FMCC SOL: 3-phase high-current filter
* Compact for highest performance
* 150 - 2500 A
* 520 or 760 VAC

Schurter is expanding its successful FMER SOL DC filter with a series for applications using 3-phase AC. The new FMCC SOL high-performance filter series is designed for rated currents from 150 to 2500 A. The devices are ideal for increasingly powerful inverters that require filters on both the AC and DC sides. Large inverters find use in photovoltaics, wind energy systems as well as in industrial applications and quick-charge stations for electric vehicles.

The very high-performance FMCC SOL 3-phase high-current filters are designed to handle currents from 150 to 2500 A at an ambient temperature of 50 °C. With a voltage rating of 520 V or 760 V, they can be used in all high-performance systems such as inverters for photovoltaic and wind power systems. Despite this high performance, they feature a compact, lightweight design.

The amount of renewable energy is constantly growing. As a result, ever more powerful and physically larger systems are being built such as for photovoltaics and harvesting wind energy. All these systems need high-performance inverters that are designed for optimal energy efficiency. Modern inverters with
MPP (maximum power point) trackers generate interference in both directions: on the AC grid side and the DC panel side. On the DC side, a filter in the FMER SOL series can be used for currents from 25 to 2300 A. These are enhanced very nicely on the AC side with the new FMCC SOL high-current series for
3-phase AC from 150 to 2500 A. Filtering on both sides of the connection lines helps to meet common EMC standards.

The FMCC SOL filter family has UL approvals for ambient temperatures of +50 °C as well as +40 °C with higher rated current. They are approved for voltage ratings of 520 VAC and 760 VAC. The high voltage rating of 760 VAC allows their use in IT power grids.

The FMC SOL up to 250 A is equipped standard with M10 screw connections and starting at 320 A with copper bars. Other connection types (stranded wire or copper bars for current levels less than 320 A) are available on request. In addition, customer modifications to the switching or the housing are also possible on request.

For optimal matching to the inverter, SCHURTER offers its own EMC measurement service. In this way,
the most efficient filter solution for a system can be easily determined.

Technical features:
- Rated voltage: 520 or 760 VAC
- Rated current: 150 A to 2500 A
- Connection versions 150 - 250 A: M10 screw connections
- Connection versions 320 - 2500 A: copper bars
- cURus approval: E72928

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Bulgin – an Elektron Technology connectivity brand – has launched 4-, 6- and 8-pole versions of its popular PX0777 environmentally-sealed in-line cable joiner, offering cost-effective water- and dust-proofing for a wide range of applications.

 The original 3-pole version of the PX0777 has been part of the Bulgin Buccaneer range of environmentally sealed connectors for over 15 years, taking advantage of the Company’s tried and tested technology to provide convenient IP68 rated connectivity for indoor and outdoor use. The recently released 4-, 6- and 8-pole cable joiners extends this robust environmental protection to a wider range of applications, offering rapid connection of multi­core cables.

The new variants of the PX0777 uses a specially designed circular terminal block – rated at 10 A, 250 V per pole – allowing safe, secure connection of up to eight 1.5 mm2 cores using the same compact moulded plastic body as the 3-pole version. Available with a variety of sealing glands to suit 3.5 to 9 mm cables, the PX0777 can be quickly and conveniently assembled without the need for special tools, making it ideally suited to on-site installation of mains power or signal connections, either planned or unplanned.

Stuart Hutchings, Marketing Manager for Bulgin, commented: “The new PX0777 is designed for use across a broad range of demanding applications in harsh environments. Engineers often don’t know the exact length of cable needed until they get onto a site, so a ‘fit and forget’ solution such as the PX0777 is perfect for these situations, providing a reliable, long-term sealed connection in minutes.”

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Zero Stand-by Power for Energy Savings

Johnson Electric today announced an extension to the TIPPMATIC® switch product line.  Three TIPPMATIC switches have been custom designed for use in all types of coffee machines.  The new TIPPMATIC pushbutton switches are configured with features for use in filter, capsule, espresso and fully automatic coffee machines. These pushbutton switches are compact and can be customized to match the human factors and design requirements of the coffee machine. 

In addition to the automatic power-off feature, the TIPPMATIC switch is available with a double disconnect feature which reduces the stand-by current of the coffee machine to zero.  This disconnect feature also further improves the safety characteristics of the machine. The TIPPMATIC pushbutton switches for coffee machines expand the existing rocker switch product line.

* TIPPMATIC Timer with an internal timer is designed for filter coffee. The switch can be configured for a wide range of automatic power-off times.
* TIPPMATIC iF has an interface for an externally provided shut-off signal, generated by the electronics in fully automatic coffee machines.
* TIPPMATIC iFD features a double disconnect technology with an integrated interface for an externally provided shut-off signal, generated by the electronics in fully automatic coffee machines.

“The cumulative impact of reducing stand-by power to zero is highly significant,” said Jim Dick, Johnson Electric’s senior vice president of Strategic Marketing. “Consumer peace of mind results by knowing that an appliance will automatically be switched-off in their absence,” he added.

About Johnson Electric Group
The Johnson Electric Group is the world’s leading provider of innovative motion systems and components for automotive applications, domestic equipment, office equipment, industrial products, consumer products and medical devices. The Group is headquartered in Hong Kong and has over 38,000 employees in 23 countries.  Innovation and product design centers are located in Hong Kong, China, Switzerland, Germany, Italy, Israel, Japan, UK and the USA.  Production centers are located in China, Switzerland, Italy, Poland, Hungary, USA, Brazil, India, Argentina and the UK. 

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Schurter is expanding its successful UMF 250 SMD fuse series with nine additional rated currents. With this extension, the series is now complete with rated currents ranging from 500 mA to 10 A. The compact, quick-acting SMD fuse thus provides overcurrent and short circuit protection for an even wider range of applications.

Schurter now offers the UMF 250 in a total of 14 rated currents between 500 mA and 10 A. The SMD fuse is well suited for voltages up to 250 VAC and 125 VDC. It features a high breaking capacity of up to 200 A at rated voltage. These features and more make the square-shaped UMF 250 a compact alternative to traditional 5x20 mm cartridge fuses.

The UMF 250 is suited for primary and secondary protection on SMD circuit boards. Applications of the device include, for example, power supplies, medical and lighting equipment as well as electronic devices used in the home and in industry. As a halogen-free fuse that conforms to RoHS, the UMF 250 is compatible with lead-free soldering processes. In addition, it has VDE and cURus approvals. By meeting the internationally recognized IEC 60127-4 standard, the UMF 250 serves as a universal modular fuse (UMF) link for use around the world.

Features and benefits:
- 14 rated currents from 500 mA to 10 A
- High rated voltages of 250 VAC / 125 VDC
- High breaking capacity of up to 200 A at rated voltage
- Quick-acting (F) characteristics according to IEC 60127-4 (Universal Modular Fuse)
- Compact, square design (10.1 x 3 x 3 mm)
- Halogen-free and RoHS-compliant

Applications:
- Primary Protection on SMD PCB
- Secondary Protection on SMD PCBs
- Industrial electronic
- Medical equipment
- Power Supplies
- Lighting

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With selos New Generation, Wieland, the inventor of secure electrical connection technology, is launching an innovative version of the Wieland terminal block with screw connection on the market.

selos – Simple and Secure Connection
With its selos line, Wieland Electric has developed a series of rail terminal blocks that combines many user-friendly characteristics in a single product, giving the user decisive advantages in terms of flexibility, economy and reliability. The selos series of products combines the classic screw connection with modern connection technology, with the focus on customer benefits and increased efficiency when working. The essential features of selos include a secure and maintenance-free connection, optimized and time-saving handling as well as noticeably reduced costs for logistics.

Regardless of whether a single solid-conductor wire or multi-stranded wire is used and whether a wire end ferrule is present or not, selos provides a simple and secure electrical connection. Thanks to the large amount of terminal space, universal connection and easy expansion through use of multi-wire connections are possible at any time. At the same time, the proven Wieland screw connection technology guarantees a secure, maintenance-free and long-lasting connection. The special clamping element design with its single-lead thread ensures high quality and uniform connection even when rewiring and reconnecting. Its small size is an additional benefit of selos: a result of the uniform and optimized design as well as the considerably fewer number of accessories.

Plug & Play Even with DIN rail Screw Terminal Blocks
You save valuable time with selos during assembly and wiring thanks to the simple and screwless ground blocks as well as the plug-in connecting links and adapters.  All terminals blocks in the series feature a two-row, plug-in jumpering channel. This permits variable potential distribution through use of a chain arrangement, since any number of plug-in jumpers can be connected in succession as necessary. In addition, the use of standard variants permits cost savings for inventory.

Fully Compatible with Wieland Accessories
selos has been designed to mesh seamlessly with Wieland accessories, which share a uniform configuration and may be used throughout the line. The user has the choice of any Wieland connection technology – while being able to use time-tested accessories. The extremely rugged jumpering elements deserve special attention. The intelligent design guarantees a secure connection even when it is subjected to vibrations, allows easy adaptation to a variety of different applications and provides a reliable connection even under the harshest ambient conditions.

The Wieland Identification System Ensures a Clear Orientation
The Wieland identification system can be used to label all terminal locations. Unambiguous assignment of wire to terminal location when wiring is assured at all times and simplifies troubleshooting, even while wires are connected. The clear legibility and secure attachment of the identification tags provide a convincing solution.  The Wieland identification tags join the terminal blocks into solid unit on the mounting rail. The wiemarc identification system is available for customer-specific labels.  The identification tag holders – ideal for service and maintenance – guarantee individual labeling with only a few items without the use of complex labeling devices. Moreover, selos allows you to identify entire rows of terminal blocks in a single step through use of continuous strips.

A Wide Variety of Designs
selos is available as feed-through and ground blocks with two, three or four locations for each potential, as disconnect blocks as well as multitier blocks for different wiring tasks within a confined space. In addition, the selos product family includes function blocks with a wide variety of diode circuits, fuse blocks and diverse application- specific special terminals such as instrument transformer isolating terminals. selos has been designed for use in machinery and plant construction as well as installation in buildings.

selos Technical Data to EN 60947-7:
Design cross-section 2.5 to 240 mm²
Rated current of up to 415 A
Rated voltage of up to 1000 V

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Diversified industrial manufacturer Eaton Corporation will be presenting the new PowerXL variable frequency drives for a rating range of up to 250 kW at this year's SPS/IPC/Drives fair in Nuremberg. The company is thus logically expanding its strategy of applying the Lean methodology to the engineering in machine and panel building. Pluggable modules enable the PowerXL variable frequency drives to be incorporated quickly and simply into Eaton's SmartWire-DT connection and communication technology which completely eliminates the need for conventional control circuit wiring. The new PowerXL variable frequency drives thus give users from the machine building sector as well as from the materials handling and building services sectors an easy-to-install, operator-friendly and energy efficient solution for driving devices such as pumps, fans, conveyor belts, cranes, winding machines, compressors or lifts.

The new PowerXL variable frequency drive series currently consists of two models: The DC1 Compact and the DA1 Advanced Machinery Drive. The DC1 is the basic model covering ratings from 0.37 to 11 kW, and was developed for applications where robust design, availability and universal functionality are the main requirements. The DA1 series is designed for ratings from 0.75 kW to 250 kW, and is suitable for the most demanding solutions requiring high performance. The PowerXL variable frequency drives also offer different open and closed-loop control methods. The DC1 controls the motor with U/f characteristics and also enables an increased torque. The PowerXL frequency inverters are thus able to operate the motors at 150% of the rated power for 60 s and at 175% for 2 s. The DA1 models also offer the user the possibility of sensorless vector control (SLV) as well closed-loop control with a rotary encoder (CLV). In sensorless vector mode the DA1 can even move from rest with a 200% torque and without the use of an encoder. The DA1 series is provided with PLC functionality and offers, in addition to a standard integrated PID controller, the possibility of powerful solutions for different applications such as cranes, lifts, winding machines and compressors.

User-friendliness was a prime objective in the development. Self-explanatory type codes, autotune functionality and convenient parameterization (with only 14 standard parameters) simplify configuration and commissioning. As well as programming via the keys on the device or alternatively via a PC, the user can copy the parameter settings from one device to another quickly and simply using a Bluetooth PC stick with an RJ45 interface.

The PowerXL variable frequency drives come as standard with the Modbus RTU and CANopen fieldbus system. The user can connect other fieldbus systems such as Profibus, Profinet, DeviceNet, EthernetIP, EtherCat, Modbus TCP and BACnet easily via fieldbus modules. As an alternative to the fieldbus connection, the PowerXL variable frequency drives can also be incorporated in the SmartWire-DT communication system. This makes it possible to not only parameterize the PowerXL frequency inverters centrally via the SmartWire-DT interface, but also to send them control commands and read diagnostic data from them. The device can also be controlled via a PROFIdrive profile which makes the full function spectrum of the PowerXL frequency inverters available.

With the focus on energy efficiency, the DA1 series supports both the standard three-phase motors that normally comply with the current IE2 and IE3 standard, as well as the highly efficient permanent magnet motors that are designed for the future IE4 standard. The devices also feature an energy optimizer that can automatically reduce the motor voltage with light loads.

The PowerXL frequency inverters supply full power up to ambient temperatures of 50°C (IP20). Eaton also offers the DA1 models up to 160 kW with protection to IP55. All devices come with international approvals (CE, cUL, UL, C-Tick, Gost-R, RoHS, DNV) and with single-phase and three-phase voltage inputs of 115 V, 230 V and 400/480 V are ideally suited for global use.

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Joining the well established 78 series of switch mode power supplies from Finder, the 78.50 now features ‘foldback’ overload protection. This has been introduced to address market demands by extending application coverage to include lead acid battery charging – not compatible with the ‘hiccup’ mode of protection featured on the rest of the range. As with the rest of the range, it shares a plethora of design features to improve both reliability and efficiency, giving control system builders a stable and dependable low voltage DC supply, up to 91% efficient, and drawing only 0.4W in standby.

This series of modular, rail mounted DC power supplies now comprises models covering outputs rated 24VDC/12W, 24VDC/36W, 24VDC/60W, 12VDC/12W and 12VDC/50W – all supporting a wide AC or DC supply range capability of respectively 100-265VAC and 140-370VDC.

Integrating the latest protection technologies, the 78 Series includes: supply overvoltage (varistor) protection, thermal protection with fast output voltage shutdown; short circuit and overload protection with ‘hiccup’ (auto-recovery) protection – except the 78.50 with ‘foldback’ overload protection. In addition, the high inrush current handling capability means the power supplies will safely tolerate loads with high current transient characteristics, such as capacitive circuits and solenoids fitted with ‘economy’ resistors.

To help minimise downtime in the event of a fault, the power supply inputs are protected by an easy access internal fuse, with an adjacent spare fuse ensuring an even more immediate fix.

Measuring only 17.5 or 70mm wide by 60mm deep, these highly compact 35mm rail mounted power supplies can also help to reduce control panel size.  Conforming to EN60950-1 and EN61204-3 norms, they are fully compliant with global EMC standards for power supply design.

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No need to worry about the fish – our Buccaneer connectors are designed to work securely and safely in the most hostile conditions, including underwater, in deserts or in freezing temperatures. A full range of environmentally sealed circular connectors designed to provide secure and safe connections in harsh or hostile conditions, with IP ratings from IP68, to IP69K.

The increasing demand for connectivity in networked industrial applications means that environmentally sealed connections are required to provide safe and secure data and power transfer in evermore harsh or hostile conditions.

The IP69K rating is designed to meet the needs of high pressure, high temperature wash-down applications. The rigorous dust and liquid protection this rating ensures is now benefitting a wide range of markets, including marine, food processing, pharmaceutical manufacture and waste treatment. Bulgin’s popular range of Buccaneer connectors – including the 900 Series Buccaneer, Standard Buccaneer, Ethernet Buccaneer, USB Buccaneer and Mini USB Buccaneer – have now been independently tested to meet this demanding standard.

This additional rating highlights the high quality and exceptional value of the Buccaneer range, providing engineers with guaranteed performance and greater design confidence for virtually any application.

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Parlex is a leader in technology & process development in polymer thick film circuits and assemblies. We offer a full range of capability including circuit design & engineering, design for manufacturing, circuit fabrication, die-cutting, and surface mount technology.  Custom circuit are developed based on proprietary polymer thick film technology and the expert formulation of inks and the selection of dielectric materials. We provide unique circuit and sensor designs as an integral part of our customers’ advanced system products. Parlex is in the forefront of circuit and sensor product development that take advantage of our silver/silver chloride ink technology and medical hydrogels expertise.

Our flexible printed circuit capabilities includes a wide range of design choices including line spacing, materials, surface finishes and panel sizes.  Our broad ranging experience in laminated flexible flat cable provides superior reliability solutions in dynamic flex and service loop applications. The Parlex custom engineering capability includes unique solutions incorporating laminated flat cables, printed circuit boards and connectors, flexible printed circuits and EMI/RFI shielding.

Johnson Electric has introduced the Parlex Secure-Flex™ product as an innovative technology to increase security and  provide the highest protection against intrusion and tampering of critical areas within payment terminals.  Parlex Secure-Flex can be customized for any payment terminal, to protect the printed circuit board, smart card connector and keypads from tampering and data theft.  Secure-Flex is the Point of Sale industry’s only technology to offer protection against peeling, drilling and piercing intrusion.  Parlex Secure-Flex employs a unique breakable conductor technology, which disables the payment terminal if intrusion is attempted.  The increased level of security provided by Secure-Flex exceeds industry standards including PCI PTS and Union Pay. Secure-Flex technology also allows the option to deploy random security circuit patterns as an additional barrier to potential intruders.

The EMI-Flex product  is  an innovative electromagnetic shielding technology.  This technology improves the electromagnetic interference (EMI) and electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) characteristics of flexible circuits and laminated cables used in critical applications such as are found in the medical point of care and defense industries.  The Parlex EMI-Flex technology applies a highly conductive and flexible coating directly to the flex circuit for 360o shielding.  A precision production process allows custom shielding and impedance solutions to be designed and modified rapidly. Parlex EMI-Flex is ideal for applications requiring high EMI suppression and high EMC performance in conformable, compact, and lightweight designs.  Parlex EMI-Flex deployed early in the design cycle can avoid costly redesign due to EMI/EMC problems being discovered in product qualification tests.  The EMI-Flex technology provides cost effective shielding without bulky mechanical components.

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The Schurter metal push-button switch MSM CS is equipped with an actuator made of rugged ceramic. This material is resistant against scratches, abrasion and impact as well as chemicals. On the fully illuminated surface customer-specific lettering and symbols can be applied. Additionally the two new standard symbols bell and lamp are available. These symbols can not only be applied to the MSM CS but also to the MSM switches.

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