Water & Dust Proof to IP68 When Mated

Applications:
Data Acquisition Equipment
Handling / Lifting Equipment
Industrial Equipment
Industrial Pumps
Lighting
Marine (Commercial & Leisure)
Portable Equipment
Sound / Broadcast Systems
Telecommunications
Test Equipment
Traffic Management
Water Monitoring Meters
Welding Equipment

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Finder has announced the introduction of the 7P Series of Surge Protection Devices (SPD), developed specifically to comply with BS-EN62305: Protection Against Lightning, providing protection against lightning strikes, or surges caused by short circuit and contact switching in electrical systems.

The 7P SPD Series employs replaceable varistors, enabling the cost effective replacement of the active element of the SPD when required.  As Type 2 arresters for single-phase and three-phase electrical system, they will appeal to the design and manufacture of systems and electrical equipment for use in buildings, where the safety issues associated with lightning have to be addressed.

There are four versions in the 7P Series, all of which provide visual and remote signalling of varistor status, providing a clear indication to building maintenance personnel when replacement is needed.

The publishing of the BS-EN62305 series fundamentally changed the way the UK addresses the issue of lightning protection for buildings and makes the assessment of the associated risks and their mitigation a statutory requirement.

Virtually all elements of a building’s structure, its electrical services and the electrical equipment within it must be considered for the risk aspects associated with the potential for lightning strikes.

Protection devices such as the Finder SPD range are employed to reduce the risk of hazards to life and physical damage to persons, reduce the risks of damage to structures and services and to minimise failure of electrical and electronic systems and equipment within the structure of a build.

Finder’s 7P series is available in 4 different versions:

Single-phase systems:
7P.21.8.275.1020 Varistor protection (L - N)
7P.22.8.275.1020 Varistor protection (L - N) + spark gap
protection (N - PE)

3-phase systems:
7P.24.8.275.1020 Varistor protection (L1, L2, L3-N) + spark gap protection (N- PE)
7P.25.8.275.1020 Varistor protection (L1, L2, L3 - N) + varistor protection (N-PE)

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The popular FN 3280 filter family from Schaffner is now also available for higher power applications thanks to its new frame sizes 300A, 400A and 600A. Complementing the existing series, the new filter models convince with their superior EMC performance, compact dimensions, and low leakage current.

By expanding its FN 3280 series, Schaffner, the international leader in the fields of electromagnetic compatibility and power quality, has made it possible, for the first time, to use high-performance EMC/EMI filters in four-wire technology for higher-power applications.

The new 300A, 400A and 600A models are particularly designed for use in large industrial machines and plants with numerous motor drives, long motor cables, and high interference levels. They can also be used in inverter and converter applications such as Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS), for example, or in the area of renewable energy.

The high current versions of the FN 3280 are available in a compact package and with solid copper bus bar terminals, ideal for fast and easy wall or floor installation.

FN 3280 filters are designed for 50 and 60Hz networks in four-wire configurations (3-P+N) up to 480V (+10%) and are available for nominal currents from 8 to 600A. The filters are UL, CSA, and ENEC approved and RoHS compliant.

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Bulgin’s new range of IP67 rated plastic enclosures combine a host of practical features to provide a unique package ideal for applications such as control stations and electrical & electronic control equipment where protection from dust and water is necessary.

Complimenting Bulgin’s ranges of sealed connectors the BE enclosure range is available in 3 sizes, all 53mm deep. Size 1 measures 80mm x 72mm, size 2 measures 80mm x 106mm and size 3 measures 80mm x 139mm.

The enclosures combine corrosion resistance and lightweight properties with high impact strength in a choice of two plastic materials; ABS with a UL94-HB rating and Polycarbonate with a UL94-V0 rating. The lids and bases can be supplied in alternative colours; the bases in grey or black and the lids in grey, black, yellow, transparent or smoke grey. Plastic screws complete this corrosion-proof package.

Temperature rating for the ABS version is from –20°C to +85°C and the Polycarbonate material is from –20˚C to +100˚C.

Mounting accessories include an easy to fix, rail mounting bracket for both TS32 and TS35 type DIN rails while external panel fixing brackets allow the enclosures to be easily mounted either within cabinets or in more exposed applications where dust and moisture could prove a problem to system reliability.

Each enclosure includes two moulded knock-outs with M20 thread suitable for use with the matching standard M20 cable glands. These will maintain the IP rating whilst allowing for two separate cable entry points for cables between 3.5 - 7mm in diameter.

Environmental sealing to IP67 provides dust and waterproof protection for short-term submersion to 1m depth.

Internally the enclosures have pre-moulded PCB fixings and slots allowing easy mounting of electronic boards.

The enclosure sizes and depths are specifically designed for use in control stations where 22mm switches and indicators are a standard fit.  The size designations reflect the number of moulded holes available as a standard option for mounting these components.

This combination of features bring together a unique range of benefits to small enclosure applications. The enclosures are suitable for electrical and electronic packaging where harsh environments may exist or where a level of protection needs to be provided for susceptible components in such applications as food preparation/processing areas or wash-down environments through to outdoor installations for connection, switching or packaging.

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Wieland Electric has released a new gesis electronic special catalogue which includes the entire gesis product range for building automation. Components and systems for decentralised room automation, based on KNX, LON, and EnOcean wireless technologies, are all included in this user friendly, 80 page guide.

As a leading system provider, Wieland offers devices for both intelligent detection and control of room functions and system devices, such as power supplies, interfaces, backbone couplers, and IP routers for the creation of entire networks. In addition, the swiftness of the installation of the gesis Electronic building automation components is their facilitated compatibility with the gesis CON plug & play wiring system which has some crucial safety features; for instance, mis-mating of different connectors is impossible. All the units are mechanically coded meaning that only the matching male and female connectors can be plugged together in the correct pole configuration. They are also colour-coded to speed up matching. Wieland has over 5,000 different individual components in its gesis BIT (Building Installation Technology) range – all based on the concept of pluggable connection.

A short overview of the product lines of the comprehensive gesis electrical installation system illustrates the advantages of decentralised, installation via plug & play. Simple specifications, technical data, practical examples, and application references are all featured in this wide-ranging catalogue. Whether it is an office, hotel, commercial building, lighting, heating or engineering project, gesis provides flexibility with the advantages of a future-orientated system.

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Arcolectric’s latest addition to its extensive range of Indicators are the new slim profile LED Holders.

With significantly smaller mounting hole sizes compared to the standard range of LED holders, these holders push fit to panel allowing quick and easy assembly.

The 1035 holders are suitable for use with T1 type LED’s (4.5mm) and the 1036 and 1037 for T1 3/4 type LED’s (6 and 6.35mm versions). Maximum panel thickness is 1.6mm.

The LED holders are available with bare LED leads or with wire termination, and can be supplied pre wired for 2, 6, 12, 24 or 28V dc and 125 or 250V ac. The LEDs are available in red, green, blue or yellow as standard, however dual colour options are available upon request. They can also be supplied without LEDs fitted.

This range of LED holders are ideal for use where panel size is at a premium or where a large quantity of LED’s are required to be densely mounted together.

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The latest addition to Bulgin’s large range of battery holders is an open frame style for CR123A size cells.

First designed for equipment requiring extended life in high drain applications such as LED torches, film cameras and digital cameras, the characteristics of this high power, light weight cell make it an ideal choice for applications such as Zigbee where space could be at a premium and extended life with a distinct requirement for sleepy nodes is required.

The BX0123 is designed for single CR123A cell accommodation with base or PCB mounting. Two fixing holes are provided for base mounting and PC spills for PCB mounting.

Moulded in glass filled nylon with nickel silver contacts the battery holder has an operating temperature of –30°C to +70°C.

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High performance EMC filters available with or without earth line
choke Optional medical versions (B type) meet IEC/EN 60601-1. 
Compact cost effective integrated EMC filter and IEC connector.

Schaffner, the international leader in the field of electromagnetic compatibility, has added two new products to its extensive range of filtered IEC connectors. IEC connectors and IEC filter connectors are commonly used in applications where the power cord needs to be disconnected from the end product, particularly for portable devices or to be able to deliver a product with a country-specific power cord and plug. The integrated EMC filter and IEC inlet component from Schaffner offers a cost effective solution which helps users to attain EMI approvals as well as reducing the number of components in a system. This also offers savings on handling and logistics costs at the manufacturing facility.

The new high performance, competitively priced, Schaffner FN 9244 series offers approximately 10dB more noise attenuation than the existing FN 9222 in the same compact package making it ideal for noisy applications. Medical versions meeting IEC/EN 60601-1 are available standard options. Reliability is enhanced by the use of a saturation resistant core and good thermal behaviour. High differential and common-mode attenuation is achieved and current ratings are up to 15A. Snap-in mounting versions are available to fit panel thickness from 0.7 to 2.2mm and a wide mounting flange option may be specified for ruggedised products, all models are RoHS compliant. The complementary FN 9244E offers the same high performance and functionality as the standard FN 9244 with the inclusion of an earth line choke for additional EMC suppression on the earth line.

The new FN 9244 IEC medical standard inlet filters have been developed in response to requests from our customers for high performance, compact, filtered mains connectors. We have made them the same size as our existing filter range enabling our customers to change from a standard to a high performing product without making any mechanical changes. We have improved the performance of medical grade filters without Y capacitors and employed a new plastic magnetic core which fulfils the air isolation and creepage requirements for the medical market. Our range of filtered sockets now includes the general purpose FN 9222, high performance FN 9233, and the new very high performance FN 9244 where the main performance improvement is at low frequencies between 150 kHz and 10 MHz. In addition we have added the FN 9244E version which has an integrated earth line choke.

Typical specifications include, maximum continuous operating voltage 250VAC @ 50/60Hz, operating frequency dc to 400Hz, protection category IP40 according to IEC 60529, temperature range (operation and storage) -25°C to +85°C, design corresponding to UL 1283, CSA 22.2 No. 8 1986, IEC/EN 60939 and  MTBF @ 40°C/230V (Mil-HB-217F) 2,230,000 hours.

The complete range of new FN 9244 Medical IEC mains inlet filters are available direct from Schaffner and a number of global distribution sources. Typical applications include electrical and electronic equipment, Consumer goods, household equipment, test and measurement equipment, power supplies, medical equipment, electronic data processing equipment.

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Schaffner’s new IEC inlet EMC filters offer small
form factor, cost effective performance attenuation.

Schaffner, the international leader in the field of electromagnetic compatibility, has extended its range of filtered IEC inlets in response to a strong demand for a wide mounting flange version coming from the Asian market as well as the need to have backward compatible products for older models nearing their end of life. The new larger mounting flange offers an increased conductive area for safety and optimum filter performance.

This enlargement of the FN9222 IEC Inlet filter series meets growing market demand and completes the FN9222 filter series. At the same time the opportunity has been taken to rationalise the whole of Schaffner’s IEC inlet filter range by integrating the functionality of the existing FN321 filter within the current FN 9233 series. The new FN 9222 and FN 9233 IEC Inlet filter families employ the same standardised housing and materials ensuring cost effective filter solutions for Schaffner’s customers.

The new FN 9222U features the new wide mounting flange, is rated up to 15A and has the usual options available such as an on board bleed resistor and a medical version. The FN 9222UZ filter also has the wide mounting flange version and includes a metal oxide varistor (MOV) for surge pulse protection.

The FN9233UF2 completes the extension to Schaffner’s filtered IEC connector range updates. It also features the wide mounting flange and in addition includes two X capacitors, one at line side and one at load side. The Y-capacitors are increased from 2.2nF to 3.3nF. This gives the FN 9233UF2 better high frequency attenuation performance.

The new high performance, small form-factor FN 9222 and FN 9233 products share many common features such as rated currents up to 15A, excellent attenuation performance, optional earth line choke, optional medical versions (B type), snap-in versions (S and S1 type) and hot inlet versions (HI type).

The FN 9233 and FN 9233E IEC inlet filter modules have been developed for systems or switching power supply units that require a high level of interference suppression. Compared with the standard FN 9222 filter family the new FN 9233 series offers higher symmetrical and asymmetrical attenuation performance. The FN 9222E and FN 9233E IEC inlet filters also include an earth line choke, for applications requiring the reduction of interference signals on the earth line.

Paul Dixon, Managing Director of Schaffner comments. ”Our FN 9222 and FN 9233 IEC filter connectors now offer the widest range and best value ever available from Schaffner. Integrating the IEC connector and EMC filter not only offers our customers a reduced component count, it also reduces cost and assists the system designer to gain EMC approvals. The new FN 9233 offers up to 6dB more attenuation than our existing FN 9222 in the same package size. These new IEC filtered connectors provide a safe, high quality mains connection and filter solution.”

The complete range of new FN 9222 and FN 9233 IEC mains inlet filters are available direct from Schaffner and a number of global distribution sources. Typical applications include electrical and electronic equipment, consumer goods, test and measurement equipment, rack mounted systems, electronic data processing and point of sale systems, office automation and Datacomms equipment.

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Finder has announced new additions to its 19 Series of 35mm DIN rail module relays, adding override and status monitoring modules to the series.

Building management system (BMS) designers, panel builders and installers will find the new override modules essential for providing a manual override of a BMS controller or programmable logic controller, in an emergency situation or during maintenance.

The ability to manually override automatic systems provides crucial control in an array of situations, control that is typically missing in such systems.  This may include a controller failure, or where maintenance or safety issues must take precedence. 

Typically this can provide control over pumps, fans solenoid valves or motors, where manual intervention is required.

The status modules address a significant drawback of commercial or proprietary controllers; a lack of clear visual signal identification.  The new status module allows BSM and panel designers to set the colour of the status LED during installation, to create a more obvious alert indication.  This enables quick identification of operational status, particularly in complex systems, minimising downtime during fault conditions or routine maintenance.  An analogue output module has also been added to the range, providing a user-defined output between 0 – 10V, for proportional output setting or speed adjustment.

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