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testers Telonic Instruments have introduced a new range of Hipot (Flash) and Insulation Resistance testers manufactured by Japan based Kikusui. Designated the TOS5300 the three models in the range are designed for use in Withstanding Voltage and Insulation Resistance testing to help ensure the safety of Electrical/Electronic components / equipment. Incorporating an innovative PWM amplifier that achieves high stability and has an input voltage regulation of.3%. The series offer rise and fall time control of the test voltage and a stable output which is unaffected by mains voltage variations, plus the ability to select 50 or 60Hz test frequency. Upper and lower
current limits can be set within the range of 0.01mA to 110mA in AC mode and 0.01mA to 11mA in DC mode. AC test voltage is settable from 0.05kV to 5kV. D.C test voltages can be varied from 0 to 6kV. All models will operate from any global AC input voltages and frequencies; and are equipped with a USB interface.
Telonic Instruments Ltd Tel: 0118 9786911
www.telonic.co.uk
Larasian Group Announces ‘Cabinet Reshuffle’ at Corintech and Lascar
The Larasian Group has enacted a ‘cabinet reshuffle’ with the Managing Directors of its two electronics companies switching roles with immediate effect. Pete Cross, formerly at Lascar, will take the reins at Corintech, whilst Sean Wigmore moves to Lascar from Corintech.
Sean Wigmore had been at Corintech for 27 years, working his way up to the top position from a graduate role in Quality Assurance. Pete Cross had spent the last 14 years at Lascar, four of which as MD. Between them they have a considerable range of experience which can now be shared across the whole Group.
In the coming months both companies will be reviewing all aspects of the business so that existing relationships can be built upon, strengths can be encouraged, improvements made and efficiencies implemented. There will also be some restructuring to allow the creation of new teams designed to focus on customers’ specific needs and future requirements.
Corintech Ltd. offers a complete, experienced contract electronics manufacturing service covering everything from printed circuit board design and assembly, to full product build. Their product design service takes projects from concept through to manufacture and their range of thermometers and sensors specialise in touch screen and wifi technology.
Lascar Electronics is a leading provider of digital panel
instruments, data loggers and custom design and manufacturing solutions. Lascar's EasyLog data loggers are the world's first direct USB data loggers, providing a cost effective, easy-to-use method of recording temperature, humidity, voltage, 4-20mA and carbon monoxide. Their extensive range of panel instruments and voltmeters provide display solutions for a wide range of applications within the instrumentation and sensors industries.
Corintech Ltd
Tel: 01425 655655
www.corintech.com
Lascar Electronics Tel: 01794 884567
www.lascarelectronics.com 5707 and 6100: Splash-water proofed IEC appliance inlets
SCHURTER now offers two appliance inlets in splash-water proofed versions. The appliance inlet 6100-3 with a sealing kit has a protection degree of IP 54, both into the equipment and to the cord connector. The 5707 power entry module with line filter offers IP 65 protection into the equipment as a standard feature. With the optional sealing kit, the coupling to the cable connector is additionally protected to IP 54.
For applications in environments where there is splashing water, SCHURTER offers the two connector types 6100 and 5707 in an newly optional version with a sealing kit which guarantees IP 54 to the cord connectors.
The compact power entry module 5707 contains an appliance inlet C14, fuse holders and either a standard or medical line filter. As a standard feature it is rated to protection class IP 65 into the equipment and thus provides a tight seal against dust and splashes. The component provides seals at the assembly opening, at the screws, the fuse holders and between the connector pins and the connector housing.
With the new additional gasket in the appliance inlet, type 5707 is rated for IP 54 protection between the inlet and the cord connector when it is plugged in. The power entry module is particularly well suited for medical equipment that must routinely be cleaned and disinfected. This includes equipment such as diagnosis, dialysis and infusion units. It is also ideal for commercial applications, for example in beverage machines.
The C14 inlet type 6100-3 is also available with a sealing kit for a protection degree of IP 54 for both into the device as well as the coupling to the cable connector. This is suited for equipment used in outdoor applications, for vehicle charging units, for vehicle diagnostics as well as for ultrasound cleaning or stirring equipment in the laboratories.
SCHURTER LTD Tel: 01243 810 810
www.schurter.co.uk
New range of Hipot and Insulation Resistance
diagnostic system for investigating brain disorders Hamamatsu, Japan – Hamamatsu Photonics K.K. has announced the successful collaboration with researchers from the Hamamatsu University School of Medicine to develop a next-generation PET diagnostic system for investigating Alzheimer’s disease and other brain disorders. The new system is expected to help physicians determine the correct treatment of various brain disorders, which has become an urgent issue in Japan due to the rising numbers among its aging population of patients with cognitive disorders, bipolar disorder, and Alzheimer’s disease.
The new PET diagnostic system is the world’s first combination of a newly-developed tracer that reflects changes in acetylcholine- related cognitive functions and a new high-precision brain PET scanner that can correct the movement of a patient’s head. This combination is designed to overcome the limitations of current systems in measuring the brain physiology of severely impaired patients, due to the current requirement for patients to stay still for a long time during scanning. Today, little is known about the
pathophysiological states in the brains of severely affected patients in vivo. The new system will help clinical researchers see new details, and thus contribute not only to the selection of appropriate treatment for individual patients regardless of their severities, but also to the future development of new drugs and new treatments for various neurological and psychiatric disorders.
Hamamatsu Photonics UK Limited Tel: 01707 294 888
www.hamamatsu.com
New rail-mounted miniature circuit breaker
E-T-A Circuit Breakers, quality designer and manufacturer of a broad range of electro- mechanical and electronic products for circuit protection, has introduced a new miniature circuit breaker (MCB) in accordance with EN 60947-2. Designed for DIN-rail mounting, the new E-T-A 4230-T thermal- magnetic MCB is toggle actuated and features a positive, trip-free, snap-action mechanism to ensure reliable switching behaviour. It offers visual status indication and high rupture capacity and can be specified from a range of trip characteristics with optional add-on modules to satisfy a great variety of applications.
The rail mounted E-T-A 4230-T MCB is ideal for the protection, for example, of cables, motors, generators, transformers, thyristors and silicon rectifiers; and of industrial process control systems, telecommunications equipment, power suppplies and UPSs, lifts, computers and peripherals.
The E-T-A 4230-T MCB features screw terminals and takes up less than 18mm rail width for the single pole version. It is offered in a large range of current ratings, from 1A up 63A, with single pole protection at 230V AC or from 2 to 4- pole protection at 400V AC. Three different trip characteristics are offered.
From left; Sean Wigmore, Rod Piwowarski, Pete Cross
Add-on modules for the 4230-T include an auxiliary switch (X4230-S) which can provide status monitoring of the MCB and/or connected loads, a fault indicator module (X4230-A) which signals only when the MCB has tripped on the grounds of failure, and a working current module (X4230-F) for remote tripping of the MCB and for signalling whether the MCB was tripped manually or electrically.
The EN 60947-2 version also meets UL 1077 requirements. There is a sister version available that meets UL 489.
E-T-A Circuit Breakers Ltd Tel: 01296 745154
www.e-t-a.co.uk
Crystal Displays (CDS) launches partnership with TFT specialist manufacturer Evervision
CDS has taken time to find the ideal small format TFT manufacturer and has decided to partner with Evervision, one of Taiwan’s premier high quality TFT manufacturer’s, to launch a wide range of TFT panels with some excellent benefits and very good price points.
• After testing and analysis we feel Evervision bring the following benefits to the TFT Display market:
• 3.5 to 10.2 Diagonal • Super wide viewing angle technology at standard price! Ask for specification.
• Latest LED Backlighting Technology • High Bright (up to 1200 cd/m2) • Wide Operating Temperatures up to Aut! omotive specification • Excellent Viewing Angles • Extremely Long Product Life Cycles • Ideal for stand alone or embedded PC applications • Cost Effective for Optimum Value Customizable for Volume Projects • Modules Compatible with Sharp, Hitachi / KO E etc • Wide variety of Touch screen Options for all the panels.
Technical Director Tony Large commented “We asked a number of our customers and prospective customers what they were looking for in their small format TFT panels and the wide viewing angles, optimum brightness, touch screen options and longer life times as competitive prices were key! This made our decision to work with Evervision very easy as they ticked all the boxes and the support is also excellent. We also know from our due diligence that users of their displays have been very happy which is the ultimate compliment! CDS have free of charge samples also available for the right projects which further supports our customers and their design in activities
Crystal Display Systems Limited Tel: 01634 292025
www.crystal-display.com
Hamamatsu develops next-generation PET
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