Building Controls

Mersen: New Class J Fused Switch
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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.

binder: M12 Panel Mount Connectors
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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.

WAGO: Controller PFC300
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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).

Finder Presents the New OPTA Expansion Modules
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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…

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

Sensaphone Sentinel PRO
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Sensaphone: Sentinel PRO System Offers Cloud-based Monitoring

Sensaphone has enhanced its Sentinel PRO System with a new cloud-based system for remote facility monitoring. The Sentinel Pro Monitoring System allows users to check critical conditions of climate-sensitive commodities, offering information in real-time for predictive and preventative maintenance. The system monitors, delivers alarms, and data logs input/output points from third-party Modbus sensors, transducers and…

Carlo Gavazzi
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Carlo Gavazzi Automation: Single & Double Ended M8 and M12 Cordsets

Carlo Gavazzi Automation has announced the launch of its new series of CON Series M8 and M12 IP67 PVC Cordsets. Expanding beyond its existing cordset offering, Carlo Gavazzi Automation is now also producing single-ended and double-ended A-coded cordsets at its production facility in Lithuania. This further enhances its ability to offer comprehensive solutions for a…

OKW enclosure backlighting
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OKW: Smart New Backlighting Option Customized Plastic Enclosures

OKW has added a special new machining service for LED backlighting to its enclosure customization options – enabling electronics designers to overcome the ingress protection issues associated with fitting LEDs and/or light pipes to a housing’s front panel. This smart new solution offers designers the opportunity to add extra visual cachet to their devices. It…

celduc relais: PCB Mount Solid State Relays
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celduc relais: PCB Mount Solid State Relays

Industrial applications such as professional food equipment, medical equipment, and renewable energy systems require devices with smaller footprints. Solid state relays (SSR) provide the advantages of long service life expectancy, no contact bounce or arching, zero-crossing capability, low power input, and high resistance to shock and vibration. In addition, PCB mount solid state relays provide space savings and have specific power requirements.

Phoenix Contact: BC Housing Expansion
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Phoenix Contact: BC Housing Expansion

Phoenix Contact’s expanded BC modular housing series gives building automation engineers more design flexibility. The family now includes new enclosures with Push-in connection and upper housings in more widths. For the first time, Push-in PCB terminal blocks are available for the BC 17,8 (1 HP). The FKDSO 1,5 and FKDSO 2,5 terminal blocks make it possible to implement future-proof applications with up to 16 positions per module. The coordinated housing and connection system reduces design time for developers. The 3.5- and 5-mm pitch terminal blocks are designed for currents up to 22 A. They come in three and four positions and can easily be combined in a single upper part.

Phoenix Contact: Zero-Cut Block for DIN Rail Cutters – Fast and Precise Cuts for DIN Rail Perforation Alignment
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Phoenix Contact: Zero-Cut Block for DIN Rail Cutters – Fast and Precise Cuts for DIN Rail Perforation Alignment

Phoenix Contact’s new zero-cut block optimizes tedious measuring when aligning perforation holes in DIN rail. The accessory to the DIN rail cutters enables quick, repeatable cuts, reducing errors and waste and saving time. An adjustable slide makes it easy to set zero-cut conditions for a fast, efficient cutting process. The adapter is designed for perforated DIN rail types NS 35/7,5, NS 35/15, and NS 15.

Phoenix Contact: Catan Building Automation Controller
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Phoenix Contact: Catan Building Automation Controller

Building engineers can simplify room automation projects in hospitals, data centers, and commercial buildings with the new Catan controller family from Phoenix Contact. Catan is programmed with Phoenix Contact’s Emalytics software based on the Niagara 4 framework. This makes it easy to integrate with new and existing building management systems using communications protocols such as BACnet, KNX, Modbus, MQTT, OPC UA, and more.

Schneider Electric: New SpaceLogic Touchscreen Room Controller Enhances Energy Management Controls and Capabilities
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Schneider Electric: New SpaceLogic Touchscreen Room Controller Enhances Energy Management Controls and Capabilities

Schneider Electric announces the launch of the SpaceLogic Touchscreen Room Controller, an all-in-one device that leverages modern technology and seamlessly merges an innovative user interface with advanced functionality, setting a new standard for energy management and room control in buildings. Building owners and facility managers in both new and retrofit projects are under increasing pressure to meet regulatory requirements and reduce energy consumption and CO2 emissions—all while ensuring occupant comfort and well-being.

PFlow Industries: D Series Hydraulic Vertical Lift For Commercial Buildings
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PFlow Industries: D Series Hydraulic Vertical Lift For Commercial Buildings

PFlow Industries highlights the D Series Hydraulic Vertical Lift, a robust solution for material handling challenges. Designed to handle loads up to 3,000 pounds with ease, the D Series is ideal for commercial building applications. Its space saving design and ease of use make it perfect for commercial spaces and industries that need to move supplies, records, and other goods.

OKW: STAR-KNOBS Now in Flush-Fit and Surface-Mount Versions
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OKW: STAR-KNOBS Now in Flush-Fit and Surface-Mount Versions

OKW’s advanced STAR-KNOBS for menu-driven electronics are now available in flush-fitting and surface-mount versions. These ergonomic collet knobs fit rotary potentiometers or rotary pulse generators with round shaft ends (DIN 41591). They are ideal for measuring and control, healthcare, HVAC, communications, building management and Smart Factory technology.