Acti 9: The efficiency you deserve

Easily connect your switchboards to facility management solutions

Acti 9 communication system gives your customers complete control of their installations

100%exclusive to

Schneider Electric

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‘Now we can monitor and control power consumption on each floor, production zone, office unit, and workshop in our site’.

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It’s never been simpler to integrate electrical distribution into facility management systems

A simple, powerful panel communication system like you’ve never seen before

Its communication system makes Acti 9™ smart, ready-to-connect, efficient, and safe

> Optimize energy consumption, enable energy efficiencyCollect and analyze data from energy meters in each •area, for each type of load or circuitAutomate, schedule, and control operation of loads to •optimize energy consumption

> Increase continuity of supply, power availabilityGet immediate, precise warning in case of power loss•Make evolution of your installation quick and easy•

> Allocate costsMeter energy use, from large areas or sectors to •individual loads

... and it’s never been easier to connect!

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> SmartCentralize control, collect energy meter data with just a simple, ready-to-•connect communication module.Large diversity of data available to universal Modbus protocol.•

> EfficientOne-click, prefabricated wiring for comprehensive communication between •your distribution panel and any facility management system.

> SafeReliable, error-proof manufacturer guaranteed connections•EMC tested for immunity, radiated, and conducted safety. •

Acti 9 communication system

Meets the challenge of all your applicationsInterior and exterior lighting, load monitoring, and cost allocation

Protection monitoring

Load control switching

11 input/output channels

Acti 9 Smartlink: the heart of the system Available only from Schneider Electric™

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Ready to connect to any facility management solution

Monitor and adjust specific loads Detailed load control, reduced downtime, and accurately planned maintenance

Energy metering

Modbus network

Modbus address encoders

24V DC power supply

Modbus RS-485 connection

Quick and easy control wiring enables complete control of your installation

Energy management system

Programmable logic controllers

Building management system

Internet

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Unlike conventional distribution panels that require extensive wiring and communication cabling, Acti 9 integrates easily into any existing facility management system. Its flexibility reduces project and installation costs, and provides the most reliability, extendability, and upgradeability to your customers. With robust Modbus communication, the Acti 9 communication system can adapt to any future developments, and becomes a key element in your energy efficiency strategies.

As flexible, reliable, and extendable as you need it to be

Plug and playAutomatic configuration of RS485 at first run connection

Smart, and ready to be connected

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Acti9Smartlinkauto-adapts,presentingclear,concisedata.•

Cancommunicatewithany24V-compatibledevices.•

Easy-to-readModbuscommunicationtablesstreamline•

commissioning.

Open and universal

100% compatibleFully compatible with any facility management system, control mode flexibility adapts easily to requirements

Easy to integrate

Designers• candramaticallyreducebuildingdesignand

installationcostswithoutdetailedwiring.

Makesanypanelreconfigurationsimple.•

Daisychainconnectionsbetweenallyour•

switchboards,thankstoModbuscommunication.

Reduce project costs with a simple, evolutive system

Smart for system design

Acti 9 revolutionizes communication in distribution panels

Easilyaddanydeviceswhenit’sneeded.•

Upgradeeasilytosuitanybuildingusage•

evolution.

Designed for step-by-step investments

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Easy control wiring with one simple device

the amount of time you save with the Acti 9 communication system

40%

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Control wiring has never been so flexible and fast to implement

No need for complex wiring or in/out terminal blocks crowding the switchboard. Acti 9 Smartlink has one-click, prefabricated connectors for fast and easy data transmission support in your distribution panel.

Most efficient for your time Easy implementation and maintenance for maximum comfort and peace of mind

Efficient

Maintenancepersonnelcan:

Enjoylegible,easy-to-understand•

controlwiring.

Confidentlyplanonsitemaintenancetimes.•

Schedule interventions, maintenance accurately

Save time to operate and maintain

Lesscontrolwiringandcabling•

Errorproofconnections•

Nointerfacerelays•

Automaticgenerationofas-builtcontrol•

descriptiondiagrams

Save 40% of time spent on control wiring

Operatorscan:

Viewreal-time,higher-resolutiondataon•

outgoers,tominimizedowntimeoneachcircuit.

Instantlyfindthelocationoffaultyoutgoers.•

Performpreventivemaintenancetomaximize•

uptimewithinformationlikenumberofswitchings

orrunninghoursforcontrolledloads.

Improve power availability, decrease operations costs

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Safe and reliablefor the lifetime ofyour installation

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Complete peace of mind for the lifetime of your installation

The Acti 9 communication system guarantees safe, reliable operation for the lifetime of your installation. It is specifically designed to integrate safely into final distribution panels, and gives your customers the greatest level of protection and control, even in demanding environments.

WiththeActi9communication

system,specialattentionwasgivento

electromagneticcompatibility(EMC).

Nomatterwhattypeofapplication,you

cantrusttheintegrityofdata,andknow

preciselywhatishappeningonyour

circuitsatalltimes.

Trust your installation status

DesignerscantrustthatallActi9

devicesarefullytestedandcompliant

withindustryregulations.TheActi9

communicationsystemisbasedon

reliable24Vlow-levelcontactsthat

guaranteedatatransmissionwillnot

alterovertime.

Guarantee data integrity for the life of your installation

Fully compliant 60947-5-1, IEC 60947-5-4, IEC 61131-2

EMC tested for immunity, radiated, and conducted safety

Absolutely safe

A fully EMC-certified communication system

100% reliabilityThe Acti 9 communication system is high quality without compromise

Smartfunctionsintegrated:Energy counting from pulses•Average power calculation•Event counting•Running hours•

Modbusprocessinginterfaceproviding:Circuit breaker status•Energy meter output•Contactor/impulse relay control •and status

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Introducing the Acti 9 communication system

Circuit breaker auxiliary Pre-cabled links

Energy meters

Pre-cabled for error-proof connections•Available in various lengths•

DIN rail mounted•Designed for metering •active energy consumed by a single- or 3-phase electric circuit

Integrated control circuit breaker

Circuit breaker remote control

24VDC and 230 VAC•Command-Open/closeposition-Trippingindication-

Various configurable local and •remote control combinations

Remote opening/closing of MCBs•Remote control resetting after tripping•24VDC and 230VAC command •and MCB positionVarious configurable local/remote •control combinations

24V DC low-level contacts•CB open/closed position -CB tripping indication -

iOF+SD24,OF+SD24

iEM2000TiEM3110

Reflex™iC60 iATL24

RCAiC60

iACT24

24V:•Command to contactor -Open/closed contactor position -

230V command to contactor•Various configurable local/remote -control combinations

24V:•Command to impulse relay -Open/closed impulse relay position -

230V command to impulse relay•Various configurable local/remote -control combinations

Contactor auxiliary

Acti 9 Smartlink: The heart of the system

Impulse relay auxiliary

Available only from Schneider Electric