Allen-Bradley 800B 16 mm push-buttons
14 July, 2011 byThe Allen-Bradley 800B 16 mm push-buttons are suitable for light industrial and instrumentation applications. They help reduce maintenance and associated downtime costs with LED pilot lights that indicate if a motor is in operation and trigger-action emergency-stop (E-stop) devices that cease motion. The E-stop push-button features a trigger-action anti-tease to help ensure the E-stop command will disengage equipment, helping to improve worker safety.
ComNet 8-port unmanaged switch with POE
13 July, 2011 byThe CNFE8USPOE unmanaged ethernet switches are aggregation transceivers for up to eight channels of 10/100 ethernet data. There are two models within the series: the CNFE8FX1TX7USPOE contains one 100FX optical port and seven 10/100TX electrical ports, and the CNFE8FX2TX6USPOE contains two 100FX optical ports and six 10/100TX electrical ports.
Allen-Bradley Guardmaster SensaGuard switches with RFID capabilities
12 July, 2011 byThe Allen-Bradley Guardmaster SensaGuard range of switches provides secure safety switching, diagnostics and monitoring in one compact package. Combining the technology of RFID coding with an M23 safety distribution block, the unit is claimed to simplify the integration of multiple sensors.
HPM Linea and Legrand Arteor apps
29 April, 2011 byThe HPM Linea and Legrand Arteor apps give contractors a convenient and easy way to match electrical accessories with clients’ new rooms.
Hunter Pacific Icon chrome-finished ceiling fan range
07 December, 2010 byThe Black Ice and Silver Ice chrome-finished ceiling fans are part of the premium Icon range, their chrome finish making them tough and long-lasting.
Socomec ATyS 40A-3200A automatic transfer switches
07 December, 2010 byThe Socomec ATyS 40A-3200A range of automatic transfer switches includes the ATyS M single-phase model (from 40-160 A), adding to the six-model ATyS ‘smart’ transfer switch series suitable for mains/backup generator supply switching.
Gas Alarm Systems VEFSA (very early fire detection and safety alarm)
31 August, 2010 byVEFSA (very early fire detection and safety alarm) is designed to detect mixed gases generated due to electrical overload, electrical short-circuit or overheating in power station substations, electrical panels, data centres and telecom rooms, including UPS battery rooms.
HPM Legrand electronic push-button switch
31 August, 2010 byHPM Legrand is expanding the range of push-button mechanisms with a sleek 240 V electronic push-button switch, suitable for residential or commercial projects.
Switches and GPOs don’t have to be so bland
05 August, 2010 by Giuseppe Parola*Not long after I first arrived here in Australia, I met an architect who told me that he didn’t want light switches to be visible in homes. When I asked him why, he simply said: “Because they’re ugly.” I suspect such an attitude is not uncommon amongst many architects, and even some home owners, given the universal use of basic white switch plates and GPOs in this country.
Kraus & Naimer PV solar switch disconnector range
01 July, 2010 byThe PV solar switch disconnector range is claimed to allow installations to comply with local standards and IEC 60364-7-712. These standards stipulate that a double-pole isolating device (switch disconnector) is required on the DC side of PV inverters.
Innovec Controls LEDDL LED lights
01 July, 2010 byThe low-voltage Innovec Controls LED downlight and dimming control systems are suitable for domestic housing and commercial use.
NHP Resistant Orange ISO plug and socket range
01 July, 2010 byThe Resistant Orange line has been added to the NHP ISO plug and socket range for industrial, commercial and domestic applications.
Clipsal C-Bus Infinity high-powered modular dimming channel cards
06 May, 2010 byExpanding the C-Bus Infinity high-powered dimmers is a range of modular dimming channel cards.
HPM Legrand Excel Evo call indicator and control wall plate
15 April, 2010 byThe Excel Evo call indicator and control wall plate is a simple room management system, designed for use in hotels as a convenient way for occupants to call for housekeeping or request not to be disturbed.
Make the most of the opportunities
01 April, 2010My message to electrical contractors is to make the most of the opportunities that present themselves. There’s never been a better time to be aggressive. There’s no easier sell than an upsell. That’s a lesson we all need to learn and apply in our businesses.
