TECHNOLOGY IN ACTION
inning Power Systems (Finning) has been appointed as the sole dealer for the proven CG range of Cat gas engines in the UK and Ireland. A result of Caterpillar’s acquisition of MWM Holding GmbH, this latest addition to Finning’s extensive power solution portfolio has been proven in more than 5,800 installations worldwide and will enable the company to deliver a wider range of efficient, bespoke-engineered packages to a diverse customer base, coupled with high reliability.
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New Instructional Commissioning Video
ire Fighting Enterprises Ltd., the leading UK manufacturer of infrared beam smoke detectors, has produced a video to walk installers through the quick, easy and correct commissioning of the new Fireray 3000 end-to-end system. The video is available on the company’s website at
www.ffeuk.com/tech-support.html <
http://www.ffeuk.com/tech-support.html>
F or on
YouTube at
www.youtube.com/FFEUKtechnical <
http://www.youtube.com/FFEUKtechnical> . The Fireray 3000 was launched earlier this year with international approvals from VdS and UL, as well as CPD certification. As a guide for first-time installers or simply a running checklist and reminder, the video takes viewers step-by-step through the set up process to make sure every installation goes as smoothly as possible. Videos for the company’s immensely popular Fireray 5000 and Fireray 50/100R models are also available.
Fire Fighting Enterprises Tel: 01462 444 740 Web:
www.ffeuk.com
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ranging from 400 to 4,300 kWe, the CG132, CG170 and CG260 generator sets can operate on gases of varying quality, including natural gas, biogases such as landfill, digester and sewage gas, coke gas and coal mine methane. Caterpillar announced its acquisition of MWM, a leading global supplier of sustainable, natural gas and alternative-fuel engines in November 2011.
Finning UK Ltd Tel: 01543 461461 Web:
www.finning.co.uk
DO4000: Made to measure for power distribution cable integrity
mproved testing of power distribution equipment during the installation of cables is provided by the Cropico DO4000 range of high performance, digital milliohmmeters now available from Seaward. The portable and rugged instrument features a number of advanced features to test and measure accurately the integrity of switchgear cable joints and other distribution equipment to ensure they are fully maintained and function correctly. These include forward and reverse current measurement with auto averaging, true current zero, long scale length and a selectable measurement range from 40mΩ to 4kΩ with respective resolutions between 10 Ω and 1Ω. Within the range, model 4001 also includes temperature compensation, with preset coefficients for copper and aluminium plus user settable coefficients for other materials. Temperature measurement over the range –50 to +800ºC is also available.
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Seaward Cropico Tel: 0191 586 3511
Web:
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New VPU surge voltage protection devices from Weidmüller W
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eidmüller’s new comprehensive lightning and surge protection VPU series fulfils requirements for protection levels 1, 2 and 3 for power networks. This means full compliance with the current IEC 61643-11 and the future EN 61643-11 standard being introduced in 2013.
Based on a combination of varistor and gas discharge technology, the VPU product series is primed for the future but already meets the conditions of the new international standards, so delivering sustainable protection for buildings and plant infrastructures.
The VPU series enables users to not only secure their facilities, but also their planning
process. Due to its conformity with standards dating back at least five years, users of the new VPU lightning and surge protection can minimise the iterative steps for planning in accordance with the application standard IEC61643-12 and the associated re-designs.
Various practical product features support installers and maintenance specialists when working with or servicing the lightning and surge protection systems. Each VPU module can be positioned in the cabinet in order to achieve the shortest route to lightning protection equipotential thanks to its 180° rotation.
Also featured is a large central display window which visibly shows all the information regarding the status of the protection function.
In addition, a new mounting rail clip makes
installation easier as it can be operated without tools. It is fast to dismount - even from a module group - by simply pulling back the clip-in foot. The innovative mechanics of the clip-in foot ensure the precise removal of the VPU module from the mounting rail. It can be heard and felt when the vibration-resistant designed arrestor snaps onto the base and the remote signalling contact can also then be quickly and reliably connected using the "PUSH IN" connection system.
Weidmüller delivers products, solutions and services in the industrial environment of power, signal and data in the areas of machinery, process, energy, transportation, electronics and device manufacturing. They include power supplies, surge protection, Industrial Ethernet, analogue signal conditioning, relays and optos, modular terminal blocks, field wiring, PCB terminals and connectors, electronics housings, ATEX housings, identification material printers and software and tools for cutting, stripping and crimping.
Weidmuller UK Tel: 0845 094 2006 Electrical Engineering DECEMBER/JANUARY 2013 Web:
www.weidmuller.co.uk enter 835 45
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