Sensor-enhanced switchgear ensures improved safety

By Staff Report July 31, 2024 5:54 pm IST

Yogesh Verma, Vice President and Business Unit Head of Switchgear at Panasonic Life Solutions India, highlights the importance of automation in enhancing the performance of switchgear systems. The PEWIN products use control systems and sensors to ensure quality, predictive maintenance, and adherence to international standards.

What features distinguish your company’s switchgear products?

PEWIN switchgear products carry innovative features that emphasise safety, performance, and design. The quick make-and-break mechanism ensures reliability, and the visual ON-OFF indication offers ease of use. Safety shutters and low-watt loss demonstrate a commitment to safety and energy efficiency. High-quality, eco-friendly materials and a design that fits modern home décor highlight the PEWIN blend of technical excellence and aesthetics. Competitive pricing and strict adherence to national and international standards make PEWIN’s products a top choice for quality and value.

How does automation improve the performance and cost-efficiency of switchgear systems?

Automation is crucial in improving the performance and cost-efficiency of switchgear systems. Using advanced robotics and control systems, manufacturers can ensure consistent quality and precision in production and assembly. Automation reduces defects, speeds up production, and cuts costs. Additionally, it allows for real-time monitoring and adjustments, optimising the manufacturing process and extending the lifespan of switchgear systems.

How does manufacturing technology improve the quality of switchgear components?

Automation in manufacturing switchgear components enhances quality control by ensuring uniformity and precision. It minimises human error and variability, resulting in reliable and accurate components. This consistency leads to high process capability with minimal rejections. Additionally, automation reduces costs associated with poor quality to almost zero. By fully automating our factories, PEWIN ensures superior quality and optimised costs, giving us a competitive edge in the market.

How do switchgear with sensors and monitoring systems contribute to predictive maintenance?

Advanced switchgear with sensors and monitoring systems is key to predictive maintenance in industrial automation. They provide real-time data on electrical parameters, enabling timely maintenance based on equipment conditions. This proactive approach prevents system failures, enhances safety and efficiency, reduces unplanned downtime, and extends machinery lifespan.

What factors are necessary when designing switchgear to comply with industry standards and regulations?

IoT enables advanced technologies used in switchgear. With technological advancement and globalisation, technologies are transferred globally.

Several important factors need to be taken into account when designing switchgear products. First, products should be designed according to global standards, as country-specific standards are being merged into international standards. For instance, Indian standards are converted to IEC standards.

Additionally, RoHS compliance is becoming mandatory for product acceptance in local and global markets, making it a prerequisite for designing any new product. Moreover, the use of Electronic devices is prevalent today. So, standards are revised according to the products’ EMC/EMI compliance.

What factors are necessary to select switchgear for an industrial application and compliance with industry standards?

When selecting switchgear for industrial applications, consider multiple factors, such as optimal product performance and features, reliable handling of industrial loads, cost, and strict adherence to industry standards.

High-quality switchgear guarantees the safety and efficiency of electrical systems and contributes to the overall sustainability and operational excellence of industrial facilities.

Compliance with national and international safety standards guarantees product safety, reliability, and performance. Hence, choose products with certifications from recognised bodies that verify product compliance.

Energy-efficient products, which have low watt loss and reduced power consumption during operation, help lower maintenance costs and energy bills while reducing environmental impact by limiting carbon footprint and resource conservation. Further, RoHS-compliant products made from environmentally friendly materials should be considered. Prioritise and prefer manufacturers who promote eco-friendly manufacturing and adopt sustainable practices in their production processes.