Electrical and Electronic Equipment

For process manufacturing companies, the replacement, repair, servicing and maintenance of electrical equipment that is located within a potentially explosive atmosphere, is often time consuming and costly.

Rittal have increased the efficiency and thermal output of their enclosure heaters by incorporating the latest technology and optimising the design.

SCHURTER presents a breakthrough product, providing simple and universal EMC for high frequency applications, using X2Y® filter tech-nology. Series 5150 possesses broadband suppression properties to 1 GHz and combines them with the most simple and universal power input. This integrated and compact design provides an easy, safe and cost effective alternative to existing market solutions and opens new opportunities in the filtering of high frequencies.

When it comes to sourcing electrical equipment for hazardous areas, end users and contractors have to ensure that apparatus not only meets the appropriate Health & Safety standards, but they also have to make the correct purchasing decisions, based on the cost of ownership of a product, not simply based on price of the apparatus alone. This means considering the related costs of the product throughout its entire lifecycle, including the cost of installation, maintenance, service and repair. Furthermore, the cost of a non-productive shut down in hazardous areas in order to service/repair the failed apparatus, must also be considered.

Honeywell Power Products has introduced a protective enclosure for AC plug-in transformers to help security installers avoid the all-too-common problem of accidental system shut-downs. The HPTCOVER mounts over any duplex wall receptacle and can be screwed shut to ensure the transformer remains securely affixed to the outlet.

An innovative new medical keyboard, manufactured in Germany by Hofmann and Krippner and distributed in the UK by Medifilm UK Ltd, looks set to help combat the problem of superbugs in hospitals. Produced using a specially developed anti-microbial film, the new flat panel, tactile keyboards offer a full range of functions, while providing protection against many of the common bacteria and viruses that have been shown to cause hospital acquired infections.

Dalsa has released two new models of its Genie™ GigE Vision-compliant camera family. The Genie C1410 and Genie M1410 cameras feature a high quality, high sensitivity 2/3 sensor and are specifically designed for industrial imaging applications in a wide range of applications.

Application Note EX-SCTPPT provides solutions to the aging voltage regulator situation, where obsolescence of parts has made it difficult to achieve reliable operation.

Many specialist racks, cabinets and cases do not require sealing against water ingress by virtue of their location - but do need to be adequately sealed for the protection of personnel. The 1110-SU123 Hinge from EMKA makes this possible with the added benefit of 180º door operation.

DEHN (UK) Ltd is using Spelsberg’s latest range of innovative enclosures to house its new range of lightning surge protectors (DSP’s). The new product line-up from DEHN is designed to provide several ‘zones’ of protection, from both direct and indirect external lightning strikes through to more sensitive equipment inside buildings. Spelsberg AK enclosures combine strong physical protection and electrical isolation with the convenience of easy mounting of components. Transparent doors allow quick checks for control and monitoring purposes with easy access to switchgear. Integral seals provide fast-fit cable entries, and a thoughtful design gives maximum wiring space, and an aesthetically pleasing finish to the product.