Schneider Electric Saves Valuable Panel Space with Zelio® RSL Slim Interface Relays
Palatine, Ill. (USA), January 8, 2010 — The Schneider Electric Relay Competency Center provides compact solutions with Zelio® RSL slim interface relays for general purpose relay requirements. At only 6 mm wide, the Zelio RSL frees valuable panel space for OEM panel builders. The Zelio RSL slim interface relay is ideally suited for densely populated automation control panels, assembly machines, packaging equipment, conveyors and food/beverage equipment.
“This is an exciting addition to Schneider Electric's Zelio relay product offer,” says Terry Harmon, Schneider Electric product manager. “The Zelio RSL is an ideal complement to an already diverse product line. It is just one more way that Schneider Electric meets the needs of distributors and customers by providing complete solutions.”
The Zelio RSL is available as a pre-assembled relay and socket to reduce installation time, but both components also can be obtained individually to seamlessly replace worn out, competitive products. Optional accessories include bus bars and print labels to facilitate parallel wiring and provide quick identification. The relay has a 6A load rating and comes with reinforced printed circuit board (PCB) pins. The universal AC/DC socket has built-in surge protection and an LED indicator and arrives ready for DIN rail mounting. Sockets also are available as screw terminal and spring clamp models.
Schneider Electric Zelio® REG Series Temperature Controllers Simplify Automated Control Processes
Palatine, Ill. (USA), October 5, 2009 — The Schneider Electric Relay Competency Center is expanding its Zelio® control and measurement relay product offer to include the REG series of temperature controllers and accessories, key components for temperature regulation in heating and refrigeration applications. Cost-effective Zelio REG temperature controllers combine simplicity, performance and value, and have the ability to interface with solid-state relays, electromechanical relays, programmable logic controllers (PLCs) variable speed drives and human-machine interface (HMI) displays.
“Many industries, such as packaging, food and beverage, plastic extrusion, industrial machines, HVAC and textile manufacturing, desire optimized temperature controllers to regulate the temperatures in their processes to help ensure the highest quality products are achieved. The Schneider Electric Zelio REG Series Temperature Controllers provide a comprehensive solution to meet this need,” said Dipin Jain, Schneider Electric product manager.
Temperature controllers are designed to automatically control the temperature at multiple points during the manufacturing process. This control enables the execution of critical processes, such as the creation of highly complex recipes in the food and beverage industry or the exact solder temperature control in the electronics assembly industry. The offer comprises three industry-standard formats – 24 x 48 mm (1/32-inch DIN), 48 x 48 mm (1/16-inch DIN) and 96 x 48 mm (1/8-inch DIN). The 24 x 48 mm model is a cost-effective solution for basic temperature control, while its 48 x 48 mm counterpart provides the optimal balance of price and functionality, featuring an increased amount of control contacts and multiple alarms. The full-featured 96 x 48 mm model offers maximum performance and function.
“Schneider Electric employs strict quality controls during every aspect of the temperature controller production process. Automated robotics used in the PCB assembly adds consistency, and multi-stage product testing controls quality,” Jain said.
New Schneider Electric Zelio® Solid-State Relays Offer Reliable Process, Machine Control
Palatine, Ill. (USA), July 7, 2009 — The Schneider Electric Relay Competency Center (SE Relays LLC) is expanding its Zelio® relay product offer with solid-state relays and accessories to meet equipment specifications for vibration resistance and increased reliability.
The offer comprises two industry-standard formats: the panel-mount (hockey puck-style) Zelio SSRP and the DIN-mount Zelio SSRD. The panel-mount Zelio SSRP version optimizes size and performance, with models able to switch up to 125 amperes, while corresponding accessories streamline the heat-sinking process. DIN-mount Zelio SSRD solid-state relays provide ready-to-go solutions with an integral heat sink. Both models offer AC and DC control versions.
“I am very excited about this new offer as it fills a critical product gap for our distributors and customers, who rely on Schneider Electric to provide complete solutions,” said Dipin Jain, Schneider Electric relays product manager. “The new solid-state relay offer maintains Schneider Electric’s core values of safety and quality, while providing high performance and long life for critical-demand applications.”
Jain said many industries such as packaging, food and beverage, plastic extrusion, industrial machines, HVAC and textile manufacturing desire solid-state switching solutions for reliable and consistent performance.
Schneider Electric employs strict quality control during every aspect of the Zelio solid-state relay production process. Automated robotics used in the printed circuit board assembly provides consistency, while multistage product testing controls quality. Direct copper bonding technology provides excellent electrical insulation and enhances thermal conductivity.
ORGANIZATION ANNOUNCEMENT - Sales & Marketing
PALATINE, Ill. — October 27, 2008 — Schneider Electric Relays originally established the Relay Competency Center (RCC) as a centralized team of experts to provide application and innovative design expertise for Square D® and Zelio® plug-in relays. The scope of the competency center support has expanded to include more relays and timers.
The RCC now has the product management and marketing responsibility for the following products:
1. Zelio Relays (Plug-in & Socket)
2. Zelio Control
3. Zelio Time
4. Zelio Count
5. Zelio Analog
6. Solid State and Electromechanical Interface Modules (ABS, ABR)
7. Square D Plug-in Relays and Socket (8501K, R, N)
8. Square D Power Relay (8501C)
9. Square D Alternating Relay (8501KA)
10. Square D NEMA Relay (8501X)
11. Square D Pneumatic Timers (9050A&H)
Dipin Jain replaces John Nussbaum and Linda Sadek as the product marketing manager responsible for the newly added products. His responsibilities also include identifying and launching other types of relays as needed to grow sales through the Schneider channel.
SQUARE D® ALTERNATING PLUG-IN RELAY FROM SCHNEIDER ELECTRIC CONTROLS PUMP LOADS
PALATINE, Ill. — August 01, 2008 — The Schneider Electric Relay Competency Center (SE Relays LLC) announces the release of the Square D® brand 8501KA series alternating relay. This feature rich product offers a direct replacement for competitive alternating plug-in relays that are utilized in the pump industry to control multiple loads.
“The 8501KA alternating relay was developed to provide a superior and cost-competitive alternative to existing alternating plug-in relays,” said Dipin Jain, marketing product manager, Relay Competency Center. “The relay offers 12 Amp contact ratings while utilizing less space on the DIN rail. The product also works well as a drop-in replacement in the MRO industry, and offers features that appeal to OEM panel builders.”
While the 8501KA alternating relay specifically is designed for the pumping industry, its unique design is suitable for any application that requires a device to provide switching capabilities to control multiple loads. Customers can reduce bearing and pump wear caused by long run times by utilizing the relay’s ability to toggle the load between multiple devices.
Several contact and voltage configurations are available with the 8501KA alternating relays. The socket-compatible products have a top-mounted toggle switch to select the alternating mode applicable to the system. When used with the mating Square D brand socket, the relays have UL Listed approval status. This status streamlines agency approval when incorporating the product into a new design or replacing a competitive product in an existing system.
Square D Alternating Plug-In Relay
Common applications for the 8501KA alternating relays include irrigation systems and water treatment (pumping stations), compressors and HVAC fans. Like all 8501K relays, the KA series conforms to numerous international standards and meets the requirements of the European RoHS (Restriction of Hazardous Substances) Directive.
SCHNEIDER ELECTRIC ENHANCES ZELIO® RELAY PRODUCT FAMILY WITH UL LISTED STATUS AND EXPANDED OPTIONS
PALATINE, Ill. — March 01, 2008 — The Schneider Electric Relay Competency Center (SE Relays LLC) has enhanced its popular Telemecanique® brand Zelio® line of plug-in relays with a UL Listed approval status when used with Zelio sockets. The line also features increased motor ratings at 120 and 240 VAC and expanded resistive ratings.
“The UL agency approvals and new options available allow Schneider Electric to offer a complete line of Zelio plug-in relays that provide an unprecedented level of performance, features and accessories for the most common applications on the market,” said Michael O’Donnell, marketing product manager, Relay Competency Center. “The newly acquired UL Listed status will streamline the agency certification process by grouping the relay and socket combination as an acceptable UL system, saving time and money for industrial users.”
Schneider Electric also has added a plain cover version of the relays to prevent inadvertent actuation of the relay’s contacts. In applications where the relay is exposed to customer interaction, elimination of the manual push button may be considered a safety requirement.
Zelio Plug-in Relays
The plug-in relay line is comprised of four product families—the RSB interface relays, the RXM miniature relays, the RUM universal relays and RPM/RPF power relays—combining many size, function and capability options to fit a variety of applications. The space-saving relays are easy to integrate into existing panels and offer a variety of features that simplify installation and integration.Common applications for the Zelio plug-in relays include industrial machinery for conveying, packaging and palletizing, as well as in facility and infrastructure applications involving compressors, HVAC, pumps and water treatment (pumping systems). They conform to numerous international standards and the requirements of the European RoHS (Restriction of Hazardous Substances) Directive.
SCHNEIDER ELECTRIC INTRODUCES THE RELAY COMPETENCY CENTER
PALATINE, Ill. — December 21, 2007 — Schneider Electric Relays announces the Relay Competency Center (RCC), a centralized, coordinated team of experts who offer world-class customer assistance, application development and relay design innovation for Square D® brand and Telemecanique® brand plug-in relays.
Designed to assist customers with choosing and managing their relay requirements, the RCC coordinates efforts with Schneider Electric sales representatives to ensure that all customer requests are quickly and expertly addressed.
Backed by a dedicated team of engineers, the RCC works closely with customers to assess their needs and provide solutions. The center’s primary focus is on ensuring proper product selection, especially in the early stages of design. A team of product application specialists support Schneider Electric sales representatives at customer sites to address specifications and technical concerns.
“The creation of the Relay Competency Center is a win-win situation for customers, distributors and Schneider Electric,” said Matt O’Kane, Business Director and General Manager for the RCC. “Schneider Electric offers the most feature-rich products available today, helping customers and distributors feel confident in their relay production selections. Ultimately, we want to help customers create the most cost-effective and reliable control systems possible.”
The RCC website (www.SErelays.com) can facilitate product identification and also includes an automated product navigator to narrow product selection and display associated accessories. Users also can download 2-D drawings and 3-D models directly into 18 different CAD software platforms. In addition, cross-reference searches are available online to help customers find the proper replacement products for relays in existing panels.