Honeywell is pleased to announce two additions to the SNG-Q Series Quadrature Speed and Direction Sensor portfolio.

The SNG-QPCA-001 and SNG-QPRA-000 join the SNG-QPLA-000 [4-wire, plastic housing, 500 mm/19.7 in cable with flying leads, right angle exit, 35 mm/1.38 in housing] that launched in July 2015.

The SNG-QPCA-001 offers a Deutsch connector and a 1.25 m [49.2 in] extended length cable, which simplifies reaching the electrical system mating connection. The SNG-QPRA-000 offers an integral Amp Superseal, which provides quick and easy connection to the electrical system mating harness. The SNG-Q Series are designed to improve equipment uptime, minimize service costs, and provide resistance to high electrical noise and moisture intrusion. They may potentially be used in many industrial and transportation applications.

The SNG-Q Series sensor design and manufacturing use a platform-based approach that enables cost-competitiveness and mechanical and electrical configurability. Speed information is provided from digital square wave outputs; direction is provided using a quadrature output with signals 90° phase shifted from each other. With the quadrature output, target direction is determined by output lead/lag phase shifting. This product is designed for use where enhanced accuracy is required to detect small target features. This enhanced accuracy is enabled by dual differential Hall-effect sensor IC technology.

FEATURES
* Wide operating temp range: -40 ºC to 150 ºC [-40 °F to 302 °F]
* Environmental sealing: Moisture ingress protection rated to IP69K
* Robust electrical noise immunity: Electrical noise radiated immunity (EMC) rated to 100 V/m
* High frequency switching capability: 3 Hz to 20 kHz
* O-ring seal: For pressure applications; enables environmental sealing to mounting surface
* Fixed mounting flange allows for simple installation using one fastener
* Supply voltage range: 4.5 V to 26 V

POTENTIAL APPLICATIONS

INDUSTRIAL
* AC induction motors in material handling, ag and construction machines: May be used to help control power delivered by the ac induction motor
* Hydraulic pump motors in material handling, ag and construction machines: May be used to help control power delivered by the hydraulic pump motor
* Escalators/elevators: May be used to help control speed and position

TRANSPORTATION
* Hybrid electric transmissions in heavy duty trucks, buses, ag/construction machines: May be used to help control power regulation of the hybrid system
* Wheel speed detection in material handling, ag/ construction machines: May be used to detect speed and direction of wheels, which translates to speed and direction of the machine
* Hybrid engines in heavy duty trucks, buses, agriculture and construction machines: May be used to help control power regulation of the hybrid system

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Named after Sir Walter Scott’s first novel, Paddle Steamer Waverley was built on the Clyde in 1947 – to replace the 1899 Waverley that sunk off Dunkirk during active war service in 1940.

Celebrating 40 years’ sailing in preservation, Waverley has been operated by a charity since 1975 and preserved as a heritage asset for the benefit of communities around the UK. A major £7m two-stage rebuild was undertaken in winters of 1999/2000 and 2002/2003 in Great Yarmouth with the support of the National Heritage Lottery Fund, whereby the huge task of restoration was carried out to get it back to its’ original condition, whilst complying with the newer regulations.

The main engine telegraph and its bell are located both in the engine room and on the navigation bridge. A responsible officer from each of the departments handles the telegraph from these locations.
There became a need for an additional telegraph for use in the event of a problem with the main telegraph, with the parts sourced from various locations to keep the visual authenticity. This in turn created a need for a one-off switch for the selection by the bridge officer to indicate the direction and speed required of the main engine. This was kindly donated by Kraus & Naimer Ltd based in Newbury. The switch itself was made to the specification of the Chief Engineer, a bespoke 12 position multiway switch.

Almost all of Waverley’s machinery including the impressive 2100 IHP main engine, steering and all the main pumps are powered by steam from her two massive oil fired boilers.

The Waverley continues to be maintained in excellent condition with its’ towering funnels, timber decks, gleaming varnish and brass. Sustenance of this relies on the goodwill of businesses to keep costs to a minimum and in turn giving the wonderful opportunity to sail on a paddle steamer to as many people as possible.

Schurter announces its latest IEC appliance outlet with insulation displacement contact (IDC) terminals, the 4710. The new outlet provides increased power ratings over the popular 6610 series for heavier duty PDU applications.

The 4710 is a J style outlet according to IEC 60320, rated 20 A @ 250 VAC by UL/CSA and 16 A @ 250 VAC by ENEC. The lower current version, 6610 series, is a style F outlet, rated 15 A @ 250 VAC and 10 A @ 250 VAC respectively. The 4710 provides IDC terminals for 10 AWG / 6.0 mm2 in addition to 12 AWG / 4.0 mm2, which is the standard wire size for the 6610. The new wire option allows for larger diameter wire for the 4710's increased power capabilities. The Snap-in outlets fit panels with a thickness between 0.8 mm and 3 mm.

The 4710 and 6610 outlets are qualified for use in applications designed to IEC/EN 60950. Ideal for use in power distribution units, and other equipment where multiple outlets are banked in series, these IDC outlets allow wires to be bussed across the terminals, thereby connecting common terminals all at once and significantly reducing labor costs. The IDC terminals are arranged either along or across the connector pin axis for a horizontal or vertical mounting orientation. Wires are pressed into place with the protective back cover or with a tool. Versions with combination IDC and a quick-connect or solder terminal, for separate wiring of the line connection, are also available.

The outlets are offered with light pipe options for status indication. They also mate with V-Lock latching cordsets designed to prevent unintentional disconnection from the power. Approvals include cURus, ENEC and CCC.

Technical Data:

*  Standards: IEC 60320-1, UL 60320-1, CSA C22.2 no. 60320-1-11
*  Approvals: ENEC, UL, CSA
*  Nominal ratings IEC/CCC: 16 A / 250 VAC, 50 Hz
*  Nominal ratings UL/CSA: 20 A / 250 VAC, 60 Hz
*  Permissible operating temperature: –25 °C to 70 °C
*  For solid wires with cross-sections 10 AWG / 6.0 mm2, 12 AWG / 4.0 mm2 and 2.5 mm2

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The new Kraus & Naimer UK switch wiring diagram app is now available to download for android and IOS devices.
A useful aid in the switch selection and installation processes.

Play Store - Android:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.ionicframework.krausnaimer318761

App Store - IOS:
https://appsto.re/nl/bm6t6.i

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Honeywell now offers a pressure switch portfolio consisting of high, medium and low pressure options. The new ME Series medium pressure switches provide a set point range of 25 to 350 psi. The HP Series now include seven new port connector options, and a minimum set point of 100 psi compared to 150 psi previously.

Honeywell Pressure Switches
• High Pressure:  HP Series, HE Series
• Medium Pressure:  ME Series
• Low Pressure:  LP Series, LE Series

Honeywell’s pressure switches are durable, reliable electromechanical gauge pressure on/off switches. Their high proof and burst pressure ratings allow for use in many rugged applications that require the making or breaking of an electrical connection in response to a pressure change of the system media.

Due to the demanding conditions found within industrial and transportation industries, pressure switches are often designed into equipment and vehicle applications to make or break an electrical connection in response to a system pressure change. These switches are frequently exposed to chemical splashes, dirt, grime, and harsh media, as well as performance spikes. They must provide reliable and consistent performance and have a high life cycle rating.

Potential Applications:

Transportation
• Agricultural machinery
• Heavy duty construction machinery
• Heavy duty trucks
• Lawn and garden
• Marine vessels
• Material handling machinery
• Railway

Industrial
• CNC machines
• Compressors, boilers
• Food and beverage equipment
• Fracking equipment
• Generators
• HVAC/R equipment
• Mud pumps
• Pneumatic equipment
• Presses and punches
• Pressure washers
• Trash compactors
• Water jet cutting machines
• Water pumps
• Mud pump line pressure measurement

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Metal Line Switches with Multicolor Illumination

and Variable Input Voltage

Schurter is expanding its PSE, piezo metal switch and MCS 30, mechanical metal switch series, with new illumination possibilities powered by variable input voltages. Based on the used RGB color technology, it’s now possible to indicate up to seven illumination color options with just one switch. The variable power supply offers a homogenous and brilliant illumination within a voltage range of 5 to 28 VDC.

The new multicolor illumination of the PSE and MCS 30 series is made easy using convenient color-coded wires in each of the illumination colors. Each color is given a specific voltage between 5 to 28 VDC. The constant brightness intensity is maintained regardless of applied voltage. The standard version is offered in red, green, and blue. Additional color options include yellow, cyan, magenta and white, which can be made through additive color mixing. As soon as the 2 or 3 wires are supplied with the applied voltage at the same time, the result is a mixed color. The traffic light colors of red, green and yellow (RGY) for status indication are also available as a standard version. No additive color mixing is required to produce the color yellow.

The new RGB multicolor illumination option greatly expands the application range of the PSE and MCS 30 button style switches. The PSE is available in 22 / 24 / 27 / 30 mm diameters; the MCS 30 is available with a 30 mm diameter. The PSE has an IP69K ingress protection rating. It has no moving actuator and is thus absolutely impervious to any leaks or accumulation of dirt underneath or around the switch surface. This technology is ideal for hygiene-related applications such as medical equipment, food processing equipment and outdoor applications subject to vandalism such as ticketing machines.

The MCS 30 is an alternative to the highly robust, solid state PSE. It is also designed for demanding applications, although it uses a tactile switch that provides a clear haptic feedback. It has a lifetime rating of one million actuations, as opposed to the PSE's 20 million operations. The switch contacts are sealed from the front and rated IP65.

Technical Data:
- Variable input voltage from 5 – 28 VDC
- Multicolor Illumination with 7 different colors
- Red, green, yellow configuration for status indication
- Customer specific adjustments are possible
- IP69K for the piezo switches
- Easy to clean

Applications:
- Medical equipment
- Public applications
- Industrial applications
- Household appliances
- Design sensitive applications

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Honeywell is pleased to announce its High Sensitivity Digital Latching Sensor ICs, VF360NT and VF360ST, that are AEC-Q100 qualified for use in the transportation industry.

The VF360NT and VF360ST High Sensitivity Latching Digital Hall-Effect Sensor ICs are small, sensitive and versatile devices that are operated by the magnetic field from a permanent magnet or an electromagnet. They are designed to respond to alternating North and South poles. The VF360NT is turned ON by a North pole, while the VF360ST is turned ON by a South pole. This sensor IC does not use chopper stabilization on the Hall element, providing a clean output signal and a faster latch response time when compared to competitive high sensitivity Hall-effect bipolar latching sensor ICs which do use chopper stabilization.

VALUE TO CUSTOMERS
*  AEC-Q100 qualification provides enhanced reliability and quality of electronic components. Components meeting these specifications are often suitable for use in harsh automotive environments without the customer’s need for additional component-level qualification testing.
*  Designed to provide reliable, consistent performance and a fast response time, enhancing efficiency in brushless dc motor (BLDC) applications
*  Designed to provide a wide supply voltage range and no chopper delay, allowing for potential use in a variety of applications
*  Designed to provide a clean output signal without the customer having to include additional circuitry to achieve noise suppression due to chopper stabilization

FEATURES
*  Qualified to the AEC-Q100 standard for potential use in automotive applications
*  Fastest response time in its class [1.5 μs]
*  Operate from 30 Gauss typical at 25°C [77 °F] and 55 Gauss maximum over the full -40 °C to 150 °C [-40 °F to 302 °F] temperature range
*  Latching magnetics
*  Repeatable magnetics (no jitter)
*  No additional electronic noise generated by sensor
*  Non-chopper-stabilized design
*  Subminiature SOT-23 surface mount package supplied on tape and reel (3,000 units per reel)
*  3 Vdc to 24 Vdc
*  Built-in reverse polarity protection
*  RoHS-compliant material

POTENTIAL TRANSPORTATION APPLICATIONS
*  BLDC motor commutation for automotive applications: Air input flap to engine, convertible roof position, electronic parking brakes, electronic window lifts and anti-pinch power window systems, HVAC blowers, headlights, power doors, mirrors and tail gates, seat motors, steering, windshield washers and wipers
*  Speed and RPM sensing: Motors and fans; tachometer and counter pickup
*  Flow rate sensing

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Bulgin has expanded its ever-popular Buccaneer® range of environmentally-sealed power and data connectors with the introduction of the new Buccaneer 4000 Series. Building on the success of the Buccaneer 6000 and 7000 Series of quick locking connectors, this latest offering provides the same twist lock coupling and ‘fit and forget’ connectivity in a more compact format, making it easier for product engineers to integrate into their system designs.

The Buccaneer 4000 Series has been developed to provide excellent sealing characteristics to IP66, IP68 and IP69K standards – ensuring true environmental protection in harsh conditions – as well as to withstand vibrations, shocks and corrosion to EN/IEC 60068 requirements. Each unit has a UV-resistant, UL94-V0 flammability-rated plastic body equipped with a simple and efficient twist locking mechanism, allowing a secure connection without the need for specialist tools. Currently available in 3, 8 and 12 pole configurations rated up to 13A, 600V – plus a micro-B USB data connector – it offers a choice of solder and crimp contacts, and can accommodate cables from 3 to 7 mm in diameter. Together with a choice of in-line or panel mounting options, this makes the Buccaneer 4000 Series ideally suited to a wide range of marine, industrial, transport and infrastructure applications, especially where space is at a premium.

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NOVA22s are 22.5mm DIN rail and panel mount solid state relays with greater power density (up to 95 Amps) and more connection options than any other comparable SSR on the market.

Crydom, the global expert in solid state switching technology, is pleased to announce the new NOVA22 AC and DC output solid state relays. NOVA22 solid state relays are available in both DIN rail (DR22 series) and Panel mount (PM22 series) packages:

NOVA22 solid state relays feature:
* DIN rail models rated up to 35 Amps and panel mount models rated up to 95 Amps
* 22.5mm wide package
* 4-32VDC, 90-280VAC/DC or 18-52VAC/DC input control options
* Relay or contactor configuration
* Innovative “Elevator” screw for easy connection of ring terminals
* LED input indicator
* Overvoltage protection
* Zero voltage or instantaneous turn-on output
* 100kA Short Circuit Current Rating
* Maximum I2t value of 8320 A2sec

These features make NOVA22 SSRs unique in the market, outperforming competing products on each front with a broader working temperature range (-40ºC to +80ºC), and higher resistance to surge current (1290Amps x 20 msec). High I2t models (8320 A2S) allow use of the solid state relay in conjunction with circuit breakers instead of fuses allowing short circuit protection in Type 2 Coordination per IEC 60947-4-1. Contactor configuration models include a plug-in connector for the control input, available in either standard “screw” or “spring” terminals.

The DR22 series is available in either AC output voltage (48 to 600VAC) or DC output voltage (1 to 200VDC). Current rating at standard 40ºC is 20Amps, 30Amps and 35Amps (only for AC output) and high I2t value (8320 A2S), making NOVA22 the only 22.5mm DIN rail mount solid state relay with 35Amps @ 40ºC on the market!

The PM22 series is available with AC output voltage (48 to 600VAC). Current ratings include 25Amps, 50Amps and 95Amps and high I2t value (8320 A2S) making NOVA22 the only 22.5mm panel mount solid state relay with 95Amps on the market! Crydom also offers the new HSP-7 thermal pad available for purchase as an accessory or already assembled on the solid state relay to facilitate installation.

Crydom’s NOVA22 DR22 Series is cULus Listed and PM22 Series is cURus approved according to UL508 standard. AC Output devices are also TUV certified according to EN 62314 standard. Other certifications include; CE compliant to the Low Voltage and EMC Directives and to the RoHS and China RoHS Directives.

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Honeywell’s MICRO SWITCH™ Compact Limit Switches, NGC Series, are a configurable platform of medium-duty switches that allow the customer to choose SPDT (single pole, double throw) or DPDT (double pole, double throw) circuitry while maintaining the same housing and mounting footprint throughout the NGC Series. MICRO SWITCH™ NGC Series can be configured more than 380,000 ways, carries global approvals, and are sealed to IP67 for potential use in indoor and outdoor applications.

VALUE TO CUSTOMERS
• Cost-effective: Provides a single source for a compact SPDT and DPDT limit switch, which can help minimize the Original Equipment Manufacturer’s sourcing expenses by simplifying their supply chain
• Versatile: Durable packaging allows for use in many harsh indoor or outdoor applications, providing performance confidence
• Configurable: Allows design engineers to standardize on a single footprint while meeting a variety of electrical requirements
• Application support: Customers with a global footprint can count on Honeywell for regional support for new applications and troubleshooting
• With two times the vibration (10 g) and shock (50 g) ratings of comparable competitive devices, the NGC Series can be implemented in the harshest of environmental conditions, providing enhanced reliability and repeatability
• Broader current capacity (10 A) than comparable devices allows for potential use in a wider set of applications, making platform standardization an easier task

FEATURES
• SPDT or DPDT configurable circuitry
• Snap-action, positive-break contacts
• Elgiloy Hastelloy/Silver alloy and gold plated contact options
• UL, CE, cUL, and CCC approvals
• NEMA 1, 4, 12, 13; IP67 sealing
• Metal and plastic housing options
• Cable and connector terminations
• Variety of heads and actuator levers

POTENTIAL INDUSTRIAL APPLICATIONS
• Boom position detection
• Elevators and escalators
• Machine tools
• Mobile light towers
• Packaging equipment
• Rail doors
• Scissor lifts

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