PRODUCTS EDITOR’S CHOICE RPE SOFTWARE UPGRADE LABEL PRINTER IS SMART AND TOUGH
Brady’s new BMP 21-PLUS handheld Label Printer is a new portable printer for electrical, telecom, datacomm and general industrial environments. It combines a tough exterior with smart printing capabilities for wires and cables, terminal blocks, patch panels and flat surfaces. The shape of the BMP21-PLUS printer
Rittal has introduced an upgrade to its RPE design software which covers aspects of the IEC 61439 standard that effects all control panels. The new version 6.2 provides the ability to design motor
control centres, electrical switchgear, control panels and generate bill of material, costs and designs that comply with the latest IEC 61439 switchgear standards. Key features for users of Rittal’s RPE software include
generation of copper connection drawings; production of design verification documentation and the ability to generate users own documentation; internal enclosure temperature calculation; application examples; excel configurator for temperature rise calculations up to 630A and up to 1,600A according to IEC 61439 section 10.10.4.2; and new partial doors and front panels.
Rittal
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A new software package has been introduced by Eaton that provides enhanced control and monitoring facilities for moulded case circuit breakers (MCCBs) with electronic trip units in the company’s NZM2, NZM3 and NZM4 ranges. The NZM-XPC-Soft software makes it easy to check the breaker trip settings, which is an important aid to achieving selectivity, and also provides access to trip history information, which facilitates fault diagnosis. NZM-XPC-Soft is available as a free
download from the Eaton website and runs on any modern Windows-based computer which connects to the breaker trip unit via an interface connection kit. On connection, the software immediately recognises the breaker and automatically configures itself to match the device, irrespective of whether it’s an
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IEC model or a UL/CSA model. Users can then allocate a name or reference to the breaker, which will be shown when it is subsequently accessed. The breaker trip settings are displayed and these can readily be exported to Eaton’s Curve Select software for use in selectivity studies. The real time values of key parameters, including phase currents, are also shown, along with load warnings that indicate tripping may be imminent. Trend curves covering the period for
which the computer is connected to the breaker are generated, and these are invaluable for confirming protection performance during commissioning and for investigating events that have led to breaker trips. Eaton’s NZM-XPC-Soft includes
facilities for accessing historical data stored in the electronic trip module of the MCCB. This data includes the last ten diagnostic messages relating to load warnings and trip events, enabling the past performance of the distribution system in which the breaker is used to be easily evaluated.
Eaton Electric
www.eaton.com T: 0161 655 8900
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Building automation specialist B.E.G. is offering electrical contractors the opportunity to become approved installers of its wireless Smarthome systems for free. The B.E.G. approved
Smarthome installer scheme provides a new revenue opportunity for electrical contractors with training on how to install and operate the system for use in the home. B.E.G.’s wireless Smarthome system, which was launched
in the UK last year, can be installed into existing or new build properties and integrates electrical devices in a home with each other and allows remote control of lighting, heating, blinds, gates, garage doors and other appliances, without the need for additional cabling. It is designed to deliver significant energy savings and can be operated via a smartphone or tablet. The system can conserve energy by switching off lighting and appliances in rooms that are not being used or turn down the heating in a room which is not occupied. These are all ways of saving energy and reducing fuel bills making home automation a worthwhile investment for homeowners. B.E.G’s solution provides homeowners with improved
security, energy efficiency and convenience. This includes switching, e-metering, heating control and smoke detection which can be all controlled and monitored via the B.E.G. MyControl Unit or remotely from a smartphone, tablet or PC.
B.E.G.
www.luxomat.com T: +49 02266 901 210
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has been re-engineered for enhanced durability and ergonomics, with a centre balance and ridges for easy gripping and handling. The high visibility yellow and black colours and protective rubber bumpers give the printer jobsite visibility, plus it has passed shock and vibration testing, per MIL-STD-810G Method 5.16.6 S4.6.5, to demonstrate that it can take a beating and still perform. The printer features a new Lithium-
ion long life battery, a large back lit LCD display and a graphics library with 104 symbols for electrical, smart home, safety and datacomm applications. It also has automatic label formatting for nine common applications, including wire markers and patch panels, allowing users to simply drop in a label cartridge and begin printing - with no set-up required. These elements are enhanced by the
printer’s expanded material colour and size options, including 70 highly engineered material parts up to 19mm wide continuous label formats. Once the
label is printed and cut, the grabber feature holds on to the label and prevents it from falling off and onto the ground. Available accessories for the BMP21-
PLUS label printer include a heavy duty magnet accessory for the convenience of hands-free printing and a multi- functional accessory which includes magnet, flashlight and a retractable printer stand for easy handling.
Brady Corporation
www.bradycorp.com T: 01295 228 288
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