EcoStruxure Panel Server

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2022: Gateway View

On February 10, 2022, Schneider Electric, a global manufacturer of digital solutions and power management and automation, announced the release of EcoStruxure Panel Server gateways. The gateway provides easy and fast connection of wired and wireless devices using various data protocols and easily connects to monitoring and control systems, as well as to Schneider Electric cloud services. This device simplifies data collection and analytics, ensures system continuity and increased cybersecurity.

EcoStruxure Panel Server PAS600L

"Digital transformation places high demands on communication capabilities with IoT devices. The EcoStruxure Panel Server Gateway connects both wired and wireless intelligent IoT devices, helping users and service providers monitor, operate, and maintain their electrical systems using energy management technologies certified to standards such as ISO 50001. 50002. 50006, as well as the IEC 62443 security standard, " noted Elena Abramova, product manager EcoStruxure Panel Server of Schneider Electric.

Solution Features:

• Easy commissioning with EcoStruxure Power Commission, a single application that makes it easy to set up, test, commission, and maintain equipment.
• Built-in web pages for a complete and accurate view of power consumption and grid performance using real-time data. time
• Connect software to Power Monitoring Expert, Power Operation, Facility Expert, or third-party BMS systems via Modbus TCP.
• The ability to provide additional services on Schneider Electric's Advisor series cloud platforms, providing additional opportunities for EcoXperts experts.
• Universal Gateway - Supports wireless and/or Modbus RS485/Modbus TCP devices.
• Enhanced cybersecurity - The gateway is tested at each phase of the lifecycle in accordance with IEC 62443-4-1. The company also plans to obtain an IEC 62443 (SL1) certificate for the device and ensure its compatibility with Cybersecurity Admin Expert, which will simplify the process of determining cybersecurity policy for users.

"By 2030, the number of connected digitized devices in global electrical networks will be in the billions. In any business, electrical switchboards should be fully connected and be able to exchange data with any systems. This makes the acquisition of a digital gateway an integral part of business strategy. With the ability to reduce the risk of unplanned outages due to power outages, reduce energy consumption and costs, the EcoStruxure Panel Server Gateway provides opportunities to solve current and future power problems, " noted Elena Abramova.