HARTING Han B IP67 bulkhead-mounted housing
The Han B industrial connector housing is also suitable for up to IP67. HARTING standard housings are said to offer the user optimal protection against outside physical influences. The existing Han B...
View ArticleHARTING Han E screw module
The Han-Modular series is a flexible open connector system. Users can put together their individual connectors to match the configurations they need. The Han E screw module has been added to the series...
View ArticleData centre location affected by forces other than power availability and cost
The latest report on data centres gives a worldwide view of power requirements, drivers, trends and issues within the data centre market. Read on to find out more.Four out of five fastest growing...
View ArticleMEA calls for qualified energy auditors in Queensland
Master Electricians Australia (MEA) has called on the Queensland Government to formalise the energy-audit industry to prevent scammers from conducting energy audits on homes.Stephen King, MEA...
View ArticleSpirent security solutions for application-aware networks
Spirent’s testing solutions for security of applications and network infrastructure enable users to validate their DPI system’s capabilities under real-world scenarios by using tests that behave like...
View ArticleABB to buy solar inverter company Power-One
ABB, the global power and automation technology group, and Power-One, a provider of renewable energy and of energy-efficient power conversion and power management solutions, have agreed to a...
View ArticlePrysmian wins €85m HVAC order
The Prysmian Group, a supplier of energy and telecom cable systems, has been awarded a new contract worth approximately €85 million by REE (Red Eléctrica de España, S.A.U.), the transmission system...
View ArticleABB Emax 2 low-voltage circuit breaker
The Emax 2 is a low-voltage circuit breaker with integrated energy management functions. The breaker contains a protection trip relay with an integrated power controller that measures and evaluates...
View ArticleSolar PV module revenues expected to drop to $20.5bn
Solar photovoltaic (PV) industry module revenues are forecast to decline 20% in 2013 to $20.5 billion from $25.5 billion in 2012. While revenues will remain below 2012 levels during 2013 and 2014, they...
View ArticleDevice to mitigate blackouts, prevent equipment damage
Engineering researchers at the University of Arkansas have developed a device that regulates or limits the amount of excess current that moves through the power grid when a surge occurs.“We didn’t...
View ArticleTop electrical safety mistakes contractors make
Safety risks are often overlooked when contractors work in autopilot mode. In some cases, the consequences of a small mistake are dire. This article discusses the top electrical safety mistakes...
View ArticlePanomera multifocal sensor system
Panomera, a multifocal sensor system, is designed for the all-encompassing video surveillance of expansive areas. With Panomera, huge widths, as well as areas with large distances, can be displayed...
View ArticleEaton Intelligent Power Manager software update
Eaton has announced the latest version of its Intelligent Power Manager software with NetApp Data Ontap operating system integration. The update allows users to monitor and manage NetApp...
View ArticlePhoenix Contact SafetyBridge I/O modules
The SafetyBridge I/O modules from Phoenix Contact expand the network-independent SafetyBridge system in terms of flexibility, functionality and application areas. The modules include a safe input...
View Articleifm efector OI Cube photoelectric sensor
The OI Cube photoelectric sensor from ifm efector is distinguished by long ranges up to 800 mm for diffuse types and up to 15 m for retroreflective types.For diffuse type sensors, the range can be set...
View ArticleRuckus Wireless SmartPoint technology
Ruckus Wireless has launched its SmartPoint technology enabling its ZoneFlex 7321-U access point (AP) to use licensed spectrum for backhaul instead of wireline facilities, improving the flexibility and...
View ArticleCaterpillar hybrid power systems
Caterpillar’s hybrid power systems for telecommunications applications are designed to reduce operating costs.Features include: factory-built and factory-tested system; remote monitoring, control and...
View ArticleAmphenol RJ and USB field connectors
The RJ and USB field series of connectors from Amphenol comprises standard RJ45 and USB connectors embedded into rugged waterproof circular military connector housings primarily from the MIL-C-26482 or...
View Articleifm efector speed monitors
ifm efector has added new features and functions to the ifm product line of speed monitors. In addition to the high input frequency of up to 60,000 pulses per minute and configurable functions, these...
View ArticleEnergy audits standard open for public comment
The AS/NZS 3598:2000 Energy audits standard is open for public comment. Energy audits and surveys are investigations of energy use for a defined audit object, such as a manufacturing site.An energy...
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