Awareness of counterfeits grows
13 March, 2014Educational programs are helping to increase awareness of the dangers of counterfeit products and providing the tools needed to make informed purchasing decisions, key learnings that will help increase electrical safety, according to the Independent Electrical Contractors (IEC) and Eaton's joint survey of IEC members.
Aurecon delivers 'intelligent' building for medical research institute
04 March, 2014Aurecon was significantly involved in developing the $200 million South Australian Health and Medical Institute. The 'intelligent' building will house up to 675 of the world's foremost scientists.
Axis Q60 PTZ Dome Network Camera Series additions
26 February, 2014Axis has added nine robust, high-quality, high-speed pan/tilt/zoom cameras for wide area surveillance in indoor, outdoor and desert environments to its Q60 PTZ Dome Network Camera Series. The cameras are the Q6042/-E/-C with Extended D1 resolution and 36x optical zoom, Q6044/-E/-C with HDTV 720p and 30x optical zoom, and the Q6045/-E/-C with HDTV 1080p and 20x optical zoom.
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.
Solar 2014
19 February, 2014The Australian Solar Council, in association with AUPVSEE, will be holding the 52nd annual Australian Solar Council Industry Conference & Exhibition on 8-9 May at the Melbourne Convention & Exhibition Centre.
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.
