Protective covers for contact inserts
15 April, 2013The Han HPR protection covers provide protection against dirt for contact inserts in extreme weather conditions. The covers are for Han HPR hoods in sizes 6B, 10B, 16B and 24B.
ABB launches low-voltage breaker for energy management communications
10 April, 2013ABB, the global power and automation technology group, has launched Emax 2, a low-voltage circuit breaker with integrated energy management functions. Replacing existing traditional breakers with the Emax 2 breaker has the potential to achieve annual savings of 5.8 million megawatt hours (MWh), according to the company.
ABB PASS switchgear substation modules
04 April, 2013ABB has announced enhancements to the PASS (Plug and Switch System) range of high-voltage hybrid switchgear modules for substations. The modules are designed to improve safety for operators and electrical maintenance workers by ensuring that high-voltage (HV) equipment in substations can be isolated, earthed and locked out safely and securely.
Noark Ex9CS series contactors
09 March, 2013DKSH Australia has announced the expansion of the Noark range of switchgear; a large range of contactors is now available with AC and DC coils from 2.2 up to 250 kW.
Noark Ex9M moulded case circuit breakers
07 March, 2013The Ex9M moulded case circuit breakers from Noark are now available in Australia. The Ex9M offers protection for circuits and electrical equipment in overload, short-circuit and undervoltage situations. The circuit breaker deviates from traditional linear forms and instead features a gentle arc at the front.
ABB dry-type transformers
01 March, 2013The EcoDry low-loss transformer, TriDry triangular transformer and PoleDry transformers can provide improved efficiency, safety and eco-compatibility for utility, oil and gas, and mining industries.
Schneider Electric TeSys GV3P40 circuit breaker
21 February, 2013The purpose of TeSys GV3P40 motor circuit breakers is to control and protect 18.5 to 37 kW motors, with voltages up to 690 VAC and a maximum short-circuit breaking capacity of 100 kA.
Marechal self-ejecting Ex de Decontactor systems
07 February, 2013Marechal’s self-ejecting Ex de Decontactor systems, with DXN series decontactors, are designed for use in hazardous environments. These systems prevent possibly damaging premature or otherwise incorrect disconnection of the electric circuit in hazardous environments, when a vehicle or other mobile equipment is moved before the electrical supply is properly disconnected.
Marechal decontactor systems
15 October, 2012Marechal Decontactor systems with RCDs protect against shock and current leakage. They are tailor made to customers’ requirements and are available up to 100 A with trip levels of 30, 100 and 300 mA.
Littelfuse circuit protection product range
19 September, 2012element14 Australia offers more than 4000 lines of Littelfuse circuit protection products, suitable for circuit protection in electronics, automotive and industrial applications.
Eaton SPDIs with MTMOV technology
03 July, 2012The latest series of Eaton SPDIs offer much higher kA ratings in the same DIN43880 package. This upgrade of kA ratings now exceeds the base recommendations in AS/NZS 3000:2007 wiring rules, appendix F.
Phoenix Contact electronic and thermomagnetic circuit breakers
15 June, 2012Phoenix Contact has designed a new range of electronic and thermomagnetic circuit breakers to provide quick and easy installation and protect devices from surges and short circuits, even when long cables are used.
Phoenix Contact Plugtrab PT-IQ surge protection device
12 June, 2012The Plugtrab PT-IQ provides proactive functional monitoring for signal interface surge protection devices. A yellow status signal indicates that the performance limit has been reached as a result of frequent surge voltages, while a small reserve capacity ensures that protection remains effective.
Times Protect LP-BTR surge arrestor
17 April, 2012The Times Protect LP-BTR high performance surge arrestor series addresses applications in the 200-1000 MHz spectrum. The DC blocking technology employed in this design provides optimum isolation of the antenna port from the protected equipment port for maximum surge protection.
Surge protection standards
29 March, 2012 by Mike J Hale, Surge Protection Engineering and Product Manager, Eaton Corporation, Australia & New ZealandCurrently in Australia, there is no regulated surge protection standard. It is not compulsory to fit surge protection. This means that your electrical equipment may be relying on the upstream protection that simply doesn’t exist to do most of the work in handling harmful surge events. Installing surge protection before your electrical equipment also makes sound economic sense as it increases the longevity of your investment. The cost is really small compared to your investment.
