Turck M12 true torque connectors
31 August, 2010 | Supplied by: Turck Australia Pty Ltd
The M12 true torque connectors may be hand-tightened to a predefined torque preventing over-tightening and can be used to easily determine whether or not a connector is properly secured. Once the proper torque has been achieved, the nut rotates freely, indicated by a clear haptic and audible signal.
Gas Alarm Systems VEFSA (very early fire detection and safety alarm)
31 August, 2010 | Supplied by: Gas Alarm Systems
VEFSA (very early fire detection and safety alarm) is designed to detect mixed gases generated due to electrical overload, electrical short-circuit or overheating in power station substations, electrical panels, data centres and telecom rooms, including UPS battery rooms.
Hendrix Dual Block for underground cable
31 August, 2010 | Supplied by: Bri-Tech Pty Ltd
The Hendrix Wire & Cable Dual Block provides dual water blocking capability for underground cable installations.
SEW-Eurodrive DUV30A vibration analysis sensor
31 August, 2010 | Supplied by: SEW-Eurodrive Pty Ltd
The DUV30A vibration analysis sensor replaces the DUV10A, providing faster sampling times at a constant speed and allowing the monitoring of more dynamic gear-unit applications. It enables gear-unit maintenance planning, as the sensor allows the early detection of roller bearing and gearing wear and damage, as well as gear-unit unbalance and resonance detection.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
