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THERMAL IMAGER
TechRentals
The lightweight
Flir T390 high
temperature
infrared camera,
with a range of
-20°C to 1,200°C,
is suitable for almost any thermal imaging
application. The Flir T390 can be used for
electrical surveys, building diagnostics and
mechanical inspections.
With an improved refresh rate (50Hz
PAL) and laser locator, the Flir T390 is
suitable for inspecting moving targets. A
3.5” colour touch screen, auto and manual
focus, target illuminator and voice/text
annotation all make for a very user friendly
IR camera.
The T390 is also equipped with a 3.1MP
visual light camera to complement the
320 x 240 thermal images.
ISO APPLIANCE INLETS
NHP Electrical Engineering Products
NHP’s new
ISO appliance
inlets
complement
its existing
range of ISO
plugs and sockets. The new ISO appliance
inlets are fully tested and comply with the
requirements of AS/NZS 3123:2005 and AS/
NZS 3120:2011. The new range of round pin
ISO appliance inlets includes as standard
a safety lock-off feature that prevents
unauthorised connection of an incoming
supply through a lockable cap mechanism.
When matched with the corresponding ISO
extension socket range, the patented lock-
off mechanism prevents the unauthorised
disconnection of loads by locking both
appliance inlet and extension socket.
SMART SKYLIGHT
Kimberley
Kimberley has released
a range of smart,
shaftless ambient
light systems that
allow electricians to
introduce a natural
light effect into just about all dark spaces,
even multi-level buildings.
The illume Solar Shaftless skylight
system comes in a range of sizes and
configurations including windows,
skylights and manholes. The advantage
of the illume system is that it can be used
in locations where traditional natural light
conduits cannot be fitted.
illume is designed to convert the sun’s
energy to light and auto-adjust brightness
levels to match external conditions thereby
creating a harmony in your home or office
between indoor and outdoor lighting.
PV ARRESTERS
Phoenix Contact
The VAL-MS…DC-PV surge arresters from
Phoenix Contact are now short-circuit-proof
up to 1,000A DC. Thanks to optimisations in
the manufacturing process, the values for
short-circuit current rating ISCPV could be
increased from 300A to 1,000A. This affects
Type 1 and 2 lightning/surge arresters,
as well as just Type 2 surge arresters with
1,000V DC and 600V DC nominal voltage. All
of the arrester types named here have been certified by the independent
DEKRA test laboratory according to EN 50539-11 and have been awarded
the KEMA test mark.
The VAL-MS…DC-PV photovoltaic arresters can be easily replaced by
plug-in versions. Coding from plugs and base elements prevents incorrect
plugging in the case of servicing. Integrated rotating latches offer reliable
contact even at high loads. With remote indication contacts on the base
elements, maintenance can therefore be planned more efficiently. Should
the plug need to be replaced due to loads being too high, this is signaled by
the visual status indicator.
REFRIGERATION CONNECTORS
RLS Refrigeration Press Fittings
Copper press-
fittings are not
new to the water
or gas markets;
however, until
now there has been no approved system
for handling refrigeration gases.
Recently released in the US is the
RLS system for high pressure copper
refrigeration connections. It is approved
for use with R125, R32, R134a, R404A,
R410A, R507, R407A, R407C and R407F.
The supplier claims the system is 77%
faster than brazing in independent
testing. Obviously of interest to
both OEM as well as service/repair
applications, the company expects
to release metric sizes in the coming
months to mirror the existing range
of ¼" to 1 1/8".