01535 616 300 www.powerlite-lighting.com Robinsons M & E 01423 770094 www.robinsonsmea.com Secure IT Environments Limited 01983 885182

02380649871 www.vertivco.com Zencontrol 0845 755884 www.zencontrol.co.uk

Energy-efficient lighting AT&T GB Ltd 020 8847 5544 www.attgb.co.uk BG Electrical 01952 238 100 www.bgelectrical.uk/ BG Energy Solutions Limited 0333 015 9995 www.bgenergysolutions.co.uk Chesterfield Borough Council 01246 345398 www.chesterfield.gov.uk Delmatic Ltd 02031842000 www.delmatic.com Design & Management Systems Ltd 01322 420140 www.dmsystem.co.uk EAE Elektrik 5335900090 www.eae.com.tr/EN

020 8847 5544 www.attgb.co.uk

EAE Elektrik 5335900090 www.eae.com.tr/EN EAE Elektrik

BG Electrical

01284 388 033 www.ete.co.uk

5335900090 www.eae.com.tr/EN

01952 238 100 www.bgelectrical.uk/

Gibbons Engineering Group Ltd

Ledvance Ltd

Chesterfield Borough Council

01621868138 www.gibbonsgroup.co.uk

01246 345398 www.chesterfield.gov.uk

HELUKABEL UK Limited

Design & Management Systems Ltd

+44 151 345 0808 www.helukabel.co.uk

01322 420140 www.dmsystem.co.uk

Ledvance Ltd

E-Tech Components UK Ltd 01744762929 etechcomponents.com/ EAE Elektrik 5335900090 www.eae.com.tr/EN EAE Elektrik 5335900090 www.eae.com.tr/EN Ledvance Ltd 01925 46 50 00 www.ledvance.co.uk Luxonic Lighting Ltd 01256375629 www.luxonic.co.uk NET LED Lighting 01223 851505 www.netledlighting.co.uk NVC Lighting UK +44 (0)121 457 6340 http://www.nvcuk.com

EAE Elektrik 5335900090 www.eae.com.tr/EN

Eastern Transformers & Equipment Ltd

Industrial lighting

Ledvance Ltd

AT&T GB Ltd

01925 46 50 00 www.ledvance.co.uk

020 8847 5544 www.attgb.co.uk

Luxonic Lighting Ltd

BG Electrical

01256375629 www.luxonic.co.uk

01952 238 100 www.bgelectrical.uk/

01925 46 50 00 www.ledvance.co.uk Luxonic Lighting Ltd 01256375629 www.luxonic.co.uk Marechal Electric 0033145116000 marechal.com NET LED Lighting 01223 851505 www.netledlighting.co.uk

01925 46 50 00 www.ledvance.co.uk Luxonic Lighting Ltd 01256375629 www.luxonic.co.uk NET LED Lighting 01223 851505 www.netledlighting.co.uk NVC Lighting UK +44 (0)121 457 6340 http://www.nvcuk.com Starline +1 724 597 7800 www.starlinepower.com/

Lighting control/ smart lighting

NVC Lighting UK

AT&T GB Ltd

+44 (0)121 457 6340 http://www.nvcuk.com

020 8847 5544 www.attgb.co.uk

Starline

Beckhoff Automation Ltd

+1 724 597 7800 www.starlinepower.com/

01491 410539 www.beckhoff.co.uk

Sys-Tek

BG Electrical

0330 1200 246 www.sys-tek.co.uk

01952 238 100 www.bgelectrical.uk/ BG Energy Solutions Limited

Interior lighting AT&T GB Ltd 020 8847 5544 www.attgb.co.uk BG Electrical 01952 238 100 www.bgelectrical.uk/

BUILDING SERVICES

AUTOMATION Vertiv

AT&T GB Ltd

5335900090 www.eae.com.tr/EN

CABLES & CABLE MANAGEMENT

020 8452 1112 www.timeguard.com

Exterior lighting

DATA CENTRE DESIGN & BUILD

Timeguard Ltd

EAE Elektrik

01744762929 etechcomponents.com/

ENERGY STORAGE & BATTERIES

0844 855 4810 www.thornlighting.co.uk

E-Tech Components UK Ltd

ENCLOSURES, CABINETS & RACKS

5335900090 www.eae.com.tr/EN

Thorn Lighting Ltd

ELECTRIC VEHICLES

EAE Elektrik

+44 (0)121 457 6340 www.nvcuk.com

01322 420140 www.dmsystem.co.uk

0333 015 9995 www.bgenergysolutions.co.uk Chesterfield Borough Council 01246 345398 www.chesterfield.gov.uk Delmatic Ltd 02031842000 www.delmatic.com

Chesterfield Borough Council 01246 345398 www.chesterfield.gov.uk

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NVC Lighting UK

01252 692559 www.sourceups.co.uk

Design & Management Systems Ltd

POWER

Source UPS Ltd

01744762929 etechcomponents.com/

SAFETY, FIRE & SECURITY

E-Tech Components UK Ltd

01223 851505 www.netledlighting.co.uk

TEST & MEASUREMENT

NET LED Lighting

UPS/STANDBY POWER

www.siteltd.co.uk

LISTINGS

Design & Management Systems Ltd

Eastern Transformers & Equipment Ltd

01322 420140 www.dmsystem.co.uk

01284 388 033 www.ete.co.uk

EAE Elektrik

Ledvance Ltd

5335900090 www.eae.com.tr/EN

01925 46 50 00 www.ledvance.co.uk

EAE Elektrik

Luxonic Lighting Ltd

5335900090 www.eae.com.tr/EN

01256375629 www.luxonic.co.uk

HELUKABEL UK Limited

Marechal Electric

+44 151 345 0808 www.helukabel.co.uk

0033145116000 marechal.com

Ledvance Ltd

Net LED Lighting NE Technology Ltd

01925 46 50 00 www.ledvance.co.uk Luxonic Lighting Ltd 01256375629 www.luxonic.co.uk Net LED Lighting NE Technology Ltd

01223 851505 www.netledlighting.co.uk NVC Lighting UK +44 (0)121 457 6340 http://www.nvcuk.com Seaward Electronic Ltd

01223 851505 www.netledlighting.co.uk

01915874951 http://www.seaward.co.uk/

NVC Lighting UK

Sys-Tek

+44 (0)121 457 6340 http://www.nvcuk.com

0330 1200 246 www.sys-tek.co.uk

LED lighting

Switches

AT&T GB Ltd

AT&T GB Ltd

020 8847 5544 www.attgb.co.uk

020 8847 5544 www.attgb.co.uk

BG Electrical

BG Electrical

01952 238 100 www.bgelectrical.uk/

01952 238 100 www.bgelectrical.uk/

Chesterfield Borough Council

Delmatic Ltd

01246 345398 www.chesterfield.gov.uk

02031842000 www.delmatic.com

Craig & Derricott Limited

EAE Elektrik

01543 375 541 www.craigandderricott.com

5335900090 www.eae.com.tr/EN

Design & Management Systems Ltd

Luxonic Lighting Ltd

01322 420140 www.dmsystem.co.uk EAE Elektrik 5335900090 www.eae.com.tr/EN EAE Elektrik 5335900090 www.eae.com.tr/EN

01256375629 www.luxonic.co.uk NET LED Lighting 01223 851505 www.netledlighting.co.uk NVC Lighting UK +44 (0)121 457 6340 http://www.nvcuk.com Sys-Tek 0330 1200 246 www.sys-tek.co.uk

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section 9: Power POWER IS THE backbone of our industry and the world as we know it, but it would appear since the imposition of having to stay at home throughout Covid-19, we’ve been needing a whole lot less of it.

Across various geographies, the capacity factor at power stations has fallen and the efforts taken to contain the spread of Covid-19 has affected the power utility business just as much as any other.

That said, every cloud has a silver lining. In this case, the decrease in electricity demand has subsequently resulted in driving a major shift towards low-carbon sources of electricity, including wind, solar photovoltaic (PV), hydropower and nuclear.

In fact, this year, low-carbon sources are set to extend their lead to reach 40% of global electricity generation, and we’re already making waves. As of June 10, the UK had managed to generate electricity without the use of coal for two months – a record for the UK power industry.

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The impact of Covid-19 on GB demand Covid-19 has had dramatic consequences across the energy sector and wider society. Cornwall Insight tracks the energy market through daily analytical reporting and, since the start of the period of lockdown, has observed some interesting trends for GB energy demand.

Early lockdown impacts Up until March 20, power demand on the national transmission system had seen relatively few changes from Covid-19, with minor differences coming as retailers slowly began to announce temporary closures. The demand profile began to noticeably change from March 20, the first day of nationwide school closures in the UK, and continued to decline post-March 23, when the Prime Minister announced nationwide lockdown measures. Total daily demand levels fell by over 15% in the days after this announcement, creating significant knock-on impacts for the energy sector, including generator running hours and the sharing of the billions of pounds in industry costs that flow through the sector.

Perhaps more interestingly, the ‘shape’ of GB demand began to change across the day. Greater reductions were being observed across the morning peak between 7am and 9am and across the middle of the day than in the evening. This was mainly due to the

morning commute no longer being necessary for the majority of the population but also due to the roughly 33% of demand from the commercial sector, predominantly focused on day-time energy use, being mostly stripped from the demand base.

Whilst we would have expected to see a rise in household demand due to more people staying at home, this is heavily outweighed by the loss from the commercial sector and also falls in demand from industrial users (which again account for roughly a third of demand). The morning peak saw an early lockdown period reduction of 19%, with the evening demand falling by just 9%. Whilst it is difficult to assess the full reasons behind these differences, many have speculated that changing work patterns and the mass move to working from home saw evening routines of cooking, using lighting, watching TV and generally consuming energy in the household in the evening were maintained whilst morning routines may have deteriorated.

Figure 1: A comparison of the average demand profiles in weeks before and during lockdown announcement

Figure 2: Embedded solar generation and National Transmission System Demand – April 20 example

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What next?

Ever since the record-breaking bank holiday where Transmission System (TS) power demand troughed at 14.5GW in a single settlement period, demand has rebounded, but has not yet come close to

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reaching the 0.7TWh daily demand seen at the end of March.

This can, at least in part, be attributed to the gradual easing of restrictions since Boris Johnson’s announcement on May 10.

The announcement encouraged workers who could not work from home to return to work, whilst more recent updates have seen schools open to pupils in selected year groups. Since this announcement and the later easing of restrictions, the gap between 2020 daily demand and the five-year average has narrowed from 0.14TWh before, to 0.11TWh after.

Figure 3 also illustrates an uptick in demand. The graph shows the percentage difference in TS demand by half hourly settlement periods across the day, comparing 2020 to the same dates in 2019. The red line in particular indicates that demand has begun to recover in June, which is now above the dotted blue line and shows the average difference in demand over the entirety of the lockdown period. Nevertheless, June demand levels are still 10% lower than the equivalent period in 2019.

Despite still being a way off demand levels seen at the same time last year, it appears that the easing of lockdown measures has led to a rise in electricity consumption. The rise in demand could be further boosted by the non-essential retail stores that reopened on June 15, and pubs, restaurants, cinemas and other commercial having opened their doors from July 4.

What will be most interesting from this is the level at which pre-lockdown demand returns from its ‘hibernation’ over the coming months. We believe there will be some level of demand ‘destruction’ which will not return, owing to both the economic hardship in some sectors but also changes to working patterns and attitudes across society.

The level of this destruction will be key in understanding wider electricity market impacts. What the lockdown has shown is how responsive, and perhaps vulnerable, the demand base is to a pandemic or severe economic shock. It also provides a window into the future and the type of energy market that could be created if renewables penetration continues to rise through the 2020s and flexibility signals are not provided at the same rate.

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As lockdown progressed through April and May, demand continued to fall well below seasonal norms. The further shutdown of economic activity, coupled with extremely mild weather and the sunniest May on record pushed demand to new lows.

An interesting case in point was the late May Bank Holiday weekend, where a combination of sunny weather, high wind output, lower weekend demand and high temperatures led to ‘National demand’ on the GB transmission system falling below 14.5GW, roughly half of its typical summer levels and a 15-year low.

Perhaps strangely, demand levels were influenced by the generation mix itself, as much of the solar and wind generation in GB is connected at the smaller-scale distribution network level, typically known as ‘embedded generation’. These smallscale embedded generators, when running and aggregated together, essentially meet high levels of consumer demand within the distribution regions and net off the need for transmission generation. This feeds through the system as reduced demand at the transmission level as there is less of a need for power to meet more local distribution needs.

The impact of this can be dramatic and has been exacerbated by low demand and the subsequent rise in the penetration of renewables on the system. On the May Bank Holiday, embedded solar and wind output was high enough to cause noticeable dips in demand across the middle of the day. Demand between 12pm and 2pm on May 24 was as low as overnight levels. The shape of this demand pattern, commonly called the ’duck curve’ is a phenomenon seen in high solar markets, such as California, but Covid-19 induced demand reductions have led to similar patterns for GB. Figure 2 provides an even more extreme example of this when record solar generation was recorded on April 20 this year.

This oversupply of solar and wind can benefit consumers by reducing prices, sometimes below £0/MWh so that consumers are ‘paid’ to consume electricity. Whilst we have seen increases in negative pricing since lockdown, access to the benefits of this is patchy and much of the response to demand and supply issues has been provided by generators turning off rather than consumers turning on.

James Brabben, wholesale manager, Cornwall Insight

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Figure 3: Demand difference by settlement period, comparing 2020 demand since March 23 to the equivalent period in 2019

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The new data centre imperative How companies can improve data centre power and energy efficiency in a post-Covid world.

THREATS TO HUMAN life and livelihoods are partly about perception. How serious is the threat? Is it immediate, or a longterm threat? How likely is it to happen? Can we take action to ease the damage caused if the worst does happen?

By focusing on one threat, it is easy to temporarily forget about other global risks, even though they haven’t receded. For much of this year, the Covid-19 pandemic has been pretty much the only global threat discussed by governments, businesses and the public.

That is understandable but it doesn’t mean that other threats, such as climate change, have gone away. In the longer-term, most experts agree that climate change will almost certainly be a far more serious threat to humans and the planet than Covid-19.

The importance of energy efficiency (especially for data centres) As lockdowns are slowly lifted, many economies are expected to go into sharp and possibly prolonged recession. Companies and public-sector organisations will be under pressure to cut costs by increasing efficiency, while also meeting increasingly tough targets for energy efficiency.

More organisations are committing to reducing their carbon emissions, while some, such as Microsoft, are promising to go further. Microsoft has vowed to become carbon negative by 2030 − meaning that the software company will remove more carbon from the atmosphere than it produces.

Data centres currently account for an estimated 1% of

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global electricity use, so they can have a huge impact on the global environment.

Energy efficiency will need to be achieved in a tough economic climate in which company spending, including on IT, will be scrutinised even closer than usual. Worldwide IT spending will fall by 5.1% to $2.25 trillion in 2020, according to IDC, although spending on IT infrastructure is still expected to increase.

Energy efficiency will need to be achieved in a tough economic climate in which company spending, including on IT, will be scrutinised even closer than usual How can companies save money, do the perennial ‘more for less’, and improve their carbon footprint? Data centres and UPS systems are an important part of the solution.

The data centre trade off For the past few decades, data centre operators have faced a trade-off when deciding on their type of UPS.

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The feature, called ‘Dynamic Online’, enables energy efficiency of up to 99% without sacrificing availability to the load. The 99% energy efficiency compares to 94% energy efficiency for a typical older UPS system and 97% for a more recent one.

The savings add up – meaning that the system can pay for itself in energy savings alone over five years. Customers using Dynamic Online mode are already saving the equivalent amount of energy that would be emitted by driving 28 times around the equator using an electric car.

We believe that the Dynamic Online mode is the most important advancement in performance and energy efficiency for data centre customers since Lithium-ion batteries as an emergency power supply about five years ago.

Our new UPS feature will also help support other long-term trends, including the rollout of technologies such as 5G mobile phone networks, cloud computing and edge computing.

The world may be tentatively emerging from Covid-19 but plenty of other long-term challenges, such as climate change, remain.

A UPS that delivers maximum power performance and energy efficiency is an important step forward for company balance sheets and the planet in our economically uncertain time.

The original version of this content can be found on vertiv.com.

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The cost of data centre downtimes is increasing, according to research published in 2016 by Ponemon Institute and sponsored

by Vertiv. Between 2010 and 2016, the cost of downtime increased by 38%, the research found. If that long-term trend continues, in a few years, the average cost of a data centre outage may reach $1 million if it is not there already.

The failure of a UPS system was the most common cause of unplanned data centre outages, accounting for one in four of them, according to the Ponemon research.

There must be a better way. Surely data centres should be able to maximise the efficient and reliable supply of power while minimising energy costs?

This is one reason why, last year, we added a new feature for some of our UPS products.

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There must be a better way. Surely data centres should be able to maximise the efficient and reliable supply of power while minimising energy costs?

Option one: The highest quality and most reliable supply of electricity This technology is known as ‘double conversion’. As the name suggests it converts AC power into DC power and back again to ensure the highest quality and most reliable supply of electricity.

It’s the most common UPS technology. Double conversion’s main advantage is that it can achieve the highest level of availability of power.

Option two: Less reliable power, cheaper to operate A type of UPS known as ‘eco mode’. It uses less energy than double conversion mode, typically a couple of percent less, but its power supply is typically less reliable.

In data centres, the loss of power for even a few milliseconds can cause problems in an IT system’s performance, taking down a service or slowing the performance of servers. Clearly, then, a few percentage points of difference in performance is significant.

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JB Systems Ltd 01296489967 www.jbsystems.co.uk JCE Group (UK) Ltd

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Chesterfield Borough Council

01224 798600 www.jcegroup.com/

01675463984 www.alfra.uk.com

01246 345398 www.chesterfield.gov.uk

Kohler Uninterruptible Power Limited

Ashley-Edison International Limited

Clynder Cables Ltd

01256386700 www.kohler-ups.co.uk

+44 (0)345 504 6442 www.AshleyEdisonUK.com Asto CPD Centre 0121 2043606 http://astoncpdcentre.co.uk/ AT&T GB Ltd

0161 629 9333 www.clyndercables.co.uk/ Chesterfield Borough Council 01246 345398 www.chesterfield.gov.uk Critical Power Supplies Ltd

020 8847 5544 www.attgb.co.uk

0800 978 8988 / 01844 340122 www.criticalpowersupplies. co.uk

BCL Power Ltd

DEIF UK

01908 607548 www.bclpower.co.uk

+45 9614 9614 www.deif.com

Bender UK

Doble Powertest Ltd

01229 480123 www.bender-uk.com

01483 514120 www.doble.com

BG Electrical

E-Tech Components UK Ltd

01952 238 100 www.bgelectrical.uk/

01744762929 etechcomponents.com/

Bowers Electricals Ltd

EAE Elektrik

01773531531 www.bowerselec.co.uk

5335900090 www.eae.com.tr/EN

Cablecraft Ltd

Eastern Transformers & Equipment Ltd

01582 606033 www.cablecraft.co.uk Carroll & Meynell Transformers

01284 388 033 www.ete.co.uk

Modecsoft +357 7000 0267 www.modecsoft.com NewFound Energy Ltd +44 (0)1260 290151 www.newfound-energy.co.uk/ Outram Research Ltd 01243 573050 PD Devices Ltd 01364649248 www.pddevices.co.uk Riello UPS Ltd 01978 729 297 www.riello-ups.co.uk/ Roxtec Ltd 01617615280 www.roxtec.com Seaward Electronic Ltd. 01915874951 http://www.seaward.co.uk/ Slaters Electricals Ltd +44 (0) 191 414 2916 www.slaters-electricals.com

Winder Power Ltd 0113 255 5666 www.winderpower.co.uk

Batteries and fuel cells ABB 01925 741111 www.ABB.co.uk Adams Enclosures 01543 377070 www.adamsenclosures.co.uk Adverc BM Ltd 01902 380 494 www.adverc.co.uk ALFRA ELECTRICAL Ltd

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01543574111 www.idesystems.co.uk

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+44 151 345 0808 www.helukabel.co.uk

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HELUKABEL UK Limited

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1612334808 www.tneigroup.com

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TNEI Services

01480479889 www.gamatronic.co.uk/

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Gamatronic UK Ltd

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+1 724 597 7800 www.starlinepower.com/

BCL Power Ltd 01908 607548 www.bclpower.co.uk Bowers Electrical Ltd

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Starline

01727840842 www.fscables.com

01773 531531 www.bowerselec.co.uk

Eland Cables

Socomec

BPC EMEA Ltd

01642 617406 www.carroll-meynell.com

020 7241 8787 www.elandcables.com

00 44 1285 86 33 00 www.socomec.co.uk

01794 521200 www.bpc-ups.com

Centiel UK Ltd

Elektro Internationaal

Source UPS Ltd

0142082031 www.centiel.co.uk

+31 348 420 540 www.powerfordata.com

01252 692559 www.sourceups.co.uk

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George Curl Way Southampton SO18 2RY United Kingdom +44 023 8061 0311 www.vertiv.com

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Brunel Engraving Co Ltd

Doepke (UK) Ltd

Brush Turbo Generators

Power Electrics (Bristol) Ltd

01275871720 www. brunelindustrialengraving. co.uk

01628 829133 www.doepke.co.uk

01509 611511 www.brush.eu

1179479700 www.powerelectrics.com

Eastern Transformers & Equipment Ltd

Centiel UK Ltd

Power Electrics Generators Ltd

Brush Turbo Generators 01509 612315 www.brush.eu

01284 388 033 www.ete.co.uk Elmecon Ltd

Burtonwood Generator & Switchgear Services Ltd

0115 927 4001 www.elmecon.com

1744814444 www.burtonwoodgroup.com

Gamatronic Uk Ltd

CAB Special Batteries Ltd

01480 479889 www.gamatronic.co.uk

01752 696000 www.cabspecialbatteries.co.uk

JCE Group (UK) Ltd

Cadline Ltd

01224 798600 www.jcegroup.com/

01784 419922 www.cadline.co.uk Cell Care Technologies Ltd 01858 468438 www.cellcare.com CE + T 07956 788481 www.cet-power.com Cetronic Power Solutions Ltd 01920 871 077 www.cetronicpower.com Charter Controls Ltd 01424 850660 www.charter-controls.com Comtec Power 01737 336102 www.comtecpower.com Connectix 01376 346600 www.connectixcablingsystems. com

Kohler Uninterruptible Power Limited 01256386700 www.kohler-ups.co.uk MDS Batteries Ltd 0800 310 2100 www.mdsbatteries.co.uk Power Control Ltd 01246 431431 www.powercontrol.co.uk Schneider Electric 0800 279 9254 www.schneider-electric.com Socomec 01285 86 33 00 www.socomec.co.uk Source UPS Ltd 01252 692559 www.sourceups.co.uk Steatite Batteries

Control and Power Systems Ltd

01527 512400 www.steatite-batteries.co.uk

01723 871112 www.controlandpower.co.uk

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Critical Power Supplies Ltd

1612334808 www.tneigroup.com

0800 978 8988 / 01844 340122 www.criticalpowersupplies. co.uk Crompton Controls Ltd 01924 368251 www.cromptoncontrols.co.uk Deep Sea Electronics PLC 01723 890099 www.deepseaplc.com Denka Ltd 01923 218886 www.denkapower.com

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0142082031 www.centiel.co.uk Control and Power Systems Ltd 01723 871112 www.controlandpower.co.uk Cubic 0161 876 4742 www.cubic.eu/industries Doble Powertest Ltd 01483 514120 www.doble.com

Skylark Energy Systems 01330 823950 www.skylark.co.uk Slaters Electricals Ltd

01744762929 etechcomponents.com/

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Eastern Transformers & Equipment Ltd 01284 388 033 www.ete.co.uk

02920 004 887 www.socketstore.co.uk Source UPS (Uninterruptible Power Supplies)

F G Wilson

01252 692559 www.sourceups.co.uk

+44 (0) 28 9049 5000 www.fgwilson.com

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Finning Power Systems 01543 461461 www.finning.com Harlaxton Engineering 0844 335 8897 www.harlaxton.com HELUKABEL UK Limited +44 151 345 0808 www.helukabel.co.uk HGI Generators 01629 824284 www.hgigenerators.com IDE Systems Ltd 01543574111 www.idesystems.co.uk

01224 798600 www.jcegroup.com

ALFRA ELECTRICAL Ltd

01379 853 666 www.jenelec.co.uk

01773531531 www.bowerselec.co.uk

01709 704000 www.rittal.co.uk

E-Tech Components UK Ltd

Generators and machinery

Bowers Electricals Ltd

Rittal Uk Ltd

+44 (0) 191 414 2916 http://www.slaters-electricals. com

JCE Group

01675463984 www.alfra.uk.com

0370 850 0858 www.powerelectrics.com

Jenelec Europe Ltd

Kohler Uninterruptible Power Limited 01256386700 www.kohler-ups.co.uk

02380649871 www.vertivco.com

Gensets/standby power AJ Power Limited +44 28 3836 1000 www.ajpower.net ALFRA ELECTRICAL Ltd 01675463984 www.alfra.uk.com AVK/SEG (UK) Ltd 01628 503900 www.avk-seg.co.uk BCL Power Ltd 01908 607548 www.bclpower.co.uk Centiel 01420 82031 www.centiel.co.uk Chesterfield Borough Council 01246 345398 www.chesterfield.gov.uk Critical Power Supplies Ltd 0800 978 8988 / 01844 340122 www.criticalpowersupplies. co.uk

F G Wilson +44 (0) 28 9049 5000 www.fgwilson.com Finning Power Systems 01543 461461 www.finning.com Gamatronic Uk Ltd 01480 479889 www.gamatronic.com

Riello UPS Ltd 01978 729 297 www.riello-ups.co.uk/ Schneider Electric 0800 279 9254 www.schneider-electric.com Secure IT Environments Limited 01983 885182 www.siteltd.co.uk Shenton Group PLC 0844 8884445 www.shentongroup.co.uk SMC 34918498980 www.smcint.com

Greenbank Machinery & Plant Ltd

Socomec

0161 351 1507 www.tachogenerators.co.uk

01285 86 33 00 www.socomec.co.uk

Harlaxton Engineering

Source UPS Ltd

0844 335 8897 www.harlaxton.com

01252 692559 www.sourceups.co.uk

HGI Generators

Steden Electrical Products

01629 824284 www.hgigenerators.com

01279 725568 www.stedenelectricalproducts. co.uk

Ide Systems Ltd 01543 574111 www.idesystems.co.uk JCB Power Products 01889 590312 www.jcbgenerators.com

Tarplett Generator Services Ltd 01386550055 www.tarplettgenerators.co.uk UPS Systems PLC 01488 680500 www.upssystems.co.uk

020 8847 5544 www.attgb.co.uk

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Automated Technology Group 01234 267242 www.the-atg.com BG Electrical 01952 238 100 www.bgelectrical.uk/ Bowers Electricals Ltd

Ide Systems Ltd 01543 574111 www.idesystems.co.uk

BPP Cables

01977 669966 www.nexans.co.uk

0845 217 7001 www.bpp-cables.com

Olson Electronics

Brunel Engraving Co Ltd

0208 905 7273 www.olsondirect.co.uk

01275871720 www. brunelindustrialengraving. co.uk Clydesdale Ltd 01234 855855 www.clydesdale.net Clynder Cables Ltd 0161 629 9333 www.clyndercables.co.uk/ Critical Power Supplies Ltd 0800 978 8988 / 01844 340122 www.criticalpowersupplies. co.uk Doble Powertest Ltd 01483 514120 www.doble.com E A Technology 0151 339 4181 www.eatechnology.com

01256386700 www.kohler-ups.co.uk

02380649871 www.vertivco.com

Metartec

Yorpower

0845 50 40 444 www.metartec.com

+44 (0)1977 688 155 www.yorpower.com

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Power cables

Ellis Patents Ltd

ALFRA ELECTRICAL Ltd

+44 151 345 0808 www.helukabel.co.uk

Nexans Power Accessories (UK) Ltd

Vertiv

01246 431431 www.powercontrol.co.uk

HELUKABEL UK Limited

01773531531 www.bowerselec.co.uk

Kohler Uninterruptible Power Limited

Power Control Ltd

01727840842 www.fscables.com

Eland Cables 0207 241 8787 www.eland.co.uk

0203 3939 247 www.electricals247.co.uk

01944 758395 www.ellispatents.co.uk

Slaters Electricals Ltd +44 (0) 191 414 2916 http://www.slaters-electricals. com Starline Power UK 0118 304 3180 www.starlinepower.com

CABLES & CABLE MANAGEMENT

01489 560 700 www.powertecnique.com

BUILDING SERVICES

AUTOMATION +45 9614 9614 www.deif.com

Powertecnique

AT&T GB Ltd

Hertfordshire, WD4 8ST 01923 274477 www.flexelec.com

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DEIF UK

0114 257 6200 www.powerstar.com

Flexelec

ENERGY STORAGE & BATTERIES

01723 890099 www.deepseaplc.com

0121 2043606 http://astoncpdcentre.co.uk/

ENCLOSURES, CABINETS & RACKS

Deep Sea Electronics PLC

Powerstar

ELECTRIC VEHICLES

01723 583511 www.dalepowersolutions.com

01744762929 etechcomponents.com/

TNEI Services 0161 233 4832 www.tnelgroup.com Watford Controls 0333 210 2240 www.watfordcontrol.com

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1179479700 www.powerelectrics.com

POWER

01543 375 541 www.craigandderricott.com

E-Tech Components UK Ltd

+44 (0) 115 927 1721 www.an-wallis.com Asto CPD Centre

ABB 01925 741111 www.ABB.co.uk AT&T GB Ltd 020 8847 5544 www.attgb.co.uk Boddingtons Power Controls Ltd 01371 876543 www. boddingtonspowercontrols. co.uk

01675463984 www.alfra.uk.com

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Craig & Derricott Limited

A. N. Wallis & Co Ltd

Power Electrics Generators Ltd

TEST & MEASUREMENT

0161 876 4742 www.cubic.eu/industries

UPS/STANDBY POWER

Cubic

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Bowden Bros Ltd

Slaters Electricals Ltd

(+44) 1306 743355 www.bowdenbros.com

+44 (0) 191 414 2916 www.slaters-electricals.com

Carlo Gavazzi UK Ltd

Vertiv

01276 854110 www.carlogavazzi.co.uk

02380649871 www.vertivco.com

CE + T

Watford Controls

07956 788481 www.cet-power.com

0333 210 2240 www.watfordcontrol.com

Dale Power Solutions 01723 583511 www.dalepowersolutions.com Doble Engineering Company 01483 514120 www.doble.com Doepke (UK) Ltd 01628 829133 www.doepke.co.uk Eastern Transformers & Equipment Ltd 01284 388 033 www.ete.co.uk EnergyAce (Power Efficient Systems Ltd) 01695 559 785 www.energyace.co.uk Gamatronic Uk Ltd 01480 479889 www.gamatronic.com Ide Systems Ltd 01543 574111 www.idesystems.co.uk Intelligent Energy Saving Company Ltd 020 7164 2271 www.iesco.co.uk www.powerperfector.com power-factor-correction Ltd

Power quality ABB 01925 741111 www.ABB.co.uk AEG Power Solutions Ltd 01992 719200 www.aegps.com AlfaTronix Limited UK 1202715517 www.alfatronix.com A. N. Wallis & Co Ltd +44 (0) 115 927 1721 www.an-wallis.com AVK/SEG (UK) Ltd 01628 503900 www.avk-seg.co.uk Bender UK 01229 480123 www.bender-uk.com Carlo Gavazzi UK Ltd 01276 854110 www.carlogavazzi.co.uk CE + T 07956 788481 www.cet-power.com Comtec Power

01455 246352 www.powerfactorcorrection. co.uk

01737 336102 www.comtecpower.com

OMICRON electronics UK

01628 829133 www.doepke.co.uk

07525 250429 www.omicronenergy.com Powerstar 0114 257 6200 www.powerstar.com Riello UPS Ltd 01978 729 297 www.riello-ups.co.uk/ SDC Industries Limited 01355 265959 www.sdcindustries.co.uk

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0845 8800 240 www.imh.co.uk Olson Electronics

0800 9700966 www.electricals247.co.uk Essex X-Ray 01371 875661 www.essex-x-ray.com F G Wilson +44 (0) 28 9049 5000 www.fgwilson.com IMH technologies Ltd

07956 788481 www.cet-power.com

0208 905 7273 www.olsondirect.co.uk

Cubic Modular Systems UK Ltd

Outram Research Ltd

0161 876 4742 www.cubic.eu

01243 573050 www.outramresearch.co.uk

DEIF UK

Power Control Ltd

+45 9614 9614 www.deif.com

01246 431431 www.powercontrol.co.uk Powerstar 0114 257 6200 www.powerstar.com Riello UPS Ltd 01978 729297 www.riello-ups.co.uk Schneider Electric 0800 279 9254 www.schneider-electric.com Starline Power UK 0118 304 3180 www.starlinepower.com Socomec 01285 86 33 00 www.socomec.co.uk Steden Electrical Products 01279 725568 www.stedenelectricalproducts. co.uk TNEI Services 0161 233 4832 www.tnelgroup.com Vertiv 02380649871 www.vertivco.com Watford Controls 0333 210 2240 www.watfordcontrol.com

Doepke (UK) Ltd

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CE + T

Eastern Transformers & Equipment Ltd 01284 388 033 www.ete.co.uk E-Tech Components UK Ltd 01744 762929 www.e-tech-components.com Ide Systems Ltd 01543 574111 www.idesystems.co.uk Phoenix Contact Ltd 0845 881 2222 www.phoenixcontact.com Rittal Uk Ltd 01709 704000 www.rittal.co.uk Steden Electrical Products 01279 725568 www.stedenelectricalproducts. co.uk TNEI Services 0161 233 4832 www.tnelgroup.com Vertiv 02380649871 www.vertivco.com

Renewable solar/PV and wind ABB

Renewal marine/ offshore ABB 01925 741111 www.ABB.co.uk A. N. Wallis & Co Ltd +44 (0) 115 927 1721 www.an-wallis.com Brunel Engraving Co Ltd 01275871720 www.brunelindustrialengraving. co.uk

01925 741111 www.ABB.co.uk A. N. Wallis & Co Ltd +44 (0) 115 927 1721 www.an-wallis.com Bowers Electricals Ltd 01773531531 www.bowerselec.co.uk Brunel Engraving Co Ltd 01275871720 www. brunelindustrialengraving. co.uk

+45 9614 9614 www.deif.com

TNEI Services

0800 978 8988 / 01844 340122 www.criticalpowersupplies. co.uk

1612334808 www.tneigroup.com

IDE Systems Ltd

Smart metering

E-Tech Components UK Ltd

01543574111 www.idesystems.co.uk

01744762929 etechcomponents.com/

Kohler Uninterruptible Power Limited

01925 741111 www.ABB.co.uk

Furse

01256386700 www.kohler-ups.co.uk

Carlo Gavazzi UK Ltd

0333 999 9900 www.furse.com HELUKABEL UK Limited +44 151 345 0808 www.helukabel.co.uk JCE Group (UK) Ltd 01224 798600 www.jcegroup.com/ Metartec 0845 50 40 444 www.metartec.com Outram Research Ltd 01243 573050 www.outramresearch.co.uk Panduit EMEA 02086017200 www.panduit.com Phoenix Contact Ltd 0845 881 2222 www.phoenixcontact.com Rittal Uk Ltd 01709 704000 www.rittal.co.uk Seaward Electronic Ltd 01915874951 http://www.seaward.co.uk/ Slaters Electricals Ltd +44 (0) 191 414 2916 www.slaters-electricals.com Steden Electrical Products 01279 725568 www.stedenelectricalproducts. co.uk TNEI Services 0161 233 4832 www.tnelgroup.com

Outram Research Ltd 01243 573050 www.outramresearch.co.uk Slaters Electricals Ltd +44 (0) 191 414 2916 http://www.slaters-electricals. com

Smart grids ABB 01925 741111 www.ABB.co.uk Bowers Electricals Ltd 01773531531 www.bowerselec.co.uk CE + T 07956 788481 www.cet-power.com Dale Power Solutions 01723 583511 www.dalepowersolutions.com NewFound Energy Ltd +44 (0)1260 290151 www.newfound-energy.co.uk/ Outram Research Ltd 01243 573050 www.outramresearch.co.uk Phoenix Contact Ltd 0845 881 2222 www.phoenixcontact.com Powerstar 0114 257 6200 www.powerstar.com

ABB

Tal: 01276 854110 www.carlogavazzi.co.uk Critical Power Supplies Ltd 0800 978 8988 / 01844 340122 www.criticalpowersupplies. co.uk

ABB 01925 741111 www.ABB.co.uk ALFRA ELECTRICAL Ltd 01675463984 www.alfra.uk.com A. N. Wallis & Co Ltd 0115 927 1721 www.an-wallis.com Asto CPD Centre 0121 2043606 http://astoncpdcentre.co.uk/ Bowers Electricals Ltd 01773531531 www.bowerselec.co.uk Brunel Engraving Co Ltd

01723 583511 www.dalepowersolutions.com

01275871720 www. brunelindustrialengraving. co.uk

EAE Elektrik

Doble Powertest Ltd

5335900090 www.eae.com.tr/EN

01483 514120 www.doble.com

Elektro Internationaal

Gamatronic Uk Ltd

+31348420540 www.elektro-internationaal.com

01480 479889 www.gamatronic.com

Ide Systems Ltd

HELUKABEL UK Limited

01543 574111 www.idesystems.co.uk

+44 151 345 0808 www.helukabel.co.uk

Itron Ltd

ND Metering Solutions

01394 694000 www.itron.com

01274 750620 www.ndmeter.co.uk

ND Metering Solutions

Slaters Electricals Ltd

01274 750620 www.ndmeter.co.uk

+44 (0) 191 414 2916 http://www.slaters-electricals. com

Dale Power Solutions

NewFound Energy Ltd +44 (0)1260 290151 www.newfound-energy.co.uk/ Outram Research Ltd 01243 573050 www.outramresearch.co.uk Powerstar 0114 257 6200 www.powerstar.com

TNEI Services 0161 233 4832 www.tnelgroup.com

CABLES & CABLE MANAGEMENT

Critical Power Supplies Ltd

Substations

BUILDING SERVICES

AUTOMATION DEIF UK

01279 725568 www.stedenelectricalproducts. co.uk

DATA CENTRE DESIGN & BUILD

01543 375 541 www.craigandderricott.com

Steden Electrical Products

ENERGY STORAGE & BATTERIES

Craig & Derricott Limited

Site survey (as a service)

TP Power Services Midlands Ltd 07904709695 www. tppowerservicesmidlands. co.uk Vertiv 02380649871 www.vertivco.com

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07956 788481 www.cet-power.com

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ENCLOSURES, CABINETS & RACKS

+1 724 597 7800 www.starlinepower.com/

ELECTRIC VEHICLES

Starline

01978 729 297 www.riello-ups.co.uk/

LIGHTING

Riello UPS Ltd

02380649871 www.vertivco.com

POWER

Vertiv

01276 854110 www.carlogavazzi.co.uk

SAFETY, FIRE & SECURITY

Carlo Gavazzi UK Ltd

LISTINGS

Surge protection AT&T GB Ltd 020 8847 5544 www.attgb.co.uk BG Electrical 01952 238 100 www.bgelectrical.uk/ Bowers Electricals Ltd 01773531531 www.bowerselec.co.uk Chesterfield Borough Council 01246 345398 www.chesterfield.gov.uk Craig & Derricott Limited 01543 375 541 www.craigandderricott.com Critical Power Supplies Ltd 0800 978 8988 / 01844 340122 www.criticalpowersupplies. co.uk E-Tech Components UK Ltd 01744762929 etechcomponents.com/ JB Systems Ltd 01296489967 www.jbsystems.co.uk PD Devices Ltd – Worldwide Supplier of Surge & Lightning Protection 01364649248 www.pddevices.co.uk Riello UPS Ltd 01978 729 297 www.riello-ups.co.uk/ Roxtec Ltd 01617615280 www.roxtec.com Socomec 00 44 1285 86 33 00 www.socomec.co.uk

Transformers ABB 01925 741111 www.ABB.co.uk ALFRA ELECTRICAL Ltd 01675463984 www.alfra.uk.com Ashley-Edison International Limited +44 (0)345 504 6442 www.AshleyEdisonUK.com

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Asto CPD Centre

Gamatronic UK Ltd

0121 2043606 http://astoncpdcentre.co.uk/

01480 479889 www.gamatronic.com

AT&T GB Ltd

Ide Systems Ltd

020 8847 5544 www.attgb.co.uk

01543 574111 www.idesystems.co.uk

Bowers Electrical Ltd

JB Systems Ltd

01773 531531 www.bowerselec.co.uk

01296489967 www.jbsystems.co.uk

Brunel Engraving Co Ltd

JCE Group

01275871720 www. brunelindustrialengraving. co.uk

01224 798600 www.jcegroup.com Igranic Control Systems Ltd

Cambridge Sensotec

01234 267242 www.igranic.com

01480 462142 www.cambridge-sensotec. co.uk

Powerstar

Carroll & Meynell Transformers Ltd

0114 257 6200 www.powerstar.com Slaters Electricals

01642 617406 www.carroll-meynell.com

0191 414 2916 www.slaters-electricals.com

Dale Power Solutions

SMC

01723 583511 www.dalepowersolutions.com

34918498980 www.smcint.com

Doble Powertest Ltd

TNEI Services

01483 514120 www.doble.com

0161 233 4832 www.tnelgroup.com

Eastern Transformers & Equipment Ltd

TP Power Services Ltd

01284 388033 www.ete.co.uk E A Technology 0151 339 4181 www.eatechnology.com Eden Transformer Oil 0844 335 0877 www.edenoil.co.uk Electricals 24/7 0800 9700966 www.electricals247.co.uk Engineered Systems (Electrical) Ltd 0113 2721222 www.eselimited.co.uk E-Tech Components UK Ltd 01744 762929 www.e-tech-components.com F G Wilson +44 (0) 28 9049 5000 www.fgwilson.com

01509 889444 www.tppowerservices.com TP Power Services Midlands Ltd 07904709695 www. tppowerservicesmidlands. co.uk Watford Controls 0333 210 2240 www.watfordcontrol.com Wilson Power Solutions 0113 271 7588 www.wilsonpowersolutions. co.uk Winder Power Ltd 0113 255 5666 www.winderpower.co.uk

section 10: Safety, Fire & Security ELECTRICITY IS SO integral to our daily lives it is incredibly easy to forget the devastation it can cause when things go wrong, with the Grenfell Tower tragedy a stark reminder of the dangers we face, having claimed 72 lives.

It is said the fire started thanks to a malfunctioning fridge freezer on the fourth floor, which brought fire and smoke to all residential floors. Despite the severity of the incident, and the fact it happened back in 2017, the Fire Safety Bill is still making its way through parliament.

The bill seeks to bring about ‘meaningful change’ to building safety, ensuring people feel safe in their homes.

But, now that we’re in 2020, is it a case of too little too late?

In this segment, Electrical Safety First examines why this bill doesn’t yet go far enough to achieve its objectives, and what the charity is doing to help remedy this.

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First principles for the Fire Safety Bill The Fire Safety Bill currently making its way through parliament – established in the wake of the tragedy of the Grenfell Tower fire – seeks to ensure that people feel safe in their homes and ‘help bring about meaningful change’ to building safety. Here, Lesley Rudd, Electrical Safety First’s chief executive, explains why the bill doesn’t yet go far enough to achieve its aim – and how the charity is working to change this.

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One objective of the bill is to clarify the role of a dutyholder, or responsible person for the fire safety of the building. Given the evidence, it seems clear that this should encompass essential product safety – through compiling and maintaining a register of every white good in the building.

Relying on consumers to register and respond to recalls is ineffectual. And when the probability of fire spread and risk to people and property is exacerbated by high density housing, such as multi-storey apartments or blocks of flats, it simply isn’t enough.

Electrical Safety First led the campaign for regular electrical checks in England’s Private Rented Sector, as we did in Scotland, where they were launched in 2015. And we continue our engagement on this issue with the Devolved Governments in Wales and Northern Ireland – both of which have committed to implementing regular checks in the sector. But the charity has always fought to ensure that electrical safety is not a ‘tenure lottery’. So, we will continue to campaign for all people in tower blocks to have the highest standards of protection, regardless of who owns their property. Be assured, we are working on it.

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the opportunity to make an immediate difference to the lives of all those who live in high-rise accommodation.

Following the Grenfell fire in 2017, Electrical Safety First urged the Government to improve electrical safety checks in tower blocks – and require building management companies to hold a register of the white goods in such properties.

We have been calling for legislation to address these issues for some time now, in collaboration with the industry, the FRS and the Office for Product Safety and Standards. The Fire Safety Bill offers an excellent opportunity to improve tenant safety, by pro-actively identifying unsafe electricals in tower blocks. Our research has indicated that there could be millions of faulty recalled items in our homes, given the low level of registration. And it only takes one unsafe item to place everyone in the building at risk.

Lesley Rudd, chief executive, Electrical Safety First

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ELECTRICITY IS SO integral to our lives, people can easily forget the damage it can cause. It’s responsible for over 50% of domestic fires (more than 14,000) in England annually.

That’s almost half of all accidental fires in the home. A domestic fire can not only cause hundreds of thousands of pounds of property damage, the human cost can be incalculable. And it can be particularly traumatic – and fatal – for those in higher-risk, vulnerable groups, such as older people, or those with a disability.

As it stands, the Fire Safety Bill now being introduced by government focuses primarily on external walls, cladding, balconies, windows and doors. While we consider these are all fundamental to improving fire safety, the bill fails to tackle a vital element – the source of the ignition.

Electrical Safety First is calling for two amendments to the bill to help address this missing link. These focus on the safety of tower blocks or multi-occupancy buildings, and the safety of electrical products. The first amendment would make tower blocks subject to electrical safety checks every five years – regardless of tenure. Records of the inspection would be kept by the building’s responsible person or dutyholder, and made available to Fire and Rescue Services, Local Authorities and resident’s associations when required.

Transparency and collaboration are key to the integrated approach to housing safety required by the Hackitt report.

The other amendment, if accepted, would require the responsible person or dutyholder to keep a register of white goods in the building and ensure they are registered with the manufacturer. In this way, they can be easily traced, should they be found to be faulty and therefore recalled.

We strongly believe these amendments will not only reduce the risk of catastrophic high-rise fires should one occur, but also help prevent fires in the first place.

There are approximately 4,000 tower blocks in England, thought to contain over 480,000 individual flats. All tenants living in a multi-occupancy block can be at risk from a single incident, so it is important that they are all subject to the highest safety standards – the level of protection should not depend on tenure. Improving electrical safety in these buildings will protect hundreds of thousands of people. And, we have no doubt, significantly help in their peace of mind.

In recent years, a number of serious fires in tower blocks have been caused by white goods. The fire at Shepherds Court involved a recalled tumble dryer, while the one at Lakanal House was caused by an electrical fault in a TV. And the initial source of ignition at Grenfell has also been identified as electrical – a faulty fridge freezer. Last year in England, there were 355 accidental electrical fires in purpose-built high-rise buildings. This figure has increased over the past three years, with 301 fires recorded in 2016/17 and 309 during 2017/18.

While we believe that the Government needs to introduce a range of measures to improve electrical safety in our homes – including establishing a fire prevention strategy and support for the most vulnerable – we consider the amendments I have outlined here as essential. And by including them in the forthcoming bill, the Government has

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As an industry, it is important to be absolutely clear that there are many ways of demonstrating competence Four-fifths of the training during the 36-month apprenticeship comes through experience and mentoring acquired at work, while the other 20% is knowledge-based and delivered by colleges or training providers. This is a vital part of creating high-quality technicians across all parts of the fire, emergency and security industry. This level of training is then independently validated through a practical end point assessment to ensure operatives meet the industry benchmark standard before going out into industry and continuing their professional career.

For long-established, experienced operatives, the Electrotechnical Certification Scheme (ECS) could also be an effective route to competence.

Whilst the ‘Trailblazer’ sets the occupational standard at level three for new people coming into our industry, ECS, alongside other industry stakeholders, also developed a qualification structure to recognise the widespread training that technicians already have as ‘prior learning’. This will ensure disproportionate barriers are not put in place, stifling experienced workers’ ability to do their job, as they have done so for many years.

The ECS card was recognised in last year’s Independent Review of Building Regulations and Fire Safety (by Dame Judith Hackitt) as an example method of identifying and recognising competence.

As the above examples show, there are many ways to show competence as a fire alarm engineer. Only by being clear and comprehensive about what is available can we make sure we improve standards without unnecessarily excluding the skilled, talented and hardworking people in this industry, which would do more harm than good in the long run.

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The FSA is a strong advocate of the ‘Trailblazer Fire, Emergency and Security Apprenticeship’, which grants operatives a level three occupational qualification after thorough training and assessment.

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AUTOMATION

Paving the way to competence

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Staff who exercise self-management within the guidelines of the declared services and supervise the routine work of others, taking some responsibility for the evaluation and improvement of work and can perform the technical fundamentals, the procedures and handles the risks together with the requirements of the relevant standards and regulations in the declared services. The person fulfilling Role B shall: a) Perform the technical fundamentals, the procedures and handle the risks together with the requirements of the relevant standards and regulations in the declared services; b) Demonstrate appropriate training on the system and the products to be used applicable to Role B; c) Demonstrate practical experience and competence in the declared services; d) Have factual and theoretical knowledge in broad contexts within the declared services; e) Be able to demonstrate the ability to put into practice their knowledge using their abilities.

The person’s ability for d) and e) can be demonstrated by level four of European Qualifications Framework (EQF) England’s equivalent to level three.

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BS EN 16763 is the British and European standard that specifies the minimum level of education required for fire safety services.

In doing so, the BS EN 16763 standard aims to raise the bar for fire security professionals so it is sufficiently high to deliver quality, reliable fire alarms that, when tested, can save lives.

However, BS EN 16763 is not mandated by law. Specific training courses to meet the standard are not stipulated either.

This is for a good reason: the standard sets high expectations for the industry to meet, without dictating how they should be met, to avoid the risk of excluding a significant group of occupationally experienced technicians who may not have the latest qualifications.

Advocating a narrow set of new, expensive qualifications to meet the new standards would mean that long-serving technicians and installers, with extensive portfolios and track records of high-quality work, could be excluded, at great loss to the industry.

As an industry, it is important to be absolutely clear that there are many ways of demonstrating competence.

The standard says that this is a “person with the relevant current training and experience, and with access to the requisite tools, equipment and information, and capable of carrying out a defined task.”

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Tom-Brookes, chair, FSA

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SMOKE ALARMS IN homes and offices are often a legal requirement but, surprisingly to many, training for installing and maintaining them is not.

Despite good intentions, notably attempts to raise standards, the qualifications landscape in the fire and security industry has become more muddled over the years. To understand why this is, and the steps being taken to improve fire alarm competency, we should take a closer look at BS EN 16763.

LISTINGS

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AUTOMATION 01364 649248 www.pddevices.co.uk

ECA

Power Control Ltd

0207 313 4807 http://www.eca.co.uk/fsa www. fireandsecurityassociation. co.uk

01246 431431 www.powercontrol.co.uk

01744762929 etechcomponents.com/

ABB

Cambridge Sensotec

Evatron Plastic Enclosures Ltd

01925 741111 www.ABB.co.uk

01480 462142 www.cambridge-sensotec. co.uk

01908 325100 evatron.com/

ALFRA ELECTRICAL Ltd 01675463984 www.alfra.uk.com Allsaved 01798 812999 www.allsaveduk.com ATLAS (The Association of Technical Lightning & Access Specialists) 0844 249 0026 www.atlas.org.uk

Chesterfield Borough Council 01246 345398 www.chesterfield.gov.uk Clear Vision Systems 1262424900 www.clearvisionsystems.co.uk CMS (Cable Management Supplies) PLC 01252379379 www.cmsplc.com/

AT&T GB Ltd

Comtec Power

020 8847 5544 www.attgb.co.uk

01737 336102 www.comtecpower.com

BCL Power Ltd 01908 607548 www.bclpower.co.uk Bender UK 01229 480123 www.bender-uk.com Brunel Engraving Co Ltd 01275871720 www. brunelindustrialengraving. co.uk

GreenBrook Electrical

Slaters Electricals Ltd

idc-technologies

+44 (0) 191 414 2916 http://www.slaters-electricals. com

+44 20 8335 4014 www.idc-online.com JB Systems Ltd 01296489967 www.jbsystems.co.uk JCE Group (UK) Ltd

01256386700 www.kohler-ups.co.uk

01582 606033 www.cablecraft.co.uk

01322 420140 www.dmsystem.co.uk

0800 279 9254 www.schneider-electric.com

+44 151 345 0808 www.helukabel.co.uk

Crompton Controls

Cablecraft Ltd

Schneider Electric

01983 885182 www.siteltd.co.uk

Kohler Uninterruptible Power Limited

Design and Managment Systems Ltd

01915874951 http://www.seaward.co.uk/

HELUKABEL UK Limited

01298872233 www.ce-tek.co.uk

+45 9614 9614 www.deif.com

Seaward Electronic Ltd.

Secure IT Environments Limited

Controls & Enclosures Tecknik Ltd T/A Ce-Tek

DEIF UK

01296 399992 www.salzeruk.co.uk

01279 772 772 www.greenbrook.co.uk

01224 798600 www.jcegroup.com/

01924 368251 www.cromptoncontrols.co.uk

Salzer UK Ltd

Marechal Electric

Starline +1 724 597 7800 www.starlinepower.com/

DATA CENTRE DESIGN & BUILD

Sys-Tek 0330 1200 246 www.sys-tek.co.uk The Electrical Counter 01233 469228 www.electricalcounter.co.uk TP Power Services Midlands Ltd

0033145116000 marechal.com

07904709695 www.tppowerservicesmidlands. co.uk

Meteor Electrical

Vimpex

028 8675 1515 www.meteorelectrical.com

01702 216 999 www.vimpex.co.uk

Modecsoft

Viridian Consulting Engineers Ltd (Electrical Engineers)

+357 7000 0267 www.modecsoft.com

ENERGY STORAGE & BATTERIES

E-Tech Components UK Ltd

01617615280 www.roxtec.com

ENCLOSURES, CABINETS & RACKS

01442 899082 www.emico.co

Roxtec Ltd

ELECTRIC VEHICLES

Emico Ltd

07847202110 www.rittal.co.uk

LIGHTING

01424 220384 www.electrical2go.co.uk

Rittal Ltd

POWER

Electrical 2 Go

BUILDING SERVICES

PD Devices Ltd

5335900090 www.eae.com.tr/EN

CABLES & CABLE MANAGEMENT

EAE Elektrik

0161 478 6256 www.viridian-consulting.co.uk

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The FSA is the leading trade association dedicated to companies who design, install, commission, maintain and monitor electronic fire, emergency and security systems. As a specialist group of ECA, and working in partnership with SELECT, the Scottish electro-technical trade association, the FSA is uniquely positioned to improve industry standards and enhance and develop members’ businesses.

The FSA’s 280-plus members receive an unbeatable range of services and benefits designed to give their business the commercial advantage, recognition and support they deserve.

Additionally, clients can be assured of professionalism and quality by selecting an FSA member to design, install and commission their next system.

To find out more about the FSA and how to join, go to www.eca.co.uk/fsa

02086017200 www.panduit.com

TEST & MEASUREMENT

Rotherwick House 3 Thomas More St St Katharine’s & Wapping London E1W 1YZ www.eca.co.uk/fsa

Panduit EMEA

01628 829133 www.doepke.co.uk

UPS/STANDBY POWER

FSA

Doepke (UK) Ltd

LISTINGS

Work Safety Solutions Ltd

Martindale Electric

E A Technology

Electroustic Ltd

07984019979 www.worksafetysolutions. co.uk/

01923 441717 www.martindale-electric.co.uk

0151 339 4181 www.eatechnology.com

01908 510792 www.electroustic.co.uk

Roxtec Ltd

E-T-A Circuit Breakers Ltd

Elektron Technology

01617615280 www.roxtec.com

01296 420336 www.e-t-a.co.uk

01223 371 000 www.electron-technology.com

Starline

GreenBrook Electrical

E-Tech Components UK Ltd

+1 724 597 7800 www.starlinepower.com/

01279 772 772 www.greenbrook.co.uk

01744 762929 www.e-tech-components.com

Steden Electrical Products

Igranic Control Systems Ltd

ETS Cable Components

01279 725568 www.stedenelectricalproducts. co.uk

01234 267242 www.igranic.com

02 08 405 6789 www.etscablecomponents.. com

Work Safety Solutions Ltd

0845 881 2222 www.phoenixcontact.com

Electrical safety/arc flash ABB 01925 741111 www.ABB.co.uk AT&T GB Ltd 020 8847 5544 www.attgb.co.uk Bender UK 01229 480123 www.bender-uk.com

07984019979 www.worksafetysolutions. co.uk

Cablecraft Ltd 01582 606033 www.cablecraft.co.uk cbsarcsafe-uk-limited 07770 500577 www.cbsarcsafe.com DEHN (UK) Ltd 01484 859111 www.dehn.co.uk Doepke (UK) Ltd 01628 829133 www.doepke.co.uk E-Tech Components UK Ltd 01744762929 etechcomponents.com/ ECA 0207 313 4807 http://www.eca.co.uk/fsa Furse 0333 999 9900 www.furse.com Guardian Electrical 0114 257 2080 www.guardianelectrical.co.uk

CCTV AT&T GB Ltd 020 8847 5544 www.attgb.co.uk Cablecraft Ltd

Terasaki Electric (Europe) Ltd 0141-941-1940 www.terasaki.co.uk Timeguard Ltd 020 8452 1112 www.timeguard.com

Connectors

01582 606033 www.cablecraft.co.uk

ABB

Chesterfield Borough Council

01925 741111 www.ABB.co.uk

01246 345398 www.chesterfield.gov.uk

AT&T GB Ltd

CMS (Cable Management Supplies) PLC 01252379379 www.cmsplc.com/ ECA 0207 313 4807 http://www.eca.co.uk/fsa HELUKABEL UK Limited +44 151 345 0808 www.helukabel.co.uk JCE Group (UK) Ltd 01224 798600 www.jcegroup.com/

GreenBrook Electrical 01279 772 772 www.greenbrook.co.uk

Phoenix Contact Ltd

Circuit breakers

020 8847 5544 www.attgb.co.uk Cablecraft Ltd 01582 606033 www.cablecraft.co.uk Clear Vision Systems 01262 424900 www.clearvisionsystems.co.uk DG Components Limited 01513567376 www.dgcomponents.co.uk Dold Industries Ltd 01245 324432 www.dold.co.uk E A Technology

Igranic Control Systems Ltd

ABB

0151 339 4181 www.eatechnology.com

01234 267242 www.igranic.com

01925 741111 www.ABB.co.uk

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Marechal Electric

Doepke (UK) Ltd

0800 9700966 www.electricals247.co.uk

0033145116000 marechal.com

01628 829133 www.doepke.co.uk Dold Industries Ltd 01245 324432 www.dold.co.uk

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Fischer Connectors 023 9245 9600 www.fischerconnectors.co.uk GreenBrook Electrical 01279 772 772 www.greenbrook.co.uk HARTING Ltd 01604 827500 www.harting.co.uk HELUKABEL UK Limited +44 151 345 0808 www.helukabel.co.uk Marechal Electric 0033145116000 marechal.com Mennekes Electric Ltd 0168 983 3522 www.mennekes.co.uk motion-29-ltd 08450 942510 www.motion29.com Oem Automatic Ltd 0116 284 9900 www.oem.co.uk Panasonic Electric Works UK 01908 231555 www.panasonic-electricworks.co.uk Panduit EMEA 02086017200 www.panduit.com Phoenix Contact Ltd 0845 881 2222 www.phoenixcontact.com Robinsons M & E 01423 770094 www.robinsonsmea.com

AUTOMATION 01246 431431 www.powercontrol.co.uk

ETA Enclosures UK Limited

07847202110 www.rittal.co.uk

Brunel Engraving Co Ltd 01275871720 www. brunelindustrialengraving. co.uk

07973 335616 www.eta-enclosures.co.uk ETS Cable Components 0208 405 6789 www.etscc.co.uk

ALFRA ELECTRICAL Ltd

Evatron Plastic Enclosures Ltd

01675463984 www.alfra.uk.com

01908 325100 evatron.com/

AT&T GB Ltd

Gamatronic UK Ltd

020 8847 5544 www.attgb.co.uk

01480 479889 www.gamatronic.com

Cablecraft Ltd

Gibbons Engineering Group Ltd

01582 606033 www.cablecraft.co.uk Chesterfield Borough Council 01246 345398 www.chesterfield.gov.uk CMS PLC 01252 379 379 www.cmsplc.com

01621 868138 www.gibbonsgroup.co.uk GreenBrook Electrical 01279 772 772 www.greenbrook.co.uk Ide Systems Ltd 01543 574111 www.idesystems.co.uk

Controls & Enclosures Tecknik Ltd T/A Ce-Tek

Igranic Control Systems Ltd

01298872233 www.ce-tek.co.uk

01234 267242 www.igranic.com

Colchester Engineering Systems

J.B Systems

01206 240788 www.colchesterengineering. com

01296 489967 www.jbsystems.co.uk JCE Group

Crompton Controls

01224 798600 www.jcegroup.com

01924 368251 www.cromptoncontrols.co.uk

Marechal Electric

Craig & Derricott Limited

0033145116000 marechal.com

01543 375 541 www.craigandderricott.com

Meteor Electrical

Doepke (UK) Ltd

028 8675 1515 www.meteorelectrical.com

01628 829133 www.doepke.co.uk

OKW Enclosures

Eastern Transformers & Equipment Ltd 01284 388 033 www.ete.co.uk

01489 583858 www.okw.co.uk

Rittal Ltd

Robinsons M & E 01423 770094 www.robinsonsmea.com ROLEC Enclosures 01489 583858 www.rolec-enclosures.co.uk Schneider Electric 0800 279 9254 www.schneider-electric.com Stego 01372 747250 www.stego.co.uk Timeguard Ltd 020 8452 1112 www.timeguard.com Zen Control Ltd 0845 0755884 www.zenconrtol.co.uk

Fire safety and protection Brunel Engraving Co Ltd 01275871720 www. brunelindustrialengraving. co.uk Clymac Ltd 01509 232651 www.clymac.co.uk C-Tec 01942 322 744 www.c-tec.co.uk

0114 257 2080 www.guardianelectrical.co.uk GreenBrook Electrical 01279 772 772 www.greenbrook.co.uk Martindale Electric 01923 247641 www.martindale-electric.co.uk Secure IT Environments Limited 01983 885182 www.siteltd.co.uk Steden Electrical Products 01279 725568 www.stedenelectricalproducts. co.uk The Electrical Counter 0845 557 6645 www.electricalcounter.co.uk Timeguard Ltd. 020 8452 1112 www.timeguard.com

Fire and security alarms AT&T GB Ltd 020 8847 5544 www.attgb.co.uk Clymac Ltd 01509 232651 www.clymac.co.uk ECA 0207 313 4807 http://www.eca.co.uk/fsa Vimpex 01702 216 999 www.vimpex.co.uk

Doepke (UK) Ltd 01628 829133 www.doepke.co.uk

Fire suppression

ECA

AT&T GB Ltd

0207 313 4800 www.fireandsecurityassociation. co.uk

020 8847 5544 www.attgb.co.uk

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01543 377070 www.adamsenclosures.co.uk

Guardian Electrical

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Power Control Ltd

+44 (0) 1388 774455 www.electrixinternational. com

01925 741111 www.ABB.co.uk

0333 999 9900 www.furse.com

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Electrix International Ltd

ABB

Furse

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0845 881 2222 www.phoenixcontact.com

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Phoenix Contact Ltd

01908 307200 www.electroustic.co.uk

01252 744 800 www.e-tecpowerman.com

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Electroustic Ltd

Enclosures

E-TEC Power Management Ltd

ELECTRIC VEHICLES

02086017200 www.panduit.com

LIGHTING

Panduit EMEA

0800 9700966 www.electricals247.co.uk

POWER

Electricals 24/7

01483 440 600 www.sinolec.co.uk

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Sinolec Components Ltd

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Marshall-Tufflex Ltd

Seaward Electronic Ltd.

Phoenix Contact Ltd

01424856600 www.marshall-tufflex.com

01915874951 http://www.seaward.co.uk/

0845 881 2222 www.phoenixcontact.com

Roxtec Ltd

TP Power Services Midlands Ltd

Terasaki Electric (Europe) Ltd

AT&T GB Ltd

0141-941-1940 www.terasaki.co.uk

020 8847 5544 www.attgb.co.uk

Timeguard Ltd.

ECA

020 8452 1112 www.timeguard.com

0207 313 4807 http://www.eca.co.uk/fsa

01617615280 www.roxtec.com Vimpex 01702 216 999 www.vimpex.co.uk

Health and safety AT&T GB Ltd 020 8847 5544 www.attgb.co.uk ECA 0207 313 4800 www. fireandsecurityassociation. co.uk Electrical Safety (UK) Ltd 01709 789585 www.elecsafety.co.uk E-Tech Components UK Ltd 01744762929 etechcomponents.com/ Seaward Electronic Ltd. 01915874951 http://www.seaward.co.uk/ Silver Fox Ltd 01707 373727 www.silverfox.co.uk Work Safety Solutions Ltd 07984019979 www.worksafetysolutions. co.uk/

Health and safety software Hollycroft Software 01455 891869 www.ecs2000.net

High voltage contractor BCL Power Ltd 01908 607548 www.bclpower.co.uk E-Tech Components UK Ltd 01744762929 etechcomponents.com/

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07904709695 www. tppowerservicesmidlands. co.uk SPEC Ltd 01924 871 558 www.spec-ltd.com

HVAC ABB 01925 741111 www.ABB.co.uk Beckhoff Automation Ltd 01491 410539 www.beckhoff.co.uk Brunel Engraving Co Ltd 01275871720 www. brunelindustrialengraving. co.uk Carlo Gavazzi UK Ltd 01276 854110 www.carlogavazzi.co.uk Comtec Power 01737 336102 www.comtecpower.com Cubic 0161 876 4742 www.cubic.eu/industries Doepke (UK) Ltd 01628 829133 www.doepke.co.uk GreenBrook Electrical 01279 772 772 www.greenbrook.co.uk Martindale Electric 01923 441717 www.martindale-electric.co.uk Olson Electronics 0208 905 7273 www.olsondirect.co.uk

Lightning protection gear ABB 01925 741111 www.ABB.co.uk AT&T GB Ltd 020 8847 5544 www.attgb.co.uk A. N. Wallis & Co Ltd +44 (0) 115 927 1721 www.an-wallis.com ATLAS (The Association of Technical Lightning & Access Specialists) 0844 249 0026 www.atlas.org.uk Furse 0333 999 9900 www.furse.com Phoenix Contact Ltd 0845 881 2222 www.phoenixcontact.com Steden Electrical Products 01279 725568 www.stedenelectricalproducts. co.uk

Network security ABB 01925 741111 www.ABB.co.uk Leviton 01592 788653 www.leviton.com Panduit EMEA

Secure IT Environments Limited

02086017200 www.panduit.com

01983 885182 www.siteltd.co.uk www.igranic.com

Schneider Electric 0800 279 9254 www.schneider-electric.com

Elmecon Ltd 0115 927 4001 www.elmecon.com

Steeplejacking AT&T GB Ltd 020 8847 5544 www.attgb.co.uk Steden Electrical Products 01279 725568 www.stedenelectricalproducts. co.uk

Switchgear ABB 01925 741111 www.ABB.co.uk Adams Enclosures 01543 377070 www.adamsenclosures.co.uk AF Switchgear Ltd 01623 555600 www.afswitchgear.co.uk ALFRA ELECTRICAL Ltd 01675463984 www.alfra.uk.com AT&T GB Ltd 020 8847 5544 www.attgb.co.uk Bowers Electrical Ltd 01773 531531 www.bowerselec.co.uk Burtonwood Generator & Switchgear Services Ltd 01744814444 www.burtonwoodgroup.com Brunel Engraving Co Ltd 01275871720 www. brunelindustrialengraving. co.uk

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Hallson Ltd

Switchgear Systems Ltd

01246 345398 www.chesterfield.gov.uk

01509 211 330. www.hallson.co.uk

01788 577399 www.switchgear-systems.com

Control and Power Systems Ltd

Ide Systems Ltd

Sys-Tek

01543 574111 www.idesystems.co.uk

0330 1200 246 www.sys-tek.co.uk

Igranic Control Systems Ltd

Timeguard Ltd.

01234 267242 www.igranic.com

020 8452 1112 www.timeguard.com

JB Systems Ltd

Vertiv

01296489967 www.jbsystems.co.uk

02380649871 www.vertivco.com

JCE Group (UK) Ltd

Yorpower

01224 798600 www.jcegroup.com/

+44 (0)1977 688 155 www.yorpower.com

DEIF UK +45 9614 9614 www.deif.com Doepke UK Ltd 01628 829 133 www.doepke.co.uk Dold Industries Ltd 01245 324432 www.dold.co.uk E A Technology 0151 339 4181 www.eatechnology.com Eastern Transformers & Equipment Ltd 01284 388 033 www.ete.co.uk E + I Engineering Ltd 028 7135 3030 www.e-i-eng.com Electricals 24/7 0800 9700966 www.electricals247.co.uk Electro Press Ltd 01675 463984 www.alfra.uk.com Elmecon Ltd 0115 927 4001 www.elmecon.com Engineered Systems (Electrical) Ltd 0113 2721222 www.eselimited.co.uk E-Tech Components UK Ltd 01744762929 etechcomponents.com/

Meteor Electrical 028 8675 1515 www.meteorelectrical.com P & B Switchgear 1612235151 www.pbsigroup.com Prism Pow1er Ltd 01923 296700 www.prismpower.co.uk Proteus Switchgear 01527 517117 www.proteusswitchgear.co.uk Robinsons M & E 01423 770094 www.robinsonsmea.com Schneider Electric 0800 279 9254 www.schneider-electric.com Salzer UK Ltd 01296 399992 www.salzeruk.co.uk

Temperature monitoring AT&T GB Ltd

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01543 375541 www.craigandderricott.com

020 8847 5544 www.attgb.co.uk Beckhoff Automation Ltd 01491 410539 www.beckhoff.co.uk

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Craig and Derricott Ltd

DATA CENTRE DESIGN & BUILD

01279 725568 www.stedenelectricalproducts. co.uk

ENERGY STORAGE & BATTERIES

01480 479889 www.gamatronic.com

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Gamatronic Uk Ltd

CABLES & CABLE MANAGEMENT

Steden Electrical Products

01480 462142 www.cambridge-sensotec. co.uk

01723 871112 www.controlandpower.co.uk

BUILDING SERVICES

34918498980 www.smcint.com

Chesterfield Borough Council 01246 345398 www.chesterfield.gov.uk EAE Elektrik 5335900090 www.eae.com.tr/EN

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01902 632 639 www.exellison.co.uk

SMC

Starline +1 724 597 7800 www.starlinepower.com/ Vimpex

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Cambridge Sensotec

ExEllison Switchgear Services Ltd

01702 216 999 www.vimpex.co.uk

Santon Switchgear Ltd 01633 252371 www.santonswitchgear.com

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01582 606033 www.cablecraft.co.uk

Slaters Electricals Ltd +44 (0) 191 414 2916 http://www.slaters-electricals. com

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section 11:

Test & Measurement DUE TO THE economic damage brought about by Covid-19, industry purse strings are going to be tight for the foreseeable future. Capital investments will be placed under the microscope to ensure every penny is being stretched as far as it will go.

Thanks to the lost time swallowed up by the pandemic, costs have already increased exponentially for projects happening both now and in the future. Businesses will have to do their utmost to simply survive in a very much dog eat dog post-pandemic world.

Cost will be front and centre of all business operations going forward, yet the standard of work must remain guaranteed. With material standards defined by regulation, it won’t be possible to make savings there, so where can electrical contractors keep costs down?

The answer to that question is efficiency. Through proper test and measurement equipment significant savings can be made, but are electrical contractors using the technology available to them to the fullest?

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BBC RADIO HAVE been doing a lot of chattering about a recently published public opinion survey, which suggests that after the coronavirus, Britain will become a kinder country. All those small acts of kindness conducted by people known and unknown will aggregate to make Britain a kinder, gentler place to live and work.

I hope they are right, but it is hard to believe given the economic state we will find ourselves after the lockdown is relaxed. The bills will need to be paid; not just personal but national too. Building hospitals to be hardly used, even if it was done in next to no time, sourcing millions of pieces of PPE, and paying millions of workers to stay at home does not come cheap, and it all has to be paid back.

The purse strings are going to be so tight for the foreseeable future that every penny spent on capital investments such as

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buildings and renovations will be scrutinised to the nth degree.

This includes both future projects and those in process now. The three lost months will have already increased costs hugely.

Only the fittest will survive, which sounds like the law of the jungle, and not the kind world envisaged by the BBC. For survival, cost will be of the essence. The standard of work has to be guaranteed, it will have been agreed at the start of the contract.

Material standards are defined by regulation, so savings can’t be made there. So where can we go? Efficiency savings, as they euphemistically are called in other industries, can be made by electrical contractors.

The source of those efficiency savings is in the test equipment used. I have not met an electrician who does not sing the praises of the autoRCD test function; it saves time

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For those who would prefer, tests can be performed and then saved to the appropriate part of the circuit diagram, circuits labelled and comments made.

I look forward to the promise of a kinder Britain postcoronavirus, but know businesses will be even more hard-nosed and cost savings will be driven downwards until it stops at the folks actually doing the jobs.

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I have not met an electrician who does not sing the praises of autoRCD test function; it saves time and their legs. Yet do they use the available technology to the fullest extent?

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schematics of the circuits under test to be built on the screen, based on the drawings, making it easier to visualise. The individual test procedures or autosequences required can be allocated to the circuits; the testing too can be initiated from the schematic if desired. The results with their pass or fail status can be labelled, saved and commented on using the onboard keyboard.

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and their legs. Yet do they use the available technology to the fullest extent?

In some of the premium test equipment, manufacturers have extended the range and complexity of automatic testing sequences. The benefit is the reduced time required for testing; manufacturers appear to agree that this can save up to 40% of the time taken to test an installation.

How do you make such big savings? The main answers seem to be in connecting to the circuit under test a minimal number of times, and the facility and speed with which the machine makes the internal connections. Additional savings can be made by reducing transcription times and error by exploiting on-board results storage.

The AutoSequence function was pioneered some years ago by an instrument maker. It was so well accepted in Europe that they introduced it, in varying forms, to much of their range of multifunction testers. Meanwhile another manufacturer with good European scale has introduced a similar function called Auto Test Sequence on their top of the range tester, and the ability to send the results to the cloud for sharing.

For the company that boasted ‘the end of the pencil’ at the beginning of the century, it is sad that the resulting automation process requires on-board saving of results, but notes and comments as to which result refers to which circuit still have to be kept using pen and paper. But, it has the option of bluetoothing the results direct to a notebook or laptop on site.

The adoption of dot-matrix screens has benefited test data management on some multi-function testers. It permits

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Standard-compliant PD testing The MPD 800 system performs IEC and IEEE standard-compliant PD measurements and analysis for routine and type testing, factory and site acceptance testing (commissioning), as well as repair testing and troubleshooting in the field.

With very high measurement accuracy, the MPD 800 system enables users to reliably detect, localise and assess the risk of potentially failure-causing PD activity in the insulation of various electrical assets and components. These include power transformers, rotating electrical machines (motors and generators), power cables, switchgear, and industrial drives, as well as bushings, insulators, capacitors and busbars.

High-performance specifications The MPD 800 system features an expanded adjustable PD frequency range of up to 35MHz, a faster 125 MS/s sampling rate, an increased PD localisation time, and more powerful digital PD filtering capabilities – all of which greatly increase the sensitivity of PD measurements.

Customisable user profiles For efficient factory testing on power transformers, the MPD 800 system simultaneously measures and analyses both PD (QIEC) and Radio Influence Voltage (RIV) according to IEEE, NEMA and CISPR standards. Powerful PD localisation techniques accurately pinpoint the location of PD-related defects along entire lengths of power cables.

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Users can also define individual test specifications, including calibration and measurement settings, based on applicable international standards for specific types of PD tests and test objects, and save them as profiles for current and future use.

In addition, users can decide which of the available PD measurement and analysis software features they need, hiding those they do not need at any time for individualized PD testing and reporting. These capabilities make PD testing and analysis much more efficient and easier for users at all skill levels.

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The MPD 800 system software records PD data sets in real time as measurements are being performed to be replayed later for analysis and reporting. The recorded PD data includes all measurement values and relevant system settings, allowing users to apply various analysis and disturbance reduction functions in post analysis without having to repeat the measurement. The recorded PD data sets can also be cut individually and replayed slowly to focus on relevant PD events and analyse them in greater detail.

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convenient overview of the measurement setup with all the connected devices and the PD measurement data for each measurement channel.

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AUTOMATION Cambridge Sensotec

+44 (0) 191 414 2916 http://www.slaters-electricals. com

01480 462142 www.cambridge-sensotec.co.

Specialist Instrument Services

CMS (Cable Management Supplies) PLC

01603 406148 www.sis-calibration.co.uk

01252379379 www.cmsplc.com/

Winder Power Ltd

E-Tech Components UK Ltd

0113 255 5666 www.winderpower.co.uk

01744762929 etechcomponents.com/

Work Safety Solutions Ltd

Guardian Electrical

07984019979 www.worksafetysolutions. co.uk/

0114 257 2080 www.guardianelectrical.co.uk

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BCL Power Ltd

E-Tech Components UK Ltd

ABB

01908 607548 www.bclpower.co.uk

01744762929 etechcomponents.com/

01925 741111 www.ABB.co.uk

Bender UK

Eland Cables

01229 480123 www.bender-uk.com

020 7241 8787 www.elandcables.com

BG Electrical

FLIR Systems

01952 238 100 www.bgelectrical.uk/

+44 (0) 1732 220011 www.flir.com

Bowers Electricals Ltd

Gibbons Engineering Group Ltd

01773531531 www.bowerselec.co.uk

01621868138 www.gibbonsgroup.co.uk

Cablecraft Ltd

GMC INSTRUMENTATION Ltd

01582 606033 www.cablecraft.co.uk

1543469511 www.gmciuk.com

Carroll & Meynell Transformers

Instrument Sales & Services

01642 617406 www.carroll-meynell.com CMS (Cable Management Supplies) PLC 01252379379 www.cmsplc.com/ Doble Powertest Ltd 01483 514120 www.doble.com

0800 0224 060 www.isswww.co.uk MCS Rentals 08453 62 63 65 www.mcsrentals.com Modecsoft +357 7000 0267 www.modecsoft.com

Modecsoft +357 7000 0267 www.modecsoft.com

BUILDING SERVICES

Slaters Electricals Ltd

CABLES & CABLE MANAGEMENT

01582 606033 www.cablecraft.co.uk

DATA CENTRE DESIGN & BUILD

0207 0622525 www.sjpbusinessmedia.com

ENERGY STORAGE & BATTERIES

Cablecraft Ltd

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SJP Business Media

PD Devices Ltd 01364649248 www.pddevices.co.uk

Metrel UK Ltd 1st Quarter Business Park, Blenheim Rd, Epsom KT19 9QN 01924 245000 info@metrel.co.uk www.metrel.co.uk The origins of the multi-function tester for testing the safety of fixed wired installations was not from the South East of England as many may think, but from a Slovenian company which thrives on innovation. For more than 60 years Metrel has been developing new and exciting electrical test solutions for the industrial, commercial and domestic markets.

Recently Metrel has concentrated resources on automating testing, to improving the safety of its customers, technicians and engineers, by reducing the number of connections they have to make and allowing their testers to do much of the work.

An example of this groundbreaking work can be seen with the testing of electric vehicle charging points, EVSE. Metrel produces multi-function testers and adapters for installation testing and ongoing inspection, and a unique analyser offering diagnostic capabilities for charging stations, as well as cables.

Metrel has fully embraced the advantages offered by touchscreen dot-matrix technology, allowing test parameters and results to be displayed on a single screen to reduce the risk of costly mistakes. Another benefit of these modern displays is that it makes on-board results management both possible and a pleasure.

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5. Circuit breakers We are the most experienced company in the world for circuit breaker testing and we have the most comprehensive and versatile range of products.

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6. General electrical testing We offer general-purpose instruments for a wide range of industries and applications, including 5, 10 and 15 kV insulation resistance testers, digital low resistance ohmmeters, standby battery testers and power quality evaluation equipment.

01924 245000 www.metrel.co.uk

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Seaward

OMICRON electronics UK 07525 250429 www.omicronenergy.com

0191 586 3511 www.seaward-group.com SiS 01603 406148 www.sis-calibration.co.uk Slaters Electricals Ltd

Slaters Electricals Ltd +44 (0) 191 414 2916 http://www.slaters-electricals. com

MV and HV testing - transformer diagnostics

Work Safety Solutions Ltd

ABB

07984019979 www.worksafetysolutions. co.uk/

01925 741111 www.ABB.co.uk Bowers Electricals Ltd 01773531531 www.bowerselec.co.uk

+44 (0) 191 414 2916 http://www.slaters-electricals. com

+44 (0)1260 290151 www.newfound-energy.co.uk/ Outram Research Ltd 01243 573050 www.outramresearch.co.uk Slaters Electricals Ltd +44 (0) 191 414 2916 http://www.slaters-electricals. com

SF6 gas detection equipment Cambridge Sensotec Ltd 01480 462142 www.cambridge-sensotec. co.uk Comtec Power 01737 336102 www.comtecpower.com E A Technology 0151 339 4181 www.eatechnology.com

Testing Guardian Electrical 0114 257 2080 www.guardianelectrical.co.uk SMC 34918498980 www.smcint.com

Winder Power Ltd 0113 255 5666 www.winderpower.co.uk TNEI Services 0161 233 4832 www.tnelgroup.com

CABLES & CABLE MANAGEMENT

0114 257 2080 www.guardianelectrical.co.uk

DATA CENTRE DESIGN & BUILD

01483 514120 www.doble.com

BUILDING SERVICES

AUTOMATION 4. Low-voltage installations We were founded on insulation testing products and have always produced low-voltage testing solutions that address real-world requirements.

Guardian Electrical

ENERGY STORAGE & BATTERIES

3. Protection relays and systems We simplify complex protection relay testing challenges.

Our solutions can test any power grid protection scheme, they speed up the testing process, reduce operator errors, cut downtime and costs.

Doble Powertest Ltd

ENCLOSURES, CABINETS & RACKS

2. Transformer test and diagnostics We offer the industry’s broadest range of transformer test equipment, and an accessible support team with exceptional expertise.

01483 514120 www.doble.com

ELECTRIC VEHICLES

1. Cable test and fault location We are the world leader in cable test, diagnostic and fault location solutions. Our products are designed to find cable faults that other instruments cannot, faster and accurately.

01642 617406 www.carroll-meynell.com

LIGHTING

Megger designs and manufactures reliable, easy-to use portable test equipment. We focus on:

01908 607548 www.bclpower.co.uk Doble Engineering Company

POWER

Carroll & Meynell Transformers

BCL Power Ltd

Test and measurement equipment hire BCL Power Ltd 01908 607548 www.bclpower.co.uk

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T. 01304 502101 info@megger.com www.uk.megger.com

Power testing

TEST & MEASUREMENT

Megger

01480 462142 www.cambridge-sensotec. co.uk

UPS/STANDBY POWER

Cambridge Sensotec

LISTINGS

CMS (Cable Management Supplies) PLC 01252379379 www.cmsplc.com/ Express Instrument Hire Ltd 01772 815600 www.expresshire.net Guardian Electrical 0114 257 2080 www.guardianelectrical.co.uk MCS Rentals 08453 62 63 65 www.mcsrentals.com

Test, measurement and CCTV CMS (Cable Management Supplies) PLC 01252379379 www.cmsplc.com/ Design & Management Systems Ltd 01322 420140 www.dmsystem.co.uk

Testing/weighing PCE Instruments UK Ltd 02380 987030 www.industrial-needs.com

Thermal imaging cameras FLIR Systems +44 (0) 1732 220011 www.flir.com

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section 12: UPS/Standby Power DOWNTIME. THE DREADED D-word that strikes fear into the hearts of data centre owners and operators the world over.

Avoiding downtime is crucial to keep mission critical (and even the not so critical) operations going.

A surge, sag or power outage could have potentially devastating effects on an organisation, so having a reliable uninterruptible power supply (UPS) in your arsenal to take care of things should the worst happen is a no brainer.

That said, if buying outright, a UPS system is not something you can simply purchase and forget about. UPS’ need regular maintenance and if staff aren’t appropriately trained in its usage, it renders the equipment pretty much pointless. So, what can data centre operators do to mitigate these potential problems?

Buying straight from the manufacturer is one such way to help ensure a UPS system’s lifespan. In this segment Louis McGarry of Centiel outlines five key advantages to buying your UPS direct.

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Five reasons to purchase from a manufacturer To buy direct from a manufacturer or not to buy direct from a manufacturer, that is the question. Louis McGarry, sales and marketing director at Centiel UK, outlines five important advantages to buying your UPS direct.

1

Manufacturers’ quality assurance

By purchasing a UPS direct, customers know the origin of their solution. They are assured of the product’s quality and know what they are getting and where it’s come from. Rather than acquiring a re-badged or resold solution, working directly with manufacturers guarantees proof of investment. This can be achieved through witness testing at the factory, where customers can see how their UPS performs before it is installed.

Many people believe by appointing a third party, that the middleman will be able to ‘shop around’ and get the best price. However, the cheapest solution may not be the most cost effective over the long term. Inferior solutions made with cheap components fail and the cost of replacement and inefficiencies of poor-quality kit can quickly outweigh any savings on the initial investment.

Where manufacturers of high-quality UPS’, like Centiel, come into their own, is by designing right-sized solutions appropriate to a customer’s critical loads. In this way the client gains the best quality solution made with the highest quality components, built to last but at the same time can reduce running costs due to improved efficiencies. In addition, the need for replacement parts down the line is reduced too, due to improved quality of equipment. In this way the overall total cost of ownership (TCO) is minimised.

2

Preventative maintenance

Preventative maintenance visits are important to keep your UPS in perfect working order. The term preventative is key here, these visits allow specialist engineers to check your whole power protection solution for signs of wear and tear or even damage. So, what do engineers actually check for during a maintenance visit?

Environmental and conditional factors such as temperature, dust and moisture ingress, as well as restrictions to access and airflow, are all external factors which could potentially damage the equipment. Engineers make sure that the UPS is set to perform as it is intended, this includes checking the parameters inside the service menu to see if there are any changes, such as firmware updates from the factory’s R&D team.

We advise two preventative maintenance visits per year to safeguard the client’s investment in supporting their critical load. The information obtained during these visits is essential to build up the history of your system and to diagnose any remedial works that may be required.

In addition, when the engineer records current information such as the load profile, this allows us to establish whether the UPS is still correctly sized, plan for the future and even identify system overloading before it happens. The reverse of this allows us to identify oversized and inefficient systems too.

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01420 820 31

AUTOMATION ENERGY STORAGE & BATTERIES

DATA CENTRE DESIGN & BUILD

CABLES & CABLE MANAGEMENT

BUILDING SERVICES To understand what information the UPS is generating, an SNMP card, which costs just a few hundred pounds, is indispensable. It gathers information which can be viewed on the network and remotely. Being able to see data in real time is helpful for preventing issues and monitoring the overall health of the UPS. Our systems are also enabled with Bluetooth which allows users to connect with a tablet and download a real time report which can be emailed to our technical team who can check on any concerns the client may have.

So, in short, by buying direct from the manufacturer you will get a more bespoke, quality UPS design that is rightsized for your load, reducing TCO. By ensuring correct maintenance programs are adhered to risks are mitigated.

TEST & MEASUREMENT

24/7/365 TECHNICAL SUPPORT, FANS, CAPACITORS & BATTERY REPLACEMENT, COMPREHENSIVE MAINTENANCE PACKAGES

POWER

Connectivity

SAFETY, FIRE & SECURITY

5

LIGHTING

Many organisations are terrified of their UPS, but we believe it’s vital for clients to understand how their systems operate at a functional level and what to look out for. If clients can see how heavily loaded the UPS is, how the load fluctuates, or understand the disturbances to the power supply or any brown outs, this information can help them make informed decisions about future power protection needs.

We like to think that a UPS is not something that is switched on and left until the next maintenance visit.

Therefore, we believe it’s important for organisations to receive basic training in how their UPS works. It’s site dependent but some have even been trained in first level response so in an emergency they can react immediately and work with our technical support team to diagnose a potential fault prior to an engineer arriving on-site. We help our clients to manage their load in an informed way on an ongoing basis to maximise their UPS’ availability and minimise their costs.

ENCLOSURES, CABINETS & RACKS

Training

ELECTRIC VEHICLES

UPS implementation is all about mitigating risk. Buying through a third party may only give you 12 months’ warranty whereas manufactures like Centiel offer 24 months as standard. This provides two years’ peace of mind and support for new systems. So, in the event that you need it, you have a fully comprehensive insurance policy which despite the reliability of the systems, is no bad thing considering the level of investment in your UPS. Understanding your warranty is critical, many warranties are invalidated when proper maintenance visits are not kept up to date or worse, through unqualified people working on UPS equipment. Unless those carrying out the maintenance are manufacturer trained or have an official partnership you could be putting your warranty and critical load at risk.

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3 4

Warranty

Sentryum passes airport ???????? test with flying colours ?????????? ??????????

Riello UPS sales manager, Chris Cutler, explains why the sky’s the limit for its new transformerless Sentryum range after a successful installation at a major aviation hub.

BELFAST INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT (BIA) is Northern Ireland’s biggest airport and the second busiest on the island of Ireland.

It welcomed more than 6.2 million passengers during 2018, placing it in the top 10 of all UK airports.

As well as providing daily routes to many UK mainland terminals, including Manchester, Liverpool, London Gatwick and London Stansted, BIA also serves hugely popular overseas destinations, such as Alicante, Amsterdam, Faro, Malaga and Barcelona.

Any loss of power at the facility could result in huge disruption to flight services. Not only would it cause damaging delays for passengers, but the financial losses for the airport itself would be significant too.

Naturally for such a mission-critical site, it features several uninterruptible power supplies providing backup to crucial IT and operational systems, plus other vital electrical infrastructure.

However, a 10 kVA UPS in its main IT communications room was approaching its final metaphorical flight and needed upgrading before it had the chance to cause a systems crash.

Chris McGarry, IT manager for Belfast International Airport, explains, “One of our main IT UPS systems was coming to the end of its lifecycle and needed to be replaced. The UPS in question supports critical IT infrastructure at the airport.

“Whilst we have many redundant systems in place, it is very important all our UPS systems are fully-functional to avoid any

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power loss and possible disruption to the airport’s IT systems.”

The Sentryum solution The airport turned to its long-standing supplier, Belfast-based Ashdale Engineering Ltd, a certified Riello UPS reseller and service partner.

Having built up a trusting working relationship with the airport dating back more than 20 years, Ashdale recommended the Sentryum as the perfect choice to replace the old unit. The Sentryum is Riello UPS’s third generation of transformerless online UPS systems.

It builds on the success of the best-selling Multi Sentry range and incorporates a revamped card layout that cuts the number of components, cables, and connections. Not only does this reduce the space required for installation, but it also makes the Sentryum far easier and more cost-effective to maintain.

Redefining the concept of flexible power Designed for smaller data centres and similarly mission-critical environments, the Sentryum comes in 10 kVA, 15 kVA, or 20 kVA versions.

It redefines the concept of flexible power by offering a choice of three different cabinet sizes to best utilise your floorspace and maximise battery runtime.

AUTOMATION BUILDING SERVICES CABLES & CABLE MANAGEMENT DATA CENTRE DESIGN & BUILD ENERGY STORAGE & BATTERIES ENCLOSURES, CABINETS & RACKS POWER

LIGHTING

ELECTRIC VEHICLES

needed minimal floorspace in the airport’s comms room.

The works also saw an external bypass installed alongside the Sentryum. This meant the supply and load cables from the existing UPS setup could feed into this new bypass arrangement.

The UPS changeover took place with the minimum of disruption, with the airport delighted at the outcome.

Chris McGarry concludes, “We’re very pleased with the project. As much work as possible was done during normal hours with final connections made out of hours at a time that suited the airport, resulting in the least downtime possible.”

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Belfast International Airport was reassured by the choice of manufacturer for its equipment upgrade, with good reason.

Chris McGarry explains, “We already have several Riello

The Sentryum is Riello UPS’s third generation of transformerless online UPS systems

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Flying high

UPS systems on-site and are satisfied with their reliability and features. We monitor them over IP and found the NetMan 204 communications card very easy to install and set up.”

For the new UPS, a 15 kVA single-phase input and output Sentryum with internal batteries providing five minutes autonomy was installed.

Using the range’s smallest Compact (CPT) cabinet, which measures 28cm wide by 70cm high by 84cm deep, ensured the installation

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First there’s the Compact (CPT), which is designed for the most space-restricted environments. It has a tiny footprint of less than 0.25m2 and houses a single battery string.

Next up there’s the Active (ACT) chassis, which can hold up to two battery strings in a footprint of 0.35m2.

Finally, the biggest frame – Xtend (XTD) – has capacity for three battery strings in a footprint of 0.4m2, with the option to add isolation transformers and upgrade enclosure protection.

The range delivers unity power (kVA = kW) and combines the maximum protection of dual conversion online UPS with exceptional energy efficiency of up to 96.5%.

There’s the option of single-phase/three-phase input, singlephase output or three-phase input and output versions. While up to eight Sentryum UPS can be paralleled together to increase power capacity or redundancy to suit your needs.

The series incorporates a unique control system that reduces harmonic voltage distortion, while its high overload and short circuit capacity mean the Sentryum can deal with sudden peak loads without having to transfer to bypass.

It also features a revamped large touchscreen colour display panel plus an intuitive new LED status indicator that changes colour depending on the operating mode and condition of the UPS.

LISTINGS

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ALFRA ELECTRICAL Ltd 01675463984 www.alfra.uk.com

01371 876543 www. boddingtonspowercontrols. co.uk BPC EMEA Ltd

Ametek GB Ltd (Trading as PowerVar)

01794 521200 www.bpc-ups.com

Tel 01793 553980 www.powervar.com

Brunel Engraving Co Ltd

Ardilaun Electrical Services Limited (AES Ltd) 00353 1 4601177 www.aesltd.ie Ashley-Edison International Limited

01275871720 www. brunelindustrialengraving. co.uk Cablecraft Ltd 01582 606033 www.cablecraft.co.uk

+44 (0)345 504 6442 www.AshleyEdisonUK.com

Carroll & Meynell Transformers

AVK/SEG (UK) Ltd

01642 617406 www.carroll-meynell.com

01628 503900 www.avk-seg.co.uk

Centiel UK Ltd

BCL Power Ltd

0142082031 www.centiel.co.uk

01908 607548 www.bclpower.co.uk

Constant Power Solutions Ltd 1757428140 www.cpspoweruk.com Critical Power Supplies Ltd 0800 978 8988 / 01844 340122 www.criticalpowersupplies. co.uk Cubic 0161 876 4742 www.cubic.eu/industries Dale Power Solutions 01723 583511 www.dalepowersolutions.com DEIF UK +45 9614 9614 www.deif.com Doepke (UK) Ltd 01628 829133 www.doepke.co.uk E A Technology 0151 339 4181 www.eatechnology.com Eastern Transformers & Equipment Ltd 01284 388 033 www.ete.co.uk E-Tech Components UK Ltd 01744762929 etechcomponents.com/ Gamatronic UK Ltd

+357 7000 0267 www.modecsoft.com Panduit EMEA 02086017200 www.panduit.com Phoenix Contact Ltd 0845 881 2222 www.phoenixcontact.com Power Control Ltd 01246 431444 www.powercontrol.co.uk Powertecnique 01489 560 700 www.powertecnique.com Powerstar 0114 257 6200 www.powerstar.com Power Var Ltd Tel 01793 553980 www.powervar.com Riello UPS Ltd 01978 729 297 www.riello-ups.co.uk/ Rittal Uk Ltd 01709 704000 www.rittal.co.uk Rmd-ltd 01259 219 362 www.rmduk.com Schneider Electric 0800 279 9254 www.schneider-electric.com

01480479889 www.gamatronic.co.uk/

Secure IT Environments Limited

GMC INSTRUMENTATION Ltd

01983 885182 www.siteltd.co.uk

1543469511 www.gmciuk.com Harland Simon UPS Ltd 01908 565656 www.harlandsimonups.com/

DATA CENTRE DESIGN & BUILD

01737 336102 www.comtecpower.com

Modecsoft

ENERGY STORAGE & BATTERIES

Comtec Power

0845 50 40 444 www.metartec.com

ENCLOSURES, CABINETS & RACKS

01252379379 www.cmsplc.com/

CABLES & CABLE MANAGEMENT

Metartec

ELECTRIC VEHICLES

Boddingtons Power Controls Ltd

CMS (Cable Management Supplies) PLC

BUILDING SERVICES

AUTOMATION 01925 741111 www.ABB.co.uk

01229 480123 www.bender-uk.com

01224 798600 www.jcegroup.com/

LIGHTING

ABB

Bender UK

JCE Group (UK) Ltd

01246 345398 www.chesterfield.gov.uk

POWER

UPS/STANDBY POWER

Chesterfield Borough Council

Shenton Group PLC 0844 8884445 www.shentongroup.co.uk Skylark Energy Systems 01330 823950 www.skylark.co.uk

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Riello UPS is a leader in the manufacture of uninterruptible power supplies (UPS) and standby power systems from 400VA to 6.4MVA. We enable reliable power for a sustainable world by offering products that combine engineering excellence and quality performance with exceptional energy efficiency.

Our award-winning range incorporates 23 solutions powering the smallest desktop PCs through to the latest data centre supercomputers. We protect power for missioncritical businesses leading sectors as diverse as manufacturing, finance, retail, healthcare, IT, and telecommunications.

Riello UPS also provides comprehensive installation, servicing, and maintenance support, plus unrivalled sales and technical advice. Our maintenance contracts include guaranteed emergency response and fix times, while we offer a five year warranty as standard on all UPS up to and including 3kVA. We operate from purpose-built premises including a warehouse filled with the country’s largest stockholding of UPS. This enables an end-to-end service of technical support and super-fast dispatch.

01234 267242 www.igranic.com

TEST & MEASUREMENT

Clywedog Road North - Unit 50 Wrexham Industrial Estate LL13 9XN Wrexham (WRX) Tel.: +44 (0)1978 729 297 Fax: +44 (0)1978 729 290 www.riello-ups.co.uk

Igranic Control Systems Ltd

07956 788481 www.cet-power.com

UPS/STANDBY POWER

Riello UPS

CE + T

LISTINGS

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Uninterruptible Power Supplies Ltd 01256 386700 www.upspower.co.uk UPS Systems plc 01488 680500 www.upssystems.co.uk value-power-systems 01939 235 862 www.vps-ups.co.uk

01252379379 www.cmsplc.com/ Critical Power Supplies Ltd 0800 978 8988 / 01844 340122 www.criticalpowersupplies. co.uk E-Tech Components UK Ltd 01744762929 etechcomponents.com/ Eastern Transformers & Equipment Ltd

Vertiv

01284 388 033 www.ete.co.uk

02380649871 www.vertivco.com

Gamatronic UK Ltd

Wilson Power Solutions 0113 271 7588 www.wilsonpowersolutions. co.uk Yorpower 01977 688155 www.yorpower.com

Batteries ALFRA ELECTRICAL Ltd 01675463984 www.alfra.uk.com BCL Power Ltd 01908 607548 www.bclpower.co.uk

01480479889 www.gamatronic.co.uk/ Harland Simon UPS Ltd 01908 565656 www.harlandsimonups.com Kohler Uninterruptible Power Limited 01256386700 www.kohler-ups.co.uk Riello UPS Ltd 01978 729 297 www.riello-ups.co.uk/ Socomec 00 44 1285 86 33 00 www.socomec.co.uk

Riello UPS Ltd 01978 729 297 www.riello-ups.co.uk/ Socomec 00 44 1285 86 33 00 www.socomec.co.uk Source UPS Ltd 01252 692559 www.sourceups.co.uk

Kohler Uninterruptible Power Limited 01256386700 www.kohler-ups.co.uk Riello UPS Ltd 01978 729 297 www.riello-ups.co.uk/ Socomec 00 44 1285 86 33 00 www.socomec.co.uk

BCL Power Ltd 01908 607548 www.bclpower.co.uk Centiel UK Ltd 0142082031 www.centiel.co.uk

01252 692559 www.sourceups.co.uk

Standby generators

CABLES & CABLE MANAGEMENT DATA CENTRE DESIGN & BUILD

01908 565656 www.harlandsimonups.com/

Source UPS Ltd

Modular UPS

BUILDING SERVICES

AUTOMATION CMS (Cable Management Supplies) PLC

01252 692559 www.sourceups.co.uk

01908 565656 www.harlandsimonups.com/

Harland Simon UPS Ltd

ENERGY STORAGE & BATTERIES

Source UPS Ltd

Harland Simon UPS Ltd

01480479889 www.gamatronic.co.uk/

BCL Power Ltd 01908 607548 www.bclpower.co.uk

LIGHTING

0142082031 www.centiel.co.uk

01480479889 www.gamatronic.co.uk/

Gamatronic UK Ltd

Centiel UK 01420 82031 sales@centiel.co.uk www.centiel.co.uk

POWER

Centiel UK Ltd

00 44 1285 86 33 00 www.socomec.co.uk

Gamatronic UK Ltd

0800 978 8988 / 01844 340122 www.criticalpowersupplies. co.uk

CENTIEL is a Swiss-based technology company designing, manufacturing, and delivering industry-leading power protection solutions for your critical power facilities. Our team of innovators are responsible for the industry’s first transformerless, and true modular, UPS systems.

The Modular range includes the class-leading, 4th generation, CumulusPower, an innovative fault-tolerant true modular UPS solution that achieves availability levels of 99.9999999%, and 97.1% efficiency significantly lowers operating costs. Capital expenditure is also reduced by only installing the required number of UPS modules to closely match your critical load size, with future proofing assured by the simple insertion of additional modules up to 3.6MW. The traditional monolithic range is the PremiumTower. With on-line operating efficiencies of 96.6% and a small footprint, this is the perfect standalone solution to protect your critical load.

Paralleling units adds redundancy and scalability to the system.

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Socomec

0800 978 8988 / 01844 340122 www.criticalpowersupplies. co.uk

Critical Power Supplies Ltd

ENCLOSURES, CABINETS & RACKS

Critical Power Supplies Ltd

Kohler Uninterruptible Power Limited supply and service UPS and emergency lighting systems, power conditioning, diesel generators, battery replacement and disposal, and contract maintenance. Our wide range of services includes initial site surveys, system design, installation & commission, preventative maintenance, training, remote monitoring and technical support.

We are renowned for our exceptional pre and post sales service and support, with 24/7 availability. All these services are delivered by a dedicated and extensive network of trained service engineers and service support Kohler professionals who really care about getting it right.

The Kohler Power Group, in power since 1920 with experts on hand to discuss any critical power requirements.

01252379379 www.cmsplc.com/

ELECTRIC VEHICLES

Energy storage

CMS (Cable Management Supplies) PLC

TEST & MEASUREMENT

01256 386700 uksales.ups@kohler.com www.kohler.com

01252 692559 www.sourceups.co.uk

UPS/STANDBY POWER

Kohler Uninterruptible Power

Source UPS Ltd

LISTINGS

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Control and Power Systems Ltd 0172387111 www.controlandpower.co.uk Critical Power Supplies Ltd 0800 978 8988 / 01844 340122 www.criticalpowersupplies. co.uk

Gamatronic UK Ltd 01480479889 www.gamatronic.co.uk/ Harland Simon UPS Ltd 01908 565656 www.harlandsimonups.com/

UPS housing BCL Power Ltd 01908 607548 www.bclpower.co.uk Centiel UK Ltd 0142082031 www.centiel.co.uk

01252 692559 www.sourceups.co.uk

UPS monitoring BCL Power Ltd 01908 607548 www.bclpower.co.uk Bender UK 01229 480123 www.bender-uk.com Centiel UK Ltd

01908 607548 www.bclpower.co.uk Bowden Bros Ltd (+44) 1306 743355 www.bowdenbros.com Carlo Gavazzi UK Ltd 01276 854110 www.carlogavazzi.co.uk Carroll & Meynell Transformers

Critical Power Supplies Ltd

Dale Power Solutions

0800 978 8988 / 01844 340122 www.criticalpowersupplies. co.uk

01723 583511 www.dalepowersolutions.com

Gamatronic UK Ltd

+45 9614 9614 www.deif.com

Source UPS Ltd 01252 692559 www.sourceups.co.uk

UPS maintenance

DEIF UK

Doepke (UK) Ltd

Kohler Uninterruptible Power Limited

01628 829133 www.doepke.co.uk

01256386700 www.kohler-ups.co.uk

EnergyAce (Power Efficient Systems Ltd)

BCL Power Ltd

Riello UPS Ltd

01908 607548 www.bclpower.co.uk

01978 729 297 www.riello-ups.co.uk/

Centiel UK Ltd

Socomec

0142082031 www.centiel.co.uk

00 44 1285 86 33 00 www.socomec.co.uk

Critical Power Supplies Ltd

Source UPS Ltd

0800 978 8988 / 01844 340122 www.criticalpowersupplies. co.uk

01252 692559 www.sourceups.co.uk

CABLES & CABLE MANAGEMENT DATA CENTRE DESIGN & BUILD

01642 617406 www.carroll-meynell.com

Critical Power Supplies Ltd

01480479889 www.gamatronic.co.uk/

ENERGY STORAGE & BATTERIES

Source UPS Ltd

BCL Power Ltd

01256386700 www.kohler-ups.co.uk

01978 729 297 www.riello-ups.co.uk/

01252 692559 www.sourceups.co.uk

00 44 1285 86 33 00 www.socomec.co.uk

Kohler Uninterruptible Power Limited

Riello UPS Ltd

Source UPS Ltd

Socomec

+44 (0)345 504 6442 www.AshleyEdisonUK.com

0800 978 8988 / 01844 340122 www.criticalpowersupplies. co.uk

01480479889 www.gamatronic.co.uk/

01256386700 www.kohler-ups.co.uk

Ashley-Edison International Limited

0142082031 www.centiel.co.uk

Gamatronic UK Ltd

Kohler Uninterruptible Power Limited

Riello UPS Ltd 01978 729 297 www.riello-ups.co.uk/

BUILDING SERVICES

AUTOMATION 01246 345398 www.chesterfield.gov.uk

1202715517 www.alfatronix.com

ENCLOSURES, CABINETS & RACKS

Chesterfield Borough Council

AlfaTronix Limited UK

01256386700 www.kohler-ups.co.uk

01695 559 785 www.energyace.co.uk Gamatronic UK Ltd 01480479889 www.gamatronic.co.uk/ HiTek (Advanced Energy) 01903 712400 www.hitekpower.com Ide Systems Ltd 01543 574111 www.idesystems.co.uk

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0800 978 8988 / 01844 340122 www.criticalpowersupplies. co.uk

01925 741111 www.ABB.co.uk

LIGHTING

Critical Power Supplies Ltd

0142082031 www.centiel.co.uk

Kohler Uninterruptible Power Limited

ABB

POWER

Centiel UK Ltd

01908 565656 www.harlandsimonups.com/

SAFETY, FIRE & SECURITY

At Critical Power Supplies, we have what it takes to provide the right power supplies, project management and support for your business. As the leading independent UK multibrand UPS and generator supplier, our 30 years’ experience implementing power protection solutions makes us the top choice for all your diverse technology needs. We are ISO 9001 UKAS and ISO 27001 UKAS Accredited. We operate across a broad range of platforms, serving clients ranging from corporates to end-users, surveyors, electrical contractors, distributors, resellers and more. We understand the vital need for sustainable uptime and power continuity in the fast-paced business environments of today and provide our service 24x7 across the UK.

Harland Simon UPS Ltd

Voltage management/ optimisation

TEST & MEASUREMENT

0800 978 8988 www.criticalpowersupplies.co.uk

01480479889 www.gamatronic.co.uk/

UPS/STANDBY POWER

Critical Power Supplies Ltd

Gamatronic UK Ltd

LISTINGS

Intelligent Energy Saving Company Ltd 020 7164 2271 www.iesco.co.uk www.powerperfector.com Outram Research Ltd 01243 573050 www.outramresearch.co.uk Powerstar 0114 257 6200 www.powerstar.com Riello UPS Ltd 01978 729 297 www.riello-ups.co.uk/ Schneider Electric 0800 279 9254 www.schneider-electric.com Socomec 00 44 1285 86 33 00 www.socomec.co.uk Source UPS Ltd 01252 692559 www.sourceups.co.uk SPEC Ltd 01924 871 558 www.spec-ltd.com Steden Electrical Products 01279 725568 www.stedenelectricalproducts. co.uk TNEI Services 0161 233 4832 www.tnelgroup.com Vertiv 02380649871Â www.vertivco.com Watford Controls 0333 210 2240 www.watfordcontrol.com Wilson Power Solutions 0113 271 7588 www.wilsonpowersolutions. co.uk

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