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Schneider Electric PowerLogic PM8000 series power meters
The PowerLogic PM8000 series power meters have been added to the PowerLogic portfolio of power and energy meters from Schneider Electric, suitable for power-critical facilities such as hospitals, data...
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Fluke 3000 FC Series Wireless DC Clamps
Fluke Corp has added the a3003 FC Wireless DC Current Clamp and the a3004 FC Wireless DC 4-20 mA Current Clamp to the Fluke Connect system of wireless test tools.Both current clamps can wirelessly send...
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Big wigs join together for Industry 4.0
Belden and other big names in the international electric and automation industries have come together in a new working group to realise the vision of Industry 4.0.Since 2009, Belden has been involved...
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Controlling harmonics and improving power quality
Sohar Aluminium in Oman, one of the world’s largest aluminium smelter facilities, employed a customised power quality solution from ABB to address a harmonics issue during its smelting process.Sohar...
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Theatre cuts energy use by 80% with lighting upgrade
Philips has provided The National Theatre of Ghana with a makeover, using its latest connected LED technology. The upgrade enhances the theatre’s distinctive architectural structure while also cutting...
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Top 2015 Victorian electrical apprentices named
The National Electrical and Communications Association (NECA) Victoria has announced the winners of the 2015 NECA Apprentice of the Year Awards.James Huf, employed by NECA Education and Careers, was...
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Green finance unlocks energy savings for landmark building
The City of Sydney has signed a $1.2 million Environmental Upgrade Agreement to transform the energy efficiency of a landmark commercial office building in Surry Hills.The agreement will fund a...
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Will DC grid be a solution for data centres?
The market research and strategy company has released an analysis of the trends, market and opportunities of development for the next generation of data centres, including new architectures and...
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Apprentice support for 51,000 jobs in SA
A new national apprentice program will result in 51,000 apprentice and trainee job opportunities in South Australia over the next three years.Apprenticeship support provider MAS National has been...
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NHP Fibox Arca polycarbonate enclosures range
NHP has introduced a range of Fibox ARCA polycarbonate enclosures, designed for use in harsh and demanding environments. Manufactured using glass-reinforced polycarbonate, it is said this combination...
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Industrial comms in the IoT era — where are we heading?
The connected enterprise, Industry 4.0, cloud services, big data and IoT are on the tip of everyone’s tongue at present, but what is the reality behind the hype, and what impact will they have on the...
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ACCC proposes to authorise solar retailer code of conduct
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has proposed to grant reauthorisation for five years to the Clean Energy Council for its revised Solar Retailer Code of Conduct.The code is a...
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Magellan Residential Energy Storage System (RES1)
The Magellan Residential Energy Storage System (RES1) stores solar power during the day and makes it available for use when there is no sun. Australian made, it is designed for use in homes or small...
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Join ECD Solutions for a networking golf day in September
Join us for a day away from the office to network, play golf and enjoy some fresh air.Westwick-Farrow Media (publisher of ECD Solutions) has joined forces with the Institute of Instrumentation, Control...
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Financial lifeline for small businesses
A new website and mobile app, financialfirstaid.org.au, has been launched to assist small businesses suffering financial stress.“Financial resources can open up opportunities for choice, enterprise...
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Could smart meters cause more outages?
While smart meters improve efficiency and reduce electricity costs, a new study casts doubts on whether these gadgets actually perform what is expected of them and if they destabilise the grid and...
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Eaton 9EHD range of UPSs
Eaton has launched the 9EHD range of high-efficiency ‘heavy duty’ uninterruptible power supplies (UPSs), developed to perform reliably in industrial environments.Available in three-phase input/output...
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Power grid forecasting tool reduces costly errors
A new tool that is said to increase the accuracy of forecasting future electricity needs by up to 50%, and may also have the potential to save millions in wasted energy costs, has been developed by...
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Lighting industry technical workshop
A one-day technical and regulatory workshop for the lighting industry will be held in Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane this September through Lighting Council Australia.The workshop will cover a range of...
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Advantech WISE-4000 IoT wireless I/O modules
Advantech has combined the core functions of data acquisition, processing and publishing into a single I/O module to meet the needs of a wide range of industries, such as environmental monitoring,...
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