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Introducing Wieland’s new HMI ECO touch panels Wieland’s new HMI ECO touch panels have become essential for machines and systems in their use for visualisation, operation and diagnostics. When used in conjunction with the samos PRO safety controller, the HMI ECO touch panels offer complete automation, including seamless data exchange between the visualisation software hmiPLAN and the planning software samos PLAN6. The unit offers flexible communication and seamless integration with over 40 different PLC and device manufacturers. This robust IP66 display is easily programmed via an Ethernet or USB client, while commissioning is quick with only one project file, which is easily converted to suit each screen size. Wieland’s HMI ECO touch panels also offer VNC (virtual network computing) functionality and as part of Wieland’s ‘MyLogo’ campaign, a customised design with your own logo and individual colour scheme is available.
Transparency and control across IT racks’ power consumption
Thorn raises the standard at 2 Stockport Exchange
Rittal has integrated measurement functionality and detailed energy analysis within its new PDU (Power Distribution Unit) product range. The new PDUs can be configured online to deliver high-quality power distribution quickly and easily across any IT rack according to individual requirements. The new PDU range is made up of five basic models that are functionally based on each other and can be individually configured. These are: PDU basic, PDU metered, PDU metered plus, PDU switched and PDU managed. Rittal PDUs can also be installed in the zeroU-space; in other words, in the space between the side panel and the 19in mounting frame. This means no height units are blocked and allows for maintenance and installation, even with a fully configured IT rack. Rittal IT racks are designed for easy installations without the need for any additional tools – simply by using a clip-fastening on the 19in frame.
Thorn has supplied the lighting for 2 Stockport Exchange, a new six-storey office building that has been constructed next to Stockport’s mainline railway station. Thorn’s Beta 2, Katona and Voyager luminaires were chosen for their ability to address the exacting design criteria and ensure a high-quality lighting solution with low total cost of ownership for the Grade A office development. Thorn’s design team worked in close collaboration with KNG Building Services and after submission of various samples and on-site trial mock-ups, were able to devise a scheme that addressed the exacting criteria and achieve an energy efficiency rating of A and LG7 standard for office lighting. Thorn’s slim, square Katona E3D LED luminaires have been installed in the stairwells. The smooth aesthetic design of Katona helps to reduces dust and dirt accumulation, is easy to clean, and lowers maintenance requirements.
Wieland • 01483 531213 www.wieland.co.uk
Rittal • 01709 704000 www.rittal.com
Thorn Lighting • 01388 420 042 www.thornlighting.co.uk
New Modbus-enabled earth leakage relay from Bender
Knightsbridge rewrites the script with new blockbuster catalogue
ESP adds new sounders and strobes to its fire protection range
Knightsbridge has published its new 2021 catalogue, available to the trade now. The handy A5sized, full colour publication is packed from cover to cover – over 2,500 products across nearly 400 pages – with new range developments, impressive innovations, and lots of inspiring ideas. It features a new Smart section comprising a comprehensive range of commercial, domestic, and outdoor Smart products that are easy to use and all controllable via one simple app, ‘SmartKnight’, allowing users to control all their lighting and wiring, compatible with Google Home and Alexa. For outdoors, there’s plenty to choose from: an innovative new range of weatherproof wiring accessories; a selection of stylish 20AX outdoor switches; and new outdoor enclosures. For commercial work there is a comprehensive new range of self-test emergency lighting products – they put safety first while requiring minimum manual intervention post installation, therefore keeping costs down.
ESP has added a new range of fire sounders and combined sounder strobes to its portfolio of MAGfire conventional fire systems products. Designed as a range of entry-level products that are suitable for conventional systems, it offers installers more options – with compact designs and the ability for surface-mounting, or flush-mounting for a more discreet fitting. The range comprises two sounders – a sounder and a bedroom sounder, with both available in a choice of red or white and providing the option for three distinctive tones. The combined sounder and strobe offers additional visual indication where VIDs (Visual Indication Device) are required. The maximum sound output is 96db and the flash rate of the strobe is 40 per minute. Compact in design, the products are constructed from fire-rated ABS and offer UL approval to EN 54-3.
Bender has launched a new earth leakage relay designed to continuously monitor installations for developing earth faults within earthed power systems (TN and TT systems). This new device - RCM410R – is designed to be paired with a current transformer (CT). It identifies the deterioration of insulation resistance quickly and with high accuracy. This means developing earth faults are identified at an early stage, enabling planned intervention, ensuring the maximum level of electrical safety and system availability for system operators and maintenance teams. The key feature of the new RCM410R is Modbus RTU communication protocol. This allows connectivity to existing communications networks, meaning operators can monitor the leakage current of their power systems remotely, eliminating the need for manual data collection. RCM410R is also AC and pulsed DC sensitive, compliant with IEC 62020 and IEC 62020-1, to fulfil the requirements for regulatory checks without power shutdown.
Bender • 01229 480123 www.bender-uk.com
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Knightsbridge • 01582 887760 www.mlaccessories.co.uk
ESP • 01527 515150 www.espuk.com
