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Cooper Lighting Introduces LED Decorative Outdoor Area Luminaire

Energy-efficient LED post top fixture offers uniform illumination without pixilationCooper Lighting has introduced an energy-saving outdoor fixture with a modular LED light engine designed to deliver illumination comparable to a 100W HID system while offering over 50% in energy savings. The light engine can also be purchased separately for retrofit applications of pre-existing Generation Series HID fixtures. Ideal for residential communities, office complexes, downtown streetscapes, roadways, outdoor retail applications, city parks and school campuses, the post top luminaire also features modular fixture design flexibility and maintenance ease.
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Energy Monitoring Software

E-Mon Energy Software is designed to pinpoint energy consumption for tenant billing, cost allocation, load profiling, energy analysis and green building initiatives. The software interfaces with E-Mon D-Mon submeters, utility electric, water, gas BTU and steam meters to provide a complete metering system for your facility. Equipped with 100+ standard templates, E-Mon Energy can easily replicate any utility bill structure while also providing easy-to-ready graphical charts and load profiles of interval energy data.

Source: For a free software demonstration contact E-Mon at (800) 334-3666 or visit www.emon.com

 

Cooper Lighting Introduces Halo Eco-Twist™ Downlights

ENERGY-STAR® compact fluorescent downlights accept multiple lamp wattagesCooper Lighting has introduced the Halo Eco-Twist™ 5″ and 6″ aperture multi-wattage compact fluorescent (CFL) downlights. These next generation IC-rated and AIR-TITE™ housings utilize a new spiral twist compact fluorescent lamp and multi-wattage ballast system from Osram Sylvania allowing interchangeability of 16W, 21W or 28W lamps in a single housing. The Halo Eco-Twist downlights, offered in both new construction and remodel housings, accept the energy-saving, low profile, high color “Living Spaces” lamp by Osram Sylvania that features enhanced R9 red for excellent color (86 CRI) and high visual comfort.

 

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Cooper Lighting Introduces Arrowlinear Precision Asymmetric Products

Optical design provides energy-efficient uniform illumination with no stray light

Cooper Lighting has introduced the Ametrix Arrowlinear™ Series, a new line of asymmetric, linear fluorescent lighting products. Combining linear fluorescent lamp sources with an asymmetric optical design, the Arrowlinear offers efficient, uniform illumination to targeted surfaces with no stray light-which results in wasted energy. Designed for both indoor and outdoor applications, the energy-efficient fixtures are available in various mounting and configuration options offering energy-saving solutions for numerous applications wanting wall wash, indirect, canopy, sign, façade, perimeter and pathway lighting. Read the rest of this entry »

 

New Twido PLC Expansion Modules

Schneider Electric offers new Twideo PLC expandions modules with added functionality and flexibility. Compatible with a wider range of automation products, the new expansion modules can also be utilized with the Magelis XBT GC HMI Controller and the Modicon M238 PLC soon to be released.

These modules include both digital and analogue modules, and improve robustness by maintaining the full compatibility with the current expansion modules of the Twido PLC family. The added compatibility with the Modicon PLC and Magelis HMI Controllers further increases functionality and simplifies inventory by allowing you to carry only one set of expansion modules for each controller.

Source: Schneider Electric online newsletter, June

 

Schneider Electric Announces New Modbus

Schneider Electric’s Modicon M340 adds Modbus Bus Plus Proxy Module
The new din-rail mountable Modbus Bus Plus Proxy module for the Modicon M340 PLC complements Modicon Compact 984 PLCs Modbus Plus network. It gives enhanced power, flexibility while at the same time, allowing users to:

  • Utilize the M340 and Unity Pro software without disturbing an existing Modbus Plus network or the hardware connected to it.
  • Upgrade to the M340 PLC in stages to simplify the change over, spread out the cost and address critical system requirements immediately.
  • Reduce maintenance costs by upgrading technology to a new, more powerful PLC.

For more information on the benefits of utilizing the Modicon M340 Modbus Bus Plus Proxy Module with your Compact 984 equipment, contact Summit Electric Supply.

Source: Schneider Electric online newsletter, June

 

Handheld OTDR certifies LAN, campus, and WAN fiber networks

Featuring one-button Autotest function, Model 33-960 Micro OTDR provides accurate characterization of connectors and splices, as well as fault location. Manual Mode enables users to define all test parameters, while Real-Time mode facilitates troubleshooting and identification of intermittent problems. Reflectometer includes multilingual PC software to manage traces and test data. Test results can be exported in Bellcore(TM) format, as well as printed or stored as PDF files.

Source: online industrial news site thomasnet.com

 

FCI-BURNDY® Products Wins “Best Of Trade Show” Award at Windpower 2009 Conference and Exhibition

Award recognizes FCI-BURNDY’s range of Renewable Energy Products on display at the show

FCI-BURNDY® Products Renewable Energy Products, including products ideal for use in substations, collection systems, grounding and tower applications, and wind farm projects. These products included the BURNDYWeld® exothermic Grounding option, the HYGROUND® irreversible compression Grounding system, and the Break Away HYLUG™ line of copper and aluminum Compression Terminals.

 

Cooper Lighting Introduces Neo-Ray VERSYS Series

Recessed fluorescent T5 luminaire’s design integrates vital building systemsCooper Lighting has introduced the Neo-Ray VERSEYS Series 1B, a lighting system concept that  integrates vital building systems and high-efficiency lighting into one simple element. Combining innovation, aesthetics and outstanding performance, the fixture’s modular design features a single lamp floating lensed microlouver on 1” centers with separate end utility compartments to house occupancy sensors, daylight sensors, air returns, sprinklers, speakers or an available MR16 downlight for added versatility. Read the rest of this entry »

 

New Fluke Products

Entry Level Electrical Kit
The Fluke-62 mini infrared thermometer teamed with the full-featured T+Pro voltage tester and easy-to-use 1AC-II non-contact voltage detector makes up Fluke’s entry level electrical kit. The kit includes a lightweight soft case for protection and accessory storage.

RLD2 Refrigerant Leak Detector Flashlight
This compact flashlight uncovers refrigerant leaks using UV light to find the leakage area. Use the laser pointer to pinpoint the exact leak. Read the rest of this entry »