Protecting against electrical surges - 20 things you should know
07 October, 2010 by Paul Stathis
All electrical installations are subject to a frequently distorted electricity supply. Uncontrollable anomalies such as lightning strikes and electromagnetic interference can and do distort the AC supply into buildings. Some can be catastrophic, destroying equipment from a single surge, while others can be too small to notice on their own, but have a cumulatively detrimental effect on equipment that inexplicably fails over time. But there are simple ways to deal with these challenges.
Interworld Electronics MPC-HD series switched PDUs
28 September, 2010 | Supplied by: Interworld Electronics and Computer Industries
The MPC-HD series switched PDUs are designed to provide secure, remote power control and reboot capabilities for high current devices such as Sun Blade 6000, Cisco Nexus 7000 data centre switches and HP 7000 blade servers.
Safety alert for electrical installations
09 September, 2010
A safety alert has been issued to electrical contractors warning of the dangers of unsafe wiring for swing-stage installations.
Improving power quality and lowering energy consumption
08 September, 2010 | Supplied by: Clipsal - by Schneider Electric
A focus on improved power quality, green energy and lowering energy consumption, the Walkers Arms Hotel at Walkerville, South Australia, is a benchmark for the use of innovative new technologies.
Allen-Bradley emergency-stop push-buttons with safety ratings
08 September, 2010 | Supplied by: Rockwell Automation Australia
All Allen-Bradley emergency-stop push-buttons now have TÜV-certified B10d functional safety ratings, providing users with published certified safety product data for calculating the safety level of control safety systems.
Moflash Signalling 80 series Xenon and LED beacons
01 September, 2010 | Supplied by: NHP Electrical Engineering Products Pty Ltd
The Moflash Signalling 80 series compact Xenon and LED beacons are available in two voltage options: 10-100 VDC or 85-265 VAC, and IP67 rated.
Stahl IEC 6149 Toughlux series handlamps
01 September, 2010 | Supplied by: NHP Electrical Engineering Products Pty Ltd
The 6149 Toughlux series of handlamps has been added to the range of Stahl IEC ex hazardous area equipment (HAE).
DEHN + SOHNE Blitzductor XT lightning current and surge arrester
31 August, 2010 | Supplied by: DEHN + SOHNE GmbH + Co KG
The Blitzductor XT pluggable combined lightning current and surge arrester is designed for four signal wires and features three arrester modules that protect the Dupline Bus of devices with protective diode circuits at the input and bus systems in Ex zone 1.
HPM Legrand electronic push-button switch
31 August, 2010 | Supplied by: Legrand Australia P/L
HPM Legrand is expanding the range of push-button mechanisms with a sleek 240 V electronic push-button switch, suitable for residential or commercial projects.
Turck M12 true torque connectors
31 August, 2010 | Supplied by: Turck Australia Pty Ltd
The M12 true torque connectors may be hand-tightened to a predefined torque preventing over-tightening and can be used to easily determine whether or not a connector is properly secured. Once the proper torque has been achieved, the nut rotates freely, indicated by a clear haptic and audible signal.
Hendrix Dual Block for underground cable
31 August, 2010 | Supplied by: Bri-Tech Pty Ltd
The Hendrix Wire & Cable Dual Block provides dual water blocking capability for underground cable installations.
Joran Speedhammer Power masonry drill bits
31 August, 2010 | Supplied by: Irwin Tools
The Joran Speedhammer Power masonry drill bits range is designed to provide quality drilling performance through standard and reinforced concrete, while reducing bit breakages.
Telehook TH-3060-LPF slim TV mounting
31 August, 2010 | Supplied by: Atdec Pty Ltd
The Telehook TH-3060-LPF slim TV mounting positions a slim LED or LCD TV 14 mm from the wall.
Crescent Might-D-Light folding, rechargeable LED work light
31 August, 2010 | Supplied by: Apex Tool Group
The Might-D-Light from Crescent is a folding, rechargeable LED work light with a two-hour run time.
ILME thermoplastic enclosures
31 August, 2010 | Supplied by: Treotham Automation Pty Ltd
ILME enclosures are made from a self-extinguishing thermoplastic material in the most common industry sizes of 44.27, 57.27, 77.27 and 104.27.
