EPS Magazine January 2016

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CONTENTS

PUBLISHER

Danny J. Salchert OFFICE MANAGER

Anita Salchert ASSOCIATE PUBLISHER

Bart Beason bart@epsmag.net CREATIVE DIRECTOR

Derek Gaylard CIRCULATION DIRECTOR

Pam Fulmer CONTRIBUTING WRITER

Lori Smith • John Ruscigno

6 COMPANY PROFILE 6 Topaz Finds it Easy to Stay Current

By Lori Smith

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Titan LED – Brilliant Lighting with American Manufacturing & Engineering at its Core

By John Ruscigno

PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT 18 The iDMV 510 Wireless Multimeter

DEPARTMENTS 22 Industry News 30 Product Focus 40 Ad Index

ON THE COVER Photo provided by Topaz

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Company PROFILE • Topaz

Topaz Finds it Easy to Stay Current

By Lori Smith

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ow does a manufacturer of lighting and electrical products stay current in an ever-evolving marketplace? With some products, in particular within the lighting industry, technology seems to change at a rate faster than one can absorb. There is barely time to acclimate customers to the latest product advances before the next generation of “new and improved” versions are available. However, for Topaz, headquartered in Holtsville, New York, quantifying success in today’s business environment is the same as when the company opened for business in 1985. At this manufacturer with national distribution

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capabilities serving the business to business market, success is measured not only in dollars and cents but also through the satisfaction of the customer. So today, as well as for the past 30 years, Topaz channels substantial energy and talent toward customer service.

“Providing great customer service goes beyond installing a representative with a pleasant speaking voice at the phone center. In this age of instant communication, outsourced call centers and automated phone systems, it is imperative for a company to make a personal and lasting connection with the customer,” according to Bob Burns, Vice President of Lighting

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Topaz’s new LED Flat Panels are a glare free, energy saving alternative to fluorescent troffers and are designed for easy, drop-in ceiling installations.

Sales. “With increasing competition from giant box stores and online retailers promising practically immediate delivery, logistically, the bar has been raised in order to attract and keep customers,” he adds.

“This is why Topaz made a commitment 30 years ago to always retain a small company feel,” Bob Burns notes. “Topaz customers have the luxury of outstanding sales support and their own industryknowledgeable ‘personal assistants,’ who are always on hand to answer questions ranging from delivery time to product applications. We are a single source for lighting and electrical products for the contracting industry. We help our distributors manage their inventory levels at a rate that works best for them, while providing a comprehensive inventory of products that are innovative, versatile and meet the industry standards.” Continued on page 8

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Company PROFILE • Topaz

Initially staffed by 3 employees, today Topaz has multiple facilities on both coasts and is currently in the process of opening a new distribution center in the Philadelphia area. The 65,000 square foot facility will allow Topaz to offer local, overnight delivery as far north as Southern Vermont and as far south as Richmond, Virginia. “We strive to continually meet the ever-changing demands of distributors who want to maintain inventory and overhead at manageable levels,” reports Bob Burns. He explains, “We are also able to deliver directly to job sites, fostering good

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relations not only between the distributor and Topaz but also between the distributor and the contractor.”

Equally important is providing customers with an inventory of stock that can compete with the breadth and depth of the competition but also matches the quality and innovation niche companies are known for. Illustrative examples of this are how Topaz stays current in the LED marketplace and how the electrical fittings and component line is evolving to develop labor saving products and new applications.

Topaz’s LED Architectural Wall Pack Series combine style with high performance and offer an operating expectancy of greater than 50,000 hours—rendering the line virtually maintenance free.

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Topaz’s new Snap Lock Connector Series enable fast, tool and hardware free installations of cable to steel boxes or enclosures. Simple, three-step electrical installations are now easily accomplished in far less time than with traditional methods.

“The LED market is evolving at such a fast pace that most distributors face the challenge of sustaining an inventory that represents the latest technology at a competitive cost. At Topaz, we are able to deliver to most distributors within 24 hours.

This ensures that they will always have access to the most current products at competitive costs, states Bob Burns. Since Topaz offers a full line of replacement LED lamps and luminaires for both renovation and new construction, we provide a single source opportunity for most of our customers’ lighting needs. We are always reviewing and expanding our product line to better serve our customers.”

Advertised as a more attractive alternative to the harsh overhead lighting cast by fluorescents, Topaz recently launched their new LED Flat Panel line. “These low profile LED flat panels are a practical solution for replacing fluorescent troffers, resulting in up to 45% energy savings and reduced maintenance costs,” reports Topaz Lighting’s Product Manager, Michael Neary. “The clean look of these products is aesthetically attractive. They also provide excellent, glare free light distribution, allowing you to easily transition from fluorescent to LED without sacrificing on light output.”

Topaz’s Electrical division is comprised of thousands of fittings and components and the company states each purchase is backed by a lifetime satisfaction guarantee. “While the majority of conduit fittings exist virtually unchanged for decades, it is crucial to keep looking ahead to provide our customers with innovative, labor saving products,” explains Michael Balsamo, Vice President of ProdContinued on page 12 uct Management.

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Company PROFILE • Topaz

“Our new line of Snap Lock Connectors can save electrical contractors’ time by an enhanced ease of installation and eliminate the expense of needing tools and hardware to connect cables to boxes. With a single line, we can offer a one product solution to a tedious and labor intensive installation.”

He continues, “Many projects around the country are subject to harsh conditions that can compromise the integrity of an electrical fitting. We are continually updating and quality testing product lines, including our Hot Dip Galvanized Rigid fittings and Weatherproof Boxes and covers to provide long-term solutions for this 12

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challenge. Additionally, we stand behind our credo of Always in stock and ready for fast delivery.”

For companies with specific customer bases, solving the dilemma of staying viable can present numerous challenges.

Thriving companies are quick to acknowledge that digital technology is essential to conducting business in the 21st century.

At Topaz, investing in web based tools and other technology for increased efficiency and logistics is paramount to staying current but their expanding investment in personnel is equally important.

Paul Bonnette, Director of Marketing Communications concludes, “At Topaz, we

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The installation of Topaz’s new LED Traditional Flood Lights. Ideal for spot replacements or new construction, the clean, traditional housing helps ease businesses transition to the advantages of LED illumination.

maintain that we are a ‘single source’ for lighting and electrical needs, but to do so we need to be mindful that providing the products our customers need is only one aspect of our service. Multiple facets within the company work together in order for us to continue to offer a level of customer service that is second to none. To us, success can only be attained if today’s customer is also tomorrow’s customer.” ❏

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Company PROFILE • Titan LED

Titan LED – Brilliant Lighting with American Manufacturing & Engineering at its Core

By John Ruscigno, Chief Marketing Officer for Titan LED, Inc.

Titan LED is a Fortune 500 Manufacturer & OEM specializing in Energy Efficiency and Commercial Grade LED Lighting Solutions right here in America. Entering the space almost 7yrs ago, which is a lifetime in the LED space, Titan LED quickly shed its role as an overseas reseller to become an American manufacture who designs and develops its own intellectual property, including patent pending thermal management called ACC technology.

We offer a core product line (The Hennessy Series) which includes; Linear Tubes (2ft,4ft, & 8ft), High Bays, Shoeboxes, 14

Wall Packs, & Fuel Canopies. This broad range of proprietary and cutting edge products were designed to install and retrofit into a variety of existing infrastructures such as Warehouses, Retail Stores, Hospitals, Municipalities, & Small Businesses for massive energy savings and lighting that is impressively brilliant and uniform.

Our mission is to build world class American made products and we pride ourselves in manufacturing the most efficient, quality driven products in the marketplace to date. In stark contrast to other manufacturers that have taken their operations “off shore” to save on production costs, Titan LED is committed to putting Americans back to work and building a company that relies on American ingenuity and labor. Hence, we manufacture our lights using the most innovative technologies and engineering available in the LED space and we pioneer that innovation in house.

Our early endeavors and experiences as an overseas reseller weren’t glamorous.

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They resulted in an abundance of premature failures & quality issues, along with delivery constraints and delays that left Titan LED at fault and without answers. In truth, there was much to overcome when quality control and integrity fell outside of the country and in the hands of others who deemed themselves “manufacturers”. Consequently, we were forced to look more carefully at manufacturer relationships and took actions toward extreme quality measures. These measures would eventually launch Titan LED a product offering of our own and a core product line that advocates American Made performance products.

The belief from Titan LED president, Brian Hennessy, is “we’ll never sacrifice quality to earn a dollar”. As a result, short cuts don’t exist when you look deeply into makeup and design of Titan’s proprietary LED products. Some of the finest parts, componentry and technology include; Lumileds Tier One Chips, Extruded Aluminum Heat Synchs, ACC Thermal Management, Polycarbonate Lensing, Aluminum substrate PCB boards, and 6063 Aluminum housings. Additionally, our expertise and manufacturing capability is further demonstrated with an ISO and military certified facility to meet high production requirements, and Six Sigma quality standards.

While the public is well informed about the benefits of LED lighting over traditional lighting such as; energy savings, reduced maintenance, and greener footprint, few realize the importance of thermal management and its real impact on longevity and sustainability. Titan has come to identify that if you do not take the proper steps to thermally manage your products, they will prematurely fail. Although LED products do operate at cooler temperatures in comparison, they most definitely manifest heat.

Therefore, it was extremely important to engineer and incorporate a new technology within some of its products. Titan’s incredible LED Thermal Management is classified as Active Cooling Chamber Technology or AKA, “ACC Technology”.

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after reviewing third party test results, ACC of light output a high power LED can proTechnology promised to be a real industry duce. game changer. So much that, Titan LED Most modern high powered LED lighting fixtures use internal convection cooling ACC Techology has a pending patent. to cool their heat sinks in order to prevent About ACC Technology an LED from burning out. This circulates ACC Technology is designed to deliver air within the fixture housing basically crethe greatest efficacy in today’s LED Market ating a convection oven and heating up the by utilizing 28 thermal exchange ducts fixture. ACC Technology divides the fixthrough which cool air is actively vented to ture interior into two distinct chambers; the drastically reduce the core junction temper- cool chamber and the hot chamber. The ature of high power LEDs. A high power cool chamber draws cool air in from outLED generates a great deal of heat. Heat, side the fixture across the LED driver helphowever, has a deteriorating effect on the ing to cool and extend the life span and light emitting properties of any LED. It also efficiency of the driver. It then passes the reduces the amount of light an LED can cool air into the hot chamber through 28 produce, which is why LED lighting fix- thermal exchange ducts within the heat sink tures are brighter when they are initially lit ensuring the core junction temperature of and dim as they heat up. As a result, the fix- the LEDs are at or below the manufacture may lose as much as 20% of light once turer’s recommended optimal specifications the attached heat sink reaches its heat satu- for longest life, greatest efficacy and brightration level. est light emission. The air flow through the ACC technology prevents the heat sink thermal exchange ducts has been precisely from reaching full saturation level, thereby calculated to provide the highest thermal consistently maintaining the greatest level exchange rate and the lowest noise level.

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The air is then vented out of the fixture through exhaust ports ensuring not only the coolest running LEDs, but the coolest fixture temperature as well. Our patent pending ACC Technology has set the bar very high for the most efficient LED fixture on the planet.

In the end, Titan LED is not a manufacturer that is pursuing a short tem run or quickly exits because it wanted a fast dollar.

Like its ACC Technology, Titan LED is here for the long haul and is very much a part of a rapidly growing and cutting edge arena. The competition will always bring forth new developments and challenges, but only those committed with a vison and passion to be world class will stay standing.

So, here we will stand with our feet anchored in American soil to bring our customers the “Wow” Factor and quality light for years to come. ❏ For more information please call 805- 416-1296 or visit our website at www.titanled.net.

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Product SPOTLIGHT • Redfish Instruments

The iDMV 510 Wireless Multimeter

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he advent of mobile devices with connectivity to everything is everywhere. It was just a matter of time before that connectivity came to electrical test instruments and multimeters in particular. In fact multimeters represent an excellent application for connected devices.

Properly configured, mobile devices connected to multimeters allow inexpensive electrical data logging, measurement at a distance, easy sharing of data with customers and colleagues, alternate visualization methods, and simplification of features that are more complicated on traditional multimeters. Let us look at a few of these applications in greater detail.

Intermittent electrical problems are difficult. While the customer says that the problem doesn’t happen all the time, when it occurs the problem causes lots of trou-

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ble. But it’s intermittent and never happening when the electrician is there to see it. What’s an electrician to do? The iDVM 510 iOS and Android enabled wireless multimeter from Redfish Instruments with on-board data logging provides a compelling answer.

Configure the meter using the free mobile device app (iOS 7 or Android Jellybean or later) to log over a period of minutes, hours or days. The rate at which the data is logged, the number of data points, and the total logging period are interrelated. Selecting two of these (rate, data points, or duration) determines the third. The onboard memory can store up to 20,000 data points. Since the memory is on-board, there is no need to leave the mobile device wirelessly tethered to the meter — just set it up on the mobile device and the iDVM does

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the rest. Data logging can also be initiated from a single button press on the iDVM 510 itself.

After the logging period, the iDVM 510 will provide an alert via the app that data is available to be down loaded.

Once the data is on the mobile device, the app graphing can be used to find low voltage, drop out, or spikes — problem identified! At $150.00 the iDVM 510 provides an economical tool to identify pesky problems or simply view electrical data over an extended period of time.

The iDVM 510 utilizes Bluetooth Smart sometimes known as Bluetooth Low Energy (BTLE) to connect to the mobile device.This latest version of Bluetooth has extended range (up to 100 feet — line of sight) and reduced power consumption allowing for extended battery life. Bluetooth connectivity allows “measurement at a distance.” As an example, consider a failing blower in the attic. Because no one wants to crawl back and forth into the attic, instrument the blower with the iDVM 510, and watch the current change conveniently from downstairs. The meter can periodically check the current, set an alarm, or send an alert while the meter and mobile device are tethered. Other circuits can also be checked to see the impact on the blower current.

The intuitive user interface of mobile devices allow easy configuration, data storage (on the meter or on the mobile device), and visualization. Because the measurements are displayed on the mobile device as well as the meter, the software permits a variety of visualization methods. The digital value of the reading can be displayed. However maybe the better visualization may be a needle meter or a “VU” meter. These different visualizations are easily accessible (by the user) by simply swiping the display to a new visualization option. Data graphing can also be turned on or off and configured as needed. Data can be saved directly to the mobile device, transferred to DropBox, or emailed. All of the communication and visualization tools are already built in to today’s modern mobile operating systems Continued on page 20 making the software

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Product SPOTLIGHT • Redfish Instruments enhancements very complimentary to your traditional multimeter interface — the LCD. The addition of the mobile device interface provides additional features that would cost hundreds or even thousand of dollars more. The data logging feature alone is very expensive on other meters due to the complexity of adding the technology and electrical isolation to the meter. The ability to immediately email data, post it to a web server, etc., from a mobile device makes portability of data simpler and not generally available elsewhere at any price. The data can be configured as you need it. A function in the software allows the data to run through a user defined function to produce data with relevant units. For example, a thermistor provides a resistance value that is directly related to temperature. The correlation can be modeled using a polynomial fit to the resistance data producing very accurate temperature measurements. The mobile device software allows the user to enter the correlation equation including units so that the data is displayed or saved as tem-

perature not resistance. The many features enabled by this connection to mobile devices are just now becoming known. The future features can only be imagined.

The iDVM 510 is first and foremost a professional-grade True RMS multimeter.

All the software in the world or slick gadgetry cannot mask poor quality, lack of attention to detail, or safety failures. The iDVM 510 has been subjected to a variety of safety and compliance testing to insure that the meter can be used safely and within governmental guidelines. Professional electricians and engineers are faced with lethal voltage often or sometimes infrequently. Either way, it is critical that the meter in your hand has been tested to assure that it can be used without causing serious injury. The iDVM 510 has been tested and certified by Intertec/ETL, a nationally recognized testing laboratory, to comply with the safety standards established in IEC/EN61010. The meter is rated to Category III (CAT III) 1000V and Category IV (CAT IV) 600V and able to withstand 8KV over voltage.

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Ingress protection (IP) of 54 means that the meter can withstand dirty and dusty environments and sprayed water. These specifications are critical to professionals, and should be carefully considered by occasional users too. The difference between a $50 meter and a $150 meter could, literally, be a matter of life or death. Don’t cheap out on electrical measurement tools — buy quality and safety.

The iDVM 510 started as a very capable and safe True RMS multimeter to which was added the many features made possible by the advent of mobile devices. Multimeters have not changed substantially since the introduction of the LCD display. Linking multimeters to mobile devices is a similar quantum change in the usability of the multimeter. Most frequently a multimeter will be used in the traditional manner, but in those cases where the addition of real time data graphing, measurement at a distance, data logging, and data emailing are important the iDVM 510 provides this capability at a very competitive price. ❏

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Industry NEWS

Miami’s Sun Life Stadium to Enhance Fan Experience and Energy Efficiency with Eaton’s Advanced Ephesus LED Lighting System

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ower management company Eaton recently announced that Sun Life Stadium, home of the Miami Dolphins, University of Miami and the Orange Bowl, plans to implement an advanced light-emitting diode (LED) system designed to enhance the viewing experiences for stadium spectators and television audiences, while reducing energy use by as much as 75 percent. The new Ephesus Lighting LED system will be implemented for the beginning of the 2016 NFL football season.

The new LED system, with its instanton capability, eliminates the warm-up period associated with more traditional bulb-based lighting such as metal halide

products. This contributes to an enhanced fan viewing experience and enables venues to instantly resume lighting after concerts and other non-sports events and halftime shows.

“As we researched LED lighting options in the marketplace that would help us transform Sun Life Stadium, it became evident that the digital lighting solution developed by Eaton’s Ephesus Lighting was a very competitive, well-engineered system that would meet our unique and specific needs,” Miami Dolphins senior vice president of stadium renovations Bill Senn said.

The Ephesus LED lighting system is brighter than the previous system and

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through its industry-leading glare-control innovations, its fixtures shine more uniformly on the playing surface, creating a better stage for players and fans both in the stadium and those watching on highdefinition television. The versatility of an LED system also allows for operational flexibility and the creation of programmable light shows for fan entertainment. Ephesus LED solutions are easy to install, virtually maintenance-free for years and offer facilities the lowest total operating costs compared to other sports lighting systems.

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Industry NEWS operators have come to understand that our digital lighting solutions create the optimal stage for fans and performers,” said Mike Lorenz, president, Eaton’s Ephesus Lighting business. “Our success at venues of various sizes has established a new standard of what fans, performers, television broadcasters and facility operators expect from lighting.”

Since lighting the first sports venue with LED technology in North America in 2012, Eaton’s Ephesus Lighting luminaires have been operational for over 20 million hours at indoor and outdoor sports and entertainment venues across North America including the University of Phoenix Stadium (Arizona Cardinals); U.S. Bank Stadium (Minnesota Vikings); the Canadian Tire Centre (Ottawa Senators); Bridgestone Arena (Nashville Predators); Duke University; Cornell University and many more.

The Miami Dolphins, owned

by Chair of the Board & Managing General Partner Stephen M. Ross, are the oldest continuous major-league professional sports franchise in the state of Florida. The Dolphins were founded by Joe Robbie in 1965 and began play in the American Football League as an expansion team in 1966 and joined the NFL as part of the AFL-NFL merger in 1970. The organization has played in five

Super Bowls, winning championships following the 1972 (VII) and 1973 (VIII) seasons. The franchise also has won five conference championships and 13 division championships. The Dolphins play home games at Sun Life Stadium in Miami Gardens and train at Doctors Hospital Training Facility at Nova Southeastern University in Davie, Florida. This year, the organization celebrates 50 seasons in South Florida. For more information, visit dolphins.com.

Eaton’s Ephesus Lighting business manufactures high-output LED lighting solutions for challenging applications in the industrial and sporting markets. The business is focused on innovating advanced LED solutions that will enrich and illuminate the world, by creating brighter, more vibrant and more sustainable environments. For more information, visit www.ephesuslighting.com, follow us on Twitter @EphesusLighting or contact us at 315-579-2873 or info@ephesuslighting.com.

Eaton’s electrical business is a global leader with expertise in power distribution and circuit protection; backup power protection; control and automation; lighting and security; structural solutions and wiring devices; solutions for harsh and hazardous environments; and engineering services. Eaton is positioned through its global solutions to answer today’s most critical electrical power management challenges.

Eaton is a power management company with approximately 97,000 employees.

The company provides energy-efficient solutions that help our customers effectively manage electrical, hydraulic and mechanical power more efficiently, safely and sustainably. Eaton sells products to customers in more than 175 countries. For more information, visit www.eaton.com. ❏

Panasonic Lighting Americas President Pat Sullivan Retires Mark Verheyen to Succeed as New President of Lighting Company

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at Sullivan, president of Panasonic Lighting Americas, Inc. (PESLA), will retire after nearly 40 years in the lighting industry.

Sullivan spent the last 14 years of his career as CEO of Universal Lighting Technologies, as well as the president of PESLA, which operates both Universal Lighting Technologies and Douglas Lighting Controls.

“Pat’s contributions and vision have been invaluable to our growth, product innovation and customer focus,” said Chris Holstein, vice president of marketing for Universal Lighting Technologies. “We will celebrate Pat’s lifelong commitment to the industry and wish him well as he transitions into an enjoyable retirement.”

Panasonic has identified Sullivan’s successor as Mark Verheyen, a long-time industry leader who brings more than 25 years of lighting experience with 13 years inside of the Panasonic

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Group. Verheyen has joined PESLA as of December 1, and Sullivan will remain in an advisory role to ensure a smooth transition.

“Mark Verheyen is well known and respected in the Panasonic family and throughout the lighting industry,” Holstein said. “As a leader at Panasonic, Mark’s appointment to president represents a commitment to the strategies and programs that have positioned our company for success.” ❏ About Panasonic Lighting Americas, Inc.: Panasonic Lighting Americas, Inc. is a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Panasonic Group. Under the Americas umbrella, they operate Universal Lighting Technologies, Inc., a market leader in linear fluorescent, compact fluorescent, HID, eHID and LED solutions for commercial lighting applications. They also operate Douglas Lighting Controls, an industry leader in whole building and intelligent controls systems.

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Industry NEWS

CONSTRUCTION INNOVATIONS LLC RECEIVES INTERNATIONAL NOVA AWARD FOR BOLT STAR® REUSABLE BOLT TEMPLATE

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onstruction Innovations LLC announced recently that it

has been awarded the prestigious 2015 NOVA Award from the Construction Innovation Forum (CIF) www.cif.org , for its innovative BOLT STAR product, www.bolt-star.com . The 2015 winners were announced November 10th at the Construction Users Roundtable (CURT) Awards of Excellence Gala in Houston, Texas. Based in Cincinnati, CURT represents more than 100 of the nation’s top construction purchasers, the majority of which are Fortune 500 companies.

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Industry NEWS involving building wood “templates” to hold anchor bolts in place during the concrete pour of a round pole base foundation. These structural bases are commonly specified for parking lot and outdoor area lighting, street lighting, tennis courts, signs, flag poles and security camera poles. Contractors typically fabricate a wood template for each and every pole base foundation, then discard it after the pour. BOLT STAR is reusable a dozen times or more when properly cared for, representing a significant cost savings over wood templates. The reusability aspect of the innovation also yields a more sustainable solution, given that wood templates often end up in landfills as construction waste after a single use. Moreover, BOLT STAR is 57% more efficient, eliminating the measuring, cutting and drilling of holes required to build each wood template.

“We feel privileged to recognize Bolt Star and the exceptional team at Construction Innovations LLC who developed this highly innovative method of light pole construction,” says Rasha Stino, Chair of the 2015 NOVA Awards and Vice Chair of the Construction Innovation Forum.

“The NOVA Awards honor top innovations in construction from around the world.

NOVA Awards are hard-won, and the judging process is rigorous. Our NOVA win-

ners make significant contributions to safety, efficiency, quality and environmental stewardship.”

Formed in 1987, the Construction Innovation Forum (CIF) is an international, non-profit organization that encourages and recognizes construction innovations.

In 1989, CIF created the NOVA Award to recognize and advance innovation in all areas of the construction industry around the world. A team of investigators, composed of leading engineers and architects, researches the nominated innovations. A jury of internationally recognized experts reviews the nominations and investigators’ reports, meeting twice to select finalists and winners. To date, 796 nominations for the NOVA Award have been received from more than 20 countries. Worldwide, 111 innovations from more than 10 countries have received the coveted award.

“Our company is rich with people dedicated to innovation in the construction industry. The NOVA Award is very prestigious industry recognition, and it is indeed an honor to accept the NOVA Award on behalf of our inventors,” says Ken Gregory, President of Construction Innovations. “BOLT STAR is not only an innovative solution to an age-old construction process fraught with problems, it represents a real game changer, a paradigm shift if you will. Contractors are happily abandoning the wood template

construction process for one that is 57% more efficient, reliably delivers consistent quality at lower cost, and reduces construction waste.” BOLT STAR is made in the USA and is available in 18-inch and 24-inch sizes. Versions to fit larger 30inch and 36-inch diameter bases common in roadway lighting and traffic signals are currently under development. ❏ About Construction Innovations

Construction Innovations LLC is dedicated to improving the construction industry through the creation of innovative products, tools, methods and services.

Through its manufacturing division, the company designs and manufactures tools for the construction of poles and pole bases. These tools are then distributed to contractors through Graybar, HD Supply/White Cap, and a nationwide network of independent electric supply, construction supply and concrete supply distributors. The company also provides a complete line of specialized services to construction companies focused on increasing efficiency, including manufacturing and kitting services for electrical and low voltage systems, BIM coordination and construction layout services, and Lean manufacturing consulting services.

For more information, contact Ken Gregory at 1-855-725-9555 or visit www.bolt-star.com

Vermont Governor Announces Completion of 5th State Corrections Solar Project

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overnor Peter Shumlin today announced the completion of a powering a project just down the road. We see a bright future in Vermont’s solar sec500 kilowatt solar net metering project at the Southern State Correctional Fa- tor,” said PCM-ImageTek President Mike Hathaway.

“We are pleased to continue making progress on this initiative and to be helping cility, the fifth of seven state correctional facilities to be powered by solar.

The project is part of an initiative the Governor announced in September of 2013 the state save taxpayer money, create good local jobs, and keep electric costs down to deploy 5 megawatts of solar power that will increase the state’s use of renewable while producing Vermont-made solar energy,” said Andrew Savage, Chief Strategy Officer at AllEarth Renewables. “With manufacturing and supply partners for our locally energy while saving taxpayers on state energy costs.

“This is a perfect example of how we do renewable energy in Vermont,” said made tracker around the state like PCM Image-Tek, projects like this show firsthand the role of the Vermont solar industry creating Gov. Shumlin. “Local solar that powers our public jobs and adding value to the state.” buildings all while creating and supporting local Upon completion, the state solar initiative will jobs. I’m so proud of the state for leading by exsave taxpayers more than $2.5 million in energy ample.” costs over twenty years with no state investment, The project at the Southern State Correctional while producing over 7 million kilowatt hours per Facility is using solar trackers made by AllEarth year of clean Vermont-made solar electricity.

Renewables of Williston, and the trackers feature The Renewable Energy Credits for all State prolocal components, including electrical boards manjects are all being retained and retired in-state. ufactured by PCM Image-Tek of Springfield, less SolarSense, the specialty solar division of Althan 3 miles from the project site.

“As a local manufacturer, it’s great to have The Southern State Correctional Facility, in Springfield, Vt., ternative Energy Development Group, provided the work within Vermont’s growing solar industry and is the fifth of seven state correctional facilities powered by financing for the projects, and owns and operates several of the State projects. ❏ even more rewarding to see the results of our work innovative Vermont-made solar trackers.

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Product FOCUS Solar Tracker Helping to Power, Educate Middle School of the Kennebunks An innovative Vermont-made solar tracker is now helping to power the Middle School of the Kennebunks in southern Maine.

The 6 kW solar system will help offset the electrical bills of Kennebunks public middle school, a school made up of grades 6-8 with over 400 students, faculty, and staff.

Science teachers will be able to access real time information online tracking power produced that can be incorporated into existing curriculum.

The Maine school first went solar 5 years ago with a small solar array located by the entrance to the gym. The 5.5 kW system was damaged during the winter of 2015. Naoto Inoue, owner of Solar Market, the installer of the new system, and Jeff Rodman, principal of MSK, decided a solar tracking system would better fit the needs of the school.

The project utilized an American-made AllEarth Solar Tracker, which tracks the sun throughout the day to maximize energy production. The ground-mounted pre-engineered solar trackers are designed for residential and commercial-scale installations and are manufactured nearby in Williston, Vt. by AllEarth Renewables.

AllEarth Solar Trackers produce over 30 percent more energy than fix ground-mounted systems and 45 percent more energy than rooftop systems per kilowatt installed.

The project was installed by Solar Market & Talmage Solar Engineering, Maine’s oldest solar company, located in Arundel, Maine.

For more information, visit www.allearthrenewables.com

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Product FOCUS Condux Tesmec ARS607 Hydraulic Puller for Underground Pulling Applications The ARS607 hydraulic puller from Condux Tesmec is ideal for a wide range of underground pulling applications including power transmission and distribution cable installation.

With over 10 tons (100 kN) of pulling force, the ARS607 offers industry-leading features like a negative self-acting hydraulic brake, an integrated hydraulic dynamometer, a hydraulic cooling system, advanced user controls and more.

A standard electronic pull and speed monitor and recorder kit is integrated into the control panel, providing users real time data on pulling operations. Bull-wheel grooves on the ARS607 are made from heat-treated steel.

The Condux Tesmec line of hydraulic pullers, tensioners, puller-tensioners and stringing blocks represents the safest and most reliable equipment in the power transmission and distribution industry.

For more information, visit www.conduxtesmec.com

LaMar Introduces HBL3 Series High Bay LED Light Ruggedized for Cold and Wet Environments LaMar Lighting Company, a New York-based leader in LED & fluorescent lighting manufacturing announced recently the launch of the HBL3 high bay luminaire well suited for general warehouse lighting and harsh environment applications, including cold storage, processing plants, car washes and other rigorous environments. The HBL3 family joins LaMar’s HBL1 series of efficient, high performance fixtures for warehouse and commercial installations.

With a light output over 16,000 lumens at 5000k, the HBL3 is designed for high and low bay applications. The HBL3 is made of heavy duty extruded aluminum for superior thermal control and durability.

Gasketed cast aluminum end caps secure the impact resistant extruded polycarbonate diffuser with no LED pixilation. The entire fixture is IP65 rated, meaning it is totally protected against dust infiltration and able to withstand ingress from low-pressure water jets. The externally mounted 120-277 volt Meanwell driver has an extruded aluminum case to ensure proper thermal control for extended life. This thermal durability makes the HBL 3 ideal for extreme environments, such as walk-in coolers, food processing facilities, and high ambient environments up to 55°C/131°F. For more information, visit www.lamarlighting.com

Platinum Tools® Launches New Big Mouth Tool Bag Platinum Tools®, the leader in solutions for the preparation, installation, hand termination and testing of wire and cable, is proud to announce the launch of the new Big Mouth Tool Bag (P/N 4006). With an MSRP of $35.25, the new tool bag is now shipping.

“The durable Big Mouth Tool Bag is perfect for carrying your tools to the job site,” said John Phillips, Platinum Tools, Inc. product manager. “The heavy duty construction means this bag will last for years to come!”

Big Mouth includes six spacious interior and exterior pockets for storage, is made with water-resistant canvas construction with nylon stitching for durability, and collapses flat for storage when not in use.

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Product FOCUS New Milwaukee® 600 MCM Crimper Provides the Most Accurate Way to Crimp Milwaukee Tool fundamentally changes the way battery operated hydraulic crimpers are used in the field by delivering the single best user experience with the introduction of the M18™ FORCE LOGIC™ 600 MCM* Crimper. Built from the ground up to address the challenges users face on the jobsite, Milwaukee’s inline design and quick-connect, easyopen jaw make Milwaukee’s new 600 MCM Crimper easy to operate in the most challenging work environments, delivering superior accuracy and reduced user fatigue. The Milwaukee 600 MCM Crimper, along with Milwaukee U Style Dies, is UL Classified with most #8 – 600MCM Cu and #8 – 350 MCM connectors.

“Today electricians are using large, clunky, front heavy crimpers to splice or terminate electrical connections.

Accuracy of crimp alignment is a key component of crimp integrity. Current crimpers are challenging to align because they’re so front heavy, often requiring two people ensure proper crimp placement,” said Paige Bovard, Sr. Product Manager for Milwaukee Tool. “Through a proprietary jaw design, the 600 MCM Crimper easily holds connectors for instant alignment, resulting in accurate and fast initial crimps. The in-line design and easy open jaws improve accuracy and speed of subsequent crimps as they can easily open the jaws with just the press of a thumb, a superior process for a single user.”

The new crimper features the industry’s first adaptive pressure control system, Predictive Force Monitoring (PFM™). “While speed and accuracy don’t traditionally go hand in hand,” says Bovard, “we are able to achieve both with PFM™.” With the ability to measure and modify all performance levels of the system, PFM™ pushes the hydraulics extremely hard and fast through the beginning of the cycle, and lands them softly at the right pressure during the completion of the crimp. This protects components for up to 4X longer life, and results in the single fastest, most precise crimping system on the market.

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Product FOCUS Prescolite Adds 5” Square and Drop Glass LiteBox Surface Mount LED Downlights to Product Portfolio Brand Also Adds DMX Dimming to 8” LiteFrame LED Downlights Hubbell Lighting, a world leader in lighting innovation, announced today that Prescolite has added two new trims to the brand’s 5” LiteBox Surface Mount (LBSQ5LEDA-square, LBS5LEDA DG-drop glass) LED product line. Installing directly to a standard J-box, the 5” LiteBox Surface Mount fixture is the perfect alternative to recessed products in settings where plenum height is challenging or where fire codes restrict the use of recessed fixtures.

Prescolite also announced today that it has added DMX dimming to its LF series LED downlight family.

Available in a 5” round and now square and round drop glass versions, the LiteBox Surface Mount series features an intuitive snap-in system that makes flush mount installation incredibly easy. Users only need to install the snap-in adapter on to a standard jbox, connect wires and then snap the fixture into place with the flush mount clip. The Drop Glass model makes an architectural statement with its cut glass, aluminum and acrylic trim, and meets a space’s ambient illumination requirements while providing a luminous focal point.

Prescolite’s 5” LiteBox Surface Mount fixtures have 600+ lumen output similar to a 60W incandescent lamp, outstanding color rendering (CRI >90) and are dimmable to 15 percent. Designed with installation flexibility in mind, the fixtures’ stateof-the-art design eliminates the need for a traditional LED driver and is California Title 24 compliant, ENERGY STAR® qualified and wet listed.

Prescolite has also added DMX-512 enabled dimming to its LF series downlight family, making it compatible with a variety of architectural control systems and/or entertainment consoles in new construction and retrofit applications. With continuous dimming to below 0.1%, it provides a smooth dimming curve for the most discerning applications.

For more information, visit www.prescolite.com

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Product FOCUS U.S. Architectural Lighting Introduces Razar LED Generation Wall Mount Fixtures U.S. Architectural Lighting expands its Razar LED Generation product line with the introduction of three new wall mounted fixtures featuring a sleek, low profile appearance. The luminaires extend only 12” from the mounting surface and vary in width from 9” to 23”.

Available in LED wattages from 23W to 198W, the Razar LED wall mounts offer significant energy savings and replace equivalent HID luminaires ranging from 35W to 400W. Five asymmetric distribution patterns are field rotatable in 90° increments and offer individual LED house side shielding available in 3000K, 4000K and 5000K CCT. Optical modules can also be easily changed in the field. All models have standard dimmable drivers and are supplied with 20KVA of surge protection.

Options include Model EM-LED with 90minute emergency battery in a 14” deep housing with surface conduit.

U.S. Architectural Lighting’s wall mounts are companion fixtures to the company’s Razar LED Generation pole mounted luminaires and bollards. The wall mounts can be used to illuminate ATMs and pathways near retail centers, hospitals, schools and other sites with security concerns.

Standard finishes include black, white, grey, green, and dark bronze. Custom colors can also be specified. Polyester powder coat is baked at 400°F for maximum hardness and durability.

For more information, visit www.usaltg.com

Selected Thomas & Betts Blackburn® EZGround® Compression Connectors Now IEEE 837-2014 Compliant Selected Figure 6 and C-tap connectors from the Blackburn® EZGround® compression connector line from Thomas & Betts (T&B), a member of the ABB Group, now comply with IEEE Standard 837-2014.

The revised standard establishes more rigorous electromagnetic force (EMF) testing requirements for substation grounding applications.

“A range of EZGround Figure 6 and C-tap compression connectors have been tested to verify compliance with the new standard,” said Ralph Donati, product marketing director at T&B. “Eventually, all applicable Blackburn® grounding products will be subjected to the new testing standards and made compliant with IEEE 837-2014.”

The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) uses IEEE 837 to ensure that connectors have long-term performance capabilities for even the most demanding substation grounding applications. The new IEEE Standard 837-2014, published in October, includes more demanding testing for EMF withstanding criteria; for many conductor sizes, the required test current values have increased as much as 50 percent. Additionally, the increased EMF value has led to the number of surges for the EMF test to be reduced from three to two.

Blackburn® EZGround® compression connectors serve as a safe and code-approved alternative to exothermic welding connections. They are installed in half the time of exothermic methods, with fewer components, and in all weather conditions. Installation also includes die embossment on the connector that indicates that the proper tool has been used and a successful crimp has been made.

For more information, visit www.tnb.com

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