ABB DC Prefabricated Rail Substations
30 June, 2015 | Supplied by: ABB Australia Pty LtdABB has introduced a range of modular and transportable substations for the rail sector designed to offer a reduction in civil works, footprint and land acquisition costs, making them suitable for engineering, procurement and construction management use.
A look into the redevelopment of Australia's iconic SCG
25 June, 2015 | Supplied by: NHP Electrical Engineering Products Pty LtdThe iconic SCG's redevelopment involved NHP as the electrical supplier of an extensive set of electrical works for the two-stage, multimillion-dollar project.
How can government policy provide long-term stability in the NEM?
10 June, 2015 by Nicolas Verbeeck, Conference Director, Quest EventsIn April, the federal government released its Energy White Paper (EWP) laying out a framework for the future of the NEM.
Fibre-optic micro cables - the past, present and future
10 June, 2015 by Justin Quinn*, Product Development Engineer | Supplied by: AFL Telecommunications Australia Pty LtdFibre-optic cables have evolved over the years as the demand for bandwidth has increased exponentially. This article details the evolution of micro cables and looks ahead to future designs.
Integrated Smart Grid improves Nova Scotia Power's efficiency
09 June, 2015 | Supplied by: Schneider ElectricNova Scotia Power has implemented a new system from Schneider Electric to provide more sustainable and reliable energy by accurately locating faults and managing power outage incidents faster than ever in its electric distribution network.
Belden Category 6A 10GXS Cable
02 June, 2015 | Supplied by: Belden Australia Pty LtdThe Belden Category 6A 10GXS Cable is designed as a small-diameter cable with high performance, suitable for LANs and enterprise data centres that require both high-density and high-bandwidth connections for current and emerging network applications.
Warren & Brown Fibre Wall Outlet
26 May, 2015 | Supplied by: Warren & Brown TechnologiesThe Fibre Wall Outlet from Warren & Brown Technologies is suitable for fibre to the premise (FttP), fibre to the desk (FttD) and other fibre services.
Siemon LightStack 4U Ultra High Density Fiber System
25 May, 2015 | Supplied by: Siemon AustraliaSiemon has added a 4U version to its LightStack Ultra High Density Fiber System, suitable for high-density data centres, to house 576 LC or 3456 MTP fibres in four rack units of space.
HPM PE170R2 Programmable Weatherproof Light Sensitive Switch
22 May, 2015 | Supplied by: Legrand Australia P/LHPM has added the Programmable Weatherproof Light Sensitive Switch (PE170R2) to its outdoor light-sensitive switch range.
AdeptDirect Wall Mount Cable Hanging Bracket
21 May, 2015The AdeptDirect Wall Mount Cable Hanging Bracket is Australian made and designed for elevating cables, power leads and hoses out of the way at building sites, mines and construction areas.
Allied Telesis x930 Series distribution switches
20 May, 2015 | Supplied by: Allied Telesis International (Aust) Pty Ltd
The Allied Telesis x930 Series of distribution switches has five models offering several port configurations. It is suitable for medium to large organisations such as schools, hospitals or government agencies.
6 key considerations when choosing Category 6A cable
19 May, 2015 by Stéphane Bourgeois, Belden | Supplied by: Belden Australia Pty LtdWhile all Category 6A products must meet the same base set of specifications, they are surprisingly different in their physical properties and how well they deliver at the extremes of performance.
Eldon SSTB terminal box
15 May, 2015 | Supplied by: NHP Electrical Engineering Products Pty LtdThe Eldon SSTB terminal box range from NHP provides protection for important componentry in 316L fully welded stainless steel and 240s pre-grained dairy finish, ensuring no surface pitting.
The tools you need to get rid of
11 May, 2015 by Martin Stirling, National Segment Manager Electrical Trades, Hilti | Supplied by: Hilti (Aust) Pty LtdAs any contractor will tell you, 'time is money'. Persisting with tired old tools and outdated work methods hinders workers' productivity, either because they are tiring to use and slowing them down or because they are not benefiting from faster, smarter technologies that help them get more work done in less time. Either way, doing things the old way is eroding your bottom line.
Making the right choice for low resistance
07 May, 2015 by Tony Wills - Technical support group | Supplied by: Megger LimitedLow resistance measurements have many and diverse applications, from checking the condition of circuit breaker contacts to verifying the integrity of welded joints. Low resistance test sets are, however, available in an almost bewildering range of types. This article offers some useful advice on choosing the right test set for the application in hand.
