Electronic Profiles

elec 2003/326PREDICTIVE SOFTWARE improves circuit breaker reliability

The Prodiag™ predictive maintenance system facilitates evaluating the health of circuit breakers and predicts and prioritizes future maintenance and upgrade activity. It performs a comprehensive check for proper mechanical and electrical operating conditions on a circuit breaker. The software measures, records and displays key electrical parameters based on the trip, close and charging motor operations. These measurements are integrated into a single software package that has the ability to compare the measured values with standard values stored in a database.

Schneider Canada


PCB PLUG CONNECTORS for high currents

The Power Combicon 6 (PC6) printed-circuit board plug connectors have been specially developed for high-current elec 2003/327 applications. The use of highly conducting metal alloys gives the plug connector low volume resistivity and correspondingly high performance. According to the derating curve the plug connector can handle currents at 41 A per individual pin at an ambient temperature of 50°C. A steel retaining spring on the female side provides an additional measure of contract reliability, which is particularly important if there are large fluctuations of current or temperature. Fully silver-plated metal parts ensure constant surface coating with consistent plug-in or pull-out forces.

Phoenix Contact


CURRENT CONVERTERS have OEM design capabilities

This line of current converters converts current signals for industrial instrumentation and control systems and remote data acquisition systems. Rugged versions are available for mobile equipment, military, aerospace and power generation applications. For example, a current output from an engine control unit can be converted to the specific current required by a control system on mobile equipment or marine applications. In industrial applications, the current converter provides a convenient method of interfacing between a signal from a PLC or microcomputer and a machine control system or a process control device.

Axiomatic Technologies Corporation


TOUGH FLEXIBLE URETHANE for strain relief on electrical cable and connectors

elec 2003/329Devcon Cable Cast FR is a tough, flame-retardant urethane for encapsulating, insulating and providing strain relief on electrical cables and connectors. It forms a tough, flexible jacket or casing with abrasion, tear, puncture and environmental resistance. It is also suitable for making fast repairs to cable jackets and insulation in various mining and power-distribution applications. A black, non-shrinking, castable liquid, Cable Cast FR forms rigid yet flexible rubber parts for a variety of OEM applications.

Devcon


elec 2003/342RF COAXIAL ADAPTERS simplify between-series interconnects

TRU 7-16 In-Series Adapters eliminate the need for  multiple adapters when interconnecting 7-16 to Type N, HC, C, LC, SQS, 7/8-EIA and 1-5/8 EIA RF coaxial connectors. Providing ratings to 2,700 VRMS, these 50 Ohm adapters solve connector compatibility problems on a wide range of test and semiconductor equipment, cellular base stations and military instrumentation. They are offered in any customer specified male or female interface combination.

TRU Corporation


4 WIRE AMP CONNECTOR AND PLUG now rated IP68

elec 2003/332The enhanced 4M20 Male Plug and 4F20 Female Connector provide complete protection against dust and allow for continuous submersion in up to 6' of water when capped or mated. Duraline electrical products are available from 1 thru 1200 amps, 12 thru 5000 volts and can be fitted with up to 20 contacts. All are designed to reduce downtime and eliminate GFI system problems. The 4M20 Male Plugs and 4F20 Female Connectors are 4 wire IP68 rated for 15 to 25 Amps 600 Volts Max.

Duraline


BENCH-TOP DIGITAL WATTMETER monitors TRMS-AC voltage, current and power

elec 2003/333Designed for the engineering, quality control and production departments, the  Global Specialties model 1522 can monitor TRMS-AC power, TRMS-AC voltage and TRMS-AC Current at the touch of a switch. The digital wattmeter offers touch-activated front panel switching; large 3 1/2 digit green LED display; front and rear Ac outlets; over-range power indicator; a compact sturdy design with a small bench foot print. Typical applications are QA testing, production line testing of appliances or industrial equipment using 110VAC.

Duncan Instruments Canada Ltd.


SMALL DIAMETER CABLES for high-flex performance

The LEONI L-FLEXX 690 small diameter, 600 Volt/90°C rated, polyurethane jacketed control cables are extremely flexible. The LTMC cable series is designed for applications that require long-life continuous flexing, optimum oil resistance and excellent performance in harsh environmental conditions. The line is suitable for tight cable tracks where the cabling is required to flex millions of times at high speeds. The diameter-reduced cables can withstand a bending radius as small as five times the outside diameter. The design -- featuring extra-fine stranded copper conductors, specially formulated insulation and low friction woven wrap -- allows for up to 18 million flex cycles.

LEONI Elocab Ltd.


TWISTED WIRE PAIR FLEX CIRCUITS provide noise reduction

Twisty-Flex™ circuits provide the noise reduction of twisted wire pairs or coax cable in a flexible circuit. The two layer design uses alternating conductors connected between layers by micro-vias. The result is a true twisted pair construction with a total thickness of less than 0.38mm. A wire pair can fit into a circuit less than 2.5mm wide or integrate Twisty-Flex conductors with other signal or power conductors in a larger flex or rigid flex design. The product is suitable for integrating high-frequency impedance matched conductors with DC or other signals in a single flex design.

Minco Products, Inc.


elec 2003/334THREE PHASE VOLTAGE MONITOR protects equipment from damaging voltage faults

The microcontrolled PLM series of octal plug-in 3 Phase Voltage Monitors protects three phase motors and other sensitive three phase equipment from damaging or destructive voltage faults. The PLM series is designed to meet or exceed the NEMA Standards for phase loss, unbalance and undervoltage protection. The PLM's new microcontroller circuit design more accurately senses phase loss, voltage unbalance, undervoltage and phase sequence than previous designs. The PLM provides motor protection even when regenerative voltages are present.

 ABB SSAC


SURGE PROTECTIVE DEVICES feature advanced diagnostic monitoring

elec 2003/335The 75000 and 74000 series 7-mode, panel-mounted surge protective devices with advanced diagnostic monitoring are designed for facilities with 3-phase WYE-configured (4-wire + ground) systems, where it is important to provide surge protection for all seven modes in the AC distribution network. The units offer advanced surge monitoring capabilities that include recording and downloading the surge events taking place at the SPD, with time, date and magnitude, plus visual and audio abnormal condition alarms. The SPD's have a high rating for maximum single-pulse surge current: 200kA for 74000 devices, 320kA for 75000 devices. This ensures heavy-duty protection for use as dedicated feeds to selected equipment.

Leviton Manufacturing Co., Inc.


ELECTRIC OUTPUT OPTION for motion-based systems

elec 2003/336The Absolute Quadrature output option available on Micropulse® BTL-Z rod-style linear displacement transducers gives designers more interface options for connecting to motion-based systems. The output interfaces directly to standard encoder inputs and has the added capability to provide absolute position information upon request, eliminating the need to re-home after power loss. To ensure compatibility with virtually any control system, the linear displacement transducer can be operated in either synchronous or free-running modes.

Balluff Canada


elec 2003/337CIRCUIT BREAKER FOR TERMINAL BLOCKS can reduce equipment downtime

The 1180 series thermal circuit breaker designed to plug into industry-standard terminal blocks can reduce equipment downtime by replacing the fuses commonly used in DIN-rail terminal block applications that protect factory control equipment. Designed for voltage up to 250V AC or 65V DC, the circuit breaker is available in current ratings ranging from 0.1A to 10A. The 1180 circuit breaker can be reset immediately after a fault condition.

 E-T-A Circuit Breakers


elec 2003/338WIRE ROUTING PRODUCTS match application requirements

Nelco Wire Routing Products include plastic FlexDUCT™ which has overlapping tines to protect wires, while allowing easy addition and rerouting and snap-together plastic wire duct which also permits breakouts for permanent installation in electrical and instrument control panels. Both of these modular routing products can be installed using screws or two-side tape. For flexible applications such as robotics and other indoor and outdoor requirements, the products feature Protecto™ expandable plastic sleeving that can expand up to three times its size to fit over connections or fittings, split-loom corrugated tubing for easy installation of wire and PVC tubing for total protection against acids and chemicals.

Nelco Products, Inc.


DIGITAL PANEL METERS with flexible operating modes

The 10 series digital panel meters are now equipped with enhanced LED backlighting as standard and an integral negative rail generator allowing measurement of floating voltages or those referenced to the meter's own supply. The modules feature a secure, snap-in mounting method and are available with digit heights of 0.22", 0.32" and 0.43".

Lascar Electronics Inc.


Canadian Industrial Equipment News March 2003