High-performance optical sensors
March 2006
Electrical Power & Protection
Telco Sensors continues to develop sensors that exceed their stated parameters - users of Telco systems know that the manufacturer's margins are up to 20% more in practice. This means not having to run 'close to the edge'. In the unlikely event of a failure, Spacemaster 6000 issues a warning by changing the status of the output signal.
The new 6000 series features:
* High immunity to environments - up to 50 000 Lux at an angle of 20°, also able to withstand dust, dirt, vibration, shock and water, without affecting functionality.
* Short detection time.
* Quick control/test input facility - the ability to run a control/test sequence during operation by use of the third wire.
* Equal Ton/Toff time of 5 ms on 6 m range - this, combined with the programming of the PLC means it can separate non-acceptable from acceptable objects, detecting with a frequency of 200 Hz (200 decisions per second).
* Protected against failure - Spacemaster 6000 exceeds the CE industrial approvals, giving full protection against power failures, wrong connections and overload.
* Extra long lifetime - both transmitter and receiver consume very little energy with only a minimal thermal rise.
* Receivers intially supplied in four different output versions.
For more information contact Telco-Gail Norton, 031 701 4861, [email protected]
Further reading:
Grid to backup power in zero seconds
Electrical Power & Protection
South Ocean Electric Wire has completed a solar installation that marks a global first: a seamless switch from grid to backup power in zero seconds.
Read more...
Three decarbonisation myths and how organisations can debunk them
Schneider Electric South Africa
Electrical Power & Protection
A UN Climate Change Report revealed that the world is on track to miss its 2050 net zero targets, with temperatures expected to increase by over 2,4°C by 2100. To help shift positive intent to concrete action, Schneider Electric outlined three of the most common myths surrounding decarbonisation and how organisations can get started on their decarbonisation journey.
Read more...
Tackling the barriers of renewables and empowering the manufacturing sector
Electrical Power & Protection
Solar energy is surging in South Africa, but the energy is primarily self-consumed, meaning many manufacturing sites draw power directly and don’t gain more energy independence through comprehensive energy storage or hybrid energy solutions.
Read more...
Three-phase filters for electromagnetic interference
Vepac Electronics
Electrical Power & Protection
Vepac Electronics has available three-phase filters that provide a solution to electromagnetic interference generated by equipment or from an AC source.
Read more...
The age of grid defection is upon us
Electrical Power & Protection
Solar and battery systems have got so cheap that many private individuals, farmers and companies are waking up to the fact that in many locations in South Africa it is now less expensive to be off the electrical grid than to be on it.
Read more...
Measure the electrical performance of your machinery
Vepac Electronics
Electrical Power & Protection
The TELE eCap from Vepac Electronics allows you to use energy wisely and reduce operational expenses.
Read more...
Connectors for quick, easy and tool-free in-field termination
Electrical Power & Protection
KYOCERA AVX has released the new 9288-000 Series hermaphroditic wire-to-wire and wire-to-board connectors for lighting and industrial applications. These unique two-piece connectors facilitate WTW termination with two identical mating halves, which simplifies BOMs.
Read more...
Biomass is building up steam
Electrical Power & Protection
Pressure is mounting for local manufacturers to swap fossil fuels for biomass to reduce their carbon footprints and mitigate carbon taxes. Experienced steam and boiler operations and maintenance service provider, Associated Energy Services has spent the past 14 years reviewing solutions.
Read more...
Würth Elektronik expands its power module series
Electrical Power & Protection
Würth Elektronik has expanded its successful MagI³C-VDLM power module series with two new models that further enhance the performance of the existing portfolio of compact DC/DC power supply modules.
Read more...
The journey towards renewable energy in the Seychelles
Electrical Power & Protection
The Seychelles is committed to its ambitious goal of achieving net-zero carbon emissions by 2050. Recent technological advancements and strategic planning are steadily paving the way for a more sustainable future.
Read more...