PRODUCTS EDITOR’S CHOICE
SAFER TESTING FOR MEDIUM VOLTAGE CABLES
Megger’s new DAC-30 test and diagnostic system for medium voltage cables integrates the power source and partial discharge (PD) coupler into a single unit. Because of this, no live parts, other than the cable under test, are accessible during testing, which guarantees the highest possible level of operator safety. The DAC-30 is suitable for performing
quality control checks on newly installed cables in line with the IEEE 400.4 standard, and also for condition monitoring on older cables to prevent unplanned outages. A versatile test and diagnostic system for MV
cables up to 16km in length, including the 10, 11 and 20kV cables, the DAC-30 identifies, evaluates and locates partial discharge activity. This activity is a reliable guide to incipient faults and is, therefore, widely regarded as one of the best ‘early warning’ indicators of insulation deterioration, allowing action to be taken.
Megger
www.megger.com
SPECIALIST SOLUTION FOR SMART METER ROLLOUT IS LAUNCHED
HellermannTyton has launched three new products to aid installers when fitting the new smart meters into all UK homes. The first two products -
smart meter cable clips and collars - have been exclusively designed for the Government’s smart meter rollout and provide electrical installers with a cable clip that houses in-built revenue protection, as well as moulded identification. The cable collar is pushed
onto the pre-stripped cable and joined by the clip which helps grip the cable when fastened to the smart meter. The inclusion of moulded identification and in-built revenue protection provides installers with three solutions in one product, meaning additional materials, such as thimbles and labels, aren’t required. HellermannTyton has also introduced its
COMMUNICATION MADE EASY USING MQTT
Segger’s new MQTT client helps embedded devices to communicate using wired or wireless connections, anywhere in the world, at any time. Segger’s MQTT client is a lightweight communication protocol suited to
constrained environments such as IoT and Machine to Machine (M2M). Its minimal size, in terms of both RAM and ROM, means it fits onto resource- constrained embedded processors. MQTT runs over TCP/IP and operates on top of embOS/IP and any other IP stack using sockets. To establish secure communication between publisher and broker and subscriber, the transport layer security can be implemented by using Segger’s emSSL. Segger’s MQTT client is writte n in C and easily portable to run on sensor nodes, tablets, or PCs.
www.segger.com
LED HIGHBAYS SET A NEW STANDARD
V-TAC has launched a NEW range of A++ LED Highbays - 100W (12,000 Lumens) and 150W (18,000 Lumens) - with a modern ‘UFO’ design. It is claimed that the V-TAC’s new high power SMD Highbays are so efficient that they will pay for themselves and start saving money within a year. What’s more, they come with a five-year warranty. The new Highbays also have the advantage
of a 120 beam width which is said to be significantly wider than most other comparable products. V-TAC are also stocking their original 100W (8,000 Lumens) LED Highbay. Dinesh Sajnani, CEO of V-TAC says: “Our new A++ Highbays raise the bar significantly in
terms of efficiency, reliability and practicality. Their wider beam width ensures they light an area more effectively and their exceptional efficiency means they’ll provide a good return on investment within a year. V-TAC’s five-year warranty is a testament to the Highbays’ lamp life – and there should be no need to change them for a lot longer than that.’’ V-TAC
www.vtacexports.com 32 DECEMBER/JANUARY 2017 | ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING
CORE tool to market. Available for 16mm and 25mm cables, the CORE tool strips cables at the precise length for smart meter installation, saving time and money and eliminating unnecessary waste. It also safely collects cable offcuts meaning no waste is left behind after the work is completed, providing an easy and compliant installation. John Banks, head of product
management at HellermannTyton, says: “The launch of the three new products comes at a critical time for the smart meter rollout. The products will help installers carry out their work with ease and they remove the need for additional identification materials and thimbles, providing a secure installation for the homeowner.” The smart meter rollout is well
underway, as the Government hopes all UK homes will have had the option
to complete the installation by 2020.
HellermannTyton
www.hellermanntyton.co.uk
ULTRA-SLIM ORION LED MODULE FAMILY EXTENDED
Plessey
has extended its range of ultra-slim Orion LED modules based on its Stellar beam forming technology, with new beam angles that open it up to a wider range of applications. Plessey Orion LED Beam Forming Modules deliver a
compact 3,000 lumen beam from a tiny module which can be as little as 5.6mm thick, less than one-tenth the thickness of standard alternatives. The recently launched PLWS3000 25° FWHM beam angle module has now been joined by modules with 15° and 50° beam angles. All modules in the family share a common 82mm diameter, allowing lighting designers to simply and easily substitute modules to create a family of compact luminaires suitable for a wide range of lighting Plessey has also announced plans to release Orion-
Mini, a new 45mm diameter version offering an outstanding 10° sub 1,000 lumen beam in Spring 2017. The Orion-Mini will share the slim profile of the full size module, but will be offered in a format suitable for design into small form-factor downlights, spotlights and architectural lights as a replacement for GU10, MR16 and similar lights. With its slimline form, range of colour
temperatures and improved thermal characteristics, Orion modules are designed to be used in a variety of directional lighting applications such as retail, track and architectural. The thermal characteristics allow the heatsink, and hence the overall luminaire, to be reduced in size.
www.plesseysemiconductors.com
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