Arcolectric now offer an integral moulded guard for its 1550 and 1350 range of double pole rocker switches. The guard is an extension of the rocker switch bezel on two sides and is designed to reduce the possibility of accidental switch operation.

This option can also be used with an additional hinged cover to provide even more protection against accidental operation of the switch. The cover is available in various colours to suit the switch body colour or transparent polycarbonate for use with illuminated switches, allowing visual confirmation of switch status without having to open the protective cover.

These two new product variants are available for Arcolectric's double pole 1550 and 1350 series, on all switching operations in the L style bodies, which fit into 30mm x 22mm panel cut-outs.

This simple addition to the switch body extends the useful application of this product into areas where security or safety of switch operation is of paramount importance.

The 1500 series of switches have ratings up to 16(4)A 250Vac with a wide choice of terminal options, alternative switching circuits including 3 position types with a variety of rocker switch profiles, body sizes and bezels. The 1350 is a high in-rush version rated at 150A to EN61058-1. Matching indicators are also available to complete the range.

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The new LED signal tower CleanSIGN from WERMA has been specially developed for use in food and hygiene areas as well as cleanroom applications.  Right from the start, existing standards and guidelines were given careful consideration and experts in the field of Hygienic Design were called upon for advice.

Thanks to its revolutionary design, its smooth surfaces and the materials employed, CleanSIGN meets the high requirements of “Hygienic Design”, thus making a significant contribution to the safe and clean manufacture of food and drink, cosmetics and pharmaceutical products.

Unique “Hygienic Design” Signal Tower

What Advantages Does the New CleanSIGN Offer?
* Food safety due to the absence of uneven surfaces, raised or countersunk elements where
  contamination could collect
* Cleaning-friendly and hygienic design to facilitate cleaning and disinfecting
* Use of food safe materials (FDA approval) and resistant to cleaning agents
* Maintenance-free LED technology with a long life in excess of 50,000 hours
* EHEDG and Fraunhofer IPA approved
* Fulfills Air Cleanliness Class 2 for Cleanroom applications in accordance with DIN EN ISO 14644-1
* IP 67/IP 69k protection rating
* Simple fixing and connection
* Pine Tree Clip® for quick and simple fixing
* Electronic modularity of the individual tiers
* Integrated high-output buzzer

What Benefits Do You Enjoy?
1) High safety and quality of your products
   * Prevents impurities
   * Reduces the risk of contamination

2) Reduces the cleaning workload
   * Cleaning-friendly design simplifies residue-free removal of contaminants
   * Quicker, more efficient cleaning saves energy, material and cleaning agents

3) Higher productivity
   * Reduction of equipment down-time leading to lower operating costs
   * Maintenance-free LED technology with a life in excess of 50,000 hours

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Finder has introduced a series of microprocessor-based room thermostats providing a temperature setting resolution accuracy of 0.1ºC and advanced setting options to help reduce energy usage in residential and commercial environments.

Two new slimline thermostats are offered, each in a choice of grey or white housings:  the 1T.31 provides LCD display and pushbutton temperature setting, while the 1T.41 provides LED indication and analogue dial temperature setting.

For both variants, selection of off, winter/heating and summer/cooling setting modes is very simple with either LCD display or blue/red colour coded LED indicators ensuring quick recognition of operating status.

A day/night selector enables temperatures to be set back by 3ºC to help further reduce energy consumption while maintaining a comfortable ambient environment.  In addition, a +5ºC frost protection setting in the off mode helps protect against burst pipes.

Designed to be used together if required in the same building, both digital and analogue thermostats are presented in a consistent 18mm deep, IP20 rated housing for wall mounting.  The thermostat supply voltage is provided by two AAA 1.5V batteries and the output contact is a 5A, 230VAC changeover relay.

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The new KF-series features exceptionally large isolation distances and offers high AC-23A motor ratings.  It covers the range from 16A to 32A and offers disconnect capability of up to 1000V according to IEC 947.  The rotary contact system incorporated in a new type of modular contact block allows high mechanical life expectancy and precise and reliable contact making.

The innovative modular system is both simple and very safe while offering enormous flexibility.  All available modules can be combined, exchanged or added in the field, as can the very precisely working cam-operated auxiliary contacts.  The position of the various modules in relation to each other
can be defined by the user or, if preferred, preassembled in the factory.

* Coupling profile determines pre-closing function of switched 4th pole,
  i.e. contact modules per se are always the same

* Rotating contact movement (instead of classical vertical lifting) allows
  big contact gaps
  high mechanical life expectancy
  very precise movement sequence
  self-cleaning contacts
  forced opening and closing of contacts

* Compact (very shallow) design

* Up to 1000V insulation voltage according to IEC possible

* Lateral drive possible (latching module not in the centre but on left or right hand side)

* Visible contacts (windows) available on request

* Design allows a big variation of terminal markings

* Removal from DIN rail can be done without tool change (screw driver for cross-recessed screws sufficient)

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The Crydom 53 series of Panel Mounted 3Phase AC output Solid State Relays
now includes new IP20 touch safe models and 3Phase motor reversing models,
all meeting IEC emissions & transient susceptibility requirements.

Crydom, a company of Custom Sensors & Technologies (CST) and global expert in Solid State Relay Technology, announces the addition of 36 new models to its successful 53 Series of Panel mounted AC output 3Phase SSR Contactors. The expanded Crydom 53 Series offer now includes models featuring IP20 touch safe covers with load current ratings of either 25 or 50 amps per channel at 530 VAC. Designed for harsh environments and available with either AC or DC input control voltages, the new 3Phase models also feature IEC emissions compliance to CISPR 11 Class A, and EMC immunity per IEC 61000-4-2 through -6, level 3.

The 53 Series offer from Crydom now also includes 2 new 3Phase Solid State motor reversing Relays rated at either 25 or 50 amps per channel. The reversing models include the same IP20 touch safe design, Class A emissions and level 3 noise immunity as the new 3 phase SSR contactor models. Available with 3 to 32 VDC input control, Reversing models include a safety control interlock circuit which prevents simultaneous forward and reversing commands.

All new Crydom 53 Series SSR Contactors and Motor Reversing SSRs are UL & cUL recognized, TUV approved and CE compliant to Low Voltage Directive.

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With the newly designed G20 the "Knife contacts" have been designed in a new way resulting in a switching capacity of 20 Amps at 1000V DC (DC-22A) and high short circuit withstand capability.  Finger-proof terminals according to EN 50274 and protection degree IP20 offer maximum safety.

In combination with a standard latching mechanism, the G20 complies with all regulations required for main switches according to IEC/EN 60204.  In addition the G20 is also ideal for AC-applications with high short circuit fault levels, as well as electronic circuitry with low current and voltages.

Of course the G20 can also be combined with many optional extras from the Kraus & Naimer product line.

 * Self-cleaning and vibration resistant knife contacts

* Compact design

* High DC switching capacity

* Highest contact reliability (better than any H-bridge contact system)

* High short circuit withstand capability

* Finger-proof terminals (IP20) even if jumper links are used

* Terminal extensions (accessory item) for ring type cable lugs (max. width 6mm) and quick connect lugs will be made available

* Heat resistant contact system according to standard EN 12101-3

G20 - with normal latching
G20S - with snap-action latching

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The DRA series feature 10 mm wide DIN Rail mounted Single Channel and
54 mm wide Four Channel DIN Rail mounted SSR Assemblies utilizing
proven Crydom SIP type AC or DC output SSRs mounted in DRS series sockets.

Crydom, a company of Custom Sensors & Technologies (CST) and global expert in Solid State Relay Technology, introduces a new line of DIN Rail mounted Solid State Relay Assemblies and Sockets for Single Channel and Four Channel Applications. Mounting to standard 35 mm DIN Rail, the DRA series feature a variety of Industry Standard Crydom Single-in-Line AC and DC output SSRs in “ready to use” assemblies.

DRS Sockets, shipped in kit form, are available in 3 different input configurations including 3 to 15 VDC & 18 to 30 VDC each featuring LED input status indicators, and a 3 to 32 VDC or 90 to 280 VAC version without input status indicator. DRS1 Single Channel and DRS4 Four Channel sockets accept Industry Standard SIP type SSRs such as the Crydom CX and CMX series.

Crydom DRA and DRS Assemblies and Sockets offer the user a wide range of standard output and control ratings as well as the option for customer specific adaptations.

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Compact TA35 with new rotary knob actuation in 1-, 2- and 3-pole versions

Schurter introduces an additional actuator to its exisiting and successful TA35 circuit breaker series. This new actuator provides a grip and turn style knob, which is ideal for switching with gloves or where longer feedback is desired. The design allows for customer specific colored faceplates and knob designs.

The new TA35 rotary switch offers IP 40 protection and fits panel thicknesses ranging from 2 to 3 mm. Terminals are for 6.3x0.8 mm connections. Switch and thermal overload protection current ratings range from 0.05 A to 20 A for 1- and 2- pole types, and 0.05 A to 12 A for the 3-pole version. Typcial applications are power tool machines, high pressure cleaners, power generators and compressors. The CBE is approved according to IEC 60934, UL 1077, CSA C22.2 235 and GB 17701 and is RoHS compliant.

- Thermal Circuit Breaker 1-, 2- or 3-Pole
- Full VDE, cURus and CCC approvals
- Rotary Knob Actuator with custom options
- Ambient Temperature: -30 °C bis +60 °C
- Positively Trip-free release

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Economical, Reliable FSS-SMT Series Sensor Takes Up Less Space on the Printed Circuit Board;
SMT Packaging Often Eliminates Hand Soldering

Honeywell today introduced its smallest force sensor, the FSS-SMT Series, a low profile surface mount device that allows for automated assembly on a printed circuit board (PCB), often eliminating hand soldering and helping to reduce assembly costs. Cost-conscious customers will be attracted to the FSSSMT Series because it provides all four points of the Wheatstone bridg sensing element that gives them the flexibility to customize and integrate the sensor into other system electronics.

The FSS-SMT Series is designed to provide excellent reliability with a 20 million Mean Cycle To Failure (MCTF) at 25 °C [77 °F] rating that allows for consistent output over time, helping to reduce repairs or replacements. Low deflection (30 microns typical at full scale) and fast response help reduce measurement errors. Its stainless steel ball provides excellent mechanical stability, while the use of innovative elastomeric technology and engineered molded plastics results in load excitation capacities of 44 N over-force, making the sensor better able to handle unexpected increases in load.

Potential applications include occlusion detection, load and compression sensing, and variable tension control in ambulatory pumps, clinical diagnostic equipment, enteral pumps, infusion pumps, kidney dialysis machines, and wire bonding equipment.

The FSS-SMT Series is designed to provide precise and reliable force sensing performance in a compact commercial-grade package. The sensor incorporates Honeywell sensing technology that uses a specialized piezoresistive micromachined silicon sensing element. The low power consuming, unamplified, uncompensated Wheatstone bridge circuit design provides inherently stable millivolt output over the force range.

The FSS-SMT Series is an extension to Honeywell’s force sensor portfolio that includes the FSG Series, FSS Series, 1865 Series, and FS01/FS03 Series.

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The UPD series feature Panel or PCB mounted Single Channel, Dual or 3 Phase SSRs rated at either 15 or 25 amps per channel, 280 VAC, in either a unique compact Low Profile or Single-in-Line package configuration

Crydom, a company of Custom Sensors & Technologies (CST) and global expert in Solid State Relay Technology, introduces a new line of compact Solid State Relays for Single Channel, Dual Channel or 3 Phase operation rated at 280 VAC with either 15 or 25 amps per channel output depending upon model, available heat sinking and operational ambient temperature.

Available in either a single-in-line (SIP) printed circuit board mounted version or low profile panel mount package with .25” male quick connects, all models feature optically isolated DC input control ratings of either 3 to 32 VDC, 3 to 15 VDC or 4.5 to 8 VDC depending upon model and are available in both zero voltage and random turn on versions.

The UL approved UPD Series Solid State Relays are ideal for heating, lighting or motion control applications. The UPD's unique design with metal base plate allows for attachment to an external heat sink to achieve full output ratings in a 40 degree C ambient temperature for either the PCB mounted SIP versions or the low profile panel mounted versions. 

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