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Introduction
Energy-Efficient Controls
SIRIUS brings down energy costs
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Overview
Energy management in industry
Overview of the energy management process
Whether you are a plant operator, planner or machine manu-
facturer: Energy-efficient production is a challenge and an
opportunity in equal measure.
Energy-efficient production as a success factor
In order to harness energy potential, with our vast portfolio, we
always maintain a clear view of the overall product development
and production process. Because maximum energy efficiency in
production can only be achieved through perfect interaction of
all components.
That is why it is important to first create an awareness for existing
energy-saving potential, recognize (identify) and assess
(evaluate) opportunities for optimization through precise
analysis. Finally, appropriate measures must be implemented
(realized).
With our full-range portfolio of energy-efficient drive solutions,
automation and services, you too will reach maximum energy
efficiency, higher productivity and lasting competitiveness in
your company.
Three columns of energy efficiency with products from the
SIRIUS modular system
Energy-efficient products – SIRIUS reduces power loss
SIRIUS controls (3RM motor starter, 3RR2 monitoring relay,
3RB3 overload relay, 3RT2 contactor, 3RW soft starter,
3RV2 motor starter protector/circuit breaker and 3RA6 compact
starter) are characterized by extremely low intrinsic power loss.
This not only lowers energy costs, but also reduces the amount
of waste heat in the control cabinet. This achieves higher
packing density in the control cabinet and reduces the required
cooling capacity in the control cabinet.
Energy-measuring products
Energy management can be instrumental in increasing plant
productivity to bring about a significant improvement to the
competitive ability of a company – in all industries.
Energy data acquisition represents an important component of
the overall energy data management process here. Through
transparency right down to the loads, it is possible to identify and
utilize potential energy savings.
With communication-capable SIRIUS switching devices
(SIMOCODE pro V motor management and control device,
3RR24 monitoring relay, 3RW44 soft starter) you can acquire
energy data from the drive train without any additional effort.
SIRIUS controls help you make energy flows visible.
Best drive solutions in terms of energy
In order to design processes for optimal energy efficiency, it is
not enough to simply measure the energy flow and deploy
energy-efficient products. The greatest lever for saving energy
can be derived from closely examining the application.
For sample applications on the Internet,
see
www.siemens.com/sirius/energysaving
.
SinaSave energy efficiency tool
Amortization calculator for energy-efficient drive systems
The SinaSave energy efficiency tool determines energy saving
potential and amortization times based on your individual condi-
tions of use and therefore offers practical assistance in making
decisions about investments in energy-efficient technologies.
From SinaSave version 6.0 and higher, the drive systems to be
compared and the relevant drive component parameters are
displayed graphically. An additional expansion are the
numerous comparison possibilities for different control types
and comprehensive product combinations for drive solutions for
pump and fan applications.
The product portfolio comprises not just SIRIUS controls, but
also SIMOTICS motors and SINAMICS inverters and converters,
thus offering a comprehensive range of comparison possibilities
– according to your individual requirements.
For further information on the amortization calculator for energy-
efficient drives
see www.siemens.com/sinasave
.
IC01_00244
up to
energy saving
60%
IC01_00245
Energy-optimized
drive solutions
Energy-measuring
products
Biggest lever for
energy savings
Increasingly
important with
regard to energy
management acc. to
ISO 50001
The
Siemens
standard
Energy-efficient
products
SIRIUS innovations
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