Electrical distribution

Electronic switch

01 August, 2008 | Supplied by: Vectek Electronics Ltd

An electronic switch has been released by New Zealand company Vectek Electronics. To achieve high reliability it is often necessary to switch to an alternative power supply quickly but without connecting the two supplies together and transferring any fault that may be present.

Universal power alert

01 August, 2008 | Supplied by: Dwyer Omega (Aust) Pty Ltd

The UPA-130 universal power alert is designed to reduce the risk of electrical arc flash by pre-verifying the electrical isolation from the outside of a control panel.

Miniature circuit breaker

01 August, 2008 | Supplied by: ABB Australia Pty Ltd

The S200 range of miniature circuit breakers (MCBs) has been increased so that five different tripping characteristics are available across the full range, which incorporates standard short circuit capacities of 6, 10 and 15-25 kA.

Space-saving MCCBs

01 August, 2008 | Supplied by: Rockwell Automation Australia

The Allen-Bradley 140UE moulded-case circuit breakers (MCCBs) are available in a range of IEC-rated frame sizes and current ranges suitable for standalone electrical protection and distribution, as well as machine front-end switching. Frame sizes available include H, J, L, M and N, with current ranges of 16-160, 20-250, 200-630, 300-800 and 600-1250 A respectively.

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.

Small bore conduits

01 August, 2008 | Supplied by: EC&M Electrical Pty Ltd

The Ramflex Micro Conduit is designed to meet the needs of industries that require small bore conduits to protect electric cable and optical fibre applications such as robotics, clean rooms, IT networks and control systems as well as in harsh or vandal-prone environments.

Gas fastening system

01 August, 2008 | Supplied by: Hilti (Aust) Pty Ltd

The GX 120-ME gas fastening system is designed to deliver high productivity and convenience for electrical contractors when fastening cables, conduits, junction boxes and cable trunking on base materials such as concrete, masonry and steel.

Junction bricks

01 August, 2008 | Supplied by: Turck Australia Pty Ltd

The JRBS junction bricks for Foundation Fieldbus applications provide quick connection of multiple devices to the main fieldbus trunk in remote I/O applications such as oil and gas, petrochemical, power generation and distribution, pharmaceutical and water processing and management industries.

Cable protection systems

01 August, 2008 | Supplied by: Treotham Automation Pty Ltd

Using both common metal and polymide cable conduits and meeting the requirements of the ATEX directive for processing industries, PMA’s flexible cable protection systems are an inconspicuous solution offering mechanical strength, resistance to UV and resistance to corrosion, all within a wide temperature range.

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.

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.