Schneider Electric announces launch of Altivar 12

Altivar 12 - An economical product discreet in size, high on performance

making your machines more productive and competitive

New Delhi, October 28, 2009: – Schneider Electric, the global specialist in energy
efficiency and management today announced the launch of Altivar 12, the new small
variable speed drive. Altivar 12 is a new generation Variable Speed Drive that delivers
flexibility, robust eco-friendly performance, energy efficiency and reliability in a compact,
easy-to-use design, which particularly suits the today’s need of auxiliaries for industrial
machines and for consumer machines.

Altivar 12 with its discrete, compact, efficient and robust features is particularly
attractive for use in numerous sectors, such as:
• The food industry (ventilation of catering kitchens, bagging machines, bakers'
kneading machines, greenhouses, etc.)
• Small handling applications (car washes, conveyors, etc.)
• The medical and health sector (medical beds, running machines)
• Machines with a single-phase socket (wood-working machines, surface polishing and
cleaning machines, swimming pool or irrigation pumps, hydro-massage bathtubs,
etc.)
• Simple mechanical applications (2-speed motors, DC motors, mechanical drives,
etc.)
Coherence to universal Range
Altivar 12 with built-in category C1 EMC filter ensures perfect integration into the
electrical network. Although compact in size (the smallest model measures just 72 mm
wide, 102 mm deep and 143 mm high), the Altivar 12 incorporates nearly 150
application-specific functions. Designed for easy drive installation and wiring, the cable
installer only needs one standard-sized screwdriver to install both the control and power
sections. The power section is wired up without removing the terminal cover. The access
angles have been improved and the numerous markings eliminate the risk of errors. The
references and serial numbers are always visible on the front, even if products are
mounted side by side.

Ease of Programming
One of the core new features is the navigation button. The small wheel on the front gives
direct fingertip access, allowing the user to customize the configuration quickly. Another
important new feature, drive can be configured in its packaging without making it power
on. The BlueTooth link makes it easy to transfer configurations via PC/Mobile. Simply
prepare the data on a PC with the SoMove program and transfer it via a mobile phone.
The Simple Loader accessory can be used to transfer the configuration quickly from one
powered-up drive to another.

Built in Communication
Altivar 12 communicates easily with all the other machine components via the integrated
universal Modbus serial link. Altivar 12 is easily integrated into control system
architectures. Also an optional display be connected to mount on panel door using
Modbus.

Rugedness & Reliability

Quality and ruggedness are the overriding design considerations for this new model.
And to withstand the harsh environments, the cards are coated as standard and the
drive’s resistance to disturbed power supplies has been increased. The end-of-life label,
engraved for permanency, is affixed to the back of the product and is easily accessible.

“Like all new-generation Schneider Electric products, the Altivar 12 has been eco-
designed. It meets the requirements of the ROHS and WEEE directives. We have
reduced its maintenance to a minimum and it has been designed to last 10 years” said
Mr. Deepak Kashyap, Product Manager, Schneider Electric. “With the Altivar 12, energy
saving has not been forgotten: a reduction of more than 30% in energy costs is assured
for the majority of pumps and fan applications.”

About Schneider Electric

As a global specialist in energy management with operations in more than 100 countries, Schneider Electric
offers integrated solutions across multiple market segments, including leadership positions in energy and
infrastructure, industrial processes, building automation, and data centres/networks, as well as a broad
presence in residential applications. Focused on making energy safe, reliable, and efficient, the company's
114,000 employees achieved sales of more than 18.3 billion euros in 2008, through an active commitment to
help individuals and organisations “make the most of their energy™”.www.schneider-electric.com

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