R&M LC Duplex compact fibre-optic connector system
The latest generation of LC Duplex compact fibre-optic connector system features integrated laser protection and a lock for the connector. The system is suitable for use in office buildings,...
View ArticleFLIR E30 thermal camera
The FLIR E30 thermal camera is equipped with a 2 MP visual camera that enables the operator to reference the position of the identified problem with a visual image. The camera stores both the thermal...
View ArticleNarda EFA-300 and ELT-400 electromagnetic field measuring devices
Narda Safety Test Solutions has available two low-frequency electromagnetic field measuring devices with evaluation conforming to ICNIRP 2010, the EFA-300 and the ELT-400. The EFA-300 electric and...
View ArticleMaster Electricians criticises ACTU’s plan to double apprentice wages
Master Electricians Australia has criticised ACTU President Ged Kearney’s call to double apprentice wages, claiming that it would “destroy the apprenticeship system” and end training opportunities for...
View ArticleThermofilm Heatstrip Max heater
The Heatstrip Max heater has been designed for hard to heat areas, either in the open and permanently exposed to the elements or undercover. It is suitable for the hospitality industry (beer gardens,...
View ArticleCFL market to reach $14 billion by 2020, report predicts
The compact fluorescent lamp (CFL) market is set to flourish in the next few years, according to a report published by business intelligence company GlobalData. Increased demand for energy-efficient...
View ArticleTurnbull’s NBN plan “technologically illiterate”, claims CEPU
The Communications Electrical Plumbing Union (CEPU) has criticised Malcolm Turnbull’s plans to cut back the National Broadband Network (NBN) from fibre-to-the-premises (FTTP) to fibre-to-the-node...
View ArticleMalcolm Turnbull: NBN rollout slow as “an arthritic snail”
Malcolm Turnbull MP has criticised the National Broadband Network (NBN) rollout, saying it is moving “with the determination and velocity of an arthritic snail”. The opposition communications...
View ArticleILME MIXO insert
The MIXO insert allows the use of contacts for fibre-optic and contacts for coaxial cables. To protect against electromagnetic interference and for the realisation of galvanic separations on BUS...
View ArticleADLINK PXES-2590, PXI-9527 and PXIe-9482
ADLINK Technology has released a family of PXI and PXI Express (PXIe) products for applications requiring fast data throughput, such as audio and image test. The PXES-2590 9-slot PXIe chassis provides...
View ArticleFluke OptiFiber Pro OTDR
Fluke Networks has released the OptiFiber Pro OTDR, a handheld optical time-domain reflectometer (OTDR) for enterprise fibre testing. The OptiFiber has a smartphone user interface, which Fluke claims...
View ArticlePay-as-you-go solar for Australia
Pay-as-you-go solar will be available in Australia from May 2012. Sungevity Australia’s RoofJuice option will enable Australian homeowners to purchase solar-generated electricity with no upfront...
View ArticleMeru Networks AP110 access point
The AP110 access point from Meru Networks is a wireless and wired access solution for branch offices, telecommuters and mobile or travelling individuals. Meru claims the AP110 enables simple, secure,...
View ArticleHager B&R’s Performa range panelboards
The Performa range of panelboards achieves safety through new design features and increased cabling space. The Add-On-Block pairs effortlessly with any hager three-phase MCB up to 63 A, creating an...
View ArticleMarriott International gets an LED upgrade inside and out
Installing GE Lighting LED solutions at its Bethesda, Maryland headquarters will save Marriott International 860,000 kWh of electricity and more than $120,000 in combined energy and maintenance costs...
View ArticleNarda RadMan Personal RF Field Radiation Monitor
Available to rent, the RadMan Personal RF Field Radiation Monitor provides safe and timely warning of electromagnetic fields directly threatening humans in their presence. As 50% of the maximum...
View Article“Turbo for solar cells” gives 40% efficiency
Researchers at the University of Sydney have developed what they call a “turbo for solar cells” that could enable low-cost solar cells to reach 40% efficiency. The ‘turbo’, called photochemical...
View ArticleNational licensing delayed - electrical, plumbing, gasfitting, refrigeration...
The Council of Australian Governments (COAG) has announced that the introduction of national licensing will now start in 2013. This first wave of licences to be affected includes electrical, plumbing...
View ArticleSeminars to help improve energy performance of Australian buildings
Australian Building Sciences (ABS) will be holding series of national seminars, in May and June, aimed at improving the energy performance of Australian buildings. The inaugural seminars, focused on...
View ArticleIncreasing efficiency of PV systems
In today’s world, green means “the way in which we build, design, manufacture, work, and live”, writes the American best-selling author Thomas Friedman. “Green is becoming the most intelligent,...
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