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PME 2024 Release Feature Spotlights
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Single Sign On to all apps with SAMLv2
Encrypt data in transit with TLS 1.3
Integrate via OPC UA Server and Client
Native support for ASCOBus
More Connectivity
More Secure
Power Event Analysis with COMTRADE
Analyze utility reliability with SAIDI & SAIFI indexes
More Sustainable
Visualize DDD in TGML with simple set up
Perform control operation via TGML
Better Graphics
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SSO to all PME apps with SAMLv2 compliant IdP
PME as a Service Provider (SP)
Identity Provider (IdP)
User identify creation, maintenance and management
Manage user access to applications
A trusted provider lets users use Single Sign On to access websites and applications
Web Applications
Windows Applications
SAML Assertion
Authentication Request
Authentication Token
Provide authentication as a service to relying party applications
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3 Options to Log in to PME Applications
SSO to all PME apps with SAMLv2 compliant IdP
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| PME Standard User | Windows AD User | SSO User |
User information storage | PME | Windows Active Directory | Identify Provider (IdP) |
Password management |
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Authentication | PME internal authentication process | Windows AD via .Net library | IdP via SAML assertion and SAML token |
Login process | User enters PME standard user username and password on PME’s login screen |
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3 Options to Log in to PME Applications
SSO to all PME apps with SAMLv2 compliant IdP
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| PME Standard User | Windows AD User | SSO User |
Multi Factor Authentication (MFA) support | No native support | No supported in Windows AD integration |
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Configuration | PME Standard User is created for each user that needs access PME | Windows AD users and/or user groups added to PME and mapped to PME user access level |
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Additional software required | None | Windows Active Directory | SAMLv2 IdP, such as Okta, OneLogin, Keycloak and Azure AD |
PME license required | PME base license | PME base license | PME base license |
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Example: SSO with Okta
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Configure SSO settings in PME to connect to Okta
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Choose SSO Login on PME login screen
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User redirected to Okta log in page to log in to IdP with their credential
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Upon successful authentication by Okta, user is logged onto PME application
SSO to all PME apps with SAMLv2 compliant IdP
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More secure with TLS 1.3
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PME
Secure ION
PM8000, ION7400 and ION9000*
Micrologic X with IFE/IFM*
Modbus Encryption
PME Web Application
HTTPS
Default: TLS 1.3
Fallback: TLS 1.2
Faster Handshake
Stronger Cipher Suites
Default: TLS 1.3
Fallback: TLS 1.2
Default: TLS 1.3
Fallback: TLS 1.2
*: Data encryption between PME and devices depends on if device supports TLS 1.3
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Integrate via OPC UA server and client
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PME
PME brings real time data from devices via OPC, performs PC base logging and stores data for OPC device types
OPC client
OPC server
PME sends real time data from connected devices and VIP to other systems via OPC
OPC DA
OPC UA
OPC DA
OPC UA
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Simplified ASCO Integration with ASCO Gateway Service
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Existing Architecture for ASCO 7000/4000 Driver
PME 2024 Architecture for ASCO 7000/4000 Driver
ASCO CPMA Gateway
ASCO 5170 (72EE2)
ASCO 5112 IO Module
ASCO 5170 (72EE2)
Group 5 Controller
Power Meter
ASCO 5210
ASCO 5220
ASCO 5410
ASCO 5450
ASCO 5490
PowerLogic PM8000
PowerLogic ION9000
ASCO 5112 IO Module
ASCO Gateway Service + ASCO ATS Configuration Tool Embedded
Ethernet
TTL
Group 5 Controller
Power Meter
ASCO 5210
ASCO 5220
ASCO 5410
ASCO 5450
ASCO 5490
PowerLogic PM8000
PowerLogic ION9000
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Enhanced ASCO 7000/4000 Driver
Simplified ASCO Integration with ASCO Gateway Service
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The ASCO Gateway Service provides access to additional ASCO 7000/4000 data points, unlocking more data and empowering users with deeper insights.
Updated device diagrams include:
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Centralized Commissioning with ASCO ATS Configuration Tool
Simplified ASCO Integration with ASCO Gateway Service
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The ASCO ATS Configuration Tool allows system integrators to configure the communication details of their ATS components for use with the ASCO Gateway Service.
When the configuration is saved, the ASCO Gateway Service will aggregate the individual device data to represent the ATS as a single device in PME.
Supported ATS components:
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Achieve Joint Commission compliance with enhanced versions of the Generator Performance Configuration Tool and Generator Performance EPSS Report that provide better support of ASCO Automatic Transfer Switches
Simplified ASCO Integration with ASCO Gateway Service
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Note: ASCO ATS still require accessories 150x8 (PM8000) and 39PM1 for use with PME’s Backup Power Module.
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Simplified ASCO Integration with ASCO Gateway Service
Achieve Joint Commission compliance with enhanced versions of the Generator Performance Configuration Tool and Generator Performance EPSS Report that provide better support of ASCO Automatic Transfer Switches
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Note: ASCO ATS still require accessories 150x8 (PM8000) and 39PM1 for use with PME’s Backup Power Module.
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Simplified ASCO Integration with ASCO Gateway Service
Achieve Joint Commission compliance with enhanced versions of the Generator Performance Configuration Tool and Generator Performance EPSS Report that provide better support of ASCO Automatic Transfer Switches
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Simplified view of test results with addition of Generator Summary page
Note: ASCO ATS still require accessories 150x8 (PM8000) and 39PM1 for use with PME’s Backup Power Module.
Provide quick view of equipment by grouping ATSs & Generators separately
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CPMA vs. PME 2024 Feature Comparison
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| Standard CPMA (CTO) | Custom CPMA (ETO) | PME 2024 |
System Size | Up to 8 Devices (5701, 5705) Up to 256 Devices (5702) | Up to 8 Devices (5701, 5705) Up to 256 Devices (5702) | Unlimited Device Licenses Available (limits based on computer hardware) |
Configuration | Configured on-site | Configured in-office + on-site | Configured in-office + on-site |
Monitoring | ASCO ATS Engine Generators Power Control Systems Load Banks Power Meters | ASCO ATS Engine Generators Power Control Systems Load Banks Power Meters Custom Third-Party Devices | ASCO 7000/4000 ATS Power Meters Custom Third-Party Devices (see PME device support matrix for additional device types) |
Control | Remote Control of ATS Bulk Control Action of ATS Remote Update to ATS Settings | Remote Control of ATS Bulk Control Action of ATS Remote Update to ATS Settings | Remote Control of ATS (through install of separate driver package) |
Alarming | Device Alarms Displayed Notification via Email | Device Alarms Displayed Notification via Email | Device Alarms Displayed Notification via Email + SMS |
Reporting | Backup Power Test Report (with calculated transfer time) | Backup Power Test Report (with calculated transfer time) | Generator Test EPSS Report* (with calculated transfer time for ASCO ATS) *Requires ATS Acc. 39PM1 + PM8000, offering higher time accuracy than CPMA |
Advanced Features | --- | Custom One Line Playback | Custom One Line Advanced Power Quality Features Additional Software Modules On-Prem + Cloud Connectivity to Additional EcoStruxure Applications |
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CPMA vs. PME 2024 Decision Tree
Simplified ASCO Integration with ASCO Gateway Service
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System to be monitored has less than 8 devices?
Specific request to edit ASCO ATS settings remotely?
One Line with Playback required?
Specific request for Advanced Power Quality features?
EPSS Test Report Required?
Can ASCO ATS be ordered with PM8000 + Acc. 39PM1?
CPMA
CPMA
PME
PME
CPMA (Custom)
PME
CPMA
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
No
No
No
No
No
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Analyze third-party PQ data of COMTRADE format
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PME
PME imports COMTRADE files exported by meters
PME parses waveforms, generates alarms and store data into the database from COMTRADE file imports
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Analyze third-party PQ data of COMTRADE format
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COMTRADE
.cfg
.dat
Configuration
File
Data File
PME Database
When new COMTRADE file is detected in PME, PME reads COMTRADE waveform in the .dat file, generate events and alarms and store the waveform in the database accordingly
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Analyze COMTRADE PQ data as part of Power Event Analysis
Analyze third-party PQ data of COMTRADE format
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.cfg
Configuration
File
Data File
PQ Incidents with COMTRADE and ION devices
Incident and alarm details with root cause analysis
View COMTRADE waveform
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What is not supported with COMTRADE import
Analyze third-party PQ data of COMTRADE format
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Data File
EN50160 Compliance Reporting
Harmonics Compliance Reporting
Confident Level of Disturbance Direction Detection
Load Loss Estimation
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Two indexes commonly used to measure electric power utility's reliability
Analyze utility reliability with SAIDI SAIFI Report
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System Average Interruption Frequency Index
SAIFI
Total number of sustained interruptions
Total number of consumers
SAIDI
Total duration of sustained interruptions in a year
Total number of consumers
SAIFI
System Average Interruption Duration Index
SAIDI
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Visualize Disturbance Direction with TGML
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Set up Disturbance Direction indicators in Vista may take hours
Follow an App note to support 30+ devices with multiple VIPs
Set up Disturbance Direction indicators with TGML in minutes
Drag and drop IncidentSummary component to TGML diagram
Drag and drop DDD Indicator component to TGML diagram & link to device
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TGML DDD components automatically pulls DDD information from PME incident view with no limitation on # of devices
Follow DDD Indicator Wizard to support upto 30 devices
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Visualize Disturbance Direction with TGML
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Clicking on Incident Summary opens popup with incident details
Clicking on DDD Indicator opens popup with alarm details of the linked device
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Other New Features and Improvements in PME 2024
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TGML Graphics Enhancements
More Cybersecure
Improve Engineering Efficiency
Integration with SE Offers
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Preview of PME 2024 CU1 Roadmap
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Comply with latest IT requirements
More Connectivity
Improve efficiency and sustainability
Scalable solution
*: available as a separate tool independent from PME releases
Modern graphics
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2026+
2025
2024
2023
Fundamental support of TGML
Advancing TGML Support
Advancing TGML Support
Advancing TGML Support
Vista remains supported but no new features on Vista
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OS Support
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Operating Systems | Database Systems | Virtual Environments |
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Microsoft Excel | Desktop Web Brower:
Mobile Web Browser:
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Upgrade Path
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PME 2021
PME 2020
PME 9/8.2
PME 2024
In-place Upgrade via PME 2024 ISO
Or
Side-by-Side Upgrade via CM Tool 2024
Direct Upgrade Paths
SPM 7.0.1
PME 7.2
Indirect Upgrade Paths
Upgrade to PME 7.2.2
PME 7.2.1
PME 7.2.2
Side-by-Side Upgrade via CM Tool 2024
Always check if existing Windows OS and SQL versions are supported by PME 2023 before upgrading.
IONE 6.0.1
PME 8.0/8.1
PME 2022
PME 2023
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Upgrade to PME 2024 to continuously receive technical support
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After a PME version is released, the PME version has 2 years of full support followed by another 2 year of limited support. After the end of limited support, the PME version will no longer supported by our technical support centers unless the PME version is upgraded to a supported version.
Full Support
Limited Support
Software Assurance always upgrades PME licenses to the latest released PME version
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PME support lifecycle after PME 2024 release
Upgrade to PME 2024 to continuously receive technical support
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Dec 31, 2025
Dec 31, 2026
Dec 31, 2027
Dec 31, 2028
Dec 31, 2024
PME 2024
PME 2023
Limited Support
PME 2022
Limited Support
PME 2021
Limited Support
PME 2020
Limited Support
Limited Support
Full Support
Full Support
Full Support
PME 9.0 or Older
No longer supported
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Commercial Update
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PME License Update
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PME License | New Features Added in PME 2024 |
PME Base Licenses
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Data Exchange Module |
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Backup Power Module |
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*: SAMLv2 IdP is not included in PME and customers are responsible to manage IdP on their own
**: Twillio subscription is not included in PME base license and customers are responsible to manage their own Twillio subscription
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PME License Update
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New Systems
Existing Systems
PME base licenses will include Event Notification Module features
Note: Twillio subscription is not included in PME base license price and customers are responsible to manage their own Twillio subscription
Event Notification Module features will be enabled by default after upgrade to PME 2024 and will require to be configured if not configured before
Event Notification Module may be purchased for PME 2023 or older version
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PME Trial License Validity Period
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PME 2023 or Older Version
PME 2024 or Newer Version
The 90 days trial license embedded trial license in PME 2023 or older version does not expire, which means whenever you install a PME 2023 or older version, it will always have a 90 days trial license
Example:
The embedded 90 day trial license in PME 2024 or newer version is valid only for 18 months from the release date. From April 1, 2026 and on, a fresh installed PME 2024 will not have any trial license
Example:
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More Connectivity via Smart Connector
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Benchmark building consumption with Energy Star
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Smart Connector
Core
Framework
Energy Star Portfolio Manager API Extension
PME
Note: Energy Star Portfolio Manager account and subscription is managed by customers and not included in PME
Data to ESPM
PME sends building total consumption to Energy Star Portfolio manager on a monthly basis via Smart Connector and Energy Star Portfolio Manager API Extension
Data from ESPM
PME pulls Energy Star metrics such as Energy Star score via Smart Connector and Energy Star Portfolio Manager API Extension, and store them in the database for dashboarding and reporting
Under Development
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Benchmark building consumption with Energy Star
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Smart Connector
Core
Framework
Generic MQTT Extension
PME
Note: PME or the MQTT Extension is not a MQTT broker. MQTT broker and its license is managed by customers
Publish to a MQTT Broker
PME publishes data to a MQTT Broker, such as Mosquito and HiveMQ, via Smart Connector and the Generic MQTT Extension
By default, data exposed on EWS is available for publishing over MQTT. Additional configuration on the Generic MQTT Extension to filter what data to publish to MQTT broker
Subscribe to a MQTT Broker
PME subscribes to a MQTT broker to read data into PME via Smart Connector and the Generic MQTT Extension.
Data from Smart Connector is brought into PME via EWS and EWS data mapping
Broker
Under Development
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EVCE 6.0 and PME Integration
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eMobility Integration with PME
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System without EVCE (EVlink Pro AC only)
System with EVCE 6.0
Ready to Sell
Modbus TCP
Rest API
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eMobility Integration with PME
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| [Ready to sell] System without EVCE (Pro AC only) | System with EVCE 6.0 |
Connection | Chargers are connected to PME individually and directly over Modbus TCP | Chargers are connected to EVCE via OCPP and PME connects to EVCE via its REST API with Smart Connector and its EVCE API extension |
Device Support | Only EVlink Pro AC supported natively | EVlink Pro AC supported with the EVCE REST API |
3rd party chargers may be supported via custom Modbus driver | ||
3rd party chargers have to support Modbus for PME to support | ||
Required Versions | PME 2023: native support for EVlink Pro AC PME 2022/2021/2020: separate EVlink Pro AC driver available for download | PME 2023 w hotfixes or PME2024 Smart Connector Core Smart Connector EVCE Extension |
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| [Ready to sell] System without EVCE (Pro AC only) | System with EVCE 6.0 |
Deployment | Each charger is added to PME separately as individual devices | Smart Connector and its EVCE extension needs to be deployed to connect EVCE API to PME EWS is used to map data from Smart Connector to PME |
PME collects data from each charger separately and performs PC based data logging on each charger | PME pulls charger and charging information from EVCE API | |
No charger zone information | Charger zone information is retrieved from EVCE API | |
Current setpoint can be set manually for each charger | Setpoint reduction can be done manually for each zone | |
Device diagrams comes with EVlink Pro AC driver. Additional diagrams may be created | Zone and station diagrams are to be created accordingly | |
Multiple chargers can be connected to PME | Single EVCE can be connected to PME |
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PME Data API
As part of the Energy Platform Data API
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Access all electrical and energy data via PME Data API
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PME
Native Cloud Connector
Edge Control
Apps & Analytics
EcoStruxure Energy Platform
API
Data Upload
3rd party system
Data Access via GraphQL API
Integrate Power and energy data with enterprise management applications to have single pane of operation
Integrate critical asset health and status information into maintenance tools in place managing all maintenance task orders
With the access to all energy data, it is possible to analyze and improve energy efficiency with correlation to process and building usage
All energy information are transformed, normalized, ready to be used to provide
The right performance for applying regulation compliances
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Access all electrical and energy data via PME Data API
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Part numbers for Ordering
API Provisioning
Energy Data Platform Setup Guide
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PME and EBO Positioning
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Retail & Small
Mission Critical Facilities
Multi-Site Retailer
Retail Store
Restaurant / Café
Offices
Warehouse
Education
Hotels
Shopping Centers
Sport / Event venue
Residential Towers
Oil, Gas & Petrochem
MMM
Water & Waste Water
Transportation
Electro-Intensive
Medium & Large
Commercial, Institutional, & Industrial Buildings
Cloud & Service Providers
Mobility
Semiconductor
EV Battery
XL Industrials
Healthcare
Power & Grid
Renewables
Thermal Power
Electric Utilities
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EcoStruxure Power Operation (EPO)
EcoStruxure Building Operation (EBO)
Building Energy Management System
Energy and Power Management System
EBO and PME combined solution offers single pane of glass for BEMS and EPMS to our large and mission critical building customers
Positioning of PME and EBO
Target segments
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Mechanical System Control
HVAC Monitoring & Control
Lighting Control
Building Demand Response Automation
Sustainability
Utility Bill Verification
Cost Allocation
Energy Monitoring
Energy Performance
Energy Modeling & Verification
Energy Code Compliance (Ashrae, IECC & etc)
Greenhouse Gas Reporting
Energy Benchmarking
Energy Efficiency Compliance (ISO 50001)
Tenant Billing
Power Factor Correction
Power Availability
Power Quality Compliance
Electrical Distribution Monitoring & Alarming
Capacity Management
Power Events Analysis
Breaker Settings Monitoring
Backup Power Testing
Asset Performance
Power Quality Monitoring
Power Quality Correction
Electrical Safety
Continuous Thermal Monitoring
Arc Flash Protection
Insulation Monitoring
EBO with sustainability pack offers Building Energy Management to Commercial and Industrial Buildings (CIB)
PME offers Energy and Power Management to CIB and Mission Critical Buildings
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