Power Distribution & Energy

Siemens: SINAMICS G120XE Enclosed Drive Series for Industrial Pump, Fan and Compressor Use in Harsh Environments, Heavy-Duty Positioning
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Siemens: SINAMICS G120XE Enclosed Drive Series for Industrial Pump, Fan and Compressor Use in Harsh Environments, Heavy-Duty Positioning

Recently, Siemens announced the immediate availability of a new enclosed drive system, the SINAMICS G120XE, designed specifically for the demands of industrial pump, fan and compressor applications in a wide variety of markets.  Built around the popular SINAMICS G120X infrastructure drive, this new enclosed system is ideal for fast design and commissioning in industries such as oil-and-gas/petrochemical, water/wastewater, power plants, industrial climate control, refrigeration and chillers in harsh environments.

Phoenix Contact: ESSENTIAL POWER – Power Supplies with Basic Functionality
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Phoenix Contact: ESSENTIAL POWER – Power Supplies with Basic Functionality

The ESSENTIAL POWER line from Phoenix Contact offers basic 24 V power functionality for controlled commercial environments. The ESSENTIAL power supplies are designed for basic, cost-sensitive applications, such as building automation, vending machines, test and simulation, and solar cell production. The ESSENTIAL power supplies are listed to UL 61010, are CE approved, and meet the IEC 61588-2-16 safety transformer standard. The power supplies have a wide temperature range and a flexible wide-range input.

751-9401
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WAGO: 751-9401 Compact Controller 100

The controller 751-9401 (Compact Controller 100) is an automation device that can perform the control tasks of a PLC. It is suitable for mounting on a DIN rail and stands out on account of its various interfaces. Among other things, the controller has integrated digital and analog inputs and outputs and a serial onboard interface in accordance with EIA-485/RS-485. This controller can be used for applications in mechanical and systems engineering, in the processing industry, in building and energy technology.

Bourns: Model 1260 Series DIN-Rail Pluggable Surge Protective Devices Designed for High-risk Electrical Service Entrance and Branch Panels
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Bourns: Model 1260 Series DIN-Rail Pluggable Surge Protective Devices Designed for High-risk Electrical Service Entrance and Branch Panels

Bourns, Inc. has recently announced its new Model 1260 Series Surge Protective Devices (SPDs). These AC hybrid SPDs are designed with an advanced MG (MOV + GDT technology) architecture that delivers enhanced reliability and safety protection due to the architecture’s no leakage or follow-on current features. Bourns developed its latest series of hybrid SPDs as an optimum protection solution for electrical service entrances, branch panels, heavy industrial systems, EV charging stations or virtually any power circuit in installations without Lightning Protection Systems (LPS)/lightning rods.

RS Offers Solutions Engineered to Modernize and Safeguard Energy and Utilities Applications
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RS Offers Solutions Engineered to Modernize and Safeguard Energy and Utilities Applications

RS is a trusted partner for navigating the complexities of the energy and utilities industry and offers a comprehensive suite of solutions designed to address the industry’s modernization and safety challenges. The energy and utilities industry is comprised of two main sectors: the energy sector, which includes processes related to the exploration, extraction, production, transportation, and distribution of oil and gas products made from hydrocarbon reserves, and the utilities sector, which encompasses the operation and management of utilities including power, water, natural gas, and wastewater.

Littelfuse: Class J Fuse Disconnect Switch Launch
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Littelfuse: Class J Fuse Disconnect Switch Launch

Littelfuse, Inc. has recently launched its Class J Fuse Disconnect Switch. The compact device combines a switch and multiple fuses into a single product offering a simpler way to manually open and close a circuit while safeguarding against overcurrent and short circuits. When the switch detects an overload or short circuit, the fuse blows automatically to open or break the circuit both upstream and downstream and shuts off the equipment.

Hammond Manufacturing: PCJ Series Type 4X Polycarbonate Junction Box (Solid and Clear Cover)
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Hammond Manufacturing: PCJ Series Type 4X Polycarbonate Junction Box (Solid and Clear Cover)

Introducing the PCJ series Type 4X polycarbonate junction box with both solid and clear non-metallic latch covers, designed to insulate and protect controls and components in both indoor and outdoor conditions. These enclosures are ideal for industrial pump controls, waste water, and irrigation control along with solar/wind power and chemical plants.

E-T-A: UL 1077 & UL 489 4230-T Miniature Circuit Breakers
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E-T-A: UL 1077 & UL 489 4230-T Miniature Circuit Breakers

The 4230 is a thermal-magnetic Miniature Circuit Breaker (MCB) in an industry standard footprint in accordance with DIN 43880. Its conformity with the relevant standards IEC 60947-2 and UL1077 makes the 4230-T ideally suitable for worldwide use. Due to its high rupture capacity of 63 A, the 4230-T is suitable for use as a supplementary protector. Later product extensions by add-on modules such as an auxiliary contact module or a working current module offer high flexibility for the user.

RS Is Stocking Honeywell’s Four New EV Sensor Series
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RS Is Stocking Honeywell’s Four New EV Sensor Series

RS is now stocking all four of the new electric vehicle (EV) sensor series recently launched by Honeywell. While U.S. EV adoption continues to lag in comparison to China and Europe, with EVs still accounting for less than 1% of the 279 million cars and light trucks registered in the U.S., EVs made up 5.6% of all new U.S. car registrations in 2022, which is up from 3.1% in 2021 and just 1.8% in 2020. One reason for this recent market growth is that EV manufacturers have released both more and more affordable vehicles.

ArcShield
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Rockwell Automation: ArcShield Technology for CENTERLINE 2100 Motor Control Centers

To help increase workforce safety and mitigate arc flash damage, Rockwell Automation developed ArcShield technology for CENTERLINE motor control centers (MCCs). And now, this arc flash safety technology has been expanded for Canadian manufacturers with high-amp applications typical in the oil, gas, mining, water treatment and power generation industries.

TPC Wire & Cable: New Thermo-Trex Line Wire and Cable Additions
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TPC Wire & Cable: New Thermo-Trex Line Wire and Cable Additions

TPC Wire & Cable (TPC) has recently expanded its comprehensive industrial wire & cable portfolio with two new additions to their Thermo-Trex family: Thermo-Trex 2000 Shielded Multi-Conductor and Multi-Pair Cable and Thermo-Trex 2800 RTD Cable. TPC’s Thermo-Trex brand is the solution for a high temperature resistant cable available in many different configurations gauge sizes for power or control applications. 

Weidmuller Develops New Models of PV DC Combiner Boxes to Increase Efficiency in Solar Energy Applications
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Weidmuller Develops New Models of PV DC Combiner Boxes to Increase Efficiency in Solar Energy Applications

Recently, Weidmuller USA was pleased to announce new models of Photovoltaic (PV) DC Combiner Boxes designed to operate large-scale PV systems more efficiently. With the planned expansion of the Weidmuller facility in Richmond, all of these models and more renewable energy solutions will soon be produced in the USA.

Schneider Electric: PowerLogic EM3500 Series
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Schneider Electric: PowerLogic EM3500 Series

The EM3500 series meters can be installed on standard DIN rail or surface mounted as needed. Pulse output and phase alarms provide additional versatility. There are four unique models to fit your power monitoring needs. The Modbus and BACnet output options offer added flexibility for system integration. The data logging capability (EM3555 and EM3560) protects data in the event of a power failure. Modbus, pulse output, and phase alarms are all provided to suit a wide variety of applications.

WAGO: 207 Series Gelbox Connectors for Moisture Protection
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WAGO: 207 Series Gelbox Connectors for Moisture Protection

When moisture meets electricity, a short circuit can happen quickly. Encapsulation is a proven solution. But now reliable moisture protection for splicing connectors can be achieved even more quickly and easily with the WAGO Gelbox. It is ready for immediate use in a wide range of low- and extra-low voltage applications.

Weidmuller Launches Extended Lines for TB Enclosures & NPT Cable Glands
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Weidmuller Launches Extended Lines for TB Enclosures & NPT Cable Glands

Weidmuller USA has recently announced a significant expansion to the company’s family of Klippon TB stainless steel enclosures and also introduces a robust new line of NPT cable glands and accessories for North American (USA) customers. Weidmuller Assembly Services provides value added services that combine the company’s Klippon TB enclosures, along with cable glands, conduit hubs and other fittings, and Weidmuller connectivity products such as terminals, relays, surge suppression modules, power supplies, u-remote and other components in pre-populated enclosures, ready-to-wire for general industrial as well as hazardous location applications.

Schneider Electric: PowerLogic ION9000 Series
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Schneider Electric: PowerLogic ION9000 Series

With precision twice that of existing energy standards, the ION9000 redefines the standard for accuracy. It resolves power quality issues faster with patented disturbance tracking technology, and provides unique modularity designed to adapt to your changing energy needs, now and far into the future. Accurate, secure, and built to last, the PowerLogic ION9000 is designed for the most demanding applications – from revenue metering to power event analysis.