Finder plc is delighted to announce the appointment of Andrew Harris as its new Group Sales Manager. Andrew brings 27 years of experience in engineering, sales and management experience from the automation and control industry.

On his appointment, the father of four daughters stated, ‘Throughout my career, I have always competed against Finder products and admired its innovation, brand and quality. Now to be part of this dynamic organisation is really exciting.’

Finder’s Managing Director, Jonathan Stanford, said, ‘The experience Andrew brings to the role will be invaluable as Finder continues to expand its presence in the market. Finder is already a well-respected brand, known for being a European manufacturer of quality industrial relays and timers. With a growing range of energy-saving products designed for home and commercial use, Finder is set to extend its quality reputation into these markets.’

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Seriesone DR Solid State Relays are Approved for Use in Hazardous Environment Installations TYpical in the Oil & Gas Industry

Crydom, a brand of Custom Sensors & Technologies, announces its Solid State Relay SeriesOne DR attains UL approval for both the ANSI/ISA & CSA Class I Division 2 requirements and ATEX 95 Equipment Directive 94/9/EC ratings for its 11 and 18 mm DIN Rail mounted AC and DC output Solid State Relays covering the range of 24 to 600 VAC or 1 to 100 VDC, at 3, 6 and 12 Amps.

These ratings complement the SeriesOne DR Solid State Relays existing UL 508 ratings and European Union EMC and Low Voltage Directives and permit the SeriesOne DR relays to be utilized in hazardous environment installations or locations such as Oil & Gas exploration, refining and distribution, for the control of heating, lighting, motion, power and other electrical loads and functions in these challenging applications.

In addition to approval as Motor Controllers, Mechanically Operated and Solid-State under the Applicant’s File E116949, the UL approval of the SeriesOne DR Solid State Relays now includes performance verification to the following specifications:

*  ANSI/ISA 12.12.01-2013, Nonincendive Electrical Equipment for Use in Class I and II, Division 2, and Class III, Division 1 and 2 Hazardous (Classified) Locations.

*  CSA C22.2 No. 213-M1987, Nonincendive Electrical Equipment for Use in Class I, Division 2 Hazardous Locations.

Furthermore, the SeriesOne DR has attained approval of the European Union ATEX 95 Directive 94/9/EC rev.23 March 1994, Annex II, Essential Health and Safety Requirements for Equipment Group (zone) 2, Category 3 intended for use in potentially explosive atmospheres. SeriesOne DR Relays also comply with EN 60079-0:2012+A11:2013 & EN 60079-15:2010 standards.

For complete details, specifications and technical assistance on SeriesOne DR relays or any of Crydom’s extensive line of Solid State Relays, please contact your local Authorized Crydom Distributor.

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When the need to switch high DC currents exists, Finder’s extended range of 62 Series relays now includes a Magnetic Blow-Out version, capable of switching loads as high as 12 A at 220 V DC.

Targeting the heavy-duty switching of contactors and large circuit breaker trip coils this version has been specially developed to offer a high performance product that is both smaller and more competitively priced than many other current offerings.

The new relays incorporate a powerful, rare-earth magnet, neodymium, which blows-out the electrical arc and breaks DC circuits more quickly and efficiently, allowing contacts to be rated at a higher DC current, whether resistive or inductive loads.

The 62 series range is now extended by these two high performance and cost effective versions—a single pole, double break version (62.31) and a two-pole, single break (62.32) version. Available in DC coil voltages from 6 to 24 V DC, these relays are rated for -40C - +70C environments.

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Eaton’s RS safety interlock switches have been specifically designed to monitor protective guards, such as doors, flaps and hoods. All switches in this
family are safety-rated and use magnetically coded actuators to minimize defeat by simple magnets. With correct installation, the RS family complies with EN ISO 13849-1 and IEC 62061 guidelines.

Operation:
The RS safety interlock family includes three series: RS2, RS2R and RS4. The assembly comprises a sensor component and a separate magnet actuator component. The sensor is typically mounted to a stationary portion of a structure and the magnet to a movable portion. When the sensor and the actuator are within operating range, the NC contacts with be closed and the NO contacts will be open.

Features:
• Non-contact actuation
• Reversible mounting
• High misalignment tolerance
• SIL 3 and PLe ratings
• –10 °C to +55 °C temperature range
• IP67, IP69K

Benefits:
• Reduce SKUs
• Reduce installation time
• Tested to latest IEC and ISO standards
• Long life with non-contact actuation
• Wide variety of output contact configuration
• Industry standard mounting

Standards and Certifications:
• UL®, CE, cUL®, RoHS, TUV

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TDK Corporation announces the introduction of the TDK-Lambda DRF series of DIN rail power supplies for medium power applications that require advanced control features while being compact in size and energy efficient. Operating from a universal input of 85 to 265Vac (47-63Hz) with active power factor correction to ensure EN61000-3-2 compliance, these convection-cooled power supplies meet demands for a wide range of applications, including those found in industrial equipment, building automation and process control.

“A premium medium power family, the DRF series combines careful thermal design and excellent efficiency,” says Martin Southam, Director of Marketing, TDK-Lambda EMEA. “With an average active efficiency of over 87% and low standby power consumption (below 0.5W to 0.75W depending on the model), this series is perfect for customers working to Eco-Design guidelines and seeking compact high efficiency products.”

There are three 24Vdc models in the TDK-Lambda DRF family; the DRF120-24-1 (5A), DRF240-24-1 (10A) and DRF480-24-1 (20A). With a 150% peak power capability for 4 seconds and steady constant current characteristic, the DRF is ideal for range of challenging loads found in automation applications.

Achieving up to 94% efficiency, the DRF features an operating temperature range of -25 to +70°C, with full load operation between -25 and +60°C, derating to 75% load at up to +70°C. Control features include over voltage, over current and over temperature protection and remote on/off. The models also have series and parallel operation capability.
The slim design of the DRF series – with the DRF120-24-1 measuring only 36.5 x 123.4 x 115.4 mm – saves space on the DIN rail. The DRF240 and DRF480 are 49mm and 82mm wide respectively. All DRF models will mount on either a TS35/7.5 or TS35/15 DIN rail offering engineers a flexible option for the various applications. In addition, they have been rigorously tested for shock and vibration while mounted.

The TDK-Lambda DRF series is approved to UL508 safety standard for industrial control equipment and hold up meets SEMI F47 requirements at high line input (200V only). Further safety approvals include IEC/EN 60950-1 (2nd Ed.) and UL/CSA 60950-1. CE marked in accordance with the LV Directive, EMC Directive and RoHS Directive, the DIN rail power supplies meet EN55022 and CISPR22 Class B for conducted and radiated EMI, and include a five-year warranty.

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samos® PRO COMPACT, the Next Generation Safety Controller

Wieland Electric expanded its samos® and samos® PRO system with the release of the brand new samos® PRO COMPACT series. The new samos® PRO COMPACT modules offering up to 20 safe inputs and 8 safe outputs at a width of only 45 mm already in the base module. With integrated USB, Ethernet and Industrial Ethernet communication. Flexible programmable by the free programming tool samos® PLAN 5+ with integrated simulation and logic analysis.

Through its extensive functionality, the compact design and the user-friendly software, these modules can already cover many different safety applications optimally and cost-effectively. With no extra effort the new modules can be quickly integrated in Ethernet-based networks, so that solutions can be implemented for remote maintenance. If necessary, the new modules from the COMPACT-family can be extended up to 168 safe inputs / outputs. Therefore samos® PRO COMPACT is also perfectly suited for medium to large applications.

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Featuring rugged stainless steel bodies, 360° LED indicator, permanently laser-etched label and –40 °C operation - Eaton has relaunched its E57 three-wire DC inductive proximity sensors, raising the bar for value in the sensor marketplace.  Among the relaunched series, the E57P and E57PS offer customers a wider operating voltage, temperature range, higher output current and more robust environmental rating than the E57G series.

However, the E57G series is the more cost-effective offering and is suitable for most customer applications, providing shorter lead time than Eaton’s previous three-wire models.

Features:
• Stainless steel tube
• Short-circuit protection
• Unmatched noise immunity
• Manufactured to withstand harsh physical and environmental conditions
• Available in most popular connection types
• Shielded and unshielded versions available
• Permanently marked with laser etching

Benefits:
Eaton quality, industry standard mounting, high performance, increased reliability, costeffective, increased longevity, short lead times, and a variety
ofconfigurations to meet customer needs.

Operation:
The E57P, E57PS and E57G use the reliable eddy current inductive method of sensing to detect metallic objects that come within range. The proven design makes the product adaptable and easy to set up with most PLCs.

Standards and Certifications:
CE, cUL®, RoHS

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Schurter's popular power entry module, KFA series, is now equipped with an additional ground line choke to suppress high frequency interference arising from ground loops on the ground line. In addition, the newly added ground line choke improves asymmetric attenuation in higher frequencies in medical filter versions. The KFA series with existing common-mode choke on the phase and neutral conductors, together with an additional ground line choke, is well enhanced to address the growing EMC challenges facing compliance engineers today.

Ground loops arise through different impedances of different ground line connections in one or multiple pieces of equipment. While all ground connections have the same potential level for the 50 Hz load current, these can have different potential levels for high-frequency interference. The ground line choke,  which is wired between the power-inlet connector and the filter output, smartly addresses this phenomenon. Because of its placement directly at the power line input, high-frequency interference currents on the ground line are prevented from bypassing the filter through the equipment housing. The ground line choke isolates the equipment chassis against high frequencies and the equipment ground from the ground on the line power connection. This approach effectively breaks any possible ground loops.

Audio equipment for instance is known for being prone to ground loop problems. Often referred to as hum or buzz, the KFA, with ground line choke, is well suited for suppressing interferences that lead to diminished sound quality. The KFA is also well suited for medical equipment required to use low leakage
filters for increased patient safety. The reduced Y capacitance to ground, or absence thereof, leads to reduced asymmetric attenuation in higher frequencies. The KFA with ground line choke helps to compensate for this reduced performance.

The KFA power entry module includes an IEC C14 power inlet connector with a 1- or 2-pole fuseholder and EMC filter and is available in a wide range of models and designs. The series offers current levels from 1A to 10A at 250 VAC according to IEC and UL standards. The series has ENEC and cURus approvals and is suited for applications according to IEC 60950. Special filter versions, M5 and M80, are available for medical devices according to IEC 60601-1. Wiring is done using quick-connect terminals or wire leads. The KFA is compatible with V-Lock cord sets, designed to safeguard against unintentional disconnection of the power.

Technical Data / Approvals / Prices
- IEC C14 power-inlet connector with 1/2-pole fuseholder and a filter
- Filter standard, medical M5 / M80 versions
- Rated currents: 1, 2, 4, 6, 10A (ENEC / UL / CSA) at 40°C
- Screw or snap-in assembly
- V-Lock plug-retention safeguard

Application
- For applications with noise on the ground wire
- For applications with ground loops
- Applications with high asymmetrical attenuation requirements
- Suited for medical equipment according to IEC 60601-1

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NUMBER 1 IN EFFICIENCY

The New PowerXL™ series DE1 Variable Speed Starter bridges the gap between variable speed drives and conventional motor starters <7.5kW.

It’s as easy to use as a contactor yet saves energy by adjusting the motor speed, with trip free operation. It’s so simple, it runs out of the box!

It’s also perfect for meeting the requirements of the ErP directive for motor efficiency.

Applications:

• Where regular variable speed drives are just too complex
• Where direct on line starting is too harsh but full torque is needed
• Instead of a motor starter to meet the new EU directives
• Where you simply need a different motor speed
• Where you want to save money

Energy Efficiency and Cost Efficiency to the machine / application:

• Fast and error-free installation
• Commissioning Out-Of-The-Box (time savings up to 70%)
• Easy change from a motor starter
• No special drive skills or knowledge required
• Reduced efforts on technical support
• Integrated motor protection and short-circuit protection
• Compact side-by-side and horizontal mounting
• PDS category C1 with integrated EMC filter

Out-Of-The-Box Commissioning:

• Trip-free design for maximum machine availability:
- Auto-reset, - DC regulation, - DC braking, - PWM control
- Comprehensive motor protection
- 60°C ambient temperature (with partial derating at temperatures higher than 50°C)
- The optional DX-EXT-SET module can be used to easily change parameters with a screwdriver
• Modbus RTU on board, with optional SmartwireDT
• International standards (CE, UL, cUL, cTick, EAC, RohHS)

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Crydom is pleased to announce the availability of SSRs in the final phase of our S1 Generation 4 project!   Production of Crydom (IP20 type) and Crouzet SSR (IP00 & IP20 types) AC & DC output solid state relays starts February 2015.   Improved technical specification sheets for the S1 Generation 4 AC & DC output products and collateral materials are now available.

As in the first phase of this project with other product families, Crydom has redesigned these products utilizing the latest in materials and technology.  As per the original intent of the project, the new S1 Gen 4 has equivalent or improved mechanical and electrical characteristics.  We also provide improved specification sheets for the S1 Generation 4 products with more comprehensive and detailed information.  Altogether our next generation products truly set a new benchmark in Solid State Relay performance and reliability.

The New Expanded Range of S1 Generation 4 Panel Mount Solid State Relays Include:

•  Improved "SEMs" screw and washer hardware
•  Direct output "lead frame" termination
•  Improved performance
•  Stress & epoxy free construction
•  Improved thermal performance with DBC
•  New housing with anti-rotation barriers
•  Improved IP20 safety cover
•  Improved IP00 touch safe cover

See Link For More Details  →   S1 Gen 4 Update

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