Sensors for harsh environments
01 August, 2008 | Supplied by: Turck Australia Pty Ltd
The uprox+ Factor 1 line of sensors has been expanded to include IP69k-rated washdown versions with temperature ratings from -40 to 100°C. These sensors are designed to be resilient to the high-pressure cleaning agents often found in the food and beverage and pharmaceutical industries.
Power distribution
01 August, 2008 | Supplied by: Raritan Australia Pty Ltd
The Dominion PX power distribution unit (PDU) allows IT administrators to remotely control and obtain detailed, real-time information on energy consumed by individual servers. Optional humidity and temperature sensors can also be placed within a rack cabinet to monitor environmental conditions that may degrade server performance or cause equipment failure.
Lightweight connectors
01 August, 2008 | Supplied by: Soanar Limited
Fischer Connectors has released the AluLite range of lightweight aluminium circular push pull connectors, which are significantly lighter than typical metal connectors.
US housing repossessions increase copper theft
30 July, 2008
According to a recent report in The Boston Globe, the combination of increased copper prices and record housing foreclosures in the US state of Massachusetts has resulted in an ‘epidemic’ of house thefts.
Australand commits to HPM Legrand
29 July, 2008
Australand has appointed HPM Legrand as its preferred national supplier, with the partnership commencing 1 July 2008.
Major projects to meet future power demand
11 July, 2008
Major projects have begun to meet the growing need for power in south-east Queensland, according to Mines and Energy Minister, Geoff Wilson.
Home automation surge protection
01 July, 2008 | Supplied by: Hydraulic Specialists Pty Ltd
The Critec SRF DIN rail mount surge reduction filter is designed to protect against power surge damage and is installed at the main switchboard to help protect the home automation controller, security and audio equipment, home theatre and other equipment.
Speedcon quick locking circular connectors
01 July, 2008 | Supplied by: ERNTEC Pty Ltd
The Speedcon quick locking system has been added to the Coninvers ConPower P20 (M17) and P70 (M40) ranges of circular connectors, in addition to the standard screw locking.
Auxiliary contacts for MCBs
01 July, 2008 | Supplied by: ABB Australia Pty Ltd
Designed to mount on the bottom of the S200 range of ABB miniature circuit breakers (MCBs), the AC14 and DC13 auxiliary contacts are available as either a ‘1 NO’ or ‘1 NC’ contact configuration. Despite their small size, the switching contacts are full voltage rated at 2 A (AC14) at 230 VAC and 1 A (DC13) at 50 VDC.
Cable catalogue and handbook
01 July, 2008 | Supplied by: Nexans Olex Australia Pty Ltd
The 2008 editions of the Olex Handbook and Olex Industrial catalogues have been released, introducing a number of new products.
Railway cables
01 July, 2008 | Supplied by: Nexans Olex Australia Pty Ltd
The Rheyhalon NSHXAFOE EN cables are designed to EN50264-3-1 to be installed in internal and external railway applications, such as in and on locomotives, trains and trolley buses, along with switching stations and control panels.
Power management for UPS
01 July, 2008 | Supplied by: Opengear
The Network UPS Tools power management software has been included in the Opengear range of console servers, adding to its overall power management offering for data centres and remote branch offices.
Recessed wall point
01 July, 2008 | Supplied by: Rushmore Distributors
The Repelec RECWP1WH single-gang recessed wall point is designed to be installed in locations behind cabinets, bedside tables, plasma and LCD TVs, fridges, washing machines and other appliances where plugs may protrude too far.
RCBO circuit breaker
01 July, 2008 | Supplied by: NAW Controls
The MRR series combination MCB and RCD (RCBO), developed by motor control gear manufacturer Mack Electrical, fits all the necessary electronics of an earth leakage trip unit and an over-current tripping mechanism into a single-pole MCB case with a 6 kA fault current rating.
Flexible power cable
01 July, 2008 | Supplied by: Nexans Olex Australia Pty Ltd
The Titanex H07RN-F single- and multi-core flexible cables are intended for installations with moving equipment, electric appliances and for building sites.
