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Mitsubishi Electric: FR-E810W Inverter for 120V Functionality
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Mitsubishi Electric: FR-E810W Inverter for 120V Functionality

Mitsubishi Electric Automation, Inc. has recently announced the launch of FR-E810W, an expansion of the FR-E800 series inverter lineup providing 120V service solutions. FR-E810W offers the improved safety, energy savings, and operation reliability of FR-E800 inverters to an additional voltage class. Traditionally, customers using Mitsubishi Electric Automation’s 240V inverters, with 120V service, were required to purchase an external step-up transformer to increase the supply voltage from 120V to 240V.

Eaton: B-Line Series Enclosure Accessories
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Eaton: B-Line Series Enclosure Accessories

Eaton offers a wire range of accessories compatible with B-Line series electrical enclosures. Some of the accessories available for B-Line enclosures include window kits, both fixed and hinged, latches, locks and handles, folding shelf kits, gland plates, floor stand kits, stabilizers and louver plate kits, holo seals, drip shields, JIC and NEMA terminal straps and supports, disconnect adapter kits, blank adapter plates, and ground lugs.

Schneider Electric: Modicon M251 Micro PLC with Dual Channel Comm
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Schneider Electric: Modicon M251 Micro PLC with Dual Channel Comm

The Modicon M251 is compact micro PLC designed to handle more advanced machine automation as a master of communications. It has dual-channel support for Serial, Ethernet and CANopen based communications to handle both upstream and downstream communications. It’s designed to control devices such as drives, motion, remote I/O and HMIs as well as to be the master controller for multiple other PLCs. It is expandable with TM3 I/O modules to handle up to a few hundred I/O points. Programs with Machine Expert software.

B&K Precision: 8550 Series Programmable DC Electronic Loads
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B&K Precision: 8550 Series Programmable DC Electronic Loads

B&K Precision has recently announced the 8550 Series Programmable DC Electronic Loads. The series consists of two models capable of sinking up to 350 W in a compact benchtop form factor. The 8550 (150 V / 30 A) and 8551 (150 V / 60 A) both feature a 4.3-inch display and are well equipped for evaluating DC power supplies, DC-DC converters, batteries, battery chargers, and photovoltaic arrays.

Schmersal: New EX-SLC/SLG440 Series Safety Light Curtains/Grids in Ex Design
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Schmersal: New EX-SLC/SLG440 Series Safety Light Curtains/Grids in Ex Design

The Schmersal Group has expanded its range of optoelectronic protective devices with a series of safety light curtains/grids in Ex design. The new EX-SLC/SLG440 series is designed in the ignition protection types EX d (gas atmospheres), EX t (dust atmospheres) and EX op is (optical radiation) and is thus especially suitable for access protection of potentially explosive areas in industrial production – namely for zones 1 and 21.

SCHURTER: New FXP Fuseholder With Increased Power Ratings Already Fulfills Upcoming IEC Standard
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SCHURTER: New FXP Fuseholder With Increased Power Ratings Already Fulfills Upcoming IEC Standard

SCHURTER is proud to announce its new FXP fuseholder with increased power ratings. The closed fuseholder provides a solution to a longstanding industry challenge that involves power dissipation limitations for fuseholders used at higher operating currents and temperatures. SCHURTER’s new FXP sets a new benchmark in performance and versatility as the market’s first fuseholder for 6.3×32 fuses to comply with the upcoming extension of the IEC standard 60127-6.

Weidmuller: Klippon Connect Side Entry Terminal Blocks
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Weidmuller: Klippon Connect Side Entry Terminal Blocks

Weidmuller USA brings new Klippon Connect Side Entry terminal blocks featuring lateral PUSH IN technology to market, showcasing the company’s ongoing commitment to develop innovative end-to-end safe and convenient connection solutions. Fast and reliable connections are essential in many industry sectors from aerospace to packaging to pumps and pipelines to electric vehicles and many more.

Kooltronic Adds New 1,000 BTU/H DSP 17 Model to Access Series Slim-Depth AC Line
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Kooltronic Adds New 1,000 BTU/H DSP 17 Model to Access Series Slim-Depth AC Line

Kooltronic has expanded its Access Series line of ultra-slim, NEMA 12, and 3R rated air conditioners with the new 1,000 BTU/H DSP 17 model. The Access Series DSP 17 Air Conditioner is smaller and lighter than the original entry into the series, the 2,000 BTU/H DSP 23 Air Conditioner. Both Access Series DSP 17 and DSP 23 models feature an ultra-slim depth, compact footprint, and versatile installation options – making them ideal for door- or panel-mount enclosure cooling applications (installation options include front-rail, back-rail, and rivet nut mounting).

Schneider Electric: EcoStruxure Microgrid Flex Empowers Businesses to Achieve Resilience and a Path to Net Zero
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Schneider Electric: EcoStruxure Microgrid Flex Empowers Businesses to Achieve Resilience and a Path to Net Zero

Schneider Electric has recently announced EcoStruxure Microgrid Flex, an industry-first, innovative standardized microgrid solution designed to significantly reduce project timeline across the journey, delivering a greater return on investment for the system. With distributed energy resources projected to account for 40% of US electricity generation by 2050, the demand for microgrids is growing to meet these needs. Microgrid systems currently require a sizeable sum of engineering hours and intense attention to the configuration, planning and deployment of the system.

Weco: 302-FBG Plug-in Terminal Strip
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Weco: 302-FBG Plug-in Terminal Strip

The plug-in terminal strip 302-FBG is equipped with a solder pin and designed for the use on PCBs. Due to the small 8 mm pitch, this design is well suited for applications where space is limited. Used in combination with a plug-in terminal strip 302-SV, the contact pressure is applied by a stainless-steel spring. In plugged condition, all metal components are protected against accidental contact, except for the solder pins. The screws are captive, vibration-proof and secured against self-loosening.

Siemens: New Twin Arc Fault and Plug on Neutral Breakers
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Siemens: New Twin Arc Fault and Plug on Neutral Breakers

Siemens new Tandem AFCI circuit technology feeds two separate circuits from one breaker position. Twin AFCI circuit technology fits in new or existing construction and saves space in a loadcentre.  Available in Pig Tail or Plug on Neutral versions. Tandem AFCI breakers provide flexibility where traditional breakers can’t, making them suited for new construction and renovation projects.

ROLEC: ‘Round’ technoDISC Plastic Enclosures For Industrial Electronics Now In Four Sizes
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ROLEC: ‘Round’ technoDISC Plastic Enclosures For Industrial Electronics Now In Four Sizes

ROLEC’s ‘round’ technoDISC plastic enclosures for IIoT and Industry 4.0 electronics are now available in four sizes. Robust technoDISC is ideal for a wide range of industrial electronics. Its ‘round’ design is perfect for applications such as industrial sensors, modern machine building, automation systems, IIoT control nodes and shipboard monitoring equipment. These ‘go anywhere’ enclosures can be installed on walls, bulkheads and machines. The lid can remain closed during installation in challenging environments – safeguarding the electronics with IP 66 (IP 67 optional) ingress protection.

AutomationDirect: New IronHorse Motor Controls
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AutomationDirect: New IronHorse Motor Controls

AutomationDirect has recently added new IronHorse manual motor protectors, contactors, thermal overload relays, and a wide variety of supported accessories to their growing lineup of motor control products. The IronHorse HMC series contactors are a very economical solution and feature an advanced design with a sealed structure to prevent arc flash exposure; electronic coils are available on select models. These 3-pole contactors have built-in auxiliary contacts and are available in a variety of coil voltages and in seven frame sizes, with ratings from 5 to 300 hp (400A) at 480 VAC.