Advertorials Universal smart charger for NiMH/NiCD


batteries from Powersolve Powersolve announces a smart charger for NiMH and NiCD batteries. The PSCH30 will auto detect and charge 8 to 15 NiMH or NiCD cells in series and charge them at the correct voltage between 9.6V and 18VDC. A switch allows users to select the charge current between 0.9A to 1.8A while charging status is indicated by LED.


The PSCH30 universal charger operates from a universal 90 to 264VAC and incorporates several safety features including automatic cut-off when the cells are fully charged and battery over-temperature protection using a thermal sensor. Over voltage and short circuit protection are also standard.


Housed in a compact, desk-top plastic enclosure (120 x 60 x 38mm), the Powersolve PSCH30 is supplied as standard with an IEC320 C14 3 pin AC input connector while the output lead is 1.2m, terminated in a 4 pin Toby KPPX-4P connector. Powersolve also offers a variety of optional output connectors on request.


The CE marked PSCH30 meets all relevant safety and EMC standards including UL1310, CISPR22 ‘B’, FCC Part 15 ‘B’ and EN55022 ‘B’.


www.powersolve.co.uk


All new ATEX 94/9/CE servo connectors from In2Connect are available as field attachable units with solder or screw contacts


Based on the M8 and M12 threaded coupling connector ranges the connectors have been designed and manufactured to meet customers’ stringent individual requirements for environmental, electrical and mechanical conditions, whilst conforming to EC Directive 2014/34/EU-ATEX Annex III/Module B (EU- TYPE EXAMINATION # AR16ATEX095X).


They are available in axial M8 format with a plastic housing and in M12 as axial or right angled with plastic or metal body shell and are designed for Zone 1 and 2 applications.. They have a wide variety of applications and can be found in many Ex industry sectors used with proximity switches, sensors and interconnection in potentially explosive environmental conditions.


KEY FEATURES Installation size – M8 and M12 x 1


No of contacts – M8 = 3, 4 | M12 = 4, 5, 8 and 12 Compact, Robust design


M8 = plastic shell | M12 in plastic or metal shell Water resistant up to IP67 (IEC 60529)


CONNECTOR MARKINGS M12 = II 2G Ex e IIC T6 Gb


M12 = II 2D Ex tb IIIC T85C Db IP65/67 M8 = II 2G Ex e IIC T6 Gb IP55/IP57


Certificate number edit by Albarubens srl, Notified Body No. 2632 www.in2connect.uk.com


Series 9 offers wide range of APDs optimised


for LIDAR applications With the Series 9, First Sensor offers a wide range of silicon avalanche photodiodes (APDs) with very high sensitivity in the near infrared (NIR) wavelength range, especially at 905 nm. With their internal gain mechanism, large dynamic range and fast rise time the APDs are ideal for LIDAR systems for optical distance measurement and object recognition according to the time of flight method. Application examples include driver assistance systems, drones, safety laser scanners, 3D-mapping and robotics.


The Series 9 offers detectors as single elements as well as linear and matrix arrays with multiple sensing elements. For particularly low light levels, hybrid solutions are also available that further enhance the APD signal with an internal transimpedance amplifier (TIA).


Thanks to its own semiconductor manufacturing facility and extensive development capabilities, First Sensor can adapt its silicon avalanche photodiodes to specific customer requirements, e.g. in terms of sensitivity, gain, rise time or design.


First Sensor Technics Ltd. Tel: 01509 503451 uk@first-sensor.com www.first-sensor.com


ATEX infrared thermometer monitors sulfur


recovery process Fluke Process Instruments offers a dedicated, robust solution for monitoring Claus reactors during the recovery of elemental sulfur from process streams. In this setup, ATEX- certified infrared thermometers measure temperatures inside the furnace with short response times. Temperature control of the sulfur recovery process is vital since temperature variations can upset the


chemical reaction, causing damage to the fire-clay refractory or even failure of the reactor. Conventionally, thermocouples are used for this application. Such probes must be exchanged at very short intervals, because of the highly corrosive process gases, resulting in significant maintenance costs and downtime. To overcome this problem, thermocouples can be embedded in the refractory or fully shielded by an enclosure. However, this leads to very long response times and inaccurate temperature readings. The tried-and-tested Fluke Process Instruments solution removes the thermocouple at 500°C, before it can be damaged, and inserts a Raytek Thermalert TX pyrometer in the same opening.


Fluke Process Instruments GmbH marcom2.emea@flukeprocessinstruments.de www.flukeprocessinstruments.com


Amphenol’s high current compression lug is certified to UL 1977


This certification covers the popular SurLok Plus single pole power connectors


Amphenol Industrial Products Group, a global leader in interconnect systems, gas just announced that its SurLok Plus line is now certified to UL 1977 in all sizes, including 5.7mm, 8.0mm and 10.3mm.


SurLok Plus is a high current compression lug designed to meet the needs of energy storage for commercial and residential battery storage systems, as well as electric and hybrid electric vehicles. This quick connect and locking system is available in 3 termination styles including crimp, busbar lug and threaded post.


Used by inverter and power supply manufacturers, SurLok Plus is optimised for battery pack connections from 50 A to 400 A using a touch-safe interface. This robust, low profile,


right angle design, RADSOK connector is quick mating and significantly increases amperage while reducing insertion force, rises in temperature and voltage drop.


SurLok Plus’s flexible design accommodates dimensional constraints and is IP67-rated. It is available in both sealed and unsealed versions - with the sealed version offering excellent environmental sealing to protect the system from the elements.


Technical Specifications • Certified to UL 1977 • Features RADSOK technology • Compact, flexible design • Quick connect and locking system • IP67 rated • Available in sizes 5.7mm, 8.0mm, and 10.3mm • Available in black, red, and orange


www.amphenol-industrial.com Smart pyrometers for plug & play factory


automation Fluke Process Instruments has launched the Thermalert 4.0 spot pyrometer series for automatic noncontact temperature monitoring between -40°C and 2,250°C. The series currently comprises 13 models with varied spectral responses, including dedicated sensors for metals, glass, and plastics products. A large choice of optics is available for long and short focal distances. Due to the outstanding ambient temperature range of -20°C to 85°C, more measuring points can be set up without cooling accessories and without installing


cooling media supplies. The rugged IP65 infrared thermometers exhibit best-in-class repeatabilities, response times, and accuracies. The system software supports remote configuration, monitoring, field calibration, and firmware updates. These functions can significantly lower service costs and time spent on setup and troubleshooting. Plug & play operation further facilitates installation and maintenance.


Fluke Process Instruments GmbH


Email: marcom2.emea@flukeprocessinstruments.de www.flukeprocessinstruments.com


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