ABB TVOC-2 Arc Guard System communication module
ABB has launched a plug-in communication module for its TVOC-2 Arc Guard System. The communication module provides operators with real-time status updates and instant information on the location of any...
View ArticleRittal AE compact wall-mounted enclosure
The Rittal AE compact wall-mounted enclosure is available in over 75 variants including powder-coated steel in light grey RAL7035, 304 and 316 stainless steel with 400 grain finish.Standard gland...
View ArticleBudget delivers building industry confidence
Tradies and builders in the nation’s $200 billion building industry are big winners from the Budget, according to MBA CEO Wilhelm Harnisch.“This Budget should act to underpin a boost in building...
View ArticleNew authority needed to transform Australian electricity system
Greens MP Adam Bandt says the Australian energy system is in need of a new statutory authority. He has introduced the Renew Australia Bill 2016 into the House of Representatives to support this...
View ArticleABB Emax 2 smart circuit breaker
The upgraded Emax 2 smart circuit breaker from ABB is equipped to manage the different power sources that make up a typical microgrid. It combines advanced protection, programmable logic, full...
View ArticleLightening the load
The Light Bulb Saver app shows users how choosing energy efficient lights can help save money. Aimed firmly at the householder, it helps identify the best light bulbs to replace incandescent and...
View ArticleUnderground cables powering up Perth
Power supplies to around 780 homes in Bicton, Perth will be built underground, with works starting from 9 May under the state’s Underground Power Program.This project will involve the safe removal of...
View ArticleAll-Energy Australia registrations open in June
Make a note if you’re thinking about attending the All-Energy Australia conference and exhibition this year — delegate registrations for the event will open on 20 June.Organisers promise more than 150...
View Article2016 Security Exhibition and Conference speakers announced
Speakers have been announced for the 2016 Security Exhibition & Conference, which is returning to the Melbourne Convention & Exhibition Centre from 20–22 July. The event connects a community of...
View ArticleCP Electronics UHS7 and UHS5 lighting control apps
mySmartCTI has introduced apps, developed by CP Electronics, which provide users with programming and broad functionality for lighting control direct from a mobile phone.Users will be able to raise and...
View ArticleHexagon Safety & Infrastructure post-storm damage assessment
Hexagon Safety & Infrastructure has released Intergraph Damage Assessment (IDA), an application that enables end-to-end automation of the entire post-storm damage assessment process. IDA can be...
View ArticleSchneider Electric Preventa XPS MCM modular safety controller
Schneider Electric has added to its range of Preventa safety products with the Preventa XPS MCM, a modular safety controller designed to protect industry machines and operators from incidents involving...
View ArticleABB powers offshore
ABB will deploy 40 special transformers to equip wind turbines for an offshore wind farm in the Irish Sea. The MHI Vestas Offshore Wind turbines are 195 m tall — around two-thirds the height of the...
View ArticleNECA race day on again
The annual Queensland NECA electrical industry and members' race day is on again. This year's event is scheduled for 29 June at Doomben Racecourse, home of the Brisbane Racing Club.NECA promises an...
View ArticleOsram in control of Eurovision
This year's Eurovision Song Contest has given viewers the power to light up landmarks and living rooms in colours that indicate what they think of the current song.Available only during the semifinals...
View ArticleRedback Technologies inverters
Redback Technologies is launching a second generation version of its smart hybrid inverter and a family of grid-tie inverters. The products utilise the Internet of Things and cloud technology to give...
View ArticleNSW power workers to walk
The power workers who operate the electricity network across 95% of NSW will hold unprecedented strike action from Monday, 23 May, walking off the job in an attempt to bring an end to a long-running...
View ArticleHARTING Technology takes out top prize
HARTING Technology Group has won the coveted HERMES AWARD for the second time, beating four competitors for the top prize. Awarded at HANNOVER MESSE 2016, the company was recognised for its HARTING...
View ArticleMagellan emergency DC UPS
Magellan’s new emergency DC UPS is a complete solution for avoiding any loss of DC power in substations. The unit is light, compact and portable and combines an advanced, integrated, reliable battery...
View ArticlePfannenberg FLH-T series switchboard heaters
Condensation is one of the biggest dangers within electrical enclosures. Control Logic now offers Pfannenberg’s latest series of fan heaters, which are an efficient way of eliminating this risk.The...
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