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Self-assembly har-flex® IDC cable connectors boost options for custom cable assemblies


Cover Plate for Electrical Distribution Systems


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ittal, a leading global provider of solutions for industrial enclosures, power distribution, climate control and IT infrastructure, has announced the launch of a new cover plate for shielding live components within electrical distribution systems. The plates, which are transparent and made of slotted insulating material, can be cut and formed to protect smaller moulded case circuit breakers inside control gear or switchgear assemblies. They can be used to cover all the live parts behind the door of an installation, helping panel builders to comply with the IEC 61439 standards by offering protection to IP2X.


Each plate is 1200 x 800mm and 3mm thick, making them relatively easy to store and handle. The integral vent holes allow convection of warm air inside the assembly, ensuring an uninterrupted air flow within the compartments.


Rittal u +49 (0) 2772 / 505 - 0 u www.rittal.co.uk


Rittal Launches Slotted


ARTING has expanded its har-flex® connector family with the addition of individual cable connectors for the self- assembly of custom cable assemblies. The new self-assembly connectors offer customers an even higher degree of flexibility and versatility in the connection of PCBs using custom-length cable assemblies. Today’s customers are demanding flexible solutions and short response times in the production of these assemblies,


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prototypes are required during the development phase. The new 1.27 mm pitch connectors are equipped with the proven IDC (Insulation Displacement Connection) termination technology. This makes electrical contact via insulation displacement contacts that cut through the jacket of the ribbon cable and establish a secure, gas-tight connection.


HARTING u 01604 827500 u www.harting.co.uk


New modular absolute pressure sensor for highly dynamic applications D


esigned specifically to meet the demands of highly dynamic applications, the new absolute pressure sensors (http://tinyurl.com/KIL-Type-4011A) from Kistler Instruments cover pressure ranges from 0-5 bar to 0-500 bar. The seven sensors all offer automatic sensor identification, wide dynamic range and digital temperature compensation. The modular design allows the sensor to be combined with a wide range of adapters to make the Type 4011A exceptionally suited to a wide variety of applications where highly dynamic events in challenging environments need to be monitored in real time with maximum precision and reliability. Although designed to meet the needs of automobile engine development and testing applications, the new pressure sensors are equally suitable for other dynamic, absolute pressure measurements in challenging applications where precision, integrated temperature compensation and long life are demanded.


Kistler Instruments Limited


Curtiss-Wright introduces new 36V AC traction controller and extends C3 range of AC motor controllers


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urtiss-Wright Corporation’s Industrial division today announced the addition of a new 36V version of the C3 motor controller to its established and cost-effective range of PG Drives Technology branded AC motor controllers. The new C3-36V, which will carry the PG Drives Technology name – a long- standing, specialist brand in the supply of electronic controls for floor-care machinery - is designed for compliance with international floor-care standards – including EN 60335-2-72. Operating from a 36V battery supply, the C3-36V is an advanced, compact, AC traction controller for ride-on cleaning machines. Constructed using UL approved materials throughout and designed to comply with UL 583, the controller is equally suitable for other small, ride-on vehicles operating from 36V batteries.


Simple programming enables the C3-36V controller to be compatible with all types of AC induction


motors. It also accepts multiple throttle and brake pedal types, including 2- or 3-wire resistive and voltage. CANopen hardware is provided as standard, offering vehicle OEMs maximum input flexibility. To ensure maximum efficiency, the C3-36V uses an intelligent Hill-Hold function that only takes power from the battery if the vehicle starts to roll. As soon as the system detects that Hill-Hold is not required, no further power is consumed. Traditionally, application of a brake switch has been necessary to provide this function. The new C3-36V controller uses innovative construction methods to ensure reliable and repeatable assembly of the electronic enclosure, resulting in consistent protection of the electronic circuits from the environment and efficient transfer of heat to the baseplate.


Curtiss-Wright u 01425.271444 u www.cw-industrialgroup.com / DESIGNSOLUTIONS u 01256 741550 u www.kistler.com


CBM by ifm Condition-based maintenance


he more a plant runs, the more efficient it is. That is, of course, until it breaks down. Around 70% of hydraulic failures and up to 45% of bearing failures are caused by oil contamination. Two major factors determine the condition of the oil; water and particle contamination.


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the amount of water in the oil, ifm electronic Ltd offers ideal solution with their LDH100, designed to measure the relative water content in the oil in the range of 0 to 100 % and to provide this as a proportional 4 to 20mA signal. With solid particles, again the solution can be found in the ifm electronic product range with the LDP100 particle count monitor. Oil cleanliness is standardised, meaning that particle sizes down to 4 µm are detected and reported.


ifm u 020 8213-0000. u www.ifm-electronic.co.uk


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