Switches and GPOs don’t have to be so bland
05 August, 2010 by Giuseppe Parola*Not long after I first arrived here in Australia, I met an architect who told me that he didn’t want light switches to be visible in homes. When I asked him why, he simply said: “Because they’re ugly.” I suspect such an attitude is not uncommon amongst many architects, and even some home owners, given the universal use of basic white switch plates and GPOs in this country.
Innovec Controls LEDDL LED lights
01 July, 2010 byThe low-voltage Innovec Controls LED downlight and dimming control systems are suitable for domestic housing and commercial use.
Kraus & Naimer PV solar switch disconnector range
01 July, 2010 byThe PV solar switch disconnector range is claimed to allow installations to comply with local standards and IEC 60364-7-712. These standards stipulate that a double-pole isolating device (switch disconnector) is required on the DC side of PV inverters.
NHP Resistant Orange ISO plug and socket range
01 July, 2010 byThe Resistant Orange line has been added to the NHP ISO plug and socket range for industrial, commercial and domestic applications.
Clipsal C-Bus Infinity high-powered modular dimming channel cards
06 May, 2010 byExpanding the C-Bus Infinity high-powered dimmers is a range of modular dimming channel cards.
HPM Legrand Excel Evo call indicator and control wall plate
15 April, 2010 byThe Excel Evo call indicator and control wall plate is a simple room management system, designed for use in hotels as a convenient way for occupants to call for housekeeping or request not to be disturbed.
Make the most of the opportunities
01 April, 2010My message to electrical contractors is to make the most of the opportunities that present themselves. There’s never been a better time to be aggressive. There’s no easier sell than an upsell. That’s a lesson we all need to learn and apply in our businesses.
Push-button light dimmers
26 October, 2009 byThe HPM Legrand Push Button dimmer range includes a secondary (slave) mechanism that enables multi-way switching. No accompanying switches are required, so standard switches can be upgraded by simply exchanging one mechanism. This enables up to six dimmers to be installed on a standard six-gang plate.
Electrical switches and sockets
02 September, 2009 byThe Industrial Strength Options (ISO) switches and sockets range has been expanded to include back boxes and a wider range of switches, plugs and sockets.
Photoelectric presence sensor
01 September, 2009The Allen-Bradley PhotoSwitch 42JS VisiSight photoelectric presence sensors feature a visible light source for ease of alignment and a 1 ms response time, making them suitable for general-purpose detection applications in the packaging, assembly and materials handling industries.
Q08 uprox+ factor 1 proximity sensors
31 August, 2009The Q08 uprox+ factor 1 sensors, which are designed to detect steel, stainless steel, copper, brass and aluminium at the same rated sensing distance, now offer an extended range of 8 mm.
Q25L magnetically actuated linear displacement sensor
09 July, 2009The Q25L sensor is a magnetically actuated linear displacement sensor designed to detect piston position on pneumatic cylinders.
Outdoor sensor
08 July, 2009 byAquascan is a weatherproof movement sensor that has been designed to act as an added safety measure for the exterior of a home.
Thermal current switch disconnectors
01 December, 2008The KF-switch series is the latest generation of thermal current switch disconnectors from Kraus & Naimer and is available in the 16-25 A thermal current range.
Vacuum switches
01 October, 2008The VS4128 and VS4118 mini vacuum switches are suitable for industries and applications with high demands on durability, such as automotive assembly. The switches fit Piab’s entire range of vacuum pumps for decentralised systems.