Developing new insulators using nanoparticles
31 August, 2010
Siemens is searching for new technologies for use as insulators on electrical wiring that will make generators more efficient.
Conduit developments in hazardous areas
10 August, 2010 by Phil Winship* | Supplied by: Adaptaflex Pty Ltd
New developments in metallic and nonmetallic conduits provide cost-effective alternatives for installing electrical and communications cabling in hazardous areas.
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.
Is power protection costing more than it should?
05 August, 2010 | Supplied by: Eaton Electrical (Australia) Pty Ltd
All electronics in an organisation - from desktops to data centres - require continuous, clean power. Anything less puts businesses at risk of data corruption, equipment damage and unplanned downtime. Most organisations meet this requirement by having a central UPS that serves an entire building/data centre, or distributed UPSs placed closer to the equipment being protected, or both.
Fitel S178 fusion splicer and S325 cleaver
05 August, 2010 | Supplied by: TechRentals
The Fitel S178 fusion splicer and S325 cleaver are now available to rent.
Western Telematic PTS-9CM20-2 automatic power transfer switch
29 July, 2010 | Supplied by: Interworld Electronics and Computer Industries
The PTS-9CM20-2 automatic power transfer or redundant power switch from Western Telematic is claimed to provide a reliable method of automatically switching equipment to a backup power source. By constantly monitoring a primary power source, redundant power switches can decide when to switch to a secondary redundant source to ensure that critical network devices are always up and running.
Upsonic power surge and spike protection power board
05 July, 2010 | Supplied by: Upsonic Power Pty Ltd
The Upsonic power surge and spike protection power board is designed to protect and fit with home theatre audiovisual components, offering 3672 J of protection with a response time of less than 1 ns.
VMR series remote power distribution units
01 July, 2010 | Supplied by: Interworld Electronics and Computer Industries
The VMR series remote power distribution units (PDUs) with output power metering allow secure power management of rackmount equipment via web browser, telnet, external modem or local terminal interfaces.
Innovec Controls LEDDL LED lights
01 July, 2010 | Supplied by: Innovec Controls Pty Ltd
The low-voltage Innovec Controls LED downlight and dimming control systems are suitable for domestic housing and commercial use.
Kraus & Naimer PV solar switch disconnector range
01 July, 2010 | Supplied by: Kraus & Naimer Pty Ltd
The 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.
SVC Light (Static Var Compensator) with Energy Storage
01 July, 2010 | Supplied by: ABB Australia Pty Ltd
The SVC Light (Static Var Compensator) with Energy Storage is the latest development in the FACTS (flexible alternating current transmission systems) family. The technology combines SVC Light with scalable Li-Ion battery storage technology.
NHP Resistant Orange ISO plug and socket range
01 July, 2010 | Supplied by: NHP Electrical Engineering Products Pty Ltd
The Resistant Orange line has been added to the NHP ISO plug and socket range for industrial, commercial and domestic applications.
Harting 5-pole variant crimp connector with M12 mating face
01 July, 2010 | Supplied by: Soanar Limited
The 5-pole variant to the Harting range of low-voltage crimp connectors with the M12 mating face is available as a male and female a-coded connector version.
Exair cabinet coolers
01 July, 2010 | Supplied by: Compressed Air Australia Pty Ltd
The Exair CE-compliant cabinet coolers are claimed to be a low-cost means of purging and cooling electrical control panels and suitable applications include cooling PLCs, microprocessors, variable frequency drives, industrial computers and robotics.
SafeWind medium-voltage switchgear
01 July, 2010 | Supplied by: ABB Australia Pty Ltd
SafeWind is claimed to be the slimmest medium-voltage switchgear, small enough to fit through the narrow doorway of a turbine tower.
