ABB CB-2000 portable capacitance meter
28 August, 2013The ABB CB-2000 portable capacitance meter is a compact, lightweight unit that allows the user to take measurements from individual capacitors in a capacitor bank without any disconnections/disturbances to the system. The meter is available to rent.
Optimising voltage to improve efficiency
12 July, 2013 by Sam Czyczelis*Australia has a particular problem with overvoltage and voltage optimisation is a solution to reduce energy consumption and carbon emissions. This article explains how the various types of optimisation systems can deliver cost savings and reduce significant tonnes of CO2.
Verbatim portable Power Packs
01 July, 2013Verbatim’s portable Power Packs enable consumers to use portable electronics for longer without worrying about running out of battery life. They are available in multiple capacities and styles.
Schneider Electric Acti 9 circuit breakers
25 June, 2013The Acti 9 range is the fifth-generation of circuit breakers from Schneider Electric and has been engineered to adapt to the most challenging of networks. It has been developed for both commercial and industrial industries and is said to be the first offering that allows connectivity at the final stage of electrical distribution.
Embedded microgrids could change PV use
28 May, 2013Energy research specialist Energeia says microgrids will give consumers greater control over the cost, carbon intensity and reliability of their electricity supply - and, ultimately, the option of complete independence from the main grid.
GE CP2000AC54TEP and CP2725AC54TEP PoE rectifiers
13 May, 2013The CP2000AC54TEP and CP2725AC54TEP high-efficiency PoE rectifiers from GE provide 40 and 50 A of 48 V power, respectively. These rectifiers are created for original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) for use in the design of enterprise-class switches and routers.
Eaton 5P UPS
06 May, 2013The Eaton 5P UPS has an intuitive, graphical LCD that shows key analytics while it meters energy consumption and enables remote outlet switching.
HARTING Ha-VIS RF-R200 RFID reader
02 May, 2013The Ha-VIS RF-R200 RFID reader has been added to HARTING’s auto-ID solution range. The RFID reader is a mid-range reader, ie, it has been optimised for read ranges up to 2 m.
Eaton unveils Sydney Customer Experience Centre
01 May, 2013Eaton today launched a new Customer Experience Centre at its Australian headquarters in Mascot, Sydney. The company will use the facility for internal training and to showcase and demonstrate Eaton products to end users and channel partners.
JDSU JD720 series handheld format cable and antenna analysers
29 April, 2013The JDSU JD720 series handheld format cable and antenna analysers are optimised for testing and characterising mobile infrastructure.
Caterpillar hybrid power systems
26 April, 2013Caterpillar’s hybrid power solutions for telecommunications applications are designed to reduce operating costs.
ABB Emax 2 low-voltage circuit breaker
24 April, 2013The Emax 2 is a low-voltage circuit breaker with integrated energy management functions. The breaker contains a protection trip relay with an integrated power controller that measures and evaluates energy consumption, then manages the loads to maintain or reduce the peak power usage as determined by the user.
Device to mitigate blackouts, prevent equipment damage
24 April, 2013Engineering researchers at the University of Arkansas have developed a device that regulates or limits the amount of excess current that moves through the power grid when a surge occurs.
Data centre location affected by forces other than power availability and cost
23 April, 2013Four out of five fastest growing territories in terms of data centre power requirements are the ‘BRIC’ economies (Brazil, Russia, India, China), reveals a recent report by DCD Intelligence.
Fluke 435 3-Phase power quality analyser
19 April, 2013TechRentals has the Fluke 435 3-Phase power quality and energy analyser available for rent.
