The Safe Electrical Technology RVD-E residual voltage device
19 February, 2014The Safe Electrical Technology RVD-E is designed to accompany any RCD/RCBO and provide an additional layer of electrical protection. The company says the device enables enhanced electrical protection within the TN(MEN), TT earthed systems and uniquely IT unearthed systems. Importantly, according to the company, RVD-E enables protection against the IT non-dangerous 1st fault condition.
Schneider Electric Predictive Optimisation energy-efficient software
05 February, 2014Schneider Electric has launched Predictive Optimisation software for optimal energy efficiency that is said to assist building owners and facility managers reduce HVAC energy use by up to 25%, and improve NABERS ratings and occupant comfort.
Rockwell Automation appoints new state manager for Victoria and Tasmania
04 February, 2014Rockwell Automation has appointed Tim Keech as State Manager, Victoria and Tasmania.
Contractor mentoring program
06 January, 2014 by Malcolm Richards, CEOWhile starting up a new business can be an exciting and heady challenge, many first-time business owners unconsciously step into a minefield of paperwork, administration duties and financial needs that come hand in hand with setting up a new business. MEA understands that starting a new business, and keeping it not only going but flourishing, can be a difficult challenge for many tradies new to the game.
Schneider Electric SmartStruxure Lite building management system
11 December, 2013Schneider Electric has launched SmartStruxure Lite, an integrated software and hardware solution that enables small and medium-sized businesses to increase the energy efficiency of their buildings.
ANZ Tower installs lighting controls for energy savings
02 December, 2013Developed by Grocon and designed by leading architects Francis-Jones Morehan Thorp, ANZ Tower is the newest addition to the Sydney skyline. The building officially opened in September 2013 and has already been awarded the 6 Star Green Star - Office Design v2 rating by the Green Building Council of Australia.
PMA AG railway cable conduit protectors
28 November, 2013The PMA AG corrugated polyamide conduits are certified by LAPI meeting the limits for risk category LR4 in accordance with the UNI CEI 11170-3 standard (2005).
Tight new fibre-optic testing limits needed for higher bandwidth apps
22 November, 2013 by Thorsten Punke, Technical Marketing Manager ANZWith the ratification of 40 and 100 Gbps ethernet fibre standards, optical requirements are tighter than ever before - yet fibre testing methods have not been upgraded for many years. Consider, too, that with the introduction of 10 Gbps over ethernet, the maximum power loss budget for multimode fibre links has dropped significantly, and it is clear that changes in testing standards are essential and urgent.
Security and automation eBook
21 November, 2013Technological advancements are dramatically changing the landscape of security and automation, creating multitude of opportunities and challenges. This eBook highlights current industry trends and tips that planners, contractors and installers need to watch for to make sure they are a step ahead.
Monash University installs 135 kW solar system
21 November, 2013Monash University has improved its overall sustainability through a mixture of energy-efficiency initiatives, behavioural change and renewable energy installations.
Schneider's Energy University endorsed by the IHEA
19 November, 2013Schneider Electric's Energy University has been officially endorsed by the Institute of Hospital Engineering Australia (IHEA) as a recognised source of educational and developmental material.
Active chilled beams greatly improve energy efficiency
12 November, 2013130 Stirling Street is one of the first buildings in Perth to attain a 5.5 star rating under the National Australian Built Environment Rating System (NABERS) without using GreenPower.
ASHRAE/IES introduce major changes to energy standard
29 October, 2013Major changes to requirements regarding building envelope, lighting, mechanical and the energy cost budget are contained in the newly published energy standard from ASHRAE and IES.
Philips Dynalite GRMSPLUS guestroom management system
28 October, 2013Philips Dynalite has added another element to its Guest Room Management System. GRMSPLUS focuses on energy management, automation and occupancy comfort and is targeted at high-end hotel room applications.
AEMC Model 6292 high-current micro-ohmmeter
28 October, 2013The AEMC high-current micro-ohmmeter Model 6292 measures very low contact resistances on high-voltage circuit breakers, switches, busbars and other locations with user-selectable test currents from 5 to 200 A.
