Fatality a sad reminder to put safety first: MEA
22 March, 2016The recent death of a WA worker has prompted an electrical safety warning about power in ceilings from Master Electricians Australia.
ABB's first smart low-voltage network powering Thai luxury mall
17 March, 2016The multimillion-dollar transformation of Bangkok's business district now features a smart, connected low-voltage network installed by ABB.
Electricians miss out on wage increase
09 March, 2016Despite efforts by unions, electricians will not receive a wage increase based on a licence allowance following a recent decision made by the Fair Work Commission.
Hazard alert for electrical sub-boards
07 March, 2016A hazard alert for electrical sub-boards has been released by SafeWork SA following an electric shock incident involving exposed live busbars.
ABB to power unmanned oil platforms
29 February, 2016ABB has won orders from National Petroleum Construction Company (NPCC) for the delivery of electrical and telecommunication systems to the Al Nasr Full field Development Project in Abu Dhabi.
Strengthening power network at world's busiest international airport
28 January, 2016ABB will upgrade its SCADA (supervisory control and data acquisition) system for the power network at Dubai International Airport.
Using cardboard, tape and a pencil to produce energy
28 January, 2016A small device made from cardboard, Teflon tape and a pencil is claimed to generate enough energy to power several diodes.
Rethinking power factor correction
11 January, 2016 by David GalePower factor correction need not be the exclusive province of capacitor-based equipment. The power electronics-based method presented here provides an alternative solution.
Mean Well LRS series enclosed power supply
08 December, 2015ADM has released the LRS series of enclosed power supply from Mean Well, which includes models ranging from 35 to 150 W.
The rise of distributed generation
03 December, 2015 by Glenn Platt*The world of electricity is embarking on an incredible new journey and there's going to be a once-in-a-lifetime degree of upheaval associated with the changes we will experience. With these hugely significant changes come enormous opportunities for electrical and communications contractors.
NHP Carlo Gavazzi EM270 Dual 3-Phase Energy Meter
27 November, 2015The Carlo Gavazzi EM270 from NHP is a dual 3-phase energy meter developed to reduce metering space and save installation time.
Metering market revolution
25 November, 2015 by Clarion Events Pte LtdInterview with Chris Boek, Chief Technology Officer, Metropolis Metering Services — speaker at Australian Utility Week 2015.
FAULHABER 2668 ... CR DC-micromotor
19 November, 2015Available through ERNTEC, the FAULHABER 2668 ... CR DC motor is a copper‐graphite commutated DC‐micromotor offering high levels of power due to a bigger NdFeB magnet and a high copper content in the winding.
Benefits of power quality monitoring outside substations
16 November, 2015 by Martin van der Linde, Sales Engineers Australia and PacificAustralian utilities possess some of the longest feeders in the world, and long feeder lines exacerbate the issues presented with power quality and bushfire risk, but with recent developments in capabilities of automatic circuit reclosers (ACRs), it is possible to alleviate this headache.
Dodgy LEDs — are your globes causing interference?
10 November, 2015Faulty or non-compliant LED globes can cause TV interference. And if you're a manufacturer or importer of LED globes, you're responsible for ensuring that they don't cause interference. The Australian Communications and Media Authority suggests suppliers take some simple steps to prevent interference.
