Latest News: Megger Strengthens Relay Test Leadership
As part of its on-going expansion programme aimed at consolidating and enhancing its position as a world leader in the development and manufacture of portable electrical test instrumentation, Megger has acquired Relay Engineering Services (RES), a UK company that has an established track record in developing innovative products for testing power system protection equipment.
This acquisition will further strengthen Megger’s leadership position in the specialist field of protective relay testing.
“We’re delighted to be welcoming RES to the Megger family,” said Damon Mount, Megger’s UK Sales Manager for Power Products, “and we’re confident that this development will ultimately provide big benefits both for Megger customers, who will ultimately enjoy an expanded product range, and for existing RES customers, who will now have access to support and service from Megger’s sales and technical teams
worldwide.”
For the present time, operations at RES will be largely unaffected by the change in ownership, and existing RES customers should continue to work with their usual contacts. Arrangements for the supply and support of RES products are also unaffected at present, although these functions will ultimately be absorbed into the Megger sales and customer support operations.
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Castell Improves Delivery Times and Safety Rating with New UPS Systems Interlock
Industrial safety specialist Castell, has launched a new multi-voltage interlock primarily for use with uninterruptible power supply (UPS) systems.
The KSUPS+ is a solenoid-controlled trapped key interlock that only permits access to a UPS system once the system has been put into a safe condition.
The KSUPS+ features a number of innovative design improvements, including multi-voltage input. Having a wide voltage input range means that a single device now replaces eight previous devices; the input voltage for the KSUPS+ ranges from 24 V AC or DC to 220 V AC or DC.
As a safety device, the integrity of the KSUPS+ is vital. A monitored solenoid increases the safety performance rating of the KSUPS+, ensuring a higher level of protection for personnel whilst working on UPS systems.
Castell has also reviewed the aesthetics of the KSUPS+. Not only does this improve the look of switchgear cabinets, it also aids operational efficiency and gives a clear indication of where the safety component is located on a panel. Importantly, the KSUPS+ retains the same mounting dimensions as the previous unit and therefore the KSUPS+ can be retrofitted.
Inserting and turning the key operates four pole switch contacts and allows the system to run. The key remains trapped and can only be released when a signal is received by the device and the solenoid is energised. Removing the key switches the contacts to the ‘off’ state, and the key can then be used to open the access interlock.
Simplicity has been at the forefront of the design of the new KSUPS+, as Paul Marks, Castell’s new product development director, explains: “Selecting the old KSUPS meant that customers had to first be sure of the signal voltage for the solenoid, which often led to delays in being able to place the order and selection errors. Removing these issues has been uppermost in our minds when we looked at how to develop the new KSUPS+. The solution we have delivered is multi-voltage. Together with the improved level of safety offered by the solenoid monitoring, and the enhanced look of the unit, we are sure the KSUPS+ will be a very successful product.”
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www.thepanelbuilder.co.uk May 2012
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