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Electrical component specialist REO has partnered with Leo Cancer Care to help bring its new upright radiotherapy system to market, by providing the firm with high-quality medical-grade isolation transformers. The Eve patient positioning system will aim to improve on existing radiotherapy approaches by allowing the patient to be treated in an upright position, which indicates increased lung capacity and reduced organ movement. Furthermore, it has general well-being and comfort benefits for patients, putting their needs at the heart of radiotherapy treatments moving forwards. Relevant medical standards Leo cancer care has developed a new radiotherapy system that, for the first time, shifts how the therapy works from machine rotation around a supine patient to patient rotation in an upright position. The device, which provides movement in six degrees of freedom, allows patients to be taken from a perched position down to a deep-seated position, as it can be lowered and raised with corresponding angle adjustments. It also features heel and shin supports to provide a stable platform for supporting patients undergoing treatment. However, as the innovative Eve system will be a new addition to the radiotherapy market, Leo had to assure compliance with relevant medical standards... Medical isolation transformers REO supplied Leo Cancer Care with REOMED1000 medical isolation transformers “As our system is new to the market, we had to demonstrate compliance with key industry safety regulations like EN 60601,” explained Randal Boyd, principal electronics engineer at Leo Cancer Care. “We engaged REO to supply us with medical isolation transformers for the Eve system. We went to them as we realized it was more straightforward from a regulatory compliance perspective to use a product that is already certified than developing our own transformer and getting it certified.” REO supplied Leo Cancer Care with REOMED1000 medical isolation transformers that comply with EN 60601 requirements, helping expedite the product certification process and bring it to market. “In a normal power system, the neutral and earth are connected at the distribution transformer, which creates the possibility for an electrical shock current,” explained Steve Hughes, managing director of REO UK. Mounted rack system “The medical-grade isolation transformers we supplied to Leo comply with the medical device directive, EN 60601. They work by disconnecting the earth and neutral, so there is no chance of shock without physically touching both the live and neutral connections. Even touching the live alone will not cause a shock.” “REO was very helpful as it took problems off my hands and provided honest, upfront advice that helped expedite project completion,” continued Boyd. “For example, its team shared advice on installation in terms of opting for a mounted rack system and provides ongoing support. Furthermore, it was honest about any aspects of the wider project it couldn’t help with and pointed us in the right direction in terms of who to speak to.”

Power quality specialist REO UK will exhibit at the UK’s EMC exhibition, EMC & Compliance International, taking place at Newbury Racecourse, Berkshire, on May 16 and 17, 2023. REO will use the event to showcase its book on electromagnetic interference (EMI) Filters and share advice on using high-quality power equipment, such as electrical regulators and electrical controllers. To pick up a free copy of the book or to see some of the company’s power equipment in person, attendees can visit REO on stand 15 at the show.   The Engineers’ Practical Guide to EMI Filters At EMC and Compliance International 2023, REO UK will showcase its latest book, The Engineers’ Practical Guide to EMI Filters. This is the company’s 18th book and is written by Dr. Min Zhang, an associate of Cherry Clough Consultants and one of the speakers at the conference. The book focuses on helping engineers understand the fundamentals of EMI and shares advice on how to design effective EMI filters so that products like inductors, capacitors, and resistors will conform with relevant EMC standards. The book will be available for free for all visitors to REO’s stand. industrial electrical components REO’s latest generation of N CNW chokes and filters can reduce power loss by up to 25 percent In addition to the book, REO’s stand will display various high-quality industrial electrical components used in medium-voltage power systems applications, such as in electric vehicles and wind turbines. These products include EMC filters, water cooling systems, and chokes, which deliver a good return on investment through lower energy consumption and increased product life. For example, REO’s latest generation of N CNW chokes and filters can reduce power loss by up to 25 percent because of its reduced weight and single-layer structure. exhibit at and share knowledge “EMC and Compliance International is the natural show for us to exhibit at and share knowledge from our book, The Engineers’ Practical Guide to EMI Filters,” explained Steve Hughes, managing director of REO UK. “Furthermore, the show allows us to meet with new and existing customers and share expertise on subjects like designing EMI filters, simulating a component’s performance, and any other issues related to power quality.” EMC and Compliance International 2023 At the EMC and Compliance International, attendees can meet with Steve Hughes, managing director of REO UK, and Michelle Gillam, operations manager at REO UK. Attendees will also be able to enquire about REO’s ability to offer product modifications and bespoke designs that would best suit their business needs.

Manufacturers’ interest in solar energy continues to surge. While solar panel manufacturers endeavor to satisfy these demands, the global semiconductor shortage has caused a lack of availability and longer leads times for vital products used in their manufacture and other thin film manufacturing processes. To help manufacturers address these issues, electrical products manufacturer REO has launched REOTRON SMP250-30, a one-size-fits-all variable direct current (DC) power supply that provides up to 250 volts (V) at 30 amps (A). Process management systems The new REOTRON SMP250-30 variable DC power supply has been created as a more flexible solution, which allows current and voltage to be factory-defined for a wider range of applications compared to the other units in the REOTRON line. The unit is provided with DeviceNet or EtherNet IP interfacing as standard, so it can be easily integrated into a manufacturer’s process management systems. The REOTRON SMP250-30 provides the variable DC power supply which is vital in the manufacturing of solar cells and other products and applications which require thin film deposition. The unit provides a constant voltage, or current, to the process which ensures that the coating is of the correct thickness, measured in nanometers (nm), and with low variability to ensure each solar cell meets appropriate standards. DC power supplies The electrical components industry has faced many setbacks as a result of COVID" “The electrical components industry has faced many setbacks as a result of COVID, the closure of manufacturing sites and natural disasters,” said Steve Hughes, Managing Director at REO UK. “Many of these challenges have negatively impacted component availability and increased lead times, causing a spike in price for manufacturers.” “Rather than build several variable DC power supplies to varying specifications, REO UK instead focused on a one-size-fits-all approach,” explained Hughes. “This means REO UK can supply the variable DC power supply quickly and at a lower cost for its customers.” Variable power supply range In addition, REO uses software to configure the REOTRON SMP250-30 units to provide any voltage between 10 to 250 V, and between 1 and 30 A. This allows REO UK to offer off-the-shelf solutions for any power between 10 and 7500 watts (W). The REOTRON SMP range comprises primary switched-mode power supplies with DC output. Electronic design engineers can use this range for renewables applications, electric vehicle testing, battery emulation, and general process and test applications. Design engineers interested in the latest editions to the REOTRON SMP variable power supply range visit the REO website for more information.