Mastering the possibilities of DALI
03 August, 2011 byDigital Addressable Lighting Interface (DALI) is a protocol set out in the technical standard IEC 62386 for network-based systems that control lighting in buildings.
New ISO standard aims to build confidence in the global carbon market
25 July, 2011A new Standard to address climate change and GHG emissions has been published by the International Organization for Standardization ISO.
Rockwell Automation FactoryTalk batch software update
21 July, 2011 byRockwell Automation has expanded the application development capabilities of the FactoryTalk batch software to help users design and run batch applications more rapidly. The software features intelligent recipe capabilities, secure operator overrides, expanded data collection and reporting and improved material management capabilities. The software, seamlessly integrated with the scalable PlantPAx process automation system, provides solutions ranging from small, basic sequencing to large, complex batch applications.
How will the carbon pricing mechanism impact your business?
11 July, 2011Under the carbon price, around 500 of the biggest polluters in Australia will need to buy and surrender to the government a permit for every tonne of carbon pollution they produce. The carbon price will start at $23 a tonne, rising at 2.5% a year in real terms.
Queensland adopts new electrical safety laws
11 July, 2011Retailers and wholesalers selling particular types of electrical equipment to the public in Queensland are subject to new laws to help protect homeowners and renovators.
Bannerman R58B series expert registration mark sensor
08 July, 2011Bannerman’s R58B series expert registration mark sensor provides the same high-performance detection and colour contrast sensitivity of the R58E, in addition to a simplified ‘teach’ process. Teach is performed quickly via a single-click on the teach push-button on the sensor or via remote input. Teach allows the sensor to ‘learn’ the light and dark sensing conditions based on user inputs, and then can automatically adjust the sensitivity to place the operating threshold midway between threshold for the light and dark condition. By reducing the complexity and increasing the speed of teaching the mark and the background, the R58B reduces operator training and product changeover time.
What safety ratings mean
20 June, 2011For electrical workplace safety in Australia and New Zealand, the safe design of electrical installations and testing requires compliance with local standard AS/NZ 3000.
California needs aggressive efficiency and electrification to cut emissions, report says
27 May, 2011California can reduce its greenhouse gas emissions to 80% below 1990 levels by 2050 through bold policy, behavioural changes as well as some scientific innovation.
Green initiatives that will affect electrical regulations
04 April, 2011 by Paul StathisRegulatory impact statements (RIS) published with new regulations in Australia generally state that mandatory changes of any kind are carefully scrutinised before they are imposed, to minimise their impost on both industry and the community. That situation is true with regard to electrical regulations, where most mandated requirements revolve around electrical safety. Few mandatory energy-efficiency regulations are enforced upon us.
RoHS II gathers momentum
31 March, 2011The European Parliament completed its first reading of the draft of RoHS II in November 2010 and the publication of the directive is expected in the first half of 2011.
ICRC advice on ACT feed-in tariff premium pricing
22 March, 2011The ACT Government recently released information from the Independent Competition and Regulatory Commission about the ACT’s feed-in tariff scheme.
Safety switch could have prevented tragic death
18 March, 2011NECA agrees with the coroner who finds that the tragic death of a child could have been prevented if a wet extension cord had had a safety switch installed.
Union raises safety concerns over smart meters
21 February, 2011The ETU recently raised concerns over smart meter installations, claiming that the industry regulator allowed unqualified subcontractors to install them.
Electrical industry frustrated that insulation figures kept in the dark
21 February, 2011NECA has expressed its frustration that the Australian Government has denied another opportunity to inform people affected by the failed Home Insulation Program (HIP) about the true size of the problem.
What electrical safety ratings mean
21 February, 2011A knowledge of the electrical hazard/risk categories for test equipment is essential in maintaining a safe workplace for electrical contractors and technicians.
