TECHNOLOGY IN ACTION
SICK’s ScanningRuler V
Costa invest in Fike’s intelligent 2-Wire fire detection technology
intelligent 2-wire fire alarm systems. From full-sized branches to small kiosks, from Minehead to London, Costa is relying on flexible and reliable protection from a fire detection solution manufactured in the UK by Fike Safety Technology (FST). All the systems have been supplied, tested and commissioned by Commfire and installed by Zero Electrical Design on behalf of Cordery Build, the main shopfitting contractor.
S “We offered
TWINFLEXpro to Zero Electrical Design as an alternative solution for the Costa projects, citing its advanced features and cost saving due to its specific technology and ease of installation” explained Paul Seager,
managing director of Commfire. “TWINFLEXpro has now become the first choice for many of Costa’s new builds.”
Fike UK Tel: 01622 677081 Web:
www.fike.co.uk
enter 812 Switchtec Ltd
ome of Costa’s newest outlets being protected by Fike’s
in the UK are TWINFLEXpro
ision-guided robot picking applications can be made more productive and cost-effective with the launch of the ScanningRuler, an advanced new 3D camera solution from SICK UK. The ScanningRuler’s large field of view enables accurate 3D imaging of stationary objects, boosting the productivity of high-throughput robotics applications and making it easier for robot integrators to achieve volume picking in heavy industrial applications. By combining 3D and 2D measurements,
the
ScanningRuler offers unique new features to support fast and accurate picking of random machined parts piled in stillages, bins and baskets without requiring movement of the camera unit or the container. With a built-in laser light source, the imaging technology is resistant to ambient light changes and provides reliable measurements with varying surface characteristics and part colours.
SICK Tel: 01727 831121 Web:
www.sick.com Switchtec’s relay
enables total disconnection of electric vehicles’ battery to conserve power and aid starting
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vailable from specialist distributor Switchtec, a power relay by industry leading manufacturer Hongfa enables the safe storage of electric vehicles without battery drain and also the prevention of fire in the event of an accident. Modern electric vehicles consume battery power even when the ignition is off. The HVF12 relay allows complete battery isolation for vehicle manufacturers, preventing battery drain, and enabling the vehicle to start after long periods of no use. The relay is also used to disconnect the battery in the event of an accident to prevent fire as a result of possible short circuits. The HFV12 has a single pole normally open (N/O) contact and is capable of switching a massive 190A at 16VDC.
Tel: 01785 818600
New KNX Consultants Guide K
Web:
www.switchtec.co.uk enter 814 enter 813
NX UK has introduced its new KNX Consultants Guide. Much more in depth than the first edition, it is designed for building services consultants and specifiers working within the electrical and mechanical industry, actively involved with the design of intelligent sustainable low energy buildings. Today, design for energy conservation is paramount if the demands of regulations, industry targets and client requirements are to be achieved. Building controls play their part within the electrical and mechanical design process by providing the operating parameters, strategy, measurement and monitoring by which all systems can operate. The Consultants Guide introduces the concept of KNX Open Protocol integrated building control, highlighting its advantages compared with the traditional approach of many standalone separate systems. It also discusses why lifecycle costing must be considered at the specification stage of any project in order to achieve the carbon reduction targets set by Government and associated advisory bodies.
KNX UK Tel: 0845 869 5908 Web:
www.knxuk.org NEW Electronic Thermostat
ETL011& Hygrostat EFL012 for use at "low signal" from STEGO
he electronic thermostat ETL 011 is suitable for the recognition of temperatures inside enclosures, while the electronic hygrostat EFL 012 detects the amount of humidity in an enclosure. Both allow an indirect control of heaters, as well as filter fans or
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cooling devices by means of an integrated change-over contact, particularly developed and designed for switching signal voltages, and are tailored to be used in combination with the STEGO Switch Module SM010. They can also be connected to other devices for signal processing, such as a Programmable logic controller (= PLC).
STEGO Tel: 01372 747250 36 SEPTEMBER 2014 | ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING Web:
www.stego.co.uk enter 816 enter 815
NEW! ACT/612 Intelligent Battery Tester D
esigned to test 6 and 12V SLA (AGM, GEL and FLOODED) batteries from 1.2Ah - 100Ah.
The Problem: Battery manufacturers recommend to recharge or
replace the battery when the rated Ampere-hour (Ah) capacity falls below 65% - but how can this be detected when multimeters are only capable of measuring terminal voltage?
The Solution: The ACT/612 Intelligent Battery Tester is designed to simulate a full 20 hour discharge test in under 20 seconds! Digitally programmed to test both 6 and 12 Volt SLA batteries from 1.2 to 100 Ah, this unique product automatically displays the DC voltage and Ampere-hour capacity available in the battery. It is quick, accurate and easy to use.
It
identifies batteries that need to be recharged or replaced according to the prevailing conditions - irrespective of how long they have been in use.
ACT Meters (UK) Ltd Tel: 01744 886660 Web:
www.actmeters.com
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