For Facility Managers · Siemens SENTRON ECPD

Cut energy costs. Reduce testing effort. Prevent outages.

One circuit breaker that eliminates standby consumption, extends DGUV V3 testing intervals, and reduces outage risk.

Siemens SENTRON ECPD with turquoise connection lines
Building operations

Three cost drivers that keep coming back.

Energy

Standby consumption

Equipment and loads keep running outside occupancy hours — hard to switch, hard to meter.

Maintenance

Recurring DGUV V3 testing

Semiannual function tests for every RCD. Downtime, qualified personnel, and starting over every year.

Outages

Unplanned outages

A short circuit doesn't just take down the affected circuit — it often takes down the entire area. Downtime, escalation, insurance questions.

With the ECPD

Four levers in 2 MW.

A circuit breaker that does more than trip — and cuts your operating costs in several places at once.

01 · Energy

Eliminate standby consumption

Unused loads are switched off selectively via remote switching. At the Siemens plant in Amberg, this saves up to 9,000 kWh per year on a single 12 m² LED wall.

~9,000 kWh/year · ~€1,800/year · EWA reference

02 · Maintenance

DGUV V3 with longer test intervals

A cyclic self-test replaces manual test-button checks. With a recognized certificate, testing intervals can be extended significantly.

Logged self-test · test interval × 8

03 · Diagnostics

Diagnostics instead of site visits

Faults and trips are visible remotely via the app and Powercenter. You see whether someone needs to head out — or whether a remote reset will do.

Powerconfig app · remote reset · RCM monitoring

04 · Availability

Faults stay local

Semiconductor technology switches in under 50 microseconds — in the event of a short circuit, only the affected final circuit goes down, not the entire area.

~50 µs switching time · guaranteed selectivity

Cost-effectiveness

Your ROI calculation.

Enter your key figures — the chart adjusts as you go. The calculation is based on the Siemens sales development methodology.

Number of office workstations in your building 150 From this, we estimate the typical number of final circuits (≈ 55 circuits) for your calculation.
Current DGUV V3 testing interval
Share of loads that keep running outside occupancy hours
Lighting outside office hours, LED walls, HVAC, etc.
30%
Y1Y2Y3 Y4Y5Y6 Y7Y8Y9 Y10 YEARS · CUMULATIVE COSTS Conventional RCD/MCB sub-distribution ECPD sub-distribution
+€12,400Additional upfront investment (CAPEX difference)
€3,500Savings per year (OPEX)
3.5 yearsBreak-even after

Calculation based on the Siemens sales development methodology, using the Atrium office building as the reference case. Values are scaled linearly to your building size and provide a first indication — an individual initial consultation firms up the numbers for your building.

Trust

Siemens quality, semiconductor-based.

01

Conformity & certification

CE declaration of conformity. Compliance with the key protection objectives of DIN VDE 0100-4xx. The product standard IEC 63464-1 (SC-RCBOs) is in preparation — publication planned for 2028.

02

A proven component family

SENTRON is the Siemens low-voltage product line with decades of market presence. The ECPD extends this line with semiconductor-based capabilities.

03

Cybersecurity by Design

Encrypted wireless communication (ZigBee, BLE). Configuration protection with local device authentication. Signed firmware only. Secure-by-default delivery.

Application areas

From the field.

From initial consultation to implementation

It's that simple.

Consultation

A 30-minute conversation

We discuss your existing installation, identify savings potential, and show exactly where the ECPD fits — free of charge and with no obligation.

Analysis

Individual ROI calculation

We prepare a detailed cost-benefit analysis for your building and send it to you as a PDF.

Pilot

Pilot setup proposal

Recommended circuits, device selection, integration with your existing controls — as a concrete implementation proposal.

Implementation

With your electrician or planner

We connect you directly with the right Siemens support in your region and assist with commissioning.

Resources

Further information.

Data sheet, app, white paper — exactly what you need.

Next step

Here's what happens next.

Talk to us

Calculate the ROI for your building.

Enter your key figures — you'll receive an individual cost-benefit analysis as a PDF within 48 hours. Plus a 30-minute conversation with concrete implementation proposals, free of charge and with no obligation.

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Or forward it

To your electrician or planner.

Send the information straight to your in-house electrician or planner — we've prepared dedicated pages for both.