Monitoring relays
01 August, 2008 | Supplied by: Pilz Australia Industrial Automation LP
The latest-generation PMDsigma relays monitor voltage, current, temperature and phase sequence, while enabling values to be set via a rotary knob and saved onto a chip card so they can be copied onto other units.
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.
Mini contactors and relays
01 August, 2008 | Supplied by: Rockwell Automation Australia
Three miniature components: 100-K contactor, 700-K control relay and 193-K bi-metallic overload relay have been added to the Modular Control System (MCS) product range.
Floor outlets
01 August, 2008 | Supplied by: Esco Industries Pty Ltd
The Gnome and Supergnome stainless steel floor outlets for electrical and communications services have been updated to make them more versatile for the range of applications they are deployed in, including offices, showrooms, warehouses, factories, gymnasiums and garages.
Industrial enclosure
01 August, 2008 | Supplied by: Rittal Pty Ltd
The MicroTCA Cube enclosure is a direct solution for an industrial environment-based MicroTCA.OR1.0 application.
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.
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.
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.
Termination tool
01 July, 2008 | Supplied by: Fluke Networks
The JackRapid termination tool has been redesigned with a new ergonomic handle and support for additional jack types.
Harmonic filters
01 July, 2008 | Supplied by: Westek Electronics Pty Ltd
The ECOsine FN3410/3412 series of three-phase harmonics filters is the latest generation of Schaffner broadband passive harmonics filters to enable better utilisation of the power capacity of distribution transformers and networks, thereby increasing efficiency to either allow more nonlinear load to be connected to the same system or postpone expensive upgrades to the electrical system capacity.
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.
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.
