Schneider Electric, the leader in digital transformation of energy management and automation, has today announced the launch of its Galaxy™ VL 200-500 kW (400V/480V) 3-phase uninterruptible power supply (UPS) for industrial applications. Available worldwide, the newest addition to the Galaxy family offers a highly efficient and ruggedized, compact UPS, with up to 99-percent efficiency in patented ECOnversion™ mode, offering a full return on investment within two years (model dependent) for critical applications within industrial facilities. Schneider Electric will be unveiling its new Galaxy VL for industrial applications during the Hannover Messe virtual event from the 12th – 16th April 2021.
With Galaxy VL, Schneider Electric introduces ‘Live Swap’, a pioneering feature which delivers a touch-safe design throughout the process of adding or replacing the power modules while the UPS is online and fully operational, which offers enhanced business continuity and no unscheduled downtime. Additionally, Live Swap’s touch safe design offers increased protection for employees who no longer have to transfer the UPS to maintenance bypass or battery operation during the insertion or removal of the power modules.
“The new, energy-efficient Galaxy VL sets an extremely high standard for UPS innovation and is designed to help industrial customers maximize production outputs while minimizing downtime and total cost of ownership,” said Mustafa Demirkol, VP, 3-Phase Global Offer Management for Schneider Electric. “It is in keeping of our focus on the future requirements for industrial organizations, driving energy and process efficiency, while improving resiliency and production line reliability. As a Green Premium product, it also delivers best-in-class power protection while being designed for sustainable operations and inclusion within recycle, reuse, circularity, and traceability programs.”
Key Benefits of the new Galaxy VL:
- Maximize space for critical production equipment: Galaxy VL is the most compact UPS in its class, 50-percent more compact than the market average at.8 m2, meeting the demand for uninterruptible power in space-constrained industrial environments. Additionally, Galaxy Lithium-Ion Battery Cabinets deliver total space savings of up to 70-percent compared with VRLA battery solutions.[1]
- Rugged design for harsh environments: includes high operating temperatures of up to 40°C, dust filters, conformal coating on critical PCBA boards and seismic-ready system protection.
- Save money: Galaxy VL’s modular, scalable platform enables you to pay-as-you-grow, reducing CapEx investment, operating costs, energy consumption, and TCO. Scale power instantly in 50 kW increments from 200 to 500 kW with no extra footprint.
- Reach sustainability goals: Up to 99-percent efficient in ECOnversion mode for a full return on investment within two years in energy savings (€26,280 EUR annual electricity savings)[2]. As a Schneider Electric Green Premium product, it also includes the option for long-lasting Lithium-Ion batteries.
- Increased Reliability through EcoStruxure: By connecting Galaxy VL to EcoStruxure—Schneider Electric's open, interoperable, IoT-enabled system architecture and platform—industrial operators can benefit from EcoStruxure™ IT software and services. These EcoStruxure offerings enable customers to monitor, manage, and model their IT infrastructure and get service support 24/7 anywhere, anytime.
The Galaxy VL is available worldwide and can be purchased direct from Schneider Electric. Visit this web page for details.
