Electrofed Canada

Single Converged IP Network Separate Building System Networks Single Converged IP Network for Building and IT Systems Lighting as a First Step to Creating a Digital Building Light Fixture Becomes a Data Source; Broken Silos Enables Analytics Preset Phone & Video Profile Custom User Experience Room Temperature Intensity High Temperature 6874 Color Blue Light Intensity and Color Adapt Environment to Personal Preferences Enhance User Experience people-to-people,people-to-things,and things-to- things.This IoTsupport is critical,especiallyas user demand for connectivitycontinues to rise; it is predict- ed that therewill be over 26 billion connected devices worldwide by2020.  This digital transformation has opened up awhole newworld of possibilities—fromhowelectrical systems connect and operate,to howproducts are developed,sold,delivered,and implemented.Elec- trical manufacturers,distributors,and installers are reimagining the role that electrical products have,at workand at play.Everything from lighting,controls and sensors,towiring and cable,outlets and switches are future-proofedwith advanced functionality so they can be easilyadapted to a host of environments and configuredwith integrated systems. Intelligent Products: Homeowners and business owners,alike,are experiencing the benefits of inte- grated lighting,security,entertainment,and heating/ cooling systems that connect with sensors and fully control features froma central point of access (a tablet or mobile phone).This functionalityallows users to optimize space utilization and experience personal- ization byonly lighting,heating/cooling areas that are in use byoccupants.With the use of smart technology, significant savings can be realized byusing sensors and controls that provide real-time data about space utilization,allowing lighting,temperature,etc.to be adjusted in each area of a building,based on changing occupancyneeds.This also presents the opportunity to have a smaller environmental impact by reducing energyconsumption,as onlyutilized spaces are heated and lit. Electrification: If wemove outside the home and office environments,electrification is another key trend that is taking theworld by storm.Not onlydoes electri- fication solve a keypiece of the climate control puzzle through its use of clean energy to power transporta- tion (planes,trains,and automobiles),as well as homes and buildings,but it also calls to attention the need for ELECTRO-FEDERATION CANADA innovative products and solutions to support the infra- structure.Electrical manufacturers have responded to this need byoffering solutions that span the electrical value chain—from the substation to the point of con- sumption.The industry’s digital and connected innova- tions include electricvehicle infrastructures,low-and medium-voltage products,solar inverters,switchgear, measuring and sensing devices,and control products— all of which enable safer,more efficient,and reliable power flowfor electrification needs. AUTOMATION Automation strengthens integration between digital devices on the plant floor to the rest of the enterprise to improve overall operational efficiency.The opportu- nities of connected solutions first made an appearance in the Industrial segment of the electrical industry. Often referred to as the“Industrial Internet of Things” (IIOT),many factories,today,are equippedwith sensors and actuators that connect various process controls to offer efficient operations of motors,pumps,fans, lighting,data networks,and other systems.This inte- gration allows the plant,facility,and people to have an end-to-end,fully integrated viewof all processes, allowing users to turn data from the plant floor into actionable sales,marketing,or operational information. With the introduction of robotics inmanufacturing and distribution facilities underway,industrial automation is set to experience an evenwider range of operational excellence. The benefits of integrated systems in the Industrial sector demonstrate the strong promise that home- owners and businesses can expect as theyadopt the next cycle of system interoperability to automate personal andworkplace processes. At home and in offices,one-touch control over light- ing,A/Vand telecommunications equipment,window coverings,temperature,and beyond,is well within