Eaton's Vehicle Controls Business Unit (VCBU) manufactures a extensive line of vehicle controls and commercial switch products. Products range from standard electromechanical switches to custom electronic human interface solutions, and are sold direct to the OEM or through an extensive distributor network. Engineers in our QS 9000 Quality System Certified facilities can work with you to develop the custom products you require in your individual application.

Markets Served Include:

*  Transportation (Truck, Bus and Specialty Vehicles)
*  Off-Road Vehicles
*  Construction Vehicles
*  General Commercial Applications

Eaton Vehicle & Commercial Controls Catalogue
http://www.eaton.com/EatonCom/Markets/Electrical/Products/LogicControl/VehicleandCommercialControl/index.htm

UK Distributor: E. Preston (Electrical) Ltd
Tel:  +44(0)161 339 5177
Fax:  +44(0)161 343 1935
Email: sales@epreston.co.uk
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With over 26,000 combinations Bulgin’s Polysnap mains power inlet modules offer a very adaptable and flexible solution to panel design.

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Polysnap allow combinations of mains inlets and outlets, filtered inlets, switches, fuseholders, voltage selectors, indicators and circuit breakers mounted in either horizontal or vertical format bezels ready for quick snap-fit assembly. The compact design occupies the minimum of panel area and a single rectangular mounting hole, offering easy installation for this mains power entry module.

To complement Polysnap the Polyflange range offers a flange fixing alternative for designers who prefer the security of screw fixing. All types and variations are available through Bulgin’s extensive
distribution network.

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MICRO SWITCH™ BX2 Series Delivers Corrosion Resistance and Provides Both Cost and Time Savings to the End User

Honeywell’s MICRO SWITCH™ BX Hazardous Area Limit Switch Series now contains the MICRO SWITCH™ BX2 Series, complete with stainless steel, corrosion-resistant housing.

The MICRO SWITCH™ BX2 Series’ stainless steel housing provides enhanced corrosion resistance in applications exposed to aggressive, caustic agents often found in chemical processing plants, off-shore/near-shore sites, and other hazardous areas.

Honeywell Sensing and Control developed the stainless steel BX2 Series in response to significant customer demand. This new series can provide corrosion resistance up to four times longer than standard housing switches. It can also save up to four-weeks of down time when replacing rusty, unsafe switches.

Explosion-proof and weather sealed, MICRO SWITCH™ BX2 Series switches have global ATEX and IEC Ex approvals. These switches can withstand the pressure of an internal explosion and IP67 and NEMA (1, 3, 4, 6, 7, 9, 13) ratings ensure the BX2 can survive in outdoor operations for an extended period of time.

To meet customer requirements for design flexibility, the BX2 Series is available with a broad range of sizes, orientations, actuators, and electrical load options. Potential applications are many, including control valves and actuators, offshore drilling, gas recovery units, petrochemical plants, grain elevators, waste treatment, paint booths, mining conveyors, pulp and paper handling, and hazardous waste handling.

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Schurter series 5008 inlet, according to IEC C8, with integrated EMI filter meets the increasing demands of IT, medical and consumer appliances for cost reduction and downsizing. The 5008 inlet provides a maximum performance and cost savings in a lightweight and environmental friendly package. The new design is now available with options for screw and snap-in mounting version.

The new 5008 series combines an IEC C8 inlet with a line filter for low power applications.  The EMI filter is dimensioned as a 1-stage filter for rated currents up to 2.5 A according IEC respectively 6 A according UL and available as standard or medical version. The integrated EMC filtering mounts directly at the point of power entry, ensuring an optimal effect on the electromacnetic compatibility performance of the unit.

Mounting options include screw-on or snap-in mounting. The snap-in mounting technique reduces the assembly costs considerably for reduced handling and ease of assembly. The connection is made with quick-connect terminals. Optional solder terminals are also available.

The unit is designed for use in IT, medical and home applications appliances. The 5008 is the optimal solution, combining uncompromised features and performance with compactness of design to meet the increasing demands in cost efficiencies and ecological concerns. The series is ENEC and cURus approved and complies with IEC/EN standards for office and medical equipment, 60950 and 60601-1 respectively.

Technical Features:
* Appliance inlet IEC C8 acc. to 60320 with EMI filter
* Current ratings: up to 2.5A at 250 VAC (ENEC/UL/CSA) or  A at 125/250 VAC (UL/CSA)
* Screw-on mounting and snap-in mounting
* Standard and medical version

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Finder has introduced a pair of solid state relays for silent, high-speed switching of single and 3-phase loads rated at up to 5A.  The 77 Series relays’ 300A peak current handling capability makes them particularly suitable for use with high inrush current loads, including electronic starters and igniters for fluorescent and gas discharge lamps.

Two 77 Series relay variants are available:  ‘zero-crossover’, minimising voltage and current stresses to improve reliability and greatly reduce EMI, and ‘instant switching’, ensuring a consistent time between relay input and output, of importance where simultaneous switching is desirable as in 3-phase switching.

The relays have a single AC output and can be specified with either AC or AC/DC control inputs for added flexibility.  5kV insulation between input and output assures a high level of application safety and security.  Provided in a compact 17.5mm wide housing for 35mm rail mounting, the 77 Series also features an LED operational status indicator and an integral heat sink.

The solid state relay’s spark- and bounce-free switching characteristics ensure a virtually infinite electrical life, of particular benefit in high-speed, repetitive applications and in domestic and office environments, where electrical interference needs to be kept to the absolute minimum.

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To add a third protective element to fuses and filters, SCHURTER now also offers overvoltage protection components, thereby making it possible for users to obtain all components required for the electrical protection of their electronic appliances from one source.

SCHURTER now offers radial leaded varistors, also referred to as MOV (Metal Oxide Varistors), which help to protect electronic circuits against surge transients, such as can be caused by lightning strikes and switching of contacts and inductive loads. Varistors are suited to a wide variety of applications including switching mode power supplies, ballasts and motor protection used in areas such as industry, telecom and medical technology as well as in consumer goods.

There are different types for various applications fields available: AVTS for secondary protection, AVTP for primary protection, and AVTT for 3-phase applications. The varistors, all approved according to IEC 61051, UL 1449, UL 1414 as well as CSA C22.2 and conforming to RoHS regulations, are available in plastic bags, taped and reeled and in ammo packaging.

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NDK Control Circuit Transformers

1. General Information
* Electric ratings: AC 50Hz/60Hz
* Application: for control power supply of apparatus, partial illumination and indicator light of machine tool and other mechanic equipments
* Standards: IEC/EN 61558

2. Type Designation
* Rated ouput capacity (VA): 25VA~5kVA
* Control Transformer Series

3. Operation conditions
* Temperature: -5C ~ +40C the average value within 1 month should not exceed +30C and within 1 year +20C
* Altitude:≤2000m
* Relative humidity: ≤95%

4. Features
The transformer is characterized by excellent performances, reliable operation, compact design, safe wiring, and wide application, etc.

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Complementing Crydom’s extensive offer of Heavy Duty High Power Solid State Relays, the new “CL” series is optimized for lighter duty applications in heating, lighting and motion control.

Crydom’s new CL series of AC output Solid State Relays is intended for general purpose use in heating, lighting and motion control applications where panel mounting is desirable but traditional heavy duty SSRs are not required. Rated at either 5 or 10 amps output from 24 to 280 VAC, the CL series features either 3 to 32 VDC or 90 to 250 VAC inputs and includes an LED input status indicator. The CL series is offered in the industry standard panel mount SSR package and is available in either IP00 or IP20 touch safe screw terminal configurations.

Featuring 4kV all solid state optical isolation with Triac output, the CL series is available with either zero voltage turn-on for resistive load applications or random turn-on for inductive load applications. An output RC snubber network is also included for applications with highly inductive loads or noisy power lines. The CL series is RoHS & China RoHS compliant, CE certified, UL and cUL recognized.

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75mm Linear Position Sensor Offers Unparalleled Performance,Environmental Robustness, and Ease of Installation

Honeywell introduces the SMART Position Sensor, 75 mm Linear Configuration, the most accurate linear position sensor available in the industry (0,05 mm [0.002 in]), enabling highly accurate motion control, and improving operation efficiency and safety. Its simple, non-contact design eliminates mechanical failure mechanisms, reducing wear and tear, improving reliability and durability, and minimizing downtime.

“SMART” stands for Superior Measurement, Accuracy, Reliability, and Thinking. The SMART Position Sensor can essentially think for itself. It uses a patented combination of an ASIC and an array of magnetoresistive (MR) sensors to determine the position of a magnet attached to a moving object.

“The SMART Position Sensor is a revolutionary way of detecting linear position,” said Allen Han, Vice President, General Manager of Sensing and Control’s Electronic Sensing group. “The debut of this sensor provides our customers with the highest level of accuracy, durability, and performance as compared to other equivalent products available today.”

Sealed packaging allows robustness in most harsh environments such as shock, vibration, extreme temperatures, salt water, and dusty or rough terrain. Installation is simplified to four simple steps versus up to 14 steps for some competitive products,reducing set-up costs.

The SMART Position Sensor replaces multiple sensor and switch components that competitive products often require, eliminating extra wiring, connections, and external components, therefore reducing design, installation, and supply chain complexity. Its builtin redundancy and self-diagnostics provide additional safety benefits and reduce equipment downtime.

For design engineers, the SMART Position Sensor provides design and interface flexibility because of its air gap of up to 3,0 ± 2,5mm [0.118 ± 0.098 in] between the sensor and the magnet, and a variety of output options (analog standard; CAN bus and RS232 interface available). The device also has electronics on-board, making it easily adaptable to most commercial platforms, eliminating the need for additional external electronics. Because it offers stable, temperature compensated output, designers do not need to expend engineering resources to build their own output algorithms, reducing total cost of ownership.

The SMART Position Sensor, 75 mm Linear Configuration, may potentially be used in:

*  Industrial applications such as machinery (e.g., cutting and slitting, material  handling, packaging, plastic molding, wafer handling, woodworking), elevators, and industrial flow control (e.g., valve positioning for food and beverage plants)
*  Aerospace and defense applications such as aircraft ram door control and military vehicle suspension arm positioning
*  Medical applications such as imaging, hospital hardware, and syringe pumps
*  Transportation applications such as agricultural combine motion control and crane
   arm positioning.

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By achieving the seal-tight protection class of IP69K, SCHURTER is extending the spectrum of potential applications for its already tried-and-tested PSE family of piezo switches. The qualification test was carried out using a high-pressure vapor stream at 90 Bar and a temperature of 80°C.

The hermetically sealed piezo switches can now be used in areas, which are regularly disinfected or cleaned using high-pressure cleaners. This renders them ideal for use in applications exposed to high levels of dirt and grime such as food processing, commercial cooking and transportation.

Besides the extraordinarily long lifetime of more than 20 million switching cycles, SCHURTER piezo switches also reveal a high level of robustness due to their stainless steel or aluminum housing.

The following mounting diameters are available as standard: 16, 19, 22, 24, 27 and 30 mm. Other mounting diameters, materials, colors and shapes are possible, according to individual design requirements.

Point or ring illumination is offered in mounting sizes 22 mm and up. This feature can be used to illuminate the actuating surface in a continuous mode or to display the switch position on or off.

Laser lettering is available and done in house to minimize lead times. A broad range of standard legends and symbols are available. Customer-specific inscriptions are also available.

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