Semiconductor | Fully Integrated Distribution Architecture
HIGHDE provides MV/LV intelligent distribution systems for the semiconductor industry. As the sector advances towards process-oriented, intelligent, automated and digital operations, manufacturers place ever higher demands on yield, cost control, efficiency, safety, stability and sustainability.
Based on the EcoStruxure Power architecture, HIGHDE delivered system integration and digital solutions for phases 1 and 2 of a 12-inch semiconductor facility in Guangzhou. The scope covered multiple substations, diesel generator systems, a 10 kV chiller system, UPS systems, multi-function intelligent meters, reactive power compensation controllers, protection relays, air circuit breakers and temperature monitoring devices.
Customer Benefits
- Real-time monitoring for a safe plant - live equipment data, interactive alarms and fault analysis, proactive O&M and higher customer satisfaction
- Flexible expansion, seamless upgrade - clustered software architecture for redundancy and zoned commissioning; compatibility with the existing monitoring system allows phase-2 works to extend phase 1 without disruption
- Integrated MV/LV supervision - power monitoring, power quality management and energy analysis in one platform, with real-time voltage-sag notifications
The architecture uses dual redundant servers with six clients, dual redundant networks, centralised acquisition and distributed monitoring. It provides voltage-dip compliance curves, risk prediction, sequence-of-events recording for root-cause tracing, data verification, fine-grained monitoring, intelligent diagnosis, and clear visual health and diagnostic reports.
As a Schneider Electric system integrator, HIGHDE maintains full-lifecycle equipment and operation records, works closely with the customer on analysis, and coordinates on-site commissioning teams. The project was completed and commissioned successfully. HIGHDE will continue to innovate with Schneider Electric in support of the intelligent electronics industry.
