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OMICRON CMC 356 Advanced Protection Relay Test Set
The OMICRON CMC 356 Advanced Protection Relay Test Set is a versatile relay test set with six current sources (6x32 A/430 VA; 3x64 A/860 VA; or 1 x 128 A/1000 VA), four voltage outputs (4x300 V or...
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B&B Electronics Elinx EIR Series Ethernet Media Converter
Available from Interworld Electronics, the B&B Electronics Elinx EIR Series of Ethernet Media Converters is designed to convert twisted pair copper signals to fibre-optic signals. LANs can be...
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VeEX UX400 test module
The VeEX UX400 is a multi CFP form-factor high-speed OTN, SDH/SONET and Ethernet test module that offers up to 600G traffic generation for development, verification and commissioning for demanding...
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Will storage disrupt the utility business model?
Many view storage as a transformative force that could truly disrupt the energy industry and empower consumers in a way that was previously impossible. The question is, will the prominent utilities of...
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Buildings producing their own energy
An industrialised and innovative facade that turns solar energy into heat to reduce energy demand in old buildings will be installed next year in a building in Merida, Spain.To address the problem of...
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From bread to bulb?
Two researchers from the University of Utah have discovered a way to create LEDs from food and beverage waste.Over the last 18 months, Metallurgical Engineering Research Assistant Professor Prashant...
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NSW electricians take out top gongs at industry awards
NSW’s top electricians have been recognised for their achievements at a prestigious electrical industry awards night.Master Electricians Australia awarded entrants from all over the state across six...
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Changes to product registration under GEMS
The registration process for products that must be regulated for energy efficiency under the Greenhouse Energy Minimum Standards Act 2012 (GEMS) has been made easier for importers, manufacturers and...
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LED video displays dominate Qld mall
Enormous curved LED video displays suspended from the ceiling in Queensland’s biggest mall — Pacific Fair on the Gold Coast — are part of a $670 million renovation that began in 2014.The newly...
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Solution for rapid data centre expansion
With growing demands on its IT infrastructure, the Finland-based CSC – IT Center for Science needed to expand its existing modular data centre facility in a way that could meet its requirements of...
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The essential guide to prefabricated DC deployment
The deployment process of a prefabricated data centre differs greatly from a traditional data centre. From designing the data centre, to preparing the site, to procuring the equipment, to installation,...
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Wireless LED streetlights for Los Angeles
Los Angeles will be the first city in the world to deploy 100 Philips SmartPoles — LED streetlights that come with 4G LTE wireless telecommunications technology.The company recently announced the news,...
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Eaton acquires LED lighting company Ephesus
Power company Eaton has quietly acquired LED lighting company Ephesus Lighting.In Eaton’s third-quarter announcement, chairman and CEO Alexander Cutler said, “We were pleased to acquire Ephesus...
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How to get your quote right to avoid disputes
The problem with disputes, aside from being time-consuming and costly to a business, is that they are often a tactic used by bad payers to delay or completely avoid paying for the work.A large portion...
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LEDs — quality and regulations matter
Light-emitting diodes (LEDs), with their many advantages — including energy efficiency, longevity, durability and controllability — are now playing a prominent role in most forms of lighting. The large...
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Anritsu appoints new country manager for Australia
Test and measurement company Anritsu has announced the appointment of Frank Karalis to the role of country manager. Karalis will replace test and measurement veteran Ian Fraser, who will retire at the...
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Construction industry benefits from continued growth
October has seen continued growth in the national construction industry, largely due to an increase in apartment building activity, according to data released in the Australian Industry Group/Housing...
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Energy-independent suburbs?
A new investigation by Brookfield Energy Australia could pave the way for a residential development in the NSW Hunter Valley to be built off the grid and powered by renewable energy.The $1.1 million...
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Diagnostic testing of HV circuit breakers — Part 2
This article, the second in a two-part series on circuit breaker testing, details more test techniques and, in particular, looks at the relatively new approach of resonant frequency testing. The first...
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An introductory guide to lighting controls
Lighting Council Australia has published an introductory guide outlining the benefits of lighting controls.Lighting Controls Introduction explains the role that lighting controls systems play in...
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