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LEM’s new DC meters for fast and megawatt EV chargers
Electrical measurement technology specialist LEM is building on its experience in electrical measurement, energy metering and metrology to launch a new series of DC meters.
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ith the introduction of the DCES600 and DCES1500, LEM enables DC charging
infrastructure manufacturers to accelerate time-to-market for both fast and megawatt charging solutions, with kilowatt-hour (kWh) billing services. The new meters off er enhanced performance, fl exibility and system optimisation, making them particularly well-suited for applications such as e-truck charging.
The DCES600 and DCES1500 meters address a broad range of DC current-sensing requirements. They are designed to achieve class B accuracy at charger level with currents of up to 1500A, at operating temperatures from –40°C to +85°C without derating. Their high accuracy is maintained across the entire current range, ensuring precise measurements throughout the full charging cycle, from high currents at the start to low currents near completion. The new meters comply with international
legal metrology certifi cations and calibration standards, ensuring accuracy and traceability for kWh billing and regulatory compliance in EV charging applications. This, combined with the full-cycle sensing accuracy discussed above, is important when charging electric trucks, where the cost of transportation directly depends on the precise reporting of the amount of energy delivered during charging. Designers can access the DCES meters over an RS485 communication interface that provides cybersecurity features.
The DCES meters are available with an optional remote display unit (RDU) which gives OEMs and systems integrators greater fl exibility in the design of the human/machine interface compared to solutions with an integrated display. Both DCES meters have a robust mechanical design with a glass-fi bre reinforced case, which off ers insulation resistance at up to 1000V DC
for the DCES600 and up to 1500V DC for the DCES1500. They also off er large power terminals with large current contact areas. The DCES meters off er real-time reporting of voltage, current, temperature and energy. Availability: LEM is now in the process of the
certifi cation of the DCES series by the end of the year. Samples are available now to enable developers to start work on charger integration and certifi cation.
www.lem.com
Ansell unveils Degree: a new angle on illumination
Ansell Lighting has launched Degree, a new 1200mm surface-mounted linear, designed specifi cally for spaces requiring asymmetric light distribution.
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deal for corridors and stairwells in education, commercial and healthcare settings, Degree delivers targeted illumination, off ering a choice of 80° and 120° beam angles. For added versatility Degree is also power and CCT selectable between 3000K, 4000K and 5000K. Designed with ease of installation in mind, Degree features a clip-in gear tray to ensure quick and hassle-free mounting and maintenance, as well as end caps with pull-out conduit tabs to simplify conduit mounting for seamless integration into solid ceilings.
Delivering an impressive L80 60,000 hours, Degree has been constructed to last and comes backed by a fi ve-year warranty for added peace of mind. A self-test emergency option is also available for simplifi ed management and maintenance.
Mark Abbott, managing director at Ansell Lighting, said: “Degree is the ideal solution for spaces where asymmetric fi ttings are required. Not only has it been built to deliver but it is also extremely simple to install; everything from the clip-in gear tray to the conduit-ready end caps have been designed with the installer in mind. It’s a smart, effi cient choice for modern commercial
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environments where reliability and ease of use are essential.” Established in 1992, Ansell Lighting is a recognised market leader in the design and manufacture of high-quality luminaires for the commercial, domestic, industrial and architectural markets. Ansell Lighting is a subsidiary of leading Japanese lighting company Endo Lighting.
www.ansell-lighting.com
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