At the recently concluded China International Industry Fair 2024, Schneider Electric proudly unveiled its all-new Altivar 1200C-S Medium-Voltage Variable Frequency Drive, marking a significant innovation in the field of industrial power. This launch attracted the attention of numerous industry professionals, and Liu Jinbing, General Manager of Schneider Electric's Industrial Automation Medium-Voltage Variable Frequency Business, was interviewed by the media on site, providing an in-depth interpretation of the product's market positioning, technological innovations, energy-saving effects, and service system.

Precisely Targeting Market Demands, Leading the Premium Market Trend

The Altivar 1200C-S Medium-Voltage Variable Frequency Drive precisely focuses on industrial sectors with significant energy consumption requirements for production, such as oil, gas, and chemicals, mining, metallurgy, municipal services, power, and building materials. Liu Jinbing stated that with its reliability, flexibility, and intelligence, the product accurately meets the actual needs of these industries, providing users with efficient and reliable drive control solutions.

In practical applications, the Altivar 1200C-S VFD is compatible with load equipment such as fans, pumps, compressors, belt conveyors, mills, and crushers, which often operate for long periods and experience significant load fluctuations. In response to this characteristic, the Altivar 1200C-S achieves precise control of these load devices through advanced control algorithms and powerful drive capabilities, significantly enhancing system efficiency and reducing energy consumption costs.

Innovative Technology Reshapes Industry Benchmarks

The Altivar 1200C-S Medium-Voltage Variable Frequency Drive has achieved remarkable breakthroughs in technological innovation. From core components to the entire system, the product has undergone a comprehensive upgrade, featuring four major design advantages. The new generation of IGBT module packaging technology improves power density and electrical performance while reducing failure rates. Long-life metallized polypropylene film capacitors replace traditional electrolytic capacitors, enhancing circuit safety and extending service life. The efficient air duct design improves convective heat transfer efficiency and reduces noise levels. Multiple protection functions ensure stable operation of the equipment under extreme conditions.

Furthermore, the Altivar 1200C-S significantly enhances user experience through full-size optimization design and a user-friendly operation interface. The overall footprint of the equipment is reduced by 25%-50%, and the quick installation and wiring features significantly shorten the on-site installation time. The simple and easy-to-use HMI interface allows users to quickly operate without professional training.

Remarkable Energy-Saving Effects Support Sustainable Development

Compared to traditional fixed-frequency motors with adjustable dampers or valves, the Altivar 1200C-S Medium-Voltage Variable Frequency Drive can significantly reduce energy consumption and improve system efficiency by precisely controlling motor speed and load matching. According to reports from the International Energy Agency, motors account for about two-thirds of industrial electricity consumption and 46% of total social electricity consumption. In China, this proportion is even higher. The Altivar 1200C-S can save an average of 20%-30% of electric energy consumption for enterprises, achieving remarkable energy-saving effects.

Since 1998, Schneider Electric's medium-voltage variable frequency drives have saved approximately 419.4 billion kWh of electricity globally, accounting for about 4.4% of China's total electricity generation in 2023. With the widespread application of the Altivar 1200C-S, it is expected to create even more significant energy-saving benefits for enterprises in the coming years.

Lifecycle Service Assurance for Peace of Mind

Schneider Electric provides a full lifecycle service for the Altivar 1200C-S Medium-Voltage Variable Frequency Drive, covering all aspects from project demand research, solution planning, design deployment, installation and commissioning, to spare parts, repairs, maintenance, training, retrofitting, and replacement. The service team's business is ISO9001 certified, with engineers averaging more than 15 years of field service experience, possessing rich professional knowledge and practical experience.

In addition, Schneider Electric also provides remote access to the expert service center and AI robot support team. Users can obtain real-time equipment status and fault information through the remote connection platform and enjoy 7*24-hour online support services. This round-the-clock service mode can effectively improve service efficiency and quality, reducing service costs and time costs.

Schneider Electric's newly launched service product, EcoFit™, can also reasonably and fully utilize old equipment to the greatest extent, allowing customers to upgrade and retrofit the most critical parts of the equipment with minimal cost investment. EcoFit™ not only serves Schneider Electric's own medium-voltage variable frequency drive customers but is also compatible with other medium-voltage variable frequency drive brands, having been widely used and highly recognized in industries such as metallurgy, power, oil, gas, and chemicals.

With the launch of the Altivar 1200C-S Medium-Voltage Variable Frequency Drive, Schneider Electric will continue to adhere to the development philosophy of innovation-driven, injecting new vitality into the energy efficiency and green low-carbon transformation of the industrial field and contributing more to the sustainable development of the industrial field. In the future, we look forward to witnessing more exciting developments together!