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Altech Corp: Universal Monitor For Modbus Devices Combines Data Collection, Analysis and Alerting in a Single Package

Altech Corp has launched the DO-1 universal monitor for Modbus devices. This solution enables enterprises of all sizes to easily monitor, collect and analyze their equipment and process data without any subscription fees or licenses. Compact yet powerful, the DO-1 connects to up to 128 Modbus RTU/TCP devices. It supports integration with both new and…

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Circuit Protection | Building Controls | Product News

Mersen: Surge-Trap STXH 75kA Expands STXH Series

Mersen is pleased to announce the expansion of its STXH Series of Surge Protective Devices (SPDs). Mersen’s leading SPD for residential protection now includes a 75kA rating for premium whole-home protection. The new model is compatible with all residential electrical panels, making it a simple installation or upgrade for electrical installers. The Surge-Trap STXH is UL Type 1 listed and fully compliant with UL 1449, 5th Edition, making it suitable for any 120/240VAC split-phase application.

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Core Essentials: Four Basic Enclosure Cooling Techniques Explained

By: Kooltronic Like most electronic equipment, the components contained within control cabinets and electrical panels generate heat. When these heat-producing components are packed closely together within the confined space of a sealed enclosure, it can create excessive temperatures (in some cases temperatures inside an enclosure can reach over 130°F). Only specialized electrical cabinet cooling equipment…

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Enclosures | Building Controls | Healthcare | Mining | Oil & Gas | Pharmaceutical | Product News

OKW: Wider Choice of Customizing Options for Electronic Enclosures and Tuning Knobs

Enclosures manufacturer OKW’s in-house customization services now include laser marking, CNC machining, lacquering, printing, decor foils, RFI/EMI shielding, special materials, and installation and assembly of accessories. OKW manufactures standard and customized enclosures and tuning knobs for applications including medical and laboratory electronics, test and measurement, HVAC, climate control and environmental systems, control and automation, data collection, point-of-sale, building services, networking/communications, mining/gas/oil, access control and security.

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Data Centers | Building Controls | Featured | Featured Articles | General Manufacturing | Industrial | Product News

Infinity Panel Solutions: Project on a Pallet Delivers Panels Smarter, Faster and Safer

Infinity Panel Solutions’ Project on a PalletTM is a new approach to delivering fully integrated UL508A control panel assemblies directly to a job site designed with contractors engineers and facility owners in mind project on a palette streamlines the entire installation process saving time reducing risk and ensuring quality. Benefits How it Works Applications More…

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Circuit Protection | Building Controls | Data Centers | General Manufacturing | Product News

ABB: SACE Emax 3 to Solve What’s Next in Power Distribution in the US

ABB debuted SACE Emax 3, the next innovation of its flagship air circuit breaker, to the U.S. market at the National Electrical Contractor’s Association (NECA) convention in Chicago, Illinois. Emax 3 is expertly engineered to address the evolving challenges of AI data centers, advanced manufacturing, and critical infrastructure. Emax 3 comes at a pivotal moment for industries facing growing challenges with grid resilience, speed of deployment, cybersecurity, sustainability, and operational efficiency.

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Power Supplies | Building Controls | Industrial | Product News

Bel Fuse: Signal Transformer BH Series Control Transformers for High-Reliability Industrial Applications

Signal Transformer has announced the launch of its BH Series Industrial Control Transformers, engineered for reliability in demanding industrial environments. Designed to deliver stable output voltages even during high inrush conditions, these compact transformers are ideal for powering machine tool controls and other critical equipment. The BH Series ensures electrical isolation for grounded or ungrounded circuits, providing safer operation independent of nearby power or lighting sources.

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Enclosures | Building Controls | Data Centers | Healthcare | Industrial | Product News

METCASE: More Standard Colors for UNIDESK Sloping-Front Enclosures

UNIDESK sloping-front terminal enclosures from METCASE are now available in three standard colors: black (RAL 9005), light grAy (RAL 7035) and new traffic white (RAL 9016). Custom colors are also available. These desktop and wall-mount aluminum enclosures are ideal for a wide range of electronic and electro-technical applications including office systems, point-of-sale, medical devices, industrial/machine control and security. UNIDESK has a pre-assembled case body with a flat rear panel for connectors, switches and power inlets. The front panel (accessory) is recessed to accommodate a membrane keypad.

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Beckhoff: CX7291 Embedded PC with Arm Cortex-A9, BACnet/IP and Integrated I/Os

The CX7291 Embedded PC has an Arm Cortex-A9 single-core processor with 720 MHz. In the basic configuration, the CX7291 has a slot for a microSD card and an Ethernet interface. As a special feature, the CX7000 series has eight integrated multi-functional inputs as well as four integrated multi-functional outputs. E-bus or K-bus terminals can be attached as required; the CX7291 automatically recognizes the type of I/O system connected during the start-up phase. The control system is programmed with TwinCAT 3 via the Ethernet interface.

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Switches / Indicators / Relays / Solenoids | Automotive | Building Controls | Industrial | Product News

Same Sky: New Latching Power Relays

Same Sky’s Relays Group has recently announced the addition of latching power relay models to its power relays product line. The PRL family of latching power relays features single coil and double coil types with max switching currents from 10 to 20 A. Offering SPST (1 Form A), SPDT (1 Form C), and DPST (2 Form A) contact forms with silver alloy contact material, these latching power relays carry coil voltages from 3 to 24 Vdc, max switching voltages of 277 Vac, and coil power ratings from 200 to 1200 mW. All models further offer flux sealing, Class B coil insulation, and operating temperature ranges from -40 to 85°C.

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Switches / Indicators / Relays / Solenoids | Building Controls | Enclosures | Healthcare | Product News

OKW: TOP-KNOBS Setting New Standards in Medical Electronics

Growing numbers of designers are specifying OKW’s award-winning TOP-KNOBS for medical electronics. With their unique styling, TOP-KNOBS are also ideal for measuring and control, laboratory equipment, HVAC, communications and building management. Each potentiometer knob comprises a main body with a clip-in marking element that hides the lateral fixing screw and enables fine calibration.

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Circuit Protection | Building Controls | Industrial | Power Distribution & Energy | Product News

Mersen: New Class J Fused Switch

Mersen is excited to announce it’s new Class J Fused Switch. Mersen’s FS Series UL 98 Listed fused disconnect switch is designed for branch circuit protection using any UL Listed Class J fuse. Engineered for performance and convenience, the FS Series delivers the high interrupting capacity of Class J fuses (200kA SCCR) in the same footprint of a fuse holder.

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Connectors / Cables / Terminal Blocks | Automotive | Building Controls | General Manufacturing | Industrial | Product News | Transportation

binder: M12 Panel Mount Connectors

Compact, robust and standardised connection solutions play a key role in automation technology, industrial communication and drive technology. Panel mount connectors in particular must be adaptable to a wide range of requirements. binder, a specialist in industrial circular connectors, offers a particularly wide range of M12 panel mount connectors for this area of application. The portfolio covers a wide variety of codings, connection types, materials and fastening solutions, thus offering maximum design freedom for integration into devices and systems.

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Drives / Loop Controllers / PACs / PLCs | Automotive | Building Controls | General Manufacturing | Industrial | Power Distribution & Energy | Product News

WAGO: Controller PFC300

The PFC300 Controller is a compact PLC for the modular WAGO I/O System. Besides network and fieldbus interfaces, the controller supports all digital, analog and specialty modules found within the 750/753 Series. Two ETHERNET interfaces and an integrated switch enable line topology wiring. An integrated Webserver provides user configuration options, while displaying PFC300 status information. Besides the processing industry and building automation, typical applications for the PFC300 include standard machinery and equipment control (e.g., packaging, bottling and manufacturing systems, as well as textile, metal and wood processing machines).

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Building Controls | Drives / Loop Controllers / PACs / PLCs | General Manufacturing | Industrial | Power Distribution & Energy | Product News | Switches / Indicators / Relays / Solenoids | Water & Waste Water

Finder Presents the New OPTA Expansion Modules

May 6, 2025 OPTA expands its application possibilities thanks to new expansion modules that are now available. The OPTA PLR is a collaboration between Finder and Arduino Pro, producing a new level of technology, opening up multiple possibilities of use. Expansion modules allow inputs and/or outputs to be added to different automation projects – with a…

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Building Controls | Data Centers | News for Panel Builders | Power Distribution & Energy

nVent Completes Acquisition of the Electrical Products Group Business of Avail Infrastructure Solutions

May 5, 2025 nVent Electric plc announces that it has completed the previously announced acquisition of the enclosures, switchgear and bus systems businesses of Avail Infrastructure Solutions (“Electrical Products Group”) for a purchase price of $975 million, funded by cash on hand, subject to customary adjustments. The Electrical Products Group is a leading provider of…

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