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CP Electronics is launching a new range of PIR presence detectors that provide a wireless solution for a variety of applications, all utilizing Casambi technology. With the launch of these wireless PIR presence detectors, CP Electronics will deliver added value to Casambi wireless mesh systems, as the detectors also incorporate relay and DALI output control, as well as the presence and lux sensing.  state-of-the-art wireless technology The lighting control technology is integrated into l...

Electromobility charging stations are often positioned in exposed places, where particular environmental conditions like transient overvoltage can occur. They have to fulfill high safety standards. In a world that has to reduce its carbon footprint, electronic vehicles are the future of traffic. They need charging stations whose power levels are in the region of several kW. They are equipped with the latest semiconductor technologies and they are being improved continuously.  AC/DC access...

Luminus Devices has expanded its portfolio of ultra-high-power infrared (IR) LEDs with a new product line that addresses the rapid expansion of life sciences, medical, machine vision, and industrial applications. The Luminus CBM-90-IRD LEDs come in three peak wavelengths – 780 nm, 850 nm, and 940 nm – and deliver unmatched radiometric power in a compact package platform that is well-suited for fiber-coupled applications.  These newly introduced IR products are based on dual-jun...

Cuvée Systems® has announced its Universal Quad Mode Driver ideal for both residential and commercial applications. This is the industry’s first universal driver that can dim by all 4 commonly used dimming methods: phase-cut leading edge or trailing edge, 0-10V, or PWM. This deep-dimming (<1%) driver is being sold in three different constant current outputs: 350, 500, and 700 mA. With multiple international certifications, an ultra-compact size, and plastic and metal housing...

RECOM announces its REC8E range of low-cost, 8W DC/DC converters in a 1x1” package with three input ranges including 20-60VDC to suit 48V Li-ion batteries and LV 148 applications. RECOM launches the REC8E range of low-cost, high-efficiency, 8W DC/DC converters specially designed for battery-powered applications. Three input voltage ranges are available: 9-18V (12V systems), 18-36V (24V systems), and 20-60V (48V systems), the latter matching the LV 148 requirements for 48V Li-ion voltages...

RECOM announces the launch of the RPL-3.0, an ultra-compact, low-cost, LGA point-of-load converter with wide-range input and adjustable output. 3D Power Packaging® concept RECOM has taken its ‘3D Power Packaging®’ concept to a higher level with the launch of the RPL-3.0, a tiny, high-efficiency point of load converter rated at 3 amps, with wide input range from 4V to 18V and adjustable output from 0.8V to 5.2V. The 10-pad thermally-enhanced LGA device incorporates an integ...

The existing USB standards permit a maximum charging current of either 500mA (USB 1.0, 2.0) or 900mA (USB 3.0), with a fast charging current limit of 1.5A. The amount of power the charging device can safely deliver is identified by placing either fixed voltages on the D+ and D-lines or by fitting a resistor between these two data line connections, which tells the portable device that it is connected to a Dedicated Charging Port (DCP). Unfortunately, different manufacturers have different specif...

RECOM announces the RACM1200-V baseplate-cooled fan-less power supply with 1200W peak power capability and industrial plus medical certification. RECOM is extending its portfolio with a Europe-designed and manufactured baseplate-cooled, highly efficient power supply series, designated RACM1200-V. The compact, single output AC/DC converters are just 228 x 96.2 x 40mm (9” x 3.8” x 1.6”) in size and can deliver 1000 watts continuously with the baseplate held to 80°C while 120...

Industrial and multiphase plugs and sockets provide a connection to the electrical mains rated at higher voltages and currents than household plugs and sockets.  They are generally used in polyphase systems, with high currents, or when protection from environmental hazards is required. Industrial outlets may have weatherproof covers, and waterproofing sleeves, or may be interlocked with a switch to prevent accidental disconnection of an energized plug. Construction and Color Cod...

Luminus Devices introduced its new Hospitality COB Series. With LES sizes ranging from 6 mm to 22 mm, and lumen output from 500 to 5000 lumens, the Luminus Hospitality COB series is the smart choice for beautiful, warm light with excellent color rendering and precise two-step SDCM color control standards.  As LEDs have been adopted into indoor illumination applications over the past decade, the industry has reached impressive cost and energy efficiency goals, but for Luminus, the focus has...

The RSOE-Z and RSE-Z are two new series of SIP8-regulated DC/DC converters that have been developed for various industrial, transport, and test and measurement applications that require on-board isolated 5V power supplies from a wide 4:1 input voltage range. The RSOE-Z (1 watt) and RSE-Z (2 watts) offer full industrial-grade performance at a competitive price. The 4:1 input voltages of nominal 12V (4.5-18V) or 24V (9-36V) means that 5V, 12V, 24V, or 28V regulated or unregulated battery-powered...

RECOM launches cost-effective, high-specification board-mount AC/DCs. RECOM is announcing the launch of two ranges of board-mount AC/DC converters, the RAC02E-K/277 and RAC03E-K/277, rated at 2W and 3W respectively. Inputs include nominals of 100VAC up to 277VAC for use in a wide variety of applications worldwide. Regulated outputs available include 3.3V, 5V, 12V, 15V and 24V with operation without derating up to 80°C (RAC02E-K/277) or 75°C (RAC03E-K/277). ErP requirements  The p...

Aggreko announces the launch of Tier 4 Final / Stage V 600 kVA canopy generator, which uses a variety of advanced exhaust treatment processes to remove the most harmful pollutants. Aggreko has specifically designed the generator, which delivers a 98% reduction in the volume of particulates and expels 96% of NOx gases, to comply with tightened emissions regulations in both the US and Europe. Tier 4 Final / Stage V 600 kVA canopy generator While helping customers to limit the environmental impa...

Luminus Devices introduced its new XFM-5050 UVC LED series that sets new benchmarks for output, and lowers the $/mW another 20% compared to previous Luminus UVC LEDs. The series offers 2, 3, and 4 chip options with nominal power levels of 120, 180, and 240 mW of disinfection power. With the industry rapidly transitioning from mercury lamps to LEDs and new applications emerging that require higher power from smaller LEDs, XFM-5050 can deliver more than 400 mW at maximum drive current from a 5 m...

As the Northern hemisphere heads into winter and people spend more time indoors, the risk of transmission of COVID-19 and other diseases will increase. The WHO states that COVID-19 is primarily spread through airborne droplets expelled when people who have the virus cough, sneeze, and talk. Enclosed spaces can therefore become hotbeds for transmission. Recent research from the University of Colorado reveals that effective ventilation is one of the most effective ways to reduce viral t...

Infinitum Electric, creator of the breakthrough printed circuit board (PCB) motor, has announced the first product shipment from its revolutionary line of IoT-enabled electric motors to Comefri USA, a globally renowned HVAC fan original equipment manufacturer (OEM). Twenty-five trillion kilowatt hours of electricity are consumed per year, of which 45 percent is consumed by electric motors. This leaves a significant opportunity for many industries, including HVAC, to develop or replace machines...

Introducing the world’s first dedicated NMEA2000® Navigation Light Controller designed to control and monitor eight, 16, or 24 LED Navigation lights. The main 5971 Controller Unit controls eight lamps and with the addition of one or two eight-channel 5972 expansion units the additional lamps can be controlled. NMEA2000® Navigation Light Controller The 5971 NMEA2000® Navigation Light Controller is designed to control the switching of LED navigation lamps and to monitor each l...

NewEnergy and Luminus have recently introduced to the industry new linear dim-to-warm modules that simplify system design and ensure color and tone consistency between linear and spot luminaires. Each module has an onboard IC that enables dynamic CCT control from a single-channel LED driver and a standard dimmer switch.  Zhaga footprints The initial linear modules have industry-standard Zhaga footprints Using the same LEDs and IC as the Luminus CDM modules, which are commonly used in sp...

A new Internet of Things (IOT) monitoring system makes working in production halls greener, and healthier, and saves money. The devices and software application developed by E.ON's Digital Technology team processes data on several important measures including air quality and room temperature to accurately predict their future development and calculates when fresh air needs to be added to the workplace ensuring a healthy and safe workplace. The European Patent Office has published the patent app...

Shanghai Fastener and Welding Material Technology Research Center Co., Ltd. ('the center'), a subsidiary of Shanghai Electric, successfully commissioned its WAW-6000L horizontal tensile testing machine. It is the first large tensile tester of large bolts available for third-party testing. Servo control system Equipped with an advanced micro electro-hydraulic servo control system, the tester highlights smart programmable control over such parameters as force, displacement, deformation, and spe...

The result of five years of independent development, Warner Electric, a brand of Altra Industrial Motion Corp., has released its new W134 brake friction material. Designed to provide consistent and reliable braking performance in a wide range of conditions integrating the W134 friction material in a Warner brake is the optimum selection for all heavy-duty powertrain applications. brake friction material Producing brake friction material that performs across a range of environmental and operat...

Luminus Devices announces the immediate availability of its newest UVC LED, the XBT-3535, with performance ranging from 50 mW to 80 mW in the 275-285 nm range. UVC LEDs With the global need for disinfection and sterilization devices increasing, the price-performance combination of the XBT-3535 will allow companies to quickly bring novel and affordable solutions to market.  The germicidal effectiveness of UVC LEDs against E-coli, MRSA, and a variety of pathogens has been well documented....

CP Electronics has just launched Vitesse Plus Hardwired, the next step in the evolution of energy control. Vitesse Plus Hardwired is a new family of lighting control systems (LCMs) that have been specifically designed to make commissioning fast, simple, and effective. At its heart, Vitesse Plus Hardwired is a 6 channel LCM that provides dimming and switching capabilities via powerful pre-designed configurations. simple to install, easy to connect Vitesse Plus offers a wide range of built-in f...

The establishment of a dense public network of ultra-fast e-vehicle charging stations can be realized much faster than previously assumed. E.ON and Volkswagen Group Components are giving a new impetus with the prototype of a new, flexible ultra-fast charging station that will be presented in Essen. By integrating a battery system, it will be possible to install ultra-fast charging stations almost anywhere and at a significantly lower cost without civil engineering or mains connection. new...

Ideal for corridor and aisle applications, the new GENB-IR from lighting control expert CP Electronics is a long-range, narrow beam presence detector that provides savings in installation time and costs.  Part of the popular green-i range, the GENB-IR PIR presence detector uses an adjustable PIR ‘curtain style’ lens designed for longer range detection of movement and a head that can be adjusted to any angle between 0 – 90 degrees to create the required detection pattern.&...

Infinitum Electric, creator of the breakthrough printed circuit board motor (PCB) announced the launch of its IEx Series motor, an IoT-enabled electric motor that’s a third of the size and weight of conventional motors while delivering class-leading efficiency and IoT capabilities. Infinitum has reached OEM sales agreements with Twin City Fan, Comefri, and ACME Fan for the new IEx Series motor and the first shipment of motors is scheduled for June. Appl...

Contactors and Control relays are electrically operated switches used for switching loads and for controlling the electrical circuit respectively. Generally, the medium of quenching of arc is air, so they are called air break contactors & air break control relays. Since both switches are used in the same control panel, it is confusing for people to understand the difference between a contactor and a control relay. Similarity between Contactor and Control Relay Contactor and Control Relay...

Federal Minister of Economics Peter Altmaier handed over the funding notice to the first "real laboratory of the energy transition". The "SmartQuart" project, which was developed by a consortium of nine partners, can start in January 2020. The project aims to make the use of fossil fuels in the project quarters largely superfluous. In the cities of Essen and Bedburg in North Rhine-Westphalia and Kaisersesch in Rhineland-Palatinate, the individual city districts will be networked with each other...

United Electric Controls (UEC) added ammonia and hydrocarbon sensors to its Vanguard WirelessHART Gas Detector. The benefits of wireless gas detection are that it can reduce compliance costs and improve safety by eliminating the need for wiring and terminations, reducing installation costs by as much as 80 percent, and enabling greater coverage density. United Electric Controls WirelessHART gas leak detectors reduce costs and improve safety further because they can run on a single battery for f...

United Electric Controls (UE), a pioneering producer of safety, alarm, and emergency shutdown technology, is demonstrating its line of smart switches for power industry applications. This includes its One Series electronic pressure and temperature switches with optional 4-20 mA output that replaces electromechanical switches, and its One Series Field Safety System™ for safety-critical applications. Author's quote “The power industry has relied on United Electric Controls electrome...