Do you give your motors a kick-start?  Or do you accelerate them nice and smoothly?  If you have a large motor, the answer is obvious: You install a softstarter to protect your electrical network.  But… what do you do if your motor is medium-sized or small?  You either start Direct-On-Line.  Or you install a Y/D starter. And keep your fingers crossed.

It doesn’t have to be that way any longer.  ABB is now introducing a state-of-the-art range of small, compact softstarters that covers applications from 3A up to 45A.  They are designed to meet our customers’ surveyed requirements:  “Better performance than Y/D… reliability and quality… tight dimensions… easy installation…possibilities of communication… and all of this, of course, at an attractive price!”  In brief, it’s a brand new concept in compact softstarters – it’s really a smart Starter!  Power and Productivity.

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Schurters FUA vertical PCB mount shock-safe fuseholder, offers an enhanced rated power acceptance and rated current. The FUA offers the same specification and drilling diagram as the successful horizontal mounting FUP range, having has a rated power acceptance of 4 W @ 16 A @ 23C which is unique in the market for PCB shock-safe fuseholders.

The new fuseholder is RoHS compliant and is approved by VDE for 500 VAC, 16 A and by UL/CSA for 250 VAC, 30 A. Fuse carriers are available for either 5x20 mm or 6.3x32 mm cartridge fuses, and it is delivered in a cardboard box of 25 pieces.

Via it’s 500 VAC approval at VDE, the fuseholder is suitable for three-phase systems applications utilising 6.3x32 mm fuses. It also suits the market for high current single-phase protection up to 16 A. potential applications in this field include HVAC (heating, ventilation and air conditioning) systems, power supplies, frequency converter and medical appliances.

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To provide convenient cost-effective solutions for electrical distribution applications where a switched neutral is needed, Moeller Electric has expanded its popular and versatile range of xStart contactors to include new four-pole models. The new DILMP models cover AC1 current ratings from 22A to 200A in just four frame sizes, the new four-pole contactors feature identical dimensions for AC- and DC-operated versions, thereby simplifying panel design and construction.

Ideal for use in mains/standby changeover, heating control, and distribution systems for IT installations, xStart four-pole contactors, like their three pole counterparts, have specially designed low consumption coil assemblies.

Not only do these innovative coil systems reduce heating in the control panel and energy consumption, they also make it possible for contactors up to 45A to be controlled directly from inexpensive low current PLC outputs, thereby eliminating the need for inconvenient interposing relays or costly high-power output modules.

The use of the contactors with PLCs is further simplified by the integrated suppressor which is included as standard in all DC-operated versions.

The new contactors feature space-saving compact construction, are designed to make wiring fast and easy. Access to the coil terminals is at front-plate level and, for additional convenience and safety, double-chamber screw-clamp terminals are used throughout.

Moeller Electric offers a wide range of accessories for use with its new four-pole xStart contactors. These include mechanical interlocks for vertical and horizontal configurations, which need no additional space to be allowed between the contactors; auxiliary contacts in standard and early-make/late-break versions; suppressors for AC-operated types; and insulating shrouds.

To maximise user convenience, the new four-pole contactors use the same accessories as three-pole models in the xStart range.

Manufactured to the highest standards, xStart contactors are designed to provide maintenance-free operation for a mechanical life of at least 10 million operations. They comply with all relevant sections of IEC60947, as well as with appropriate UL and CSA requirements. In addition, they carry the CE marking.

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Crydom Solid State Relays (SSRs) are utilized in numerous medical applications. Crydom SSRs are used to control motors in hospital beds, examination tables, and rehabilitation equipment. SSR’s are also widely used for heating controls in sterilization equipment, blood warming units, and incubators.

Since Crydom SSRs utilize silicon for switching loads and therefore have no contacts that arc, contact contamination and the danger of sparking are eliminated. Coupled with an epoxy-filled encapsulation, the Crydom SSR is resistant to steam and other sterilization techniques.

The recent introduction of the Crydom MC series of SSR/controllers is an all in one solution that includes both a controller and a Crydom SSR in one package to control temperature, phase control, or soft start, soft stop functions.

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The new range of ABB switch fuses (Type OS630) has now expanded with sizes for 630 and 800 amperes for both DIN and BS type fuse links.

The new switch fuses are designed and tested for high safety in low voltage power distribution and motor control centers.

For more information, please contact the sales office at E. Preston Electrical, 0161 339 5177, or email  sales@epreston.co.uk

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Schurter has created the latest addition to the existing snap-in front panel mount circuit breaker. The popular fuse holder style, single pole thermal circuit breaker series T9 is now also available with threaded-neck and snap-in versions for rear mounting. The threaded-neck type is available with an IP 65 rated cover, which provides protection against environmental conditions such as dust or jetting water. Its tripping operation is cycling trip-free.

Circuit breakers with the fuse holder style body are ideal substitutes for panel fuses where inrush currents cause nuisance trips, or aging of the fusing element overtime. Resetting the circuit can avoid unnecessary downtime and maintenance costs associated with replacing fuses. Improper replacement with the wrong current rating is also prevented. The circuit breaker button extends to indicate when the circuit is interrupted. The button returns to depressed status when pushed-to-reset.

Typical applications include power supplies, UPS, PDUs, power tools, industrial appliances, medical diagnostic and analysis appliances, lighting, sports and hobby machinery or HVAC. The T9 series meets UL standard 1077 for Supplementary Protection, CSA C22.2 235, IEC 60934 and GB 17701. Current ratings range from 4 - 16 Amps at 240 Volts AC and 48/32 Volts DC.

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Finder has announced the launch of the 97.11 and 97.12 sockets for PCB mounting of its 46 series miniature industrial relays. These sockets allow engineers designing power control equipment to mount a plug-in power relay with robust terminals in a simple manner onto a PCB. They are particularly suitable for circuit boards where the ability to change power relays quickly is essential for maintenance and the minimising of downtime in the event of a fault.

There is a growing trend towards the use of PCBs in power control applications, but engineers wish to maintain the benefit of rapid component replacement that they enjoy with traditional plug-in rail mounted components – this is the need addressed by these new additions to the 97 Series of sockets.

The 97.11 and 97.12 sockets have a small 12.4mm x 32mm footprint, minimising board space requirements, and maintain the full 6kV coil-to-contact isolation specification of the relay. An integral retaining clip ensures that the relay is firmly retained when used in applications where they may be subject to shock or vibration, and the sockets carry C UR approval for the US.

The 46 Series relays, which fit the sockets, includes both single-pole and two-pole contact configurations for use in control panels and systems. The relays are fully terminal-compatible with the de-facto industry standard, with Faston spade/blade terminals that provide secure and reliable connections between the relay and the 97 Series socket.

The new sockets complete the line up of 46 series relay mounting options that already include a range of 35mm rail mounting sockets – the 97.01 and 97.02 screw connection models and the 97.51 and 97.52 screwless connection versions – as well as flange-mounting and direct-rail mounting adaptors that allow the use of either Faston or soldered connection to the relay terminals. All the 97 Series rail mounting sockets will accept the full range of 99.02 coil indication and suppression modules and the 86.30 bi-function, multi-range timer modules.

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Introducing the New Low Depth E-Stop

Johnson Electric / Saia-Burgess are proud to announce the introduction of probably the world’s smallest behind panel depth emergency stop switch as the latest introduction to the TH Contact range.

• Low profile behind panel
• Compact
• Suitable for small portable equipment
• Certified to the latest international safety standards
• Illuminated LED options
• Rotary reset in 3 styles
• Environmental protection to IP65

Requiring less than 20mm profile, the new TE1 series outperforms even the best.  With approval to EN418 standards (pending), 30mm or 40mm diameter buttons, 3 styles and illuminated options, the TE1 is the obvious choice when you demand the ‘best in class’ safety equipment components for your machine users.

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October 25, 2007 - Crydom, an operation of Custom Sensors & Technologies (CST), announces the first solid state relays available on the market with UL approved short-circuit current ratings (SCCR). These relays facilitate industrial control panel builders' efforts to comply with the new article 409 from NEC and the latest version of UL508A, both request SCCR marking, by providing them with pre-approved ratings for SSR/fuse combination.

According to Dr. Oscar Montero, from the Crydom Global Technical Center, "Standard 5kA SCCR on power devices prevents panel builders from offering panels with higher ratings. Panels with a higher SCCR could be connected to electrical systems with different available currents bringing market advantages for panel builders. However, establishing a higher SCCR may represent significant challenges and additional costs for panel builders."

Crydom's approved ratings allow panel builders to establish the SCCR for the branch circuit where the relay is located without performing additional testing. The ratings can be added directly to the manufacturer's procedure. Hence, effectively reducing the time-to-market cycle for the panel and cost associated to compliance.

Crydom has obtained UL approval for SCCR by testing the combination SSR/Fuse under the "umbrella fuse" requirement allowing more flexibility to Crydom customers to mix and match SSR and fuses of different ratings.

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Schurter’s TA35 series introduces a new generation of Circuit Breakers for Equipment. The breakers are available in 1-, 2- or 3-pole arrangements and stand out through their compact form and attractive design. The rocker-actuating switch can be supplied either with or without illumination in six different colours with various legends or customer specific symbols. The breakers have been designed for efficient snap-in mounting, fitting panel thicknesses ranging from 1 to 4 mm. Connections are made with 6.3 x 0.8 mm quick connect terminals. 

The TA35 provides both the function of a switch as well as thermal overload protection. It has finely graduated rated currents of 0.05 A to 20 A for the 1- and 2-pole types, or 0.05 A to 12 A for 3-pole versions. An optional protective cover gives a protection class of IP 65, making the unit suitable for applications exposed to dust or splashing water; typical applications are laboratory equipment for chemical and medical applications, wood and masonry processing machines, construction site equipment, power generators, cleaning equipment, food-processing equipment and appliances.

The new circuit breaker series is approved according to IEC 60934, UL 1077 and CSA C22.2 235 and has received or is pending VDE, cURus and CCC approvals.

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