Electrical Connection Spring 2015

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NEW PRODUCTS
CLAMP METER
FLIR
FLIR Systems has announced
the new CM55/57 flexible
clamp meter and the
TA72/74 universal flex
current probe accessories
designed for electrical
applications. Made with
narrow, flexible coil clamps,
these new tools allow electricians to take
accurate measurements in tight, awkward
spots that are difficult to access with a
traditional hard-jaw clamp meter.
The new meter can easily snake around
obstacles to achieve the most accurate
measurements and readings, adding up to
3,000A AC current for multiple conductor
measurements. Both products are available
in 10” flexible coil lengths for compact
convenience, or 18” for larger and multiple
conductor measurements.
INDUSTRIAL MONITOR
Siemens
Siemens is extending the possibilities for its
industrial flat panel products through the
integration of an Ethernet interface. The new
Ethernet interface now enables the use of
monitor screens as far away from the server
as desired.
The 19" and 22" glass-front monitors
support intuitive operation with gestures
and multi-touch operation even if the
operator is wearing work gloves.
A standard Cat cable transmits video and
USB signals. On the PC side, only a standard
Ethernet interface is required.
ENCLOSURES
NHP
NHP’s new Fibox
ARCA polycarbonate
enclosures are designed
especially for use in
harsh and demanding
environments.
Manufactured
from glass reinforced
polycarbonate, this new combination is as
strong as steel without any risk of corrosion.
This means extended lifetime and excellent
security. The rugged ARCA range is also
high-impact and UV resistant, aesthetically
pleasing and provides excellent protection
against vandalism.
With no requirement for complicated
tools courtesy of patent pending, easy-to-
use DIN-rail frame set design and lockable
inner door, customisation is easily achieved
either on site or in the factory.
NETWORK SWITCH
Ethernet Australia
Oring has launched a new layer 3, high
bandwidth, rack mounted switch for use
in network backbones and high data flow
applications.
Distributed in Australia by Ethernet
Australia, the 9000 Series incorporates
the latest network standards and security
measures along with Oring’s redundancy
protocol and industrial wide temperature
operation. The RGPS-R9244GP+-P
offers four full 1/10 Gigabit SFP Ports
and 20 4Gbps RJ45 ports, each offering
full 30W PoE. With its features set the
RGPS-R9244GP+-P fulfils the stringent
requirements for a core network switch.
PROVING UNIT
Fluke
Three-point ‘test before touch’ (TBT) verification
of electrical test tools (i.e. verify the test tool
is working properly before conducting a test,
take the test, verify after the test) is a new,
important safety development now required by
work practices. The new Fluke PRV240 proving
unit provides a safe and convenient method
for TBT verification of electrical test tools
without placing the electrician or technician in
potentially hazardous electrical environments,
which would generally involve using known live
voltage sources.
In contrast to using a known live source,
using the PRV240 does not require personal protective equipment (PPE)
for tester verification. Use of the PRV240 reduces the risk of shock and arc
flash compared to verification of test instruments on high-energy sources
in potentially hazardous electrical environments because the PRV240
provides a known voltage in a controlled, low-current state in accordance
with safe work practices.