Schneider Electric Premset Live! iPad app for Premset switchgear

Schneider Electric has introduced the Premset Live! iPad app, an intuitive tool providing comprehensive product information and support. The app features three modules: Discover, with detailed view of Premset switchgear; Configurator, for quick visualisation of customised options; and Operate and Maintain, for maintenance support and training.

The Discover module provides a precise 3D model of the Premset switchgear. Users can virtually dismantle parts of the panel to examine each component in detail. All visualisations are 3D, with options to move, rotate and zoom. A description and technical specification appear next to each component, along with links to additional materials, such as videos. The 3D modelling enables users to investigate the product features relevant to their needs.

With the Quick Design module, users can easily build a customised Premset solution. Virtual tools allow users to define the number of core units and input additional equipment with a tap. The app provides detailed dimensions of the final project and generates an initial budget estimate. Due to the virtual reality technology, the customised configuration can be visualised in a real space, so the panel size can be verified in its destination before delivery of the final product.

The Operate and Maintain module provides support in maintenance procedures. An interactive digital assistant, based on augmented reality technology, automatically recognises parts of the panel and guides the user step by step through each maintenance operation. Precise visual instructions make it easy to choose the right tools for each task. The module also serves for training purposes, as the virtual assistance enables technical staff to practise maintenance on a real panel.