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As a global specialist in energy management with operations in more than 100 coun-
tries, Schneider Electric offers integrated solutions across multiple market segments.
This includes leading positions in energy and infrastructure, building automation and
data centres/networks, as well as a broad presence in residential applications.
Schneider Electric is dedicated to making individuals’ and organisations’ energy safe,
reliable, efficient, productive, and green.

Helping people
make the most of their energy
As a leading supplier of systems, solutions and
services for electrical installations, Schneider
Electric provides technology and integrated
You can target up to solutions to optimise energy usage in markets
30% energy savings like data centres, buildings and residential.
using the Schneider
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technologies. With a unique portfolio in electrical distribution,
building management and security, Schneider
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management and a world leader in energy
efficiency. Schneider Electric provides the com-
plete solution tailor-made for special demands.
For every object size or budget the solution
portfolio provides the right set of technologies
and devices – from conventional systems to
advanced building control systems, safety and
security items. And your building could also
benefit. Just take a look at references on the
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Novartis Data Centre and Offices
Hyderabad, India
Novartis is a Swiss-based multinational pharmaceuticals giant. In India, the group has
built a centre of excellence to support Novartis Global Operations, which spans more
than 140 countries. To ensure bulletproof integrity of the cabling in its Hyderabad data
centre and office, Novartis selected the Schneider Electric Actassi solution, which deliv-
• Data centre and office for
about 900 associates ers ultra-reliable end-to-end connectivity and superior usability.
• To be awarded the
Leadership in Energy &
Environmental Design
Platinum Rating by the Customer demands and requirements The solution in brief
Indian Green Building Saving money meant getting an ultra-fast, energy Actassi by Schneider Electric is a complete
Council
efficient cabling system for the right price. To single vendor cabling solution with many custom
generate revenue, the system had to work with options ranging from Cat 6 to 10G (10G Copper
minimum downtime and rapidly process a maxi- and 10G Fibre). Novartis got a value-packed
mum throughput of operational transactions. solution completely in tune with all their current
Easy installation, integration and upgrades were and future requirements. The installation pro-
a must for time-saving purposes. Novartis also cess was eased with familiarisation workshops
• Ultra-fast, energy-
efficient cabling asked for a user-friendly approach with military- for Novartis and their system integrator, IBM.
system to save time and grade security. Environmental friendliness and Schneider Electric has a global presence, long
money, to make money,
a vendor-supported warranty were also crucial term vision and a strong commitment to future
to simplify processes
and to achieve peace considerations. Ultimately, the cabling solution technology. Novartis can rest assured and will
of mind needed to be a total no-brainer for the Novartis be helped whenever they need to expand their
IT team – even for new staff members. operations anywhere across the world.

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Actassi – implemented key strategies

• Schneider Electric saved money for Novartis by delivering supe-
rior value with the innovative Actassi IDTracer ™ cabling solution.
• Cost-effective Actassi allows extremely high performance with
a near-end crosstalk margin up to 11dB, plus capacity and
performance far exceeding the Cat 6 standard – this super safety
margin ensures utmost network efficiency even when data traffic
is maxed out.
• All Actassi system components are effortlessly upgradeable and
their robust high quality cuts peak traffic outages and service
downtime.
• Solution enables utilisation of over 7,000 network ports over two
years with capacity reserved for system future expansion.
• Save time and money via rapid installation with a high error Actassi VDA-E 42U61
panelloaded cabinet
tolerance that reduces reworking requirements, plus easy MAC
management.
• Maximum uptime and central monitoring software ensure more
income-producing operational transactions for Novartis.
P110421

• The Actassi LED panel saved this project 50 hours of labelling

time. The 42U 0.5min x 24 ports x 20 panelloaded cabinet can
be labelled in 80% less time than competing systems. Actassi Office 19“ patch panel
Actassi SCS tiger

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Torres de Hércules Business Center
Cádiz, Spain
The Torres de Hércules Business Center is located in the Marismas de Palmones Busi-
ness and Technology Park, in Los Barrios (Cádiz), a location which is set to become a
reference point for the Campo de Gibraltar. The architect Rafael de La-Hoz integrated
• Office building
the words "Non plus ultra" into the facade of the two towers, like a ticker. According to
• Two 100 m towers tradition, the saying is related to the Straights of Gibraltar – being supposedly inscribed
with 21 storeys on the famous Pillars of Hercules – and symbolises the end of the world.

Customer demands and requirements The solution in brief

The project was conceived to cover the increas- The solution chosen to meet the needs of the
ingly demanding needs of the business world, customer comprised integration with the KNX
• Comfort solution for
offering an excellent investment opportunity in system, which is used to control the lighting of
the offices in the
business center a leading business and logistics environment in the offices, as well as to control the blinds and
• Increased energy Southern Europe. air-conditioning. Schneider Electric provides
savings in lighting
The customer requested office space that offered switchboard and control elements that meet the
and HVAC
• Integration with the the maximum degree of comfort when it comes needs of the customer and provide the offices
audiovisual system to light, blind and heating control. Easy to use with the equipment they require in order to
and remote control
and energy-efficient. ­optimally perform their daily various activities.

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Artec Artec makes an unmistakable impression.

switch range Its timeless appeal combines a clean use
of form with a slimline appearance. This
means that the series meets the demands of
modern architecture superbly and is ideal for
installation in a wide range of locations.
KNX Push-button with room
temperature control unit,
KNX The push-button features elegant design, a Artec, stainless steel
Push-button generous labelling field and an integrated
with room room temperature control unit. For intelligent
temperature light and blind control, as well as regulating
control unit the room temperature according to your needs.

KNX Fan Coil For heating, ventilation and air conditioning

Actuator control. The fan coil actuator is triggered by
P123543

push-buttons with a room temperature control

unit and integrated bus coupler. In automatic
KNX Fan coil actuator
mode, the fan speeds are controlled depend-
ently by the control value of the push-button
with room temperature control unit.

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Schattdecor AG
Thansau, Germany
Every workplace is also a living space. This was the idea that drove Walter Schatt,
founder of Schattdecor AG, when it was time to rebuild his company headquarters in
Thansau, Upper Bavaria. The focus was to be on Schattdecor AG's employees, business
associates and guests because their commitment and enthusiasm is key to making
• Headquarters of
Schattdecor AG with the company the global market leader in decor printing.
office, conference,
show and meeting
rooms as well as resi-
dential apartments Customer demands and requirements The solution in brief
The new Schattdecor headquarters was ex- By using various KNX solutions, it was possible
pected to meet the highest architectural and to combine the demands of the architecture
technical standards. The switch design was also and the variety of utilities into a single entity.
meant to perfectly integrate into the building's The CONNECT radio system was implemented
architecture, matching the distinctive material to equip the all-glass office and meeting rooms
• Comfortable control of mix of glass and wood. A system for conveni- with the latest technology. Adhesive radio
building functions with
ently controlling the blinds, temperature and push-buttons, matching the colour scheme in
KNX
• Great flexibility thanks light helps to optimise the company's work office area spaces, were connected to the KNX
to the CONNECT radio processes. system.
system

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M-Plan switch M-Plan has discovered the essence of good

form – and doesn't need to shout about it.
Protruding only 12 mm from the wall, it
discreetly integrates into any architecture.
More than 175 functions available in System M
meet all the functional requirements of modern
KNX Push-button with KNX Push-button,
office buildings. room temperature M-Plan, aluminium
control unit, M-Plan,
aluminium
CONNECT The CONNECT Radio system is the perfect
Radio system solution for modernising electrical installa-
tions without having to prise open walls and
lay cables. Stuck onto glass or screwed
into the wall, the radio transmitter does not
require a flush-mounted socket. CONNECT
offers flexibility, comfort and safety when it
P100570

comes to controlling functions such as the

lighting, roller shutters or multimedia.
CONNECT Radio system
push-button, 1-gang,
M-Plan, aluminium

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ABaC Restaurant & Hotel
Barcelona, Spain
Located in uptown Barcelona, right at the start of the iconic Avenida Tibidabo, the ABaC
Restaurant & Hotel is a dream come true: an exclusive, elegant establishment with a
renowned restaurant and fifteen luxury rooms, merging all the attributes of well-being
• Grande Luxe with avant-garde decoration and the latest developments in technology and comfort.
Boutique Hotel with
15 exclusive rooms,
spa and restaurant
Customer demands and requirements The solution in brief
The guests‘ well-being is top priority at the ABaC Schneider Electric helped designing a func-
Restaurant & Hotel. Striving for excellence, tional, decorative lighting system aimed at
convenient light, blind and air conditioning enhancing the experience and contentment of
control was called for in the hotel rooms as well the customers, with control that provides a high
• High level of satisfaction as in the restaurant and lounge. Light scenes that level of comfort for the user, by generating a
among users of the
are easy to set and retrieve were the focus – varied range of warm, welcoming scenes and
facilities
• Infinite lighting manual ones as well as movement and bright- ambiances. The system provides smart light
possibilities to fulfil ness-dependent ones for maximum energy management, maximising energy savings and
every need
efficiency. linking lighting to access control.
• Presence and access
control

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 Pictures: Marco Pastori

Application Solution Devices in use

KNX Convenient control unit with 8 operator but-

Push-button tons for every room function. With integrated
with room room temperature control unit with display,
P123579

temperature operating and status display and labelling

control unit field. Thanks to the integrated IR receiver, KNX DALI-Gateway
all the functions of the respective buttons
can be controlled via IR remote control.

ARGUS Effective energy savings thanks to move-

Presence ment and brightness-dependent control of
P121071

P105936

detector lighting in meeting rooms and administrative

offices. KNX Push-button with ARGUS Presence
temperature control unit, detector, ceiling mounted,
M-Elegance real glass, white
KNX DALI- Efficient interface for lighting technology. onyx black
Gateway Switches and dims lighting in up to 16 groups,
it also enables up to 16 light scenes per
group.

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ME Madrid by Meliá Hotels
Madrid, Spain
• 5 -star luxury hotel with
192 guest rooms
• Design & comfort
created by a lighting
control solution
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The Great Hotel Reina Victoria is reborn as ME Madrid, it is showcase of forward-thinking
design. Located in the heart of Madrid, it was built at the beginning of the 20th century
with its outstanding tower, later in 2006 it was renewed under Meliá brand.
Customer demands and requirements The solution in brief
The refurbishment of the hotel was intended The Schneider Electric KNX solution harmonises
to acquire a forward design while keeping the the design of all electrical devices and solves
outstanding appearance of this building of the complex functions with just one touch in common
early 20th century. Several energy-efficient areas and guest rooms. Easy room management
comfort solutions were planned to improve the of 10 lighting circuits with “welcome scene”,
guest experience. Presence detection in the “relax coloured-light scene” and “go back to
rooms should automatically manage HVAC and previous scene” were provided. The solution
lighting. Furthermore the guests should be able binds control of room lighting and HVAC system,
to set different ambient light scenes by the push linked to the presence detection in the hotel
of a button. room.
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KNX ARGUS Effective energy savings in various hotel

Presence areas, thanks to movement and brightness-
P105936

detector dependent control of lighting, temperature

and ventilation.

KNX Push- The hotel guest can comfortably manage

P121123

button the HVAC system and lighting groups via the

push-buttons, generating the best environ- ARGUS Presence detec- KNX Push-button
tor, ceiling mounted, white with room temperature
ment for every situation.
control unit, M-Plan,
polar white
KNX Fan coil The KNX fan coil controller in line with the
controller thermostat manages the HVAC system.

KNX DALI- Efficient interface for lighting technology.

Gateway Switches and dims lighting in up to 16 groups,
P123579
P123543

it also enables up to 16 light scenes per

group.
KNX Fan coil actuator KNX DALI-Gateway

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Shipbuilding, Meyer Werft
Papenburg, Germany
Fitting a cruise ship means fulfilling a very wide range of needs. The fixtures have to
meet the demands of passengers and staff, they must be customisable and they need
to be suitable for the specific weather and climatic conditions. This requires a partner
with a large portfolio of solutions and products who is able to create individual special
• 2012 saw the launching
at Meyer Werft of the solutions.
largest cruise ship ever
built in Germany
• Length of 340 m, 1,250
passengers and 850 Customer demands and requirements The solution in brief
crew cabins The requirements for a luxury liner are similar When it comes to universal requirements for
to those for a luxury hotel: maximum comfort for installation material, Schneider Electric is the
the passengers and maximum technical and partner for the Meyer Werft shipyard. Special
operational safety. And the material, in addition solutions, such as glass frames with a printed
to daily wear from passengers and staff, has to logo, plastic frames in the desired colour, in
resist the salt-laden sea air. Special technical glass or metal, or KNX-based solutions in public
solutions in the cabins often exceed the limits of areas are just some of the possibilities that
• Special technical &
visual solutions are standard product ranges. Furthermore, a desire can be realised. Offering the right solution to
easy to implement with for customisation, such as inscribing logos on every requirement is Schneider Electric's core
Schneider Electric switches, calls for flexibility. strength.

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M-Smart An ingenious combination of straightfor-

ward, clearly-defined shapes and high-
quality surfaces. With its timelessly elegant
appearance, M-Smart can perfectly be
adapted to every taste and design style.

M-Smart, anthracite M-Smart, polar white

Artec Artec makes an unmistakable impression. (individual solution)
Its timeless appeal combines a clean use
of form with a slimline appearance. Also
available in special colours, on request.

QuickFlex® The QuickFlex® flush-mounted inserts offer

switch base easy connection, fast alignment and quick
fastening. The base can be fitted with ad-
ditional functions such as surge protection
or LED lighting, without having to remove
Socket outlet, M-Smart, QuickFlex® Socket-outlet
the inserts. aluminium (individual flush-mounted insert with
solution) integrated surge protec-
tion module

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Congress Centre Davos
Davos, Switzerland
By building an entrance hall, a corridor and the new conference chamber, the architect
Heinrich Degelo managed to merge and unify the various buildings and floors of the
complex, which has grown in stages since 1969 – as well as transforming it into one of
the most modern congress centres in the Alps.
• Congress centre for
close to 5,000 guests
• 34 high-tech rooms for
20 to 1,800 people Customer demands and requirements The solution in brief
• Pentagonal conference Efficiency and the guests' well-being were KNX touch panels 7" control the light, blinds,
chamber of 1,300 m2
with unique ceiling the core requirements when expanding the heating and ventilation in the new rooms. The
lighting congress centre. In addition to architectural 912 lamps in the ceiling of the conference
changes that interconnected the various build- chamber are integrated into predefined scenes
ings and floors of the complex into a single such as "presentation", "cleaning" or "speaker",
entity, the customer asked for an integrated and making it possible to quickly match the lighting
multi-functional system to make conferences to requirements. Feller KNX push-buttons at all
comfortable, efficient and cost-effective. the hotspots in the conference rooms enhance
• Convenient control Guests and administrators will be impressed by the convenient control options. Lights in the
and cost efficiency for the user-friendly control options for light, blinds, corridor are activated via pirios 360 movement
lights, blinds, heating
and ventilation with KNX heating and ventilation. detectors whenever someone is present.

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KNX Operating unit for controlling lights, curtains,

Touch panel 7" blinds and heating/air-conditioning. Saving
and retrieving scenes, as well as switching
the various devices on and off.

With integrated room thermostat, alarm

module, time switch, logic module, dynamic
language selection, presence simulation.
Fast programming via network possible.

KNX Push- With integrated bus coupler, switch, dimming

button & scene or blind actuator. With freely selectable LED KNX Touch panel 7"
push-button colour and label insert.

KNX Ceiling For automatical switching of lights and HVAC

movement installations, achieving increased comfort
detector and safety as well as energy saving.
pirios 360

KNX Push-button pirios 360

Movement detector

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Opera Oslo
Oslo, Norway
The new opera house in Oslo is a further milestone showcasting the philosophy of the
unconventional Scandinavian designers in architecture and constructed landscapes.
Rather than creating an ironic, narcissistic, prestigious building, the Snohetta architects
centered their concept around the user.
• 38,500 m2 total area,
8,300 m2 stage area,
1 ,369 seats in the
Customer demands and requirements The solution in brief
great hall When parliament decided to create a new home Artec stainless steel push-buttons are perfectly
for the Norwegian ballet and orchestra ensem- matched to the materials used in the opera
ble, it was obvious that the focus ought to be on house, such as glass, stainless steel and wood.
users and their needs. Acoustic and visual clar- KNX push-buttons with temperature control units
ity are essential to a perfect visit to the opera or guarantee energy-efficient and precisely timed
ballet. One major challenge was to harmonise heating control. The individual heating control
• energy-efficient the sophisticated design with the materials means there is no need to switch separate
• comfort solution
used. In line with this aspiration, Schneider heaters on and off manually. KNX ARGUS pres-
• aesthetic design
• latest technology Electric was brought on board to provide the ence detectors and KNX ARGUS flush-mounted
Norwegian opera house with individual product movement detectors 180/2.20 m switch light
solutions. sources according to movement and brightness
– in the corridors and staircases.

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Artec Switch Artec makes an impression. Its timeless

range in stain- appeal combines a clean use of form with a
less steel and slimline appearance. For the most demand-
polar white ing requirements in modern architecture.

KNX ARGUS Effective energy savings thanks to move-

KNX Push-button with ARGUS Movement
Presence ment and brightness-dependent control of room temperature control detector, flush mounted,
detector lighting, temperature and ventilation. unit, Artec, stainless steel Artec, stainless steel

ARGUS Flush- High mounting position provides the best

mounted move- possible protection against damage.
ment detector Master/slave switching makes it ideal for
180/2.20 m long corridors.
P101280

P111002

Emergency Better orientation in an emergency. The

lighting escape route system guides visitors safely Emergency lighting ARGUS Presence detec-
tor, ceiling mounted, silver
out of the building.

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P111035

The Olympic Stadium

Beijing, China
When Beijing’s extraordinary “Bird’s Nest” National Stadium opened the 2008 Olympic
Games, it instantly became a global architectural icon. After celebrating the closing of
the Games, the “Bird’s Nest” played host to the 2008 Summer Paralympics. It continues
to provide a magnificent showcase for national and international sporting, cultural and
• National Stadium entertainment events.
• 2 58,000 m2 total
land surface
• Permanent seats:
80,000, temporary Customer demands and requirements The solution in brief
seats: 11,000
The organisation wanted a high-tech, environ- The different strategies leveraged included
ment-friendly, easy-to-maintain, energy-saving central control and monitoring, time schedule,
package. Key problems faced included duplica- remote, motion, light level and timer control.
tion of operations in ground level and 4th floor Scene control was used to operate landscaped
centers controlling functions such as individual and facade lighting during events, with scene
• Centralised control of lighting/event scene changes and emergency and dimming controls installed in VIP and
the lighting system
lighting. press rooms. Time schedule, timer and light
including about 1,700
devices level control were used in outdoor plazas and
• Compliance with inter- System flexibility and reliability during events, landscaped areas. Time schedule control was
national KNX standards
compatibility with the KNX backbone, fast installed in the car park area while emergency
activation/deactivation via a single control panel lighting control was interlocked with the au-
and future scalability for extra input and output tomatic fire system. Other system features
modules were other targets that had to be met. included input zone control in the duty room and
occupancy sensors in rest rooms.

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How KNX helped

All communications networks on each floor were linked to the main
KNX backbone network. Faster master control from the central PC
was achieved via a fiber backbone Ethernet network.
P121011
P121044

In all, the project used around 1,700 devices, including 260 motion
KNX Push-button, Push-button, M-Smart,
sensors. Additional equipment included over 400 local key input M-Smart, polar white polar white
units, and more than 300 lighting control panels which controlled
approximately 4,000 back of house, facade, landscaped and public
seated area lights.

KNX product deployment

P105936

• Central control with WinSwitch visualization in central control room

• Corridor lighting control with 0-10V dimmers to facilitate energy ARGUS Presence detec-
tor, ceiling mounted, white
saving features
• Exterior, emergency, rooms and viewing deck, staircase and other
surroundings lighting control with KNX On/Off relays (16A)
• Interface to fire system with Binary input units for emergency fire
protection procedure
• Automatic lighting control for toilet using latest ARGUS Presence
detectors
• Local bypass/overwrite control with System M Push-button within
distribution panels

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Stockholm Arena
Stockholm, Sweden
• Sport and event arena
with sliding roof for
year-round events
• 30,000 seats
• 40,000 for concerts
• Integrated sustainability
strategy with the most
appropriate use of
renewable energy
• Effective energy
efficiency techniques
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The Stockholm Arena will contribute to making Stockholm a world-class event city.
With its 30,000 seats, the arena can host many different types of event. For this
reason, it is built with a sliding roof, making it flexible and allowing events to be held
independent of weather and season.
Customer demands and requirements The solution in brief
The Stockholm Arena will be an arena filled with Schneider Electric provided a total solution
events all year-round. The idea is that the sta- including the acquisition, logistics and on-site
dium will be used for national and international service. Several KNX based solutions were part
football, concerts with international artists, horse of the effective energy efficiency techniques for
racing, motorsport, large business meetings and heat, light and ventilation.
banquets and exhibitions. The most appropriate Actassi capacitates the building to stream data
use of renewable energy and the implementa- for internet connection, telephony and security
tion of effective energy efficiency techniques such as surveillance cameras. Category 6 has
such as heat and ventilation systems to maintain been chosen on the grid to cope with capacity.
a constant indoor temperature are part of the Wibe trays are used to hold the cables in the
integrated sustainability strategy for the Arena. building.
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Actassi The Actassi range can accommodate all

data needs by delivering a flexible and
P129994

comprehensive range of products, from

the Telecom offer to Category 5 and 6
UTP and STP networks, to the latest in Wibe cable tray
Category 6A STP solutions.
The all-in-one concept delivers Quick
Fix function on panels, sliding function
for easy access and maintenance plus
smart cable management for various
cable diameters.

Wibe cable Wibe cable trays form a complete cable

P124895

trays support system for the routing of power,

data and control cables. The range
Actassi Patch panels 19“
delivers outstanding mechanical resist-
ance, reduced installation time with a
reduced number of jointing elements
and smart fixings.

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University Hospital (UKE)
Hamburg-Eppendorf, Germany
In 2009 the team of Nickl & Partner Architekten AG, Munich, successfully completed
the vast University Hospital Hamburg-Eppendorf project. The hospital complex is the
most modern in Europe. Its huge KNX installation with switches and socket-outlets
specially designed for use in a hospital setting is equally technologically advanced.
17 clinics, 730 hospital
beds, 16 operating
theatres, almost 3,500
rooms, a total area of Customer demands and requirements The solution in brief
85,000 m2 A completely integrated, holistic clinic was the System M was chosen as a switch range with
objective when planning the new building. It was impressive design and functions. The specific
particularly crucial to take all the various clinics properties and shared depth of functions of the
with their specific needs into account. Interdisci- switch series M-Smart, Aquastar and Artec meet
plinary centres under a single roof and perfectly all the requirements of everyday operation in a
coordinated patient care were the most impor- hospital. Socket-outlets with LEDs in the central
• Three different switch
series based on the tant criteria. When it came to selecting material, plate or with protection against accidental
functional depth of one the challenge was to find systems that were contact, as well as easy labelling options, are
switch range meet all functional, free of maintenance and malfunc- especially useful in intensive care areas. ARGUS
the requirements of
day-to-day work in a tions, easy to expand and retrofit, and cost- presence detectors are able to fulfil the energy
hospital effective. The switch range was also expected efficiency requirements over the long term.
• Energy efficiency to meet this demand, in addition to visually
thanks to presence
detectors matching the clinic's fittings.

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M-Smart Thanks to the shatter-proof material with

straightforward design and extra-glossy sur-
face, M-Smart is particularly particularly suit-
able for public buildings and frequent use.

Aquastar Offers ideal protection against moisture and

withstands even strong mechanical strains.
Socket-outlet with surge Push-button with
The transparent field on switches, socket- protection, M-Smart, labelling field, Aquastar,
outlets and push-buttons in the Aquastar polar white light grey
series is easy to illuminate and label.

Artec Artec's clear use of form and flat appear-

ance in its stainless steel version makes a
P106001

statement in public areas.

P106130

ARGUS Safety, comfort and effective energy sav-

Presence ings thanks to movement and brightness-
Artec, stainless steel ARGUS Presence detec-
detector dependent control of lighting, temperature tor, ceiling mounted, white
and ventilation.

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P111039

P72785

Turning Torso Tower

Malmö, Sweden
The city of Malmö in Sweden is proud of its new landmark: the Turning Torso,
190 ­metres in height and Europe's tallest residential building. The architecture of
the building, which twists by 90 degrees as it rises, is based on a sculpture by the
architect Santiago Calatrava, called the Twisting Torso.
• Skyscraper with
150 flats
• 190 m tall
• 54 storeys Customer demands and requirements The solution in brief
The requirements for the fittings of the 150 flats The Swedish Turning Torso Tower is an excellent
as well as for the two lower office building units example of how Schneider Electric provide
were based on high standard and a high level of values in all steps when building for the future,
safety. A suitable partner who is able to provide using the latest available technology. In terms of
a comprehensive portfolio of products and flex- infrastructure the preinstalled Canalis system for
• Using the latest
available technology ible solutions as well as ongoing service was constant adjustments decreases installation time
• Time and cost efficient searched for. Furthermore, maximum quality and by 50%. Actassi starts with a basic home net-
installation
cost efficiency were core requirements for the work solution providing TV, data and telephone
installations. up to Actassi office solutions delivering the latest
in cable management systems.

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 P72764
P72790

P72763

Application Solution Devices in use

Canalis range The Canalis range is a consistent, com-

prehensive system of busbar trunking for
P124895

lighting and power distribution in all types

of buildings. It guarantees and enhances
the safety of people and equipment, and
P126291

provides installation continuity of service,

Canalis Channel rails Actassi Patch panels 19"
upgradeability and simplicity. Fitting time
reduced by more than 50% compared with
traditional cable installations.

Actassi Office Delivers innovation in the latest 19" cable

management to well-known products such
as data rack shelves, tools and earthing
devices.

Actassi Home Offers a first step to a network at home with

Essential system TV on coaxial plugs plus phone and data on
P123490

RJ45 plugs. A simple, fast installation, provi-

ding the basics to let several users get online.
Actassi Home Essential

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Mobimo Tower
Zurich, Switzerland
The architects Diener & Diener have created a landmark for the city of Zurich with the
Mobimo Tower, in the style of the Chicago School of the 1920s. The 53 flats on the
15th storey and above feature generous floor plans and electrical installations that will
more than satisfy the exclusive demands of the owners.
• Tower of 81 m height
with hotel and 53
exclusive private flats
Customer demands and requirements The solution in brief
In "District 5", Zurich's former industrial zone, The sustainable standard features of all the
the Mobimo Tower represents a concentrated flats included the dirigon multimedia system, to
approach to construction in the reinvigoration of which all media can be connected. Residents
old plots. The bottom 14 floors are occupied by can control the lights, room temperature and
• Convenient control the exclusive Renaissance Zurich Tower Hotel. blinds via the KNX touch panel 7". Customer-
and cost efficiency for
The nine storeys above that will house 53 luxury specific enhancements, such as scene control,
lights, blinds, heating
and ventilation with KNX apartments measuring between 90 and 350 centralised blind or light operation can therefore
square metres. Mobimo, the builder, was inter- be added easily at any time. Push-buttons, ther-
ested in sustainable, high-quality and long-lived mostats, movement detectors and socket-outlets
interior fittings. Only the most refined materials in the universal EDIZIOdue design complement
were to be used both outside and in. Energy the installation and ideally match the look of the
efficiency was also an important objective. rooms.

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 Application Solution Devices in use

KNX Touch Operating unit for controlling lights, curtains,

panel 7" blinds and heating/air-conditioning. Saving
and retrieving scenes, as well as switching
the various devices on and off. With integrated
room thermostat, alarm module, time switch,
logic module, dynamic language selection,
presence simulation.

EDIZIOdue EDIZIOdue combines exclusive design,

switch range elegant materials and high-quality technology. KNX Touch panel 7"
EDIZIOdue, brushed chrome
Enables convenient control of lights, curtains,
air conditioning and other functions.

dirigon The dirigon multimedia connector system

socket-outlet brings all media (radio, TV, Internet, telephone,
PC, fax, audio/video) to every room in a
convenient manner. Thanks to the standard-
ised RJ45 interface, the socket-outlet can be
flexibly converted at any time, making room
use flexible as well.
KNX Push-button, RJ 45 socket,
EDIZIOdue, glass, black EDIZIOdue

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Luxury apartment
Paris, France
• Luxury apartment in the
16th arrondissement of
Paris, facing the Eiffel
Tower
• Intelligent and intuitive
features
• Programmable scene
control
• Maximum convenience
• Energy management
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In the heart of Paris' 16th arrondissement, renowned architect Lawrence Galle furnished
a luxury domicile on the basis of intelligent building automation, as part of a moderni-
sation project. For Galle, intelligence means creating “well-being scenarios” for residents
at the touch of a button: for relaxing or for receiving guests in style.
Customer demands and requirements The solution in brief
The requirements for the KNX installation This Schneider Electric solution features out-
consisted of maximum comfort with the great- standing elegance and depth of functions. The
est possible efficiency. All the relevant utilities, only elements visible to residents are the five
such as lighting, blinds, roller shutters, heat- touch panels: the majority of the electrical instal-
ing, air conditioning and the audio system, lation, including more than 100 KNX modules,
were to be networked together intelligently so is hidden away in the switch cabinet. Comfort
that they can be grouped together into various scenes for every time of day and every situation
comfort scenes and retrieved easily. Functional were matched precisely to residents' needs. In-
enhancements should be possible without any tegrated energy management maximises energy
additional installation work. efficiency here.
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 Application Solution Devices in use

KNX Touch Display and control unit with room thermo-

panel stat, fast network, remote programming
options and night reduction function or on/
off switching function for the display. New
functions can easily be integrated in existing
devices by means of a software upgrade.
Light, heating, roller shutters and blinds can
be controlled from a central point and con-
nected devices be switched on and off with KNX Touch panel 7",
ease. The ability to set individual scenes is M-Elegance metal, rhodium grey

especially practical. All commands relevant

to the scene are executed simultaneously.

Unica class The design of this high class switch range is

switch range discrete and minimalist. Available materials
P123594

are metal, glass, leather or slate. The glass

P113190

cover frames are made of tempered glass for

maximum mechanical resistance. Push-button, KNX Power supply
Unica Class, grey glass

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Heathrow Terminal 5
London, United Kingdom
• UK’s largest air terminal
with up to 35 million
passengers a year
• On-going training
and maintenance
• Up to 45% energy
savings
• Payback: 27 months
• Over 150,000 DALI
luminaires including
emergency lighting
Hesperia Tower
Barcelona, Spain
•T
 ower of 28 storeys,
105 metres, 280 rooms
•5
 ,000 m2 congress
centre
• Up to 30% energy savings
•A  bility to monitor and
control all installation
centrally
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Customer demands and requirements
In accordance with the strict BAA requirement
to build a world-class low energy terminal, the
system has been developed to optimise energy
efficiency. The scheme includes constant light
control, presence detection, time scheduling of
loads, and intelligent lighting control with dimming,
along with the monitoring of lifts, escalators, toilet
alarms.
The solution in brief
A KNX DALI lighting control and monitoring
system has been extensively used for the main
Concourse A building, Flight Control Tower,
Energy Centre, Main Car Park, Internal rail
P106001
transit system and many other areas within the
campus. Software modules help performing the
energy monitoring of the lighting loads in ac- ARGUS Presence detector,
cordance with the requirements of UK building ceiling mounted, white
standards for energy efficiency.
The Hesperia Tower is a building situated in the
district of Bellvitge in L‘Hospitalet de Llobregat,
Spain.
Customer demands and requirements
The design of the Hesperia Tower is focused on
energy efficiency and bioclimatic technologies.
A key objective was to combine the highest level
of comfort with optimum energy efficiency.
The solution in brief
The solution followed the new regulation defined
in the Codigo Tecnico de Edificacion‘ (CTE).
Key savings in this project have been achieved
through accurate management of the HVAC
systems, simple solutions like light and move-
P86304
ment detectors and Unica Top switches and
sockets for guest rooms and public areas to Switch, Unica Top, bright
chrome/aluminium
fulfil the interior design expectations.
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The Oval Office
Hamburg, Germany
• Office complex with
26,000 m2 for 1,200
employees
• KNX-based, convenient
and energy-efficient
lighting control
The Ferrari Showroom
Seoul, Korea
• Ferrari showroom
entirely made from
glass and metal
• Switch range with
timeless design
• Ambient light scenes
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The Oval Office in Hamburg, designed by the
architects Nps Tchoban Voss, is named for its
elliptical form.
Customer demands and requirements
The challenge for Schneider Electric was to
develop an efficient concept for controlling the
lighting and light scenes (including by remote
control).
The solution in brief
Schneider Electric’s answer was a comprehen­
sive KNX installation and the Artec switch range.
Various movement and brightness-dependent
light settings support the flexible office use
structure. They can also be controlled comfort-
ably from the workstation using a remote control.
KNX Info display, KNX Push-button with
Artec, stainless steel IR receiver, Artec,
stainless steel
The Ferrari Showroom in Seoul has completely
been designed out of glass and metal for walls,
ceilings, and floors.
Customer demands and requirements
The customer was looking for a switch range to
match the materials selected for the showroom
and the look of the sports cars. In addition, the
customer wanted different, easily retrievable light
scenes to create atmosphere in the show room.
The solution in brief
The stainless steel version of the Artec surface
range combines timeless design and a clear
use of form, thus making it a modern classic –
just like Ferrari’s prestige automobiles! The KNX
bus system controls light scenes and thus helps
present the cars in the best light possible!
KNX Push-button with
IR receiver, Artec,
stainless steel
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All references
Office buildings
• Mercedes-Benz Automobile Showroom,
Amman, Jordan
• Torres de Hércules Business Center, Cádiz,
Spain
• Samsung Nafoura, Dammam, Saudi-Arabia
• Sir William Siemens Square, Frimley, U.K.
• The Oval Office, Hamburg, Germany
• VGH Hannover, Hannover, Germany
• „Novartis Data Centre and Office“, Hyderabad,
India
• Zuhair Fayez Ph2 External Lighting, Jeddah,
Saudi-Arabia
Hotels
• Crown Plaza Hotel, Al Madinah, V.A.E.
• Enercon Gästehaus, Aurich, Germany
• ABaC Restaurant & Hotel, Barcelona, Spain
• Mandarin Oriental, Barcelona, Spain
• Hesperia Tower, Barcelona, Spain
• Hotel Baum Marriot, Bremen, Germany
• Ibis, France
• Radisson Blu, Hamburg (Airport), Germany
• Muze restaurant, Jeddah, Saudi-Arabia
• Hotel Kurhaus, Kühlungsborn, Germany
• Arac Hotel, Makkah, Saudi-Arabia • Mandarin Oriental Dhara Dhevi, Chiang Mai,
• Prospect House, Padstow, U.K.
• Shipbuilding, Meyer Werft, Papenburg,
Germany • Park Hotel, Lake Bled, Slovenia
• Intercontinental & Crowne Plaza, Dubai, V.A.E.
• Hilton Copenhagen Airport, Denmark
Hospitals/Health
• Hôpital Pourtalès, Neuenburg, Switzerland
• Facharztzentrum Aurich, Aurich, Germany
• Segeberger Kliniken Klosterkamp, Bad Sege-
berg, Germany
• Segeberger Kliniken Vitalia, Bad Segeberg,
Germany
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• Telekom Callcenter, Ludwigshafen, Germany
• Haus des Handwerks, Magdeburg, Germany
• Spedition Rieck, Rostock, Germany
• The Ferrari Showroom, Seoul, Korea
• Elan El, Installation Company, Skurup, Sweden
• BMW, Swinden, U.K.
• Recycled Container Building, Zurich, Switzer-
land
• Printing Centre, Zurich, Switzerland
• Ibis & Novotel, Dubai, V.A.E.
• Le Méridien, Paris, France
• Ritz Carlton, Paris, France
• Seaside Plaza, Monaco
• Hilton Durban, South Africa
• Sandton Sun, Johannesburg, South Africa
• Meritus Mandarin, Singapore
• The Westin, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
• Mandarin Oriental, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
• Sheraton Grande Laguna, Phuket, Thailand
Thailand
• Grand Hyatt, Muscat, Oman
• Grand Hyatt, Muscat, Oman
• JW Marriott Bucharest Grand Hotel, Romania
• Ärztehaus St.Joseph-Stift, Bremen, Germany
• Universitätsklinikum Hamburg-Eppendorf,
Hamburg, Germany
• Diakonie-Krankenhaus, Hamburg, Germany
• Hospiz Röder-Stiftung, Hamburg, Germany
• National Hospital, Riyadh, Saudi-Arabia
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 Public buildings
• KKU (King Khaled University), Abha,
Saudi-Arabia
• Sparkasse Holstein, Ahrensburg, Germany
• Olympic Bird Nest, Beijing, China
• Zentrum Paul Klee (Museum/Venue), Bern,
Switzerland
• International School, Bremen, Germany
• International University, Bremen, Germany
• Geschäftswelten Bremerhaven, Bremerhaven,
Germany
• KFU (King Faisal University) Research Center Saudi-Arabia
Dammam, Saudi-Arabia
• Kongresszentrum Davos, Davos, Switzerland
• O2 Dublin, Live Nation Entertainment Venue,
Dublin, Ireland
• Bibliothek Werner Oechslin (Library),
Einsiedeln, Switzerland
• Tierpark Hagenbeck, Hamburg, Germany
• PME (Presidency Meteorological and Environ-
ment), Jeddah, Saudi-Arabia
Residential buildings
• Zweifamilienhaus Hofer, Switzerland
• Weserwave, Bremerhaven, Germany
• Leben mit Behinderung, Hamburg, Germany
• Wallhöfe, Hamburg, Germany
• Marienthal, Hamburg, Germany
• Jessenquartier, Hamburg, Germany
• Segrate Village, Italy
• Dyar Albahr Villa , Jeddah, Saudi-Arabia
• AlNawras Al Essaye Villa, Jeddah,
Saudi-Arabia
• Country side House, Jura, France
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•E
 mporia Einkaufszentrum, Malmö, Sweden
•M
 anchester Civil Justice Centre, Manchester,
U. K.
•S
 t. Nikolaus-Kirche, Mannheim, Germany
•V
 R-Bank Neumünster, Neumünster, Germany
•O
 slo Opera, Oslo, Finland
•O
 undle School, Peterborough, U.K.
•K
 AFD (King Abdullah Financial District),
Riyadh, Saudi-Arabia
•K
 SU (King Saud University), Riyadh,
•K
 loster Roggenburg, Germany
•H
 örsaal Unicampus, Rostock, Germany
•S
 tockholm Arena, Stockholm, Sweden
•B
 ahnhof Zug, Switzerland
•S
 afadi Cultural Center, Lebanon
•B
 ritish Library, London, U.K.
•H
 eathrow Terminal 5, London, U.K.
• ITCC (Information Technology and Communi-
cations), Riyadh, Saudi-Arabia
• Altengerechtes Wohnen Stadtfreiheit, Lübeck,
Germany
• Turning Torso Wohnhaus, Malmö, Sweden
• MFH Meldorf, Meldorf, Germany
• „Appartement grand luxe“, Paris, France
• 100 WE Arnold-Berhard-Str., Rostock, Germany
• Ferienanlage Balm, Usedom, Germany
• Wohnen am Parkgarten, Wilhelmshaven,
Germany
• Mobimo Tower, Zurich, Switzerland
• Wohnüberbauung Werdwies, Zurich, Switzerland
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