Schurter expands its family of EMI-Line Filters for one phase systems with a new and compact high end filter series, called the FMBB NEO. Three variations of 2-stage filter designs allow a specific selection of FMBB NEO filter products for efficient EMI solutions.

The new FMBB NEO Filter series consists of 3 different compact 2-stage filter designs. The 3 filter designs (Design C, Design D and Design F) are characterised by a high symmetrical and asymmetrical attenuation. The FMBB NEO filter Design C attenuates potentially strong conducted interferences. Design D is laid-out for the attenuation of high frequency interferences, whereas the Design F is designed more for low frequency noise attenuation. All designs come up with a high insertion loss performance. The FMBB NEO one phase filter is dimensioned as a 250 VAC filter at a rated current of 1-36 A according IEC and 125/250 VAC, 1-30 A according UL/CSA. The connection to the filter is made by quick connect terminals or with bolts and nuts, style M4. Optional flexible wire leads are available on request.

The compact NEO designed EMI-Filter is intended for use in industrial applications such as frequency converters, stepper motors, UPS-systems, current converters. On request medical versions with leakage currents of < 80μA (M80) respectively < 5μA (M5) are available. The series is ENEC and cURus approved and is qualified for use in equipment according IEC/EN standard 60950.

Technical Features:
- One phase EMI-Line Filter according IEC60939 and UL1283 available in 3 designs (design C/D/F)
- Current ratings: 1-36 A at 250 VAC (ENEC) or 1-30 A at 125/250 VAC (UL/CSA)
- Quick connect terminals / bolt and nut M4 terminals / flexible wire leads optional
- Standard or medical version M5 or M80
- Screw-on chassis mounting from top

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Joining Crydom’s broad line of Panel Mounted Solid State Relays, the new “EL” series offers AC & DC Outputs in a compact 21 mm wide package featuring imbedded quick connect terminals.  

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Crydom’s new “EL” series  of Compact Solid State Relays include models with output ratings up to 20 Arms from 24 to 280 VAC or 10 Adc from 3 to 100 VDC with optional external heat sink.  Logic compatible control input versions include 5, 12 or 24 VDC.  Output termination is via 0.25” (6.35 mm) quick connect terminals, while input terminals are 0.187” (4.75 mm) quick connects.
 
Featuring 4kV all solid state optical isolation, the Triac output AC versions are available with either zero voltage turn-on for resistive load
applications or random turn-on for inductive load applications, while  DC output versions feature low RDS on resistance FETs suitable for most DC resistive or inductive loads. “EL” series SSRs are RoHS & China RoHS compliant, CE certified, UL and cUL recognized.

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Finder has introduced surge protection devices (SPD) designed specifically for photovoltaic (PV) panel installations.  Additions to its popular 7P Series of SPDs, three new Type 2 surge arresters will protect PV systems from the effects of lightning strike and electrical switching transients.  The products are already supporting the company’s own PV panels at its primary manufacturing plant.

Featuring encapsulated spark gap and/or replaceable varistor modules, the three devices protect the more vulnerable DC side of commonly used earth free and mid point earthed PV systems.  The range includes: the 7P.26.9.420, providing 2 varistors and 1 spark gap for 420V DC systems; the 7P.23.9.700, providing 3 varistors for 700V DC systems and the 7P.23.9.000, providing 3 varistors for 1000V DC systems.

Each device integrates both a visual indicator and a signalling contact to warn when a varistor module needs replacing.  Connection to the signalling contact is via a convenient plug-in terminal block.  The SPDs comply with EN 61643-11 standard and can be 35mm rail (EN 60715) mounted.

Finder’s introduction of a range of SPDs tailored to the needs of PV installations comes at a time when UK government Feed-In Tariffs (FITs) appear to have stimulated a step increase in interest in PV system in the country.  The UK is now the fastest growing market for PV solar energy installations, estimated to produce 96MW of electricity in 2010 compared with 6MW in 2009.

At the same time, a prospective revision of the UK wiring regulations, placing far more emphasis on the provision of protection from electrical surges, has meant there is a resurgence of interest in associated products, in particular varistor and spark gap type SPDs.

PV panels at Finder’s prime manufacturing site in Almese near Turin in North West Italy have been producing an output power of 55kW since early 2009, equating to 61,000 kWh/year.  So pleased with the performance, the company has this month commissioned a further 60kW of PV panels, which of course will be protected by the new 7P Series surge arresters.

Constructed using multicrystalline silicon PV modules, Finder’s initial PV system is calculated to have reduced CO2 emissions by about 37 tons/year, achieving annual cost savings of around 11 TOE (tonnes of oil equivalent).

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It’s Time to Cut the Cord.   Retire the Wire.   To Give the Best Ideas Free Rein.   Introducing the Limitless™ Series That Allows Users to Go Farther, Work Smarter, and Explore More Possibilities Than Ever Before.

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Honeywell introduces a new series of wireless limit switches that combine great flexibility with proven harsh-duty packaging to increase efficiencies and improve safety for machines, equipment, OEMs, and operators. The new Limitless™ Series of switches and monitors offers a new way of working that delivers more flexibility, more up time, more reliability, and more freedom.   Honeywell Sensing and Control develops this technology to be a truly cutting-edge, cost-saving solution.

The new Limitless™ product line combines the best of MICRO SWITCH™ global switches with wireless technology. Limitless™ WGLA Series limit switches feature the latest commercial off-the-shelf wireless technology, especially beneficial for remote monitoring applications where wiring, or wiring maintenance, is not physically possible or economically feasible. Limitless™ wireless switches and monitors use 802.15.4 as it is license free, globally acceptable, and requires low power consumption. They also employ WLAN RF 24 GHz standard radio bands, conform to international IEEE 802.15.4 standards, and feature a 16-bit address and 128-bit security key.
 
Up to 16 Limitless™ switches may be networked together and paired with one Limitless™ WPMM monitor. When used together, Limitless™ components have up to a 304 m [1000 ft] line-of-sight communication range. These switches may be used in a variety of remote monitoring applications, including valves, construction/agricultural machines, cranes, grain diverters/flaps, lifts, material handling, door positioning, conveyors, presses, and specialty machines.

With Limitless™ products, Honeywell is harnessing the power of possibility… bringing the promise of wireless technology to a new world of applications. The Limitless™ WGLA and WPMM Series are just the beginning as Honeywell plans to introduce more in the series of wireless switches and receivers throughout 2010.

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Schurter extends its ECO filtered power entry module for DC applications, series 5003, with a newly added PCB mount version, and version with flexible wires to provide easy installation, cost savings and maximum performance in a lightweight and environmentally friendy compact package. Applications are in data critial environment such as IT, telecom and data encription but also in DC supplied industry automation.

The 5003 features a standard DC connector, offered in two different connector styles. The connector is encased with a 1-stage filter for currents up to 15 A at 125 VDC. The unit mounts to the equipment enclosure with a broad metal flange, thus providing a large contact area for optimal shielding and filter efficiency. The PCB mounting style version is available with optional snap feet to safely fasten the 5003 on the printed circuit board. The flexible wire leads allow an easy, fast and cost saving installation. Screw-on, snap-in and rivet mounting options are offered. The rear mount type with pre-threaded holes, as well as the snap-in, are designed specifically to reduce assembly time and save labor costs.

The series is ENEC and cURus approved and complies with IEC/EN 60950, standard for office and IT equipment. Applications include telecom and IT infrastructure equipment, data encryption machines but any other DC supplied equipment in industry automation.

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Employing Crydom’s proven DC solid state switching technology, the new LVD series provides a simple means of disconnecting batteries from their loads to prevent operational problems or damage resulting from deep cycle discharge.

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Crydom’s new "LVD" series of DC output Low Voltage Disconnect Solid State Switches is designed to disconnect 12 or 24 volt battery systems from their loads when the battery voltage falls below a pre-selected DC voltage. The LVD will also automatically reconnect the load circuit once the battery voltage returns to a normal value after charging. The LVD series is offered in a rugged industry standard encapsulated panel mount package with screw terminals.

The Crydom LVD series requires no operator interface to interrupt or reconnect the battery circuit. Featuring all solid state construction with a low Rds on resistance FET outputs rated at 40, 60, 80 or 100 amps maximum, the LVD series is available with 6 different threshold voltages to choose from. The LVD series is RoHS & China RoHS compliant.

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