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.
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.
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.
Eaton Intelligent Power Manager software
01 July, 2010 | Supplied by: Eaton Electrical (Australia) Pty Ltd
The Eaton Intelligent Power Manager software and shutdown modules integrate into VMware’s vCenter Server virtualisation platform to assist in reducing data centre infrastructure and operating costs, as well as increasing productivity and responsiveness.
Hoffman Panelite low-profile enclosure lights
01 July, 2010 | Supplied by: Pentair
The Hoffman Panelite range of low-profile enclosure lights that includes compact LED and fluorescent versions is designed for quick installation into Proline enclosures, as well as most other enclosures.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Lumberg Automation PowerCinch connection system
01 July, 2010 | Supplied by: Belden Australia Pty Ltd
The Lumberg Automation PowerCinch is a modular power distribution and motor control connection system for machinery applications.
Briteline FR fleece jacket
01 July, 2010 | Supplied by: APS Lighting and Safety Products
The Briteline FR fleece jacket meets ANSI 107 fire resistance and NFPA 70E Hazard Risk Category 2 (ARC Rating (ATPV)-11.8 cal/cm2) standards.
Cembre Rolly 2000 thermal transfer printer and Genius software
01 July, 2010 | Supplied by: Industrial Labelling Solutions
The Cembre Rolly 2000 is a 300 dpi high-resolution printer using thermal transfer technology designed for high-volume printing of wire markers, cable labels and cable markers for electrical, switchboard and control panel labelling requirements.
Erico Caddy Glider electrical box attachment
01 July, 2010 | Supplied by: ERICO
The Caddy Glider electrical box attachment is designed to simplify the installation of electrical boxes and allows for final adjustment on the job site.