Products

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. 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.

Wieland • 01483 531213 www.wieland.co.uk Transparency and control across IT racks’ power consumption 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. Knightsbridge rewrites the script with new blockbuster catalogue Knightsbridge has published its new 2021 catalogue, available to the trade now. The handy A5- sized, 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.

Rittal • 01709 704000 www.rittal.com

Thorn raises the standard at 2 Stockport Exchange 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.

Thorn Lighting • 01388 420 042

New Modbus-enabled earth leakage relay from Bender

Bender • 01229 480123 www.bender-uk.com

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Knightsbridge • 01582 887760 www.mlaccessories.co.uk ESP adds new sounders and strobes to its fire protection range 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.

ESP • 01527 515150 www.espuk.com

Introducing Wieland’s new sensor PRO safety limit switches The new sensor PRO safety limit switches (series SLS) from Wieland provide safe position monitoring in virtually any industrial application. With a metal actuator that can be turned and swapped without tools, sensor PRO SLS switches are a highly reliable position monitoring solution rated to IP66/ 67.

Series SLS switches are suitable for use in conveyor object detection, end-position control, door position detection, and many other safety applications. Actuation of the switch contacts are monitored by Wieland’s safety relays, samosPRO COMPACT safety controller, or similar devices and will shut down the machine immediately, addressing any safety hazard.

The new switches have self-cleaning contacts that provide a maximum reliability of 1mA at 24VDC and a life of up to 30 million operations. They can be used in almost any industrial application for safe position monitoring. With an increasing emphasis on building cleanliness, Scolmore has taken a further step to ensure that its wiring accessory products offer enhanced hygiene properties. The company’s popular Mode, Mode Part M and Polar plates have now been independently tested and have shown to have anti-viral properties against enveloped and non-enveloped viruses. After a contact period of four hours, all tested plates were shown to have a 99.9% kill off rate against enveloped viruses and a 92% kill off rate against non-enveloped viruses.

This new anti-viral testing is in addition to the anti-bacterial testing already carried out. Mode Part M and Polar are all manufactured using Urea Formaldehyde, which has similar inherent properties to antimicrobial additives that inhibit the growth of infectious diseases. When independently tested, all products achieved a 99.99% kill off rate across all four types of the strains of bacteria – MRSA, E-Coli, Salmonella and Klebsiella Pneumonia.

Weiland • 01483 531213 www.wieland.co.uk Stay safe and make the switch with contactless lighting BEG Lighting Controls is highlighting the importance of safer ‘contactless light switching’ to electrical specifiers and lighting consultants – and how it can help deal with the Covid-19 pandemic.

BEG Lighting Controls has a range of wall-mounted sensors with different features. The German manufacturer’s products include the BEG Indoor 180-R motion detector with acoustic sensor and relay version, the BEG Indoor 180 KNX with integrated KNX BUS coupler and up to three additional switching channels, and the Indoor 180 2C with acoustic sensor and additional potential free contact for the added control of the HVAC.

This innovative product set means electrical contractors, specifiers and lighting designers are equipped to offer a safe and practical contactless light switching solution to end users. The BEG Indoor 180 range is ideal for businesses as well as for schools, colleges and universities and more. COMPANO 100 is Omicron’s universal, battery-powered, easy-to-use solution for all kinds of basic testing tasks in electrical power systems.

Due to the intensive cooperation with Omicron customers, new wishes regarding testing possibilities arise continuously. Wherever possible, the company integrates these wishes into the COMPANO 100 software to support customers even better in solving their tasks.

The software update for COMPANO 100 to version 2.30 is free to download in the Omicron Customer Portal and brings the following new features: • Visualisation of target output values in result screens • Calculated measurements outside of active tests • Customisation of soft key values (‘Hold’ feature) • Displaying timer values both in seconds and cycles • Further smaller improvements. Find the new version at: https://my.omicronenergy.com.com/software/compano-100/

BEG • 0870 850 5412 www.beg-luxomat.com Ovia introduces new threein-one multi-function dimmable LED driver Always looking for products that make installation and operation quicker and easier, Scolmore Group company, Ovia, has introduced a new multi-function driver to its commercial lighting range. It offers three dimming options in one driver – dali, switch and 1–10V dimmable.

The new driver is designed to enhance Ovia’s commercial LED panel offering and means that Ovia Inceptor Slate and Jura LED panels now have a multi-function driver as an option, offering even more flexibility.

The multi-function drivers are available in 29-48W and 38-69W variants to maximise their potential across a range of applications. With the new multi-function drivers compatible with Inceptor Slate and Jura, contractors now have digital dimming options available across premium and economical LED panels, providing them with products to suit a range of projects, including hospitals, hotels, offices and shop floors, to name a few.

Ovia • 01827 300640

Scolmore stays one step ahead with new anti-viral testing

Scolmore • 01827 63454 www.scolmore.com

Omicron implements customer feedback for its COMPANO 100 software V 2.30

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Omicron • 01785 848 100 www.omicronenergy.com

Centiel partners with Seahorse Electrical and Maintenance Services Ltd Centiel UK has joined forces with electrical sub-contractor Seahorse Electrical and Maintenance Services Ltd. Seahorse has now become one of Centiel’s preferred partners for DC and AC works. Louis McGarry, sales and marketing director, Centiel UK explains, “We have a long-standing relationship with the team at Seahorse and have recently completed several large projects with them including a 7.2MW installation at a major medical facility. We are now delighted to cement this relationship on an ongoing basis. “Most recently we have worked with Seahorse to complete the installation of a new UPS to protect the power to a central London Venue. Located close to Covent Garden, the entertainment space is within a historical building used for dining, parties and drinks receptions, meetings and conferences for up to 1,000 delegates. The new UPS now supports the power for the entire building.”

Centiel • 01420 82031 www.centiel.co.uk