Hybrid energy for network power
20 June, 2012 | Supplied by: Emerson Network PowerTelecom providers across the globe are searching for ways to more efficiently power and operate their networks.
Cisco EnergyWise ePDU upgrade
11 April, 2012 | Supplied by: Eaton Electrical (Australia) Pty LtdNew functionalities have been announced for intelligent enclosure power distribution units (ePDUs), including support for Cisco EnergyWise power management, the ability for users to define customised outlet groups, a power scheduling function for planned shutdowns, and mass configuration and mass upgrade of ePDUs.
Growatt solar inverter range
28 March, 2012 | Supplied by: Power Parameters Pty LtdA range of PWM, high-frequency, lightweight, transformer-based Growatt solar inverters ranging in power from 2100 to 3170 W is available.
Phoenix Contact BT-1S-230AC/O type 3 protector
28 March, 2012 | Supplied by: Phoenix Contact Pty LtdThe BT-1S-230AC/O type 3 protector offers surge voltage protection for loads in single-phase power circuits with 230 VAC nominal voltage.
Emerson Network Power LCC250 VDC power supply
27 March, 2012 | Supplied by: Vertiv Australia Pty LtdEmerson Network Power has expanded its LCC250 series of 250 W sealed fanless AC-DC power supplies with a 48 VDC model.
Wind power smart grids
21 March, 2012An EU-funded project aims to test solar and wind electricity distribution systems.
Maxim MAX14578E/MAX14578AE USB battery charger detectors
09 March, 2012 | Supplied by: Avnet Electronics MarketingMaxim has announced the MAX14578E/MAX14578AE, claimed to be the smallest USB battery charger detectors that are compliant with the USB battery charging specification.
Eaton enclosure power distribution unit set
27 February, 2012 | Supplied by: Eaton Electrical (Australia) Pty LtdA set of enclosure power distribution units, ePDUs, that provide intelligent power distribution to optimise available power in a data centre and control the total cost of ownership is now available.
Record claimed for solar cell efficiency
27 February, 2012Heliatek GmbH has set a new world record for organic solar cells after Fraunhofer ISE CalLab certified a cell efficiency of 9.8% for a 1.1 cm² tandem cell manufactured with a low-temperature deposition process.
Agilent U8030 DC power supply series
24 February, 2012 | Supplied by: Keysight Technologies Australia Pty LtdThe U8030 series of DC power supplies is said to be the only triple-output supply with front-panel programming.
Hioki 3196 power quality analyser
22 February, 2012 | Supplied by: TechRentalsWith simple one-button operation, the Hioki 3196 power quality analyser can record voltage, current, pf, f(Hz), kVA, kVAr, kW, harmonics (THD and individual to 50th order) and flicker (IEC6100-4-15).The analyser is available to rent.
Fluke 430 three-phase power quality analysers series II
22 February, 2012 | Supplied by: Fluke Australia Pty LtdThe 430 series II three-phase power quality analysers are said to be the first tools to use a patented algorithm to measure energy waste and quantify its cost.
Charging without wires possible but at a price
21 February, 2012 by Isidor Buchmann | Supplied by: Cadex Electronics IncWireless charging may one day replace plugs and wires similar to how Wi-Fi and Bluetooth have modernised personal communication. Wireless charging with inductive coupling uses an electromagnetic field that transfers energy from the transmitter to the receiver.
Modular power supplies on the increase
17 February, 2012 | Supplied by: Soanar LimitedModular power supplies enjoy disproportional growth. Personnel limitations of development engineers for discrete solutions increase costs, while readily available modules feature lower prices. Aspects such as higher efficiency, easier certification and the experience of specialists support ‘modular’ solutions.
FEAS LDR2012 UPS
06 February, 2012 | Supplied by: Automated Control Pty LtdThe LDR2012 UPS ensures power supply if there is a mains failure, preventing the loss of data or the breakdown of a production line.
