White Papers/Resources

The human element of the Safety Advisor's job - things that can (and do) go wrong

Health and Safety Advisors are the heart of the organisation in terms of knowledge about health and safety issues and preventing incidents. However, they are still humans, which means that they, too, can make mistakes.

Mobile workforce management software and optimisation solutions

The cloud has taken the place of expensive and often limited on-premise infrastructure. With unprecedented integration to back-office information, the data becomes a new value-creating capability.
Now, there is an even greater opportunity for transformational improvements in productivity and service levels. What is this innovation?
 

Top tips for fuel and vehicle savings

As a small business owner with mobile workers on the road, you’ve probably invested a lot of money in your vehicles. But have you ever thought about exactly how much it costs to run them? A set-and-forget strategy can be costly. This guide gives you an overview of how to reduce vehicle running costs and manage fuel costs across your business.

Assembled vs overmoulded cordsets – which industrial connectivity solution is best?

 Connectivity serves as a cornerstone for industrial automation environments delivering production, data and communications. Cordsets are a common connectivity solution but in-the-field assembly has vulnerabilities and deficiencies. This white paper discusses the difference between assembled and overmoulded cordsets offering a comparison of the technologies and detail of the advantages.

Network and applications troubleshooting on steroids

The latest in network performance monitoring and diagnostics delivers network engineers a single view of critical applications AND the network infrastructure they run on. This can result in enhanced productivity, cost savings and faster problem-solving - welcome to the world of application-aware network performance management, or AANPM.

Ethernet in industry, the challenges and opportunities

Set to operate with frequencies of up to 2 GHz, Category 8 cabling will be able to run at speeds of 40GBase-T for distances up to 30 m. This will help establish peak performance conditions for the data centre environment.

Top tips to avoid power quality disturbances

This paper reviews the most common types of power disturbances, what causes them and how to protect your critical equipment using IEEE standards. Download now to read more.

New-generation signage displays with LCD panel resizing technology

Being so ubiquitous, it is clear to see that digital signage has today developed into a popular, highly adaptable and effective medium for targeted innovation, entertainment, promotions and advertising, delivering rich multimedia formats designed to attract consumers. Download now to read more.

PPC-615A/6170A - a simple solution for machine vision

This white paper illustrates how design can conquer various problems faced in manufacturing automation.

The future of energy efficient design in existing commercial buildings

Concerns building owners and managers have towards the initial sustainability investment should be negated by issues around reliability, increased market value and the demand for corporate renters/tenants.

This paper provides a brief overview of retrofitting sustainability in existing commercial buildings and how to ensure design returns maximum efficiencies and return on investment.

Designing a metering system for small and medium-sized buildings

With rising energy costs, environmental pressures and unreliable power supply, there is a need for sustainable design and energy efficiency in new and existing commercial properties. There are a number of ways existing building owners and facilities managers can adapt and benefit by installing an effective WAGES (water, air, gas, electricity, steam) metering system. The ultimate goal is for buildings to produce more energy than they consume.

Security and automation eBook

Technological advancements are dramatically changing the landscape of security and automation, creating multitude of opportunities and challenges. This eBook highlights current industry trends and tips that planners, contractors and installers need to watch for to make sure they are a step ahead.

Cat 8 cabling standards update

A task group has recently been approved to study the concept of adding ISO/IEC Class II limits to the draft Category 8 cabling standard. The group is expected to review existing Class II specifications and submit recommendations, allowing members of TR42.7 an opportunity to contribute towards the development of Class II cabling specifications.

The new standard will impact on the interoperability and portability of cabling, LAN and SAN equipment in data centres. Download this paper to learn more.

Top tips for selecting isolating spark gaps for hazardous areas

Surges caused by a lightning strike, into exposed parts of a pipeline system, may lead to the dielectric strength of insulating joints being exceeded. As a result, hazardous sparking may occur or the insulation material may be damaged. Isolating spark gaps (ISG) and connection cables protect the insulating piece (insulation) against lightning-induced surges, and discharge the lightning energy without uncontrolled arcing in an explosive environment. The AfK recommendation No. 5 (1986 edition) was amended in accordance with the latest lightning current parameters according to IEC 62305. The new version now includes notes on the selection and inspection of isolating spark gaps including their connection elements. Download this white paper for recommendations on selecting isolating spark gaps for use in hazardous explosive environments for protection of insulating pipe joints.

General instructions on lightning safety for shelters

Severe lightning injuries and fatalities are reported each year from all over the world, especially on golf courses, so shelters are vital to protect from the effects of lightning. The following paper outlines instructions on lightning safety for shelters.