Electrical distribution > Switchboards

Electrician, company fined $32K for safety breach

19 November, 2021

An electrician left a switchboard with no multiple earthed neutral, and failed to carry out mandatory tests at a Perth property.


The dangers of switched main neutral conductors

29 September, 2021

WorkSafe Queensland is reminding electricians to take greater care with main neutral conductors.


Are you prepared for AS/NZS 61439 switchboard standards? Don't be left behind.

01 April, 2021

AS/NZS 61439 is a series of standards for low-voltage switchgear and control gear assemblies that has been in place since 2016 and is being updated in May 2021.


The distribution board for Australian industry

02 November, 2020

APS Industrial has released a family of 'DB' distribution boards custom designed for the demands of Australian industry.


Warning issued over damaged switchboard wiring

01 October, 2020

The Queensland Electrical Safety Office has conducted an investigation into several incidents where switchboard wiring had been damaged.


Voltex UniLine range of MCBs, RCBOs and Main Switches

09 July, 2019

The UniLine range now has a comprehensive coverage, providing users with high-quality, great design and genuine warranty support.


APS Industrial and Rittal announce exclusive distribution deal

22 March, 2019

APS Industrial and Rittal have strengthened their partnership with the announcement that APS is the exclusive distribution partner for Rittal's Ri4Power type-tested modular switchboard system.


IPD EXT56 switchboard enclosures

19 September, 2018

The IPD EXT56 switchboard enclosure system is designed, tested and certified for outdoor applications.


Clipsal by Schneider Electric Resi MAX range switchboards

19 December, 2017

Clipsal by Schneider Electric has extended its Resi MAX range of consumer switchboards, now offering a complete solution with 8, 12, 18, 24 and 36 module wide plastic enclosures in flush- and surface-mounted options.


ABB System pro E power main distribution switchboard solution

01 November, 2017

System pro E power is ABB's main distribution switchboard solution with rated current up to 6300 A and short-circuit current up to 120 kA.


Weidmüller ACT20P-UI-AO-DO-LP analog signal conditioner

02 August, 2016

Weidmüller's ACT20P-UI-AO-DO-LP is a two-wire loop analog signal conditioner with genuine universal inputs.


Rittal Automation Systems business unit

24 May, 2016

Rittal Automation Systems is a new business unit that builds on Rittal's existing portfolio for panel building and switchgear manufacture, and assumes responsibility for, as well as expands, the product range provided by its sister company Kiesling.


Pfannenberg FLH-T series switchboard heaters

16 May, 2016

Condensation is one of the biggest dangers within electrical enclosures. Control Logic now offers Pfannenberg's latest series of fan heaters, which are an efficient way of eliminating this risk.


RackLink individually switched power strips

14 December, 2015

The RackLink individually switched power strips are designed to instantly power-cycle equipment directly from the rack.


Electrical switchboards — design basics

08 September, 2015 by Shanaka Unantenne

A switchboard is an important asset in a power distribution network and provides the base for circuit, equipment and user protection.


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