Power Distribution & Energy

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Siemens Launches Highly Customizable Generator Circuit-Breaker

Brand: Siemens
Industry Focus: Power Distribution & Energy
Product Type: Circuit Protection

Siemens is expanding its generator circuit-breaker portfolio with a new compact version – the HB1-Compact (HB1-C). The versatile and highly customizable solution uses maintenance-free vacuum switching technology and addresses the most challenging of constraints. Available in L-shape and I-shape designs, the HB1-C can be mounted either vertically or horizontally and can be adjusted to match existing busbar connection points.

Littelfuse: High-Surge-Rating SMD TVS Diodes 50% Smaller Than Other Surface-Mounted Solutions

Brand: Littelfuse
Industry Focus: Data, Healthcare, Industrial, Power Distribution & Energy
Product Type: Circuit Protection

Littelfuse, Inc. has recently announced their new SMTOAK2 TVS Diode Series. Many of today’s high-power, high-surge-rating TVS diodes are only available in axial leaded packages. The compact, 2 kA 8/20 μs rated, surface-mount package SMTOAK2 TVS Diode Series allows electronics designers to achieve a more robust transient voltage, overvoltage protection, and lightning protection system while using less printed circuit board (PCB) space.

Panduit: Improved VeriSafe Absence of Voltage Tester

Brand: panduit
Industry Focus: Automotive, Data, Industrial, Power Distribution & Energy
Product Type: test and measurement

The new VeriSafe 2.0 Absence of Voltage Tester (AVT) leverages the same test in the existing Verisafe AVT, but with many new features and expanded applications. With the push of a button, workers can quickly determine voltage status and see an active indication when the absence of voltage is confirmed. The automated test minimizes risk by verifying the absence of voltage before equipment is accessed, making it easier for workers to verify an electrically safe work condition.

ABB: Panel Extension PX3 with External Mounting

Brand: abb
Industry Focus: Data, Food & Beverage, Healthcare, Oil & Gas, Power Distribution & Energy, Transportation, Water & Waste Water
Product Type: circuit protection

The Panel Extension PX3 from ABB protects and prevents costly downtime and equipment failure. PX3 features an externally mounted surge solution that can be physically attached to the top or bottom of any panelboard providing a reduced profile surge solution. Moreover, PX3 offers an internal disconnect option, allowing safer and easier repairs without having to cut power to the distribution panel.

Phoenix Contact: Sunclix Connectors for Cabling Photovoltaic Panels

Brand: Phoenix Contact
Industry Focus: Power Distribution & Energy
Product Type: Connctors/Cables/Terminal Blocks

The Sunclix connectors with crimp connection for automated assembly processes from Phoenix Contact enable the easy and reliable cabling of photovoltaic panels. The device connector with Unlock system is a new addition. This allows the connector to be conveniently unlocked without using a special tool and is particularly suitable for cabling inverters and string combiner boxes.

How GFCIs Empower Panel Builders to Protect Against Electrical Shock and Save Lives

Brand: Littelfuse
Industry Focus: Data, General Manufacturing, Healthcare, Industrial, Power Distribution & Energy
Product Type: Circuit Protection

With power, comes great responsibility. A panel builder who can effectively integrate ground-fault circuit interrupters (GFCIs) into a system can make the difference between life and death. Ground-fault circuit protection is one of the most effective preventative measures against electrical shock because it actively reacts to irregular electrical conditions, regardless of a worker’s qualifications or use of personal protective equipment (PPE).

Mouser: Push-in Line Klippon Connector AITB Terminal Blocks from Weidmuller

Brand: Mouser, Weidmuller
Industry Focus: Building Controls, General Manufacturing, Industrial, Power Distribution & Energy
Product Type: Connctors/Cables/Terminal Blocks

Now available from Mouser, Weidmuller Klippon® Connect AITB Terminal Blocks and Accessories are meet the specific requirements and safety regulations for wiring in building installations.

Mencom: Right-Angle Connector Modules Save Space in High-Power Applications

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Industry Focus: Power Distribution & Energy
Product Type: Connctors/Cables/Terminal Blocks

Mencom’s new connector modules offer a compact connection to eliminate bending of large diameter wires.

Bender: Divisible Measuring Current Transformers

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Industry Focus: Data, General Manufacturing, Industrial, Power Distribution & Energy
Product Type: Test and Measurement

Bender has added new measuring current transformers to its portfolio that are specifically intended for use in existing electrical installations.

AutomationDirect: Additional Direct Wire Large Gauge MTW Cable Color Options

Brand: AutomationDirect
Industry Focus: Industrial, Marine/Offshore, Power Distribution & Energy
Product Type: Connctors/Cables/Terminal Blocks

AutomationDirect has added more color choices for Direct Wire 1kV ALL-FLEX MTW/THHW heavy-duty flexible power cable. This extremely flexible large gauge (8AWG to 500MCM) single-conductor industrial cable is ideal for industrial control panel distribution, VFD power feeds, servo systems, and non-traditional industrial applications including uninterruptable power supply (UPS) and transformer wiring, battery chargers, and marine board applications.

Complete Automation Overhaul Benefits Smaller Utilities

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Industry Focus: Industrial, Power Distribution & Energy
Product Type: control software, displays/hmi, switches/indicators/relays/solenoids

A small utilityin Seguin, Texas installed a complete monitoring and control system that rivals systems installed at much larger utilities to improve service.

Littelfuse: Energy Storage Rack (ESR) Battery Protection Fuses

Brand: Littelfuse
Industry Focus: Industrial, Power Distribution & Energy
Product Type: Circuit Protection

Littelfuse, Inc. has launched its Energy Storage Rack (ESR) series of fuses designed specifically to protect battery racks from a range of fault currents to help prevent equipment damage and expensive system failures. The 1500V direct current (DC) high-speed square body fuse is extremely fast-acting to respond quickly, safeguarding the battery module or other devices in energy storage, power conversion, and DC common bus systems as well as hybrid photovoltaic battery energy storage system (PV-BESS) inverters.