Front End I News
Construction industry call for direct employment welcomed by JIB
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nfluential business leaders from across the construction sector have called for direct employment to be implemented across the supply chain, in order to avoid
the significant skills shortages facing the industry. The ‘Future Skills Report’, published by the Construction
Leadership Council (CLC), sets out actions to ensure that the sector has the skills needed to deliver future construction and infrastructure requirements. Its number one recommendation asks clients to: “agree to a code of employment where those who contribute to a project are directly employed, thereby ensuring that it is in the employer’s best interest to train their staff and benefit from their improved productivity.” In the report, clients and Government are asked to
change both public and private procurement requirements to demand direct employment and measure the number of contracts and tender actions which contain scoring criteria to incentivise direct employment, at head contract and throughout the supply chain. The JIB, which has the promotion of direct-employment as the cornerstone of its work, has long-campaigned for
such measures and welcomed the CLC’s report and recommendations: “We applaud the recommendations supporting a
directly employed workforce, which is at core of the JIB’s membership model values,” said Roger Horne, JIB head of
membership. “This is great news for JIB members and should pave the way for more new business opportunities. We look forward to supporting the CLC in its work to implement this strategy.” Andrew Eldred, director of employment and skills at
ECA, stated:“Those who ignore history are doomed to repeat it. For the past 40 years successive Governments and the UK construction industry have neglected this lesson and forgotten why the direct employment contract emerged in the first place: to facilitate long- term collaboration, productivity and innovation in the workplace. This declaration of intent by the CLC is a welcome start, but implementation arrangements must be carefully planned, credible and wholehearted. ECA, Unite and the JIB are ideally placed to contribute to the development of these arrangements.” The report thanked the JIB and ECA as contributors
to the report and also recognised the work of The Electrotechnical Skills Partnership (TESP) and its research activities.
IDEC expands HMI family with new 15” model I
DEC Corporation has launched its new HG5G-V 15” human-machine interface (HMI) touchscreen, the largest model in
the high-performance family. This HMI offers more display real estate so applications can readily show extensive process information with improved aesthetics and visibility. The screen features a resolution of
1024x768 pixels, producing vivid images. An exceptionally wide operating temperature range of -20DegC to +60DegC - as well as IP66F, IP67F, Type 4X, 12, 13, Class I Division 2 hazardous location, and UL61010
approval ratings - assures reliable operation in the toughest environments. Communications capabilities are bolstered
by the addition of BACnet/IP, suitable for a wide range of building automation and HVAC applications. Support is included for over 100 other serial and networking industrial protocols such as Modbus RTU Master/Slave and Modbus TCP/IP. Up to four protocols can be used simultaneously, allowing the HG5G-V to exchange data with many sources and systems. Direct control by the HG5G-V HMI is enabled by
Analog Devices announces breakthrough solution to accelerate mmWave 5G wireless network infrastructure
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nalog Devices, manufacturer of RF and microwave technology and system design for 5G infrastructure,
has introduced a new solution for millimeter wave (mmWave) 5G with the highest available level of integration to reduce design requirements and complexity in the next generation of cellular network infrastructure. The solution combines ADI’s advanced beamformer IC, up/down frequency conversion (UDC), and additional mixed signal circuitry. This optimised “Beams to Bits” signal chain represents a unique set of capabilities only available from ADI. “Millimeter-wave 5G is an emerging
technology with great potential,” said Karim Hamed, general manager of microwave communications at Analog Devices. “It can be extremely difficult to design
these systems from the ground up, balancing system-level challenges in performance, standards, and cost. This new solution leverages ADI’s best-in- class technology, long legacy in RF,
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microwave and mmWave communications infrastructure, and deep expertise across the RF spectrum to simplify the design process for customers, reduce overall component count, and accelerate the path to 5G deployment.”
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adding up to four expansion discrete or analog I/O modules. Programming to sense inputs and drive
outputs is accomplished within the HMI software, providing a space saving all-in-one automation solution. USB, Ethernet and SD memory card
ports deliver comprehensive connectivity, while unique video-in and audio-out ports enable offer additional flexibility. Increased memory and a faster CPU deliver the performance required for even the most demanding applications.
The latest low leakage current EMI filter
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chaffner introduces the new FN 3287 and FN 3288 series designed for motor drives, power drive
systems and many other power converter applications. These innovative filters are optimised to best serve the requirements of machine tool and machinery equipment. EMC filter solutions for 3 phase
applications are key elements that contribute significantly to compliance with the EMC directive and improve the customer’s system reliability and stability. The offering of the new FN 3287 and FN 3288 series has been extended with low leakage current versions. System designers now have the choice of an EMI filter with leakage currents from 12 to 0.1 mA. This next generation product has optimised packaging which is based on the latest component and design technology. By specifying appropriately sized
EMC filters during the start of the design-in phase, the design of machines and installations can be optimised to meet the required EMC
from the outset. In addition, considering EMI requirements at an early stage of system design saves resources, time and costs. These latest Schaffner EMI filters are based on a new design architecture resulting in a significant footprint reduction and allowing the inclusion of the connection terminals within the filter cubical. With the new FN 3287 and FN 3288 product series, Schaffner can now provide very compact and very flexible solutions from 10 to 160 A to accomplish standard- or high demanding attenuation performance requirements as well as low leakage current fulfilment. The FN 3287 (480 VAC) and FN
3288 (480 VAC or 690 VAC) series are available with 11 current ratings from 10 to 160 A and special versions of low leakage currents can enable dedicated solutions with RCD’s. The FN 3288 series includes also a suitable version for 480 VAC or 690 VAC IT network applications. All models are CE, UL and ENEC approved and RoHS compliant.
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