42 ELECTRIC.IE • The Magazine & Website for the Irish Electrical Industry • Schneider Electric function module architecture— supporting up to 10 plug and play modules—allows enhanced communication, generator optimisation, advanced control logic, and loadshedding strategies that can significantly improve energy efficiency across a facility. Built in accordance with IEC 6094761, TransferPacT provides highspeed transfer performance and robust connectivity for realtime monitoring and proactive maintenance. Through EcoStruxure integration, operators gain powerful insights into energy usage, generator behaviour, and load performance—tools essential for reducing carbon impact and optimising power efficiency. Its compact, durable design also minimises material use and supports long-term sustainability by reducing maintenance needs and extending asset lifespan. ASCO Power Technologies ASCO Power Technologies delivers a purpose-built portfolio of transfer switches and critical power solutions designed to maintain continuous operations across the most demanding environments. With more than a century of engineering expertise, ASCO’s solutions prioritise fast, reliable source transfer for hospitals, data centres, utilities, and government facilities—all while supporting modern sustainability requirements. ASCO’s advanced bypass isolation designs help ensure equipment can be maintained safely and efficiently without unnecessary shutdowns, reducing downtime, unplanned generator operation, and associated emissions. With built in diagnostics, energy monitoring capability, and design features engineered for long term endurance, ASCO supports organisations aiming to improve both power reliability and environmental performance. Upcoming Launches ASCO Single Way Bypass (Launching 2026) The new ASCO Single Way Bypass Transfer Switch provides enhanced resilience by allowing essential maintenance while keeping the load fully energised. Supporting 32A to 400A with IP31 and IP55 variants, it is engineered for datacentres, healthcare, transport hubs, and commercial buildings. Its design strengthens sustainability efforts by reducing generator reliance during testing or maintenance and supporting extended equipment longevity. TransferPacT Universal Controller (Launching September 2026) The TransferPacT Universal Controller brings next generation intelligence to the CB type transfer switching platform. With multimode operation, deep control logic, and built in supervision of voltage/ frequency, it helps operators optimise when and how backup sources are used—supporting lower emissions, reduced energy waste, and increased operational efficiency. Modular expansion offers advanced communications and I/O for enhanced monitoring and predictive maintenance, improving sustainability through smarter lifecycle management. Summary – Resilience and Sustainability Working Together As organisations face rising energy demand, grid instability, and mounting sustainability pressures, the role of Automatic Transfer Switches has broadened. Modern ATS solutions—from Schneider Electric’s TransferPacT platform to ASCO’s mission critical technologies—now combine resilience, intelligence, and sustainable performance. These systems underpin electrical continuity across hospitals, data centres, industrial plants, transport hubs, and emerging energy infrastructures. By reducing generator runtime, preventing equipment damage, improving energy monitoring, and enabling efficient maintenance, ATS solutions support both operational resilience and environmental responsibility. Together, TransferPacT and ASCO deliver a comprehensive, future ready portfolio that empowers organisations to strengthen uptime, enhance energy efficiency, and meet the challenges of an increasingly electrified and sustainability driven world.
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