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IDEAL INDUSTRIES LAUNCHES NEW TEST & MEASUREMENT RANGE
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DEAL Industries, the specialist in electrical tools, accessories and components, has developed a new range of test and measurement equipment designed to offer electricians quality, accuracy and consistency at a competitive price. The new test and measurement range from IDEAL Industries includes devices designed specifically for commercial projects, domestic installations and use by apprentices.
The new range includes all the test and measurement requirements commonly needed on site, including clamp meters, split jaw (fork) meters, multi-meters (DMM), voltage testers and indicators, non-contact voltage testers and infrared thermometers. All devices are CE and UL certified, plus CAT rated for the relevant operating environment, providing peace of mind that the tester is fit for the job and will pass scrutiny if equipment is audited. With robust yellow casing to protect the devices from drops and knocks and make them easier to find on site, the range has been designed with common features and function locations to make it easy for electricians to transition from device to device. For example, across many of the testers, non- contact voltage, high voltage and continuity indicators have a common display functionality and are located at the top of the unit.
Several of the products have IP ratings, providing various levels of dust and water protection aligned to different installation environments. The range also includes an array of useful features such as a backlight, a torch and a hanging strap.
EU’S ‘FIT FOR 55’ SHOWS NEED FOR GREENER DATA CENTRE CONSTRUCTION
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he European Union’s ‘Fit for 55’ plan has re-emphasised the need for greener data centre construction if a carbon neutral Europe is to be considered a realistic prospect, says temporary power solutions company Aggreko. The campaign aims to achieve a 55% reduction in carbon emissions by 2030 when compared to 1990 levels, with a tax on jet fuel, stricter emission limits for cars and a ‘carbon border tariff’ all proposed. Billy Durie, global sector head for data centres at Aggreko, explained: “Tightening EU regulations will have significant knock-on effects for the data centre sphere. While decreasing the energy consumed by data centres during operation will be key to meeting emissions targets, minimising the impact of data centre construction will be the other half of the battle. During the construction of a data centre, climate, seismic activity and accessibility are all more important considerations than access to grid power, so generators are often brought in to power the build. Fossil fuel consumption during the construction phase often goes overlooked when calculating the carbon footprint of a data centre. As such, it’s essential that contractors seek out specialist consultation during the build to ensure they do not fall foul of legislation.”
This development follows research from Digital Infrastructure, which indicated that 6 billion people are expected to be connected by 2025, which each person having at least one data interaction every 18 seconds. With the planet’s appetite for data only continuing to grow, mass construction of hyperscale data centres will be required to support this. Aggreko’s specialist services will be key to ensuring that the environmental impact of mass data centre construction remains low during the forecasted data boom.
Billy concluded: “Data usage is increasing and has shown no signs of slowing down any time soon. Understandably, new facilities will need to be constructed to house the data, so it is crucial that we do so in an environmentally-friendly fashion.”
BOFA unlocks the value of data
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particulate extraction technology, is
unlocking the value of data for the laser industry through its new iQ2 platform, as featured on the company’s best-in-class AD Oracle system. The iQ2 operating system sets a new benchmark in data collection, condition monitoring and remote diagnostics – enabling manufacturers to analyse 12 months of onboard performance data to maximise filter life and plan exchange cycles more accurately than ever before.
Haydn Knight, sales and marketing director at
BOFA, said: “This extended data capability is particularly valuable for high volume laser settings because with increasing line speeds, filter capacity is now best measured through units of product rather than units of time. The volume and type of data provided will enable operators to accurately predict their filter exchange cycle in step with maintenance routines and thereby avoid the risk of costly unplanned downtime.”
In addition to extended data sets, BOFA’s iQ2 supports intuitive visual read-outs, presenting overall extraction performance and the status of individual system elements in real-time via a colour touchscreen interface. The information is displayed using internationally recognised icons and multi- language options, making it easy for manufacturers to quickly review filter status, system temperature, percentage motor running and operating efficiency. This can help head-off potential issues before they impact on production. Over and above this, detailed analysis of extraction performance is captured routinely in system ‘snapshots’ stored onboard to provide ongoing value-adding analytics that can contribute to improved productivity. Said Haydn Knight: “iQ2 is also future-proofed by enabling access to future BOFA features through easy-to-install software upgrades, a capability that will become increasingly important for system integration as industry embraces a new era of automation.”
OFA, a leader in
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