Bussmann Fuses > Cooper Bussmann New PV Surge Suppression Systems

Surge protection for solar panels - As PV installation are exceptional it means that they're susceptible to overvoltage, surges from lightening hits by using spark gap technology and static discharge.

The surges will need to become stopped just before damaging the arrays, charge/controller/inverter and combiner boxes consequently causing the entire technique to go down. It truly is crucial that the surge suppressor elements are quickly checked for performance and they do not wear speedily.

easyID™ visualsignal and remote speak to signalling, to help keep technique administrators informed from the amount of protection becoming delivered.

The solar surge protectors are finger tip safe as well as the suppressor rejection function makes it simple to see whether or not it's been installed appropriately and it's operating correctly.

The PV Surge Suppression devices are easy to use, just pick the voltage and no matter whether the remote get in touch with signalling is sought after. The solar surge protection also have having a 5 year restricted warranty.

The new lightening Arrester has pre-wired combined lightening present and surge arrestor, that are utilized in photovoltaic generator circuits. They're able to be applied in as much as 1000 V U CPV. It has high lightening current discharge capacity applying spark gap technologies. As a result of spark gap technology it implies that with DC extinction, it offers maximum technique availability.

The Cooper Bussmann surge protectors supply protection for the following applications: UL, IEC, wind power and telecom applications.

Cooper Bussmann have created PV Surge Suppression systems to supply common easyID™ visual indication and remote make contact with signalling, to help keep technique managers informed in the level of protection getting delivered

The surge protectors are available in a modular DIN-rail style and has colour coding and rejection feature, thus creating it easy to identify, install and retain. There is built-in over current protection, which means no additional fuse installation and wiring. The easyID™ visual indication and optional remote make contact with signalling makes status monitoring simple. The quick acting Short-Circuit Interrupting (SCI) technologies implies it responds proficiently to overvoltage conditions.

Cooper Bussmann haveunveiled a new modular surge protection device (SPD) with two-step DC switching device. It capabilities straightforward ID™ visual indication and an option remote make contact with signalling for use in photovoltaic systems. The device is appropriate for all OV systems and is in accordance with UL 1449 3rd edition and IEC 603 64-7-712 and comes using a 5 year warranty.

New Festo CPX Valve Terminal - From Festo Pneumatics

Combining solutions from diverse producers electrical I/O, motion control, servopneumatics, proportional pneumatics and so forth. Some discord is nearly normally expected.
Complex set upmethods for example high air usage, suboptimal routine, placement instances and prolonged downtimes limit efficiency, technique stability and efficiency.
Nevertheless manufactures must have considerably more pace, versatility and economic climate that are difficult to attain getting a “patchwork” technique. Thebundled automation foundation Festo CPX has been created so all automation qualities are developed. It's modular style lets you arrange it to satisfy your requirements.

The Festo CPX has optimum capabilities inside a modest location which comes full with considerable analysis and circumstance tracking programs. Ready to install, tested and checked, with total functional and cost tag guarantees. Therefore you minimise your style, procurement and system expenditures.

Manage and communication
This could be open to all take care of tactics and technical specs offering you communication manage more than which bus systems you desire to produce use of.

The manage and communication comes using a CEC-CI CoDeSys controller, CEC-MI CoDeSys controller with 2.5D synchronus control.

It also has FB32 Ethernet IP, FB38 EtherCat and FB33 Profinet,T05 Modbus TCP. Fieldbus: DeviceNet, Profibus, CC-Link, CanOpen and Interbus.

Electric Motion

Asynchronous-synchronous,two.5D therefore eliminating separate components and compatibility challenges. It has a CMXX-electric multiaxis controller and also a CM-HPP-4 axis motion interface.

Servo pneumatic motion.

It has integrated force control for extra productive and robust positioning. It has Festo CMPX that is an end-position controller with Soft Begin out to permit much more swiftly pneumatic motions. CMAX is seriously a specific servopneumatic position controller- the benefits of closed loop manage with the compliance of pneumatics.

Measurement and control

This has total integration. This has an integrated pressure sensor with IP65 rating that eliminates wiring and panel space. 8DE is really a single of a whole lot of digital Festo CPX1/O modules with selectable connection technologies to suit your application and wiring conventions. 2AO is 1 of several analogue CPX I/O modules with selectable connection technologies which includes TC and RTD.

Decentralisation

This provides brief working distances, rapid cycle instances and much less air consumption. It functions a CPI decentralised installation that comes with an rapid teach button for fast and correct connection and installation of further I/O and valves.
Safety

It comes with an simple to use electrical and pneumatic package. This comes utilizing a switch-off module to permit for emergency stop input monitoring.

Pneumatics par excellence

It has integrated proportional pneumatic pressure regulator, pressure sensor, power provide and manual pressure regulator. It also has integrated safety functions on the valve terminal VTSA. This comes with each of the proportional pressure regulator on the bus-eliminates analogue I/O wiring and set-up time. Can offer adjacent valves or external ports.4MPA size 1-all valve functions and manage functions. Two valves sizes mix and match freely or VSTA-four sizes of ISO valves for correct pneumatic freedom of design. There's an electrical power supply for zoning of valves-not just pressure zoning but power zones also, for improved safety circuits. MPA pressure sensor within the manifold specifically where it can be needed. It is got two valves MPA size 2- all valve functions and manage functions.
Desire to know a lot more about the Festo CPX range of valves please make contact with us for far more info or to help spec your Festo cpx valve terminal

Sick Sensors > New Precision Fork Sesors for Labeling Applications

The unique Sick fork sensor that literally brings “ exclusive precision” to printing

Sick sensors has only just launched a fork sensor that may bring a brand new degree of accuracy to packaging printing.

The sleek sick WFS product delivers border sensing of non-transparent supplies on unique printing web substraights and double sheet fed intervals.

The Sick fork sensor is perfect for printing on packaging and may be employed in other production operations.

The polymer environmentally safeguarded IP65 unit could be positioned at the outlet of a label dispenser, as a result detecting label locations at the same time as intervals when allowing rapidly adjustment to different label runs with a really superior duplicate accuracy.

The sensor in addition features a long trustworthy sensor life even below production conditions.

The 50µs reaction time tends to make confident that quick impact takes place at high internet speed and has rapid response to adjustments. New labels can be taught-in remotely by a PLC or manage panel. The On-sensor controls enables fine tuning, when a light/dark switching function enables rapid contrast switching.
The primary capabilities of the device are:

• It has a fork depth of 42mm and a fork width of 3mm thereby ensuring trustworthy detection.
• Offers precise detection even when there's minimal signal differences in between label and carrier materials.
• It has easy integration and operation.
• The unique slender fork shape makes it possible for for optimum approach and space connected mounting solutions.
• It has rapid and very simple commissioning as setting happens by implies of dynamic and static teach- in applying two push buttons or by the control line.
• The Trained in switching threshold could be adjusted according to need to have through external teach-in guaranteeing reliable label detection.
• Switching output is active even within the teach-in process, ensuring no labels are missed.

For additional details on the sick fork sensor range speak to us at Electroquip

New true-colour Balluff sensor that detects the slightest change in colour.

New true-colour Balluff sensor that detects the slightest change in colour.
Balluff has just announced the new Balluff true-colour sensor which can detect the slightest change in the different shades of colour or grey scale with ease.

The Balluff  BFS 33M sensor can detect objects precisely and quickly switches the corresponding output. Up to seven objects can be signalled on the switching outputs. Also L*a*b colour values can be directly output on a serial interface.


The design is attractive, modern and meets the needs of machine and system builders.
colour values can be output by a serial interface.

Special compensation and individual calibration means the sensor has high accuracies for long periods. The sensor detects every colour in the colour space therefore making it ideal for a range of demanding applications such as: robotics, automated assembly, use in the packaging industry or wood processing industry. The sensor is used in conjunction with a fibre optic cable, therefore allowing it to handle applications even under harsh and tight conditions.  When used with an optional lens it makes ranges of 400mm or more possible.

A 1.5kHz switching frequency allows fast processes to be monitored. All of the settings can be made and displayed using the user-friendly software, therefore the sensor will be up and running in no time and the user will know the sensors status. The Balluff BFS33M is IP54 protected, the maximum ambient temperature is +55°c and the minimum ambient temperature is 10°c.



For more information on the complete range of Balluff sensors or detailed information regarding the Balluff BFS33M please contact us at Electroquip

Burkert valves in everyday life ....from electroquip

Burkert in Everyday life...

Have you ever wondered what your milk goes through before it arrives at the shop? We all know the milk comes from a cow, but did you know that it is maintained at a chilly 4 degrees C until it reaches the dairy? To make the milk safe to drink a heat treatment process called pasteurisation is necessary.
What is Pasteurisation?
Simply - Pasteurisation is a treatment of heat that kills pathogenic organisms, which can cause fevers or worse. Louis Pasteur discovered in 1862 by heating milk to 63 deg C for 30 minutes, 99.9 % of the bacteria that was present would be destroyed.


Thanks to his discovery milk, cream, fruit juices, honey and eggs are all safe for us to eat.  While ensuring little, if any degradation of the food its self in terms of colour aroma and taste.   If going from a frosty 4 degrees C to a balmy 63 deg C was not harsh enough, UHT - Ultra high temperature milk treatment is a whole different ball game.  In order to make products with a longer shelf life and no need for chilling.  For UHT, the milk reaches a sweltering 140 Deg C for a few seconds before being rapidly chilled - Sauna to icy water sort of thing.


Where does Electroquip come in?

Electroquip Having been a Burkert Distributor for the last 26 years in Englands garden county of Kent, has provided us with exposure to the South of Englands Dairy requirements.  Although Burkert cannot ease the milk's pain,  Electroquip can help to ensure that the temperatures during pasteurization are reached on in time - every time for the operator.  Burkert process valves, Burkert sensors and Burkert controllers are used as a pivotal part of controlling and maintaining steam temperatures for heating and media such as glycol for cooling.
So next time  you're enjoying slurping your morning coffee, or enjoying an ice cream, spare a thought for Louis and the white stuff we call milk.
Electroquip and Burkert are offering a Dairy focus Steam Training Day for free on Monday September26th.  If you would like to come along - please drop us a line to info@electroquip.co.uk

Festo new valves from electroquip

Ingenuity in Practice - Festo VUVG valve range

Ingenuity in Practice - Festo VUVG valve range

Ingenuity in practice! - Easy to buy, easy to install
Festo's new VUVG valve range - outstanding performace
The VUVG is not only excellent in operation, but in other areas too.
Where else can you find a standard valve with retained mounting screws, an integrated positive-locking seal, ans an electrical box which is installed with a single click.

The Festo VUVG valve is a great option for anyone  wanting to keep things small or boost performance without increasing size.
It has up to 100% more air flow and greater energy density thanks to a pressure capability of up to 10 bar. This means more applications can be operated
using a single valve type, which in turn benefits logistics and ordering processes.
• Higher flow rates for shorter cycle times
• Compact design allows attachment directly to the cylinder
• Greater functional density requires less installation space

Festo VUVG Valve range key features:
Volltages covered 5,12,24VDC
Sizes M3,M5,M7, 1/8"
S - Option Seperate pilot air option for low pressure or vacuum operation -0.9 - 10 bar

No additional components required to mount an individual VUVG valve onto a Festo valve manifold
Electric box : Click and go with patented contact system, Plug options : Festo, SMC, M8 or flying lead
The VUVG valves have an intergrated 360 degrees LED for fast switching status review, all round visability in all mounting positions
Manual override for fast commissioning and fault finding, with optional caps for impulse function or to prevent tampering
Less space, more economic - 2 x 3/2 way valves in one body
Manifold key prvents incorrect valve assembly, for faster assembly - right first time
Positive locking seal detents into valve : no seal dropping off during assembly or maintenance
Patented cartridge seal for longer life  - Non overlapping seals for reverse flow and two pressure operation
Retained mounting screws: secure assembly with no loss of screws
Highly flexible : individual valves can be assembled in series without an additional manifold strip thanks to axial mounting bores
Serveral pressure zones possible on a single manifold with quick and easy zoning plugs and auxiliary air supply plates
The VUVG is suitable for all industries where cost-sensitive, compact, solutions with high flow rates and versatile connections are required, such as, for example, compact handling applications.

For example

• Electronics industry
• Solar industry
• Textiles industry
• Packaging industry
• Printing industry
• Injection moulding
•… and many others

Require more information to illustrate how you could benefit from the great advantages of the Festo VUVG valve range - give us a call or drop by for a coffe -  contact us at Electroquip

Save Energy with new Panasonic KW1M-H Eco-POWER METER

Save Energy with new Panasonic KW1M-H Eco-POWER METER

Save Energy with new Panasonic KW1M-H Eco-POWER METER

Panasonic Electric Works - PEWUK New power meter KW1M

The KW1M series Eco-POWER METER from Panasonic Electric Works,  offer the basis for an intelligent and modern energy management system.

Energy consumption is easy to identified efficiently and energy requirements of the various subprocesses are made very visable.



The Panasonic KW1M Eco-POWER METER can  quickly provide you with your first overview of where energy can be saved.
By constantly monitoring your energy use, you can accumulate significant reference values that will allow you to implement reasonable and realistic measures for optimization.


Even without a current transformer, the Panasonic KW1M Eco-POWER METER, which consumes less power itself than its predecessor, can be hooked up directly to industrial 400V AC networks.

The display can be switched between energy use and energy cost, and even CO2 values can be displayed if desired! Besides values for current and voltage, active power, frequency and power factor can be displayed. The internal calendar for energy consumption records values by hour, week and month.
The Eco-POWER METER can be connected to a main control station and PLCs via an integrated RS485 interface (Modbus/RTU, MEWTOCOL). All values can easily be displayed on your PC with the software "KW Monitor". The software can be downloaded from our Web site free of charge.
The Panasonic KW1M-H Eco-POWER METER includes a slot for an SD/SDHC card. Measurement values can be saved in CSV format and graphically displayed using the software "KW View". In case of power failure, the built-in battery buffers measurement values and the time.
Of course, the KW1M series is easy to install and can be mounted using screws or on a DIN rail.
Possible applications and project areas

•    Manufacturing and process automation
•    Building automation
•    Monitoring of air conditioners and cooling devices, e.g.  Food and Beverage Industry, Grocery stores and Shopping malls
•    Public facilities such as swimming pools, schools, universities, etc.

To find out more about Panasonic's KW1M-H Eco-POWER METER, or to talk to technical about the KW1M power meter please email or call electroquip today