E. Preston (Electrical) Ltd

Eaton’s Vehicle Controls Business Unit (VCBU) manufactures a extensive line of vehicle controls and commercial switch products. Products range from standard electromechanical switches to custom electronic human interface solutions, and are sold direct to the OEM or through an extensive distributor network. Engineers in our QS 9000 Quality System Certified facilities can work with you to develop the custom products you require in your individual application.

Eaton Commercial Switch Catalogue
http://commercialcontrols.eaton.com/VCBU/catalog/index.html 

Markets served include:

• Transportation (Truck, Bus and Specialty Vehicles)
• Off-Road Vehicles
• Construction Vehicles
• General Commercial Applications

Rocker Switches - Miniature Elite series, Midsize 3100/3200, 1500/2500, 1600/2600 series, Large 92 series,  Euro/SR, Full Size Euro, Esport, NGR & SVR series.

Toggle Switches - AC rated toggle switches offer the widest selection of features and the designflexibility to meet a variety of applications.

Pushbutton Switches - General purpose ac rated pushbutton switches offer a wide variety of configurations, button styles and termination types. The7835 and 7836 light duty seriesare ac only pushbutton switches. They feature Slow-make/Slow-break butt type contacts with a light operating pressure that isparticularly suited to instrumentation applications.

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Eaton Vehicle Controls Catalogue
http://www.eatonelectrical.com/unsecure/cms1/VEHICLECONTROLS.PDF

Eaton SVR Sealed Switches Catalogue
http://www.eatonelectrical.com/unsecure/cms1/BR07002001E.PDF

UK Distributor: E. Preston (Electrical) Ltd
Tel:  +44(0)161 339 5177
Fax: +44(0)161 343 1935
Email: sales@epreston.co.uk
Web:  http://www.epreston.co.uk/

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New from Arcolectric is a range of smart indicators - intelligent devices that operate like standard neon indicators, but with added functionality. The intelligent embedded microcontroller can be programmed for multiple applications, and the first three offerings from this family are a Single phase supply checker, a Maintenance indicator and a Temperature monitor.

The indicators have the familiar and convenient snap-in profile and feature fast-on terminals, so are drop-in replacements for Neon lamps, making it simple and fast to upgrade an existing product design with new functionality. The smart indicators feature dual LED illumination, so there is a wide choice of illumination colours and colour combinations.

Single phase supply checker (C1431AL)
The supply checker can be fitted as a direct replacement for a Neon indicator, giving clear visual equipment safety indication. The device connects to Live, Neutral and Earth terminals, and monitors the appliance and incoming mains supply for swapped or missing electrical connections. Blue LED illumination indicates correct connections, while Red LED illumination indicates a swapped connection fault. A flashing Red LED indicates a missing connection, such as detached neutral or earth.

Intended for use on appliances or equipment where cable damage is a possibility, such as: portable appliances, site equipment, power tools, garden equipment, extension cable reels, audio equipment, commercial kitchens and stainless steel appliances.

Maintenance indicator (C1432AL)
The indicator monitors appliance usage, and operates as a preventative maintenance or regular inspection reminder for the equipment user. A direct replacement for a neon indicator, the unit counts time that mains power is applied, and remembers the accumulated time even if power is switched off. Blue LED illumination indicates normal operation, but when the factory set operating time is exceeded the illumination changes to flashing Red, indicating that service or maintenance action is required. Connecting the ‘reset’ terminal to neutral resets the timer to zero, and timing starts again.

Typical domestic applications are reminding coffee machine users to decalcify their machines, change deep fat fryer oil, and change or clean cooker hood filters. For service interval indication, the unit could be fitted into gas appliances to indicate when servicing or inspection is overdue. Additionally, users could be given an indication when their appliance warranty period is about to expire.

Temperature monitor (C1433AL)
The temperature monitor is a snap-in device to clearly indicate that refrigeration temperatures are within safe limits. Upper and lower temperature limits can be factory programmed to suit the application. The monitor operates like a standard neon indicator, giving visible on/off status indication for the appliance. Normal operation shows continuous blue LED illumination while the monitored temperature is within the ‘safe’ range between lower and upper limits. Should the measured temperature fall outside of the ‘safe’ range, the LED illumination changes colour to Red. The unit has a pre-connected temperature sensor on a flying lead, ready for quick installation.

Intended for convenient monitoring of deep freeze, refrigeration, cold storage, chiller or air conditioning operation, giving a visual check of the correct temperature without having to know the exact temperature or the limits.

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Intelligent motor control comes in two versions of Crouzet’s Millenium II+ Logic Controller for your motor applications. Forward and reverse drive outputs as standard for single or dual motor control options making automatic motor control by Millenium II+ your logical choice.

When you need to brake, get control!

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If you haven’t already made the switch to logic controllers then now is the time to buy. For a limited period Crouzet are offering a £10 high street gift voucher with every purchase of their Millenium II+ starter kit.

Purchasing a starter kit is the ideal way to get started.  Each kit comprises of a logic controller, easy to use software and programming lead.  Everything you need at an exceptionally good price.

* Starter kits include Logic Controller, Software & Programming Lead.

Make Millenium your first choice for all your pump management, temperature control and access applications

Millenium Starter Kit special offer

88950070 Starterkit SA 12 R 24VDC 4DI+4DI/AI - 4DO
with screen, programming CD, communication cable £107.12
 
88950071 Starterkit SA 12 R 110/230VAC, 4DI+4DI/AI - 4DO
with screen, programming CD, communication cable £107.12
 
88950072 Starterkit SA 20 R 24VDC, 4DI+8DI/AI - 8DO
with screen, programming CD, communication cable £148.32

88950073 Starterkit SA 20 R 110/230VAC, 4DI+8DI/AI - 8DO
with screen, programming CD, communication cable £148.32

88950074 Starterkit XT 20 R 24VDC, 4DI+8DI/AI - 8DO,
expandable, with screen, programming CD, communication cable £158.62

88950075 Starterkit XT 20 R 110/230VAC, 4DI+8DI/AI - 8DO,
expandable, with screen, programming CD, communication cable £158.62

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Bluetooth wireless connectivity is the latest addition to Bulgin’s USB Buccaneer waterproof connector family. Bluetooth Buccaneer is a robust USB to Bluetooth adapter designed to overcome common limitations with hardwired USB connections, such as the 5 metre distance restriction and signal isolation problems.

In any wireless application the antenna must be mounted in an external position for optimum range, but often the antenna is lacking in robustness or can defeat the integrity level of the enclosure.
Bluetooth Buccaneer’s IP68 rated dust and waterproof connector is designed to withstand the rigorous demands of harsh or industrial environments, and the Bluetooth electronics with built-in antenna are robustly housed in the overmoulded UL94V-0 body.
Operating at 2.4GHz in the Industrial, Scientific and Medical (ISM) Band, the Class 1 adapter, PX0880/1, can support a working range up to 100m depending on site conditions. The lower power Class 2 adapter, PX0880/2, has a range up to 25m.

The mating panel mount connector, PX0842/A, has a standard USB type A connection, allowing the Bluetooth adapter module to be temporarily removed while standard USB cables or USB memory sticks are utilised.
Comprehensive utility software and drivers can be freely downloaded from Bulgin’s web site, although the most popular plug and play operating systems will automatically recognise the adapter.
Bluetooth Buccaneer will find many applications within industrial control, where water and dust may be present, and a strong, robust and secure wireless connection is needed between computers and peripherals.

Features Include:

• Dust & Waterproof to IP68
• Screw coupling for secure connection
• Built-in antenna
• Bluetooth specification V1.1 & V1.2
• Windows compatible drivers
• Class 1 working Range up to 100m
• Class 2 working Range up to 25m
• Data rates up to 723kbps
• RoHS Compliant

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Whether you’re dealing with simple digital values or complex parameter settings it’s vital you get the correct information. Crouzet’s Millenium II+ Logic Controller now comes with two optional ‘add-on’ displays depending on the complexity of data you require.

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The latest addition to Bulgin’s family of Vandal Resistant Switches is a blue illuminated version, a colour particularly suited to contemporary panel designs.

Two designs of LED illuminated switches available:

• ‘Dot’ illumination – a single lens in the middle of the button
• ‘Ring’ illumination – a halo lens that surrounds the button

The bodies of these switches are machined from high grade stainless steel to produce an extremely tough yet aesthetically pleasing switch. A tough Polycarbonate lens is combined with the stainless steel button. The standard colours of red, green and amber have been joined by a blue option, and, typical of Bulgin’s high standard of design detail, the LED housing is moulded in the same colour material as the LED’s themselves.

Tested to 750,000 mechanical operations and 35,000 electrically, the MPI series have single pole contacts rated at 50mA, 24V dc. The switches have either solder tags or screw terminals, useful for easy field servicing, and are front panel sealed to IP66 making them ideal for external applications.

This family of switches all have momentary action contacts, which lend themselves to door entry and access control applications along with many other uses such as: car park barriers, emergency telephones, panic buttons, vending machines, lifts, prisons, petrol pumps and food processing.

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Schurter’s IEC connector power entry modules are now available with a two stage line filter for high attenuation characteristics over a broad frequency range. The highly compact FKHD and FKID models consist of a C14 appliance inlet type according to IEC 60320-1 with a two pole line switch, fuse holder and filter.

FKHD.pdf

The fuse holder offers one or two pole protection via 5 x 20mm fuse links. The fuse-links can only be replaced when the power cable is removed, ensuring a current free fuse replacement. The modules are available in a nickel-plated metal version as well as in a cost efficient aluminium version. All of the filters have the option of a medical version additionally to the standard filter for rated currents at 1, 2, 4, 6 and 10A. Schurter’s FKH and FKI modules offer the same options in a single stage filter

Schurter products are characterised by high quality, innovative design, with modules pre-wired as standard eliminating the time and expense of fitting link wires. A further advantage is the layout of the components, which allows a line interruption by the switch close to the power entrance, therefore producing no standby-losses within the filter components. The screw-on mounting offers a low mounting height.

The FK range is approved for 1-10 A 125/250 VAC, 50/60 Hz according to IEC/EN, resp. UL CSA. Furthermore they meet all requirements according to IEC/EN 60950. The modules are ideal for use in medical applications according to IEC 60601-1 as well as for general data communication or similar industrial applications according to IEC 60950. The two-stage version of the filter suits especially for applications as measurement and audio equipment, where an optimal signal-to-noise ratio is required.

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Millenium II+ Logic Controller from Crouzet now comes with special ‘add-on’ PT temperature converters to manage your climate or temperature control. Whether you need to manage oven, fluid temperatures or complex climate control in offices, you’ll have the best solution available – no sweat!

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Schurter has expanded its popular stainless steel MSM series with the addition of a 30 mm diameter switch. The current product line is already available in 16, 19, and 22 mm mounting diameters. The new MSM30 offers the same robust characteristics as its smaller counterparts, only it has a larger, ergonomically designed, actuating area for superb tactile feel. Actuation force is 4.5 Newtons, and contact travel is only 1 millimeter with a fixed stop accompanied by a pleasant audible click. The MSM series provides maximum switching power over a voltage range of 5 V DC to 250 V AC and a current range of 0.1 – 10 amps. Switching action is single-pole, momentary with N.O. and N.C. contacts available.

MSM.pdf

Built for tough environments, the MSM carries a water-resistant rating of IP 67, making it ideal for use outdoors, or in equipment exposed to the liquid spills, drips, leaks or wash-downs. A shock resistant rating of IK 07 makes it ideal for use in environments where the switch can be subject to heavy use or impact. The switch can also operate under varying temperature conditions as low as -25 and as high as 85 C. A flat front construction of only 1.7 millimeters provides a nearly flush mounting to the panel surface, which makes it less conspicuous and therefore less likely to be knocked or battered from the side.

These new MSM30 is ideal for systems where a large actuating area is required for operation, such as information, security and vending systems. Wiring is via quick connect terminals.  Assembly includes pre-wiring of the contact module, which is then snapped onto the actuator housing.  Point and ring illuminated versions of the MSM are available for applications where optical status indications are desired, such as dark conditions or disability access systems.

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