Phoenix Contact Plugtrab PT-IQ surge protection device
12 June, 2012 | Supplied by: Phoenix Contact Pty LtdThe Plugtrab PT-IQ provides proactive functional monitoring for signal interface surge protection devices. A yellow status signal indicates that the performance limit has been reached as a result of frequent surge voltages, while a small reserve capacity ensures that protection remains effective.
4Cabling lockable network cables range
12 June, 2012 | Supplied by: 4Cabling Pty Ltd4Cabling has released a range of lockable network cables that prevent downtime from accidental disconnects and discourage tampering in public places such as schools, hotels, shops, airports and conference centres.
Three things to look for when purchasing wire
25 May, 2012 | Supplied by: Cerro WireTo ensure that the wire you buy can be easily installed and get the job done, look for three key factors that signal high-quality wire: the wire is produced using length control techniques to make sure you get what you paid for; insulation is applied using co-extrusion; and, the wire is inspected with quality control equipment that measures dimensional control, detects defects and tests for PVC insulation integrity.
Allied Telesis AT-8100 Series switches
22 May, 2012 | Supplied by: Allied Telesis International (Aust) Pty LtdAllied Telesis is expanding its range of AT-8100 Series switches. The new range will include a link of stackable green access edge switches that, it claims, optimise end-user connectivity.
Weidmuller SIL 3 safety relay
21 May, 2012 | Supplied by: Weidmuller Pty LtdWeidmuller has released its SIL 3 Safety Relay. Designed for use in the emergency shutdown of plants and plant components in the process industry, the safety relay is claimed to increase plant availability and safety.
Weidmuller IES series of industrial ethernet switches
18 May, 2012 | Supplied by: Weidmuller Pty LtdWeidmuller has released its IES series of Industrial Ethernet switches. Three ranges are available, with a choice of Fast Ethernet or Gigabit Ethernet switches with various port combinations.
Axelent Wire Tray AB mesh basket tray
18 May, 2012 | Supplied by: Axelent Automation & Safety PTY LTDAxelent Wire Tray AB develops, manufactures and sells a cable management system based on wire trays under the X-Tray brand. After two years of development and numerous hours of design changes, the company has released and stocked a new mesh basket tray in Australia.
The costs of poor power quality
17 May, 2012 by Ganesh Ganeshkumar, Fluke Australia | Supplied by: Fluke Australia Pty LtdProductivity is the key to survival in today’s globally competitive environment. When the basic inputs to production including time, labour and materials are considered, there isn’t much room for optimisation. Organisations operate 24 hours per day, labour is costly and choice in materials is limited, which means every company must use automation to gain more output from the same inputs, or perish. Organisations that rely on automation need to ensure continuous operation.
ABB delivers advanced asset management solution to Australian electricity companies
15 May, 2012 | Supplied by: ABB Australia Pty LtdPower and automation technology group ABB has signed an agreement with SPARQ Solutions, the IT services provider for Australian electricity distributors Energex and Ergon Energy. Under the terms of the agreement, SPARQ has licensed Ellipse 8, the latest release of the Ventyx enterprise asset management (EAM) and resource planning (ERP) solution.
ODU heavy-duty cylindrical connectors
14 May, 2012 | Supplied by: Clarke & Severn Electronic SolutionsODU’s heavy-duty cylindrical connectors are designed for industrial applications and are divided into two groups: Series 200 and Series 300.
Socomec Green Power 2.0 UPS range
05 May, 2012 | Supplied by: SOCOMEC AustraliaThe Green Power 2.0 UPS range - available from 10 to 400 kW - has been developed to meet the needs of data centre operators.
LSIS range switchgear
02 May, 2012 | Supplied by: NAW ControlsThe LSIS range of industrial switchgear products consists of numerous brands, which include the Susol moulded case and air circuit breakers and accessories; the Metasol range of contactors and overloads; and the LS range of miniature circuit breakers.
ODU ROB robotic connectors
01 May, 2012 | Supplied by: Clarke & Severn Electronic SolutionsThe ODU ROB robotic connectors are suitable for the application area of ‘robot technology’, ie, welding robots in the automotive industry.
Submarine communications cable connects vital infrastructure across the Narrows
01 May, 2012 | Supplied by: Madison TechnologiesMadison Technologies has been commissioned by MC (QCLNG) JV to provide the backbone communications cable network and associated passive equipment for communications infrastructure, which will run the length of the Narrows Crossing that consists of a 42″ gas pipeline and fibre-optic cable crossing of the marine channel, mangrove creeks and intertidal mudflats between the export header pipeline and the main gas plants on Curtis Island.
ODU MAC - the jack of all trades
29 April, 2012 by Dr Ing Wolfgang Jacobi | Supplied by: Clarke & Severn Electronic SolutionsA developer once told me, "I throw out the connectors wherever possible. They take up space, they cost money and they are one of the main causes for device failures." The man was right. But: globally, there are more than 2000 connector manufacturers, there are more than 200 completely different basic series (D-SUB, RJ45, USB, DIN cylindrical connector, etc) and there are individual manufacturers who produce more than 10,000, 50,000 or even 100,000 different models. Then why? Because such a wide variety of connectors is necessary!
