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CONTENTS

PUBLISHER

Danny J. Salchert OFFICE MANAGER

Anita Salchert CREATIVE DIRECTOR

Derek Gaylard CIRCULATION DIRECTOR

Pam Fulmer CONTRIBUTING WRITERS

Megan Zelko • Bryan Rupert

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PRESIDENT

Danny J. Salchert

COVER STORY 6 Delivering More by Design

BY MEGAN ZELKO

FEATURE 16 A Grounded Approach to Arc Flash Analysis

BY BRYAN RUPERT

COMPANY PROFILE 22 Protect Yourself Miller Safety Consultants — A Leader in Arc Flash Protection

DEPARTMENTS 24 Industry News 30 Product Spotlights 40 Ad Index ON THE COVER Photo courtesy of Barron Lighting Group

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Barron Lighting Group

Delivering More

by Design | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | BY

MEGAN ZELKO | MARKETING PROGRAMS MANAGER | BARRON LIGHTING GROUP

IN 2018, BARRON LIGHTING GROUP in Glendale, Arizona celebrates its 45th year of manufacturing and marketing its comprehensive line of lighting solutions for commercial and industrial applications. Barron is the parent company to four brands: Exitronix emergency lighting, Trace-Lite commercial and industrial lighting, specialtyLED commercial and decorative lighting, and GrowliteÂŽ indoor and greenhouse horticultural lighting.

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Since 1973, the lighting industry has diversified from HID and fluorescent tubes to the high-impact, high-intensity LED lighting trend. With the changing market landscape, Barron, too, has changed its business strategy.

Barron designed, engineered and manufactured the first LED Continued on page 8

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exit sign, and in 1984 the company launched the Exitronix brand. The TraceLite division followed soon after and enabled Barron to expand its offerings. With the introduction of the specialtyLED division came custom and decorative LED lighting for both indoor and outdoor applications.

Most recently with the acquisition of Growlite, Barron added state-of-the-art lamps, ballasts and fixtures engineered specifically for the indoor horticulture market.

2017 brought change to Barron and its management team – joining the Brand team lead representing Product and Engineering, was an internal promotion in the Sales department and the addition of a new team lead to the Marketing department.

Heather McCune, a nine-year veteran of Barron and of the lighting industry was recently promoted to Vice President, Sales Operations. Heather is responsible for col- with Barron’s diverse suite of products.

In assuming her new duties as Vice Preslaborating with Barron’s Marketing and Brand teams to achieve market penetration ident, Sales Operations, Heather directs the

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organization’s support investments in sales force effectiveness and manages the functions essential to sales force productivity.

“Throughout her nine-year tenure at Barron, Heather has proven herself an effective time manager while helping her team to set challenging but realistic goals and devise strategies to meet those goals,” said Lou Goldman, CEO of Barron Lighting Group.

Mr. Goldman went on to say, “As a highly effective sales manager, Heather is a highly motivated and qualified professional with experience in all aspects of business strategy. She is instantly approachable with tremendous energy, always enthusiastic and has some new and innovative ideas that I believe will serve her team and Barron well.

I am confident that Heather is a results-driven professional who will steer the Barron team to success. Happily, Heather combines her ability as a strategist, her attention to customer needs, and her strong understanding of the lighting industry.”

Bringing further industry insight to the Barron management team Continued on page 12

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is Steven Ellsworth as Director of Marketing and Joy Moyer as Vice President of Brand.

“We are excited for Steven to be part of the Barron family and leading our Marketing department with his extensive background in marketing, advertising and creative direction. His attention to detail, sense of urgency and industry knowledge has enabled the Marketing team to consistently raise expectations in their delivery of projects and programs to Barron’s customers,” said Alan Tracy, Owner and President of Barron Lighting Group.

Steven oversees the Marketing Creative Services, Marketing Programs and eCommerce teams with responsibilities of delivering growth through the development and implementation of strategic new projects and programs including campaigns, events, and eCommerce while enabling the Barron Sales team to meet its goals by providing the appropriate sales and brand tools.

New look. New products. New Barron.

This year at LIGHTFAIR International in Chicago, IL, the Barron Marketing team will introduce the new Barron website which will serve to illustrate the collaborative efforts of the Sales, Marketing and Brand teams by showcasing Barron’s expanded product offering.

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ment team as the Vice President of Brand. Joy oversees the day-to-day management of all four Barron brands, product management and engineering while delivering growth through strategic new product development, partnerships and brand initiatives.

“Joy’s vast knowledge and experience in the lighting industry as well as her engineering background, bring strong insights to the Barron Brand team. Her focus on ex-

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cellence has allowed Barron to expand its product offering,” said Bill Skelton, Vice President of Operations.

The Brand team continues to identify and provide new lighting solutions for Barron customers. Since the beginning of 2018, Trace-Lite has launched four new products – • LDL200 – The LDL200 is Trace-Lite’s solution for energy-efficient, low maintenance loading dock lighting. This rugged LED lighting fixture is designed with high performance Philips® LumiLed LED chips and precisely engineered UV-resistant optics. It has a narrow beam distribution that provides optional brightness for the entire length of the trailer. The LDL200 is IP65 rated for outdoor use (optional mounting arm is damp location rated) and is available in an industrial safety yellow finish.

• SLW Series – The slim architectural SLW Series LED wallpack features integral motion detection (PIR sensor) or photocontrol only (NS model) in both “normally on” and UL 924 Listed emergency egress models. The fully gasketed die-cast enclosure is IP65 rated and UL Listed for Wet Locations. The SLW’s 15W LED light engine delivers 1500 lumens in AC mode and 600 lumens in emergency mode. Zero uplight optics reduce light pollution.

• BAW Series – The BAW Series of LED luminaires features adjustable light bars that can be oriented in Continued on page 14

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up, down and up/down orientations to credepartment store retailers and schools. ate dramatic lighting effects. This family This series eliminates the need for multiof product is offered in four different light ple emergency lighting units. outputs and two sizes to complement any • VEX Series – Attractive and easy to inbuilding exterior and to accommodate stall, the VEX Series combines contemmultiple mounting heights. porary styling with quality LED • MC2 – The MC2 is Trace-Lite’s 10” LED illumination. The optional patent pending canopy, designed to set a new standard Numeric Indicator option (G2-NI) profor all canopy applications with its minivides additional peace of mind with mainmal power consumption, low profile and tenance innovations to complement any low glare design. The specially engiapplication. neered lens optimizes visual comfort • XET Series – The XET Series – which without sacrificing lighting efficacy and includes the XET-20 20 Amp Emergency does not yellow over time. Delivering up Lighting Control Device, XET-20-DR 20 to 5018 lumens while consuming only Amp Emergency Lighting Control De40W, the MC2 optimizes utility rebates vice with Dimming Relay, and the XETwithout sacrificing high performance 3 3 Amp Emergency Lighting Control canopy lighting.

Device –allows the use of auxiliary generator or inverter power on switched fixWhile Exitronix has launched three new tures in power failure situations. products – • Nfinity NFT Series – The Nfinity NFT Working together - Sales, Marketing and Series high-power LED emergency light- Brand are bringing a new vision to and ing unit provides industry leading 125’ identifying new targets in an ever-evolving path of egress spacing. Suited for larger marketplace. Together they have seen areas and egress paths such as ware- growth in all four brands, particularly with houses, factories, lengthy corridors, large the Growlite brand which provides solu14

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tions in the horticultural industry. The horticultural lighting sector is expected to enjoy a 25% annual increase in the next 24 months and Growlite by Barron Lighting Group intends to be at the forefront of this growth.

“Working with Heather, Steven and Joy to identify new markets and new opportunities as well as continuing to develop new products, Growlite is poised to lead the market to the next level,” said Greg Alaura, Growlite Brand Manager.

With over 100 years of combined lighting experience, the Growlite team has the vision and innovative ideas to challenge the status quo of lighting products in this niche industry. The mission is simple; to provide the highest quality, safest products in the market and educate the indoor grow market with the latest and greatest technologies emerging from the lighting industry.

Growlite will continue to push the limits of innovation and technology to deliver stateof-the-art lamps, ballasts and fixtures engineered specifically for the indoor horticulture market.

Exitronix offers a full line of exit and emergency lighting safety products including LED exit signs, emergency lights and ballasts for commercial and industrial applications. Launched in 1984 by Barron Lighting Group, Exitronix designed, engineered and manufactured the first LED exit sign.

Trace-Lite offers LED lighting solutions including wallpacks, flood lighting, garage/canopy lighting and high/low bays for indoor and outdoor commercial and industrial lighting applications. The addition of center baskets, strips, wraps, under cabinets and recessed downlights allows for a complete product offering perfect for new construction or retro-fits alike. specialtyLED offers colorful and dramatic lighting solutions including ribbon flex, flexible border tube and linear wall wash for indoor and outdoor architectural and decorative applications. With the ability to provide full design services, specialtyLED's design experts are immersed in the details of each project and turn concepts into reality.

Barron Lighting Group is committed to delivering more by design and to providing its customers with high-quality, high-impact lighting solutions.

For more information, please visit barronltg.com. ❏

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Facility Results

A Grounded Approach to

Arc Flash Analysis | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | BY

BRYAN RUPERT

EVERY ARC FLASH ANALYSIS is not created equal. The only way to know that your organization is getting its money’s worth is to recognize the best features of a sensible arc flash analysis plan and the potential pitfalls of a plan that is not well thought out.

data collectors, and even when they do, the estimating part of arc flash analysis is not an exact science. That’s because data collection points (aka: “points”) can be counted differently by each contractor.

One may be estimating based on counting every nameplate or where the label will be

Work with a qualified contractor you trust The first rule of thumb is to pick a contractor you can be comfortable with over the long term. Right now you may only be concerned with getting an initial analysis done, but compliance is an ongoing requirement. That means every time your facility experiences a change to its electrical system, the NFPA 70E standard requires that all major modifications or renovation shall be updated in the analysis in a timeframe that is “not to exceed five years.”

The alternative to picking a long-term partner is orienting a new contractor every time you need to update your analysis.

Each time you work with a new contractor, you increase your potential for wasting time and money. Remember, not every contractor sends out qualified electrical

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placed, while another only estimates for those points with protected devices. The only way to be sure you’re comparing apples to apples when having the project quoted is to have a clear scope of work defined and a consistent definition of what is to be considered a point. Continued on page 18

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Assess the contractor’s plan for change management As you consider whether a particular arc flash analysis contractor is the right one for your facility, be sure to inquire about the contractor’s plan for managing change — in real time and over time. It’s not practical to hire a contractor to come in after the fact and document change every time it happens, and doing a “wall-to-wall” system audit every year can be very expensive.

That’s why many companies with defined change management programs find it easier to manage change as it happens.

To accomplish this, a facility should require as part of the scope of work for the new electrical installation that the installer must document and catalog all the required data needed for updating the analysis. So, for example, if a new industrial air compressor is to be installed, the facility should be proactive in requiring the installer to document and catalog such things as the wire size, wire length, fuse or

breaker types or settings, etc.

This approach is very effective because making the documentation a required part of the final deliverable means that the job is not complete until the data is received. And unless you’re an expert at analyzing arc flash data, another rule of thumb before giving the go-ahead to start the installation is to inquire up front about whether the installer is a qualified data collector. If the installer is not, you need to have a contingency plan for making sure the data gets collected accurately.

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Ask about the availability of cataloging software Qualified data collectors are even more effective if they arrive at your facility armed with a cataloging software program designed specifically for conducting arc flash analyses. Cataloging software is invaluable on three levels — for data collection, label installation, and change management.

Data collection: Good cataloging software will require and Continued on page 20

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Facility Results Continued from page 18

alert the data collector if all of the data is not collected for each point. This has an immediate positive effect in that it reduces the number of return trips the collector has to make by ensuring that complete data is captured the first time.

Label installation: State-of-the-art arc flash data collection software provides the ability to capture photographs with each

point and to generate a corresponding report so you have an absolute visual reference for where to install each label.

Change management: And finally, any worthwhile arc flash data collection software can be used to manage change. That way, it’s very easy for any qualified installer to document, for example, a new circuit that has been added, by simply

recreating it within the software and answering the attribute prompts as they go.

Remember, good software ensures that no data is missed.

Look for a contractor who can provide safety training for your employees Nowhere is it written that your arc flash analysis provider has to be a huge conglomerate to be able to provide valuable training on the NFPA70E safety standard.

In fact, you should expect that any fullservice arc flash analysis contractor can also provide training for your employees.

As you review their available training options, don’t settle for generic safety training; instead, consider a contractor who can provide safety training specific to your facility or environment.

A truly beneficial training program doesn’t rely on simply lecturing to your employees about the OSHA regulations or how the standards groups arrived at the calculations in a 70E analysis. Instead, the best trainers — the ones who are worth what your organization is paying them — will focus on the information qualified workers need to do their jobs efficiently and safely. For example, qualified workers need to be trained in reading and interpreting all the information that appears on a best practices label and what that means in their specific environments. In addition, they should be trained in the practical application of protective measures, for example, how to properly operate and disconnect a switch, field test a voltage-rated glove, or inspect the arc-rated gear.

When you consider all the different aspects that go into selecting an arc flash analysis contractor and the potential pitfalls that loom in the background if you do try to cut corners, it is easy to see why the best arc flash analysis contractors are more than just contractors — they are often more like partners. ❏ About the Author: Bryan Rupert

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(brupert@facilityresults.com) is cofounder and lead consultant at Facility Results, a Plymouth, MI, company that designs and markets an extensive collection of electrical reliability and safety solutions, including FlashTrack, the company’s flagship software package for performing arc flash analyses.

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company PROFILE

Miller Safety Consultants

Protect Yourself Miller Safety Consultants — A Leader in Arc Flash Protection

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ince Miller started Miller Safety training was a classroom environment and Consultants, a veteran owned busi- was provided directly to customers but he

ness in 1999. The goal of the business was to provide cost effective safety consulting, employee training such as: confined space entry, fall protection, electrical safety and provide sales of electrical shock and flash protective equipment and fall protection equipment to businesses in the Washington DC area.

Reliance Industries provided fall protection products and much of the sales and training was on behalf of the supplier. In 2000, the owner decided to retire from his business, and Vince decided to discontinue the fall protection line of his business and concentrate more in the electrical training and products.

Vince had been a distributor for Certified Insulated Products (CIP), a manufacturer of electrical insulated tools and electrical arc flash clothing manufactured

by Otex in Rochester, New York. As a distributor, Vince provided sales through his internet website and much through relationships with electrical contractors. His

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also taught as a sub-contractor for other safety consulting companies and the Chesapeake Safety Council in Baltimore, Maryland. In 2005, Vince partnered with Vivid Learning Systems in Cascades, Washington to provide on-line training in safe work practices.

Training in electrical safe work practices is still provided locally in the Washington DC area and as a partner with an electrical engineering firm and online. The training is based on the Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA) standards and the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 70E standard.

Miller Safety Consultants is now a distributor for Cementex USA, Burlington, New Jersey, for insulated tools and equipment and clothing from OTEX Protective, Rochester, New York.

The majority of his sales of products are from the web-based store. Cementex is nationally known for their quality equipment.

Otex Protective is becoming more known

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for their quality clothing. For years, they have manufactured their products under other provider labels. Vince chose to not create his clothing line, but to sell the manufacturer product.

Vince has worked with many electrical company employees to fine-tune the clothing to be more comfortable for the user. Working closely with the manufacturer, they have made slight changes in how the cloth pattern was modified to meet final production. An example is the lightweight 40 Calorie vented hood offered by Otex.

The material is of the latest technology.

The vented assembly is constructed for balance on the back of the hardhat and the airflow is 27 CFM to prevent fogging of the face shield and provide cooling to the worker. It took over a year to develop the product with the user prior to having the hood “flash tested”. This product is now standard issue with many electrical contractors.

Being a small business and having quality providers has resulted in satisfied customers for Miller Safety Consultants.

Being a direct supplier for OTEX Protective, another small business means customized customer needs can be met. ❏ For more information, visit Miller Safety Consultants at: www.electricalsafetysupply.com, email Vince at: sales@millersafetyltd.com or give him a call at (703)367-0404.

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industry NEWS

Graybar Names Craig Hogan Vice President of Marketing and Customer Experience Graybar, a leading distributor of electrical, standing customer experience. He previously held communications and data networking products marketing management and leadership roles with and provider of supply chain management serEnterprise Rent-A-Car and Maritz. vices, today announced the appointment of Craig “Craig will play a key role in Graybar’s digital Hogan as Vice President - Marketing and Custransformation,” said Bill Mansfield, Senior Vice tomer Experience.

President - Marketing for Graybar. “Craig’s exHogan will lead Graybar’s marketing organitensive marketing experience and proven leaderzation and be responsible for brand management, ship will be an asset for us as we grow and marketing communications and marketing techdiversify the business.” nology. He also will oversee the continuing deGraybar, a Fortune 500 corporation and one of velopment of Graybar’s portfolio of technical the largest employee-owned companies in North solutions and digital services, including the comAmerica, is a leader in the distribution of high qualpany’s e-commerce platform. ity electrical, communications and data networkHogan brings to Graybar an extensive backing products, and specializes in related supply chain ground in marketing strategy, customer experimanagement and logistics services. Through its netCraig Hogan ence and marketing technology. Most recently, he work of nearly 290 North American distribution faworked for Scottrade Financial Services as Senior Vice Presi- cilities, it stocks and sells products from thousands of dent Client Experience and Marketing Operations. While at Scot- manufacturers, helping its customers power, network and secure trade, Hogan advanced through a number of leadership roles and their facilities with speed, intelligence and efficiency. For more inhelped the firm win a succession of J.D. Power awards for out- formation, visit www.graybar.com or call 1-800-GRAYBAR. ❏

Universal Names Carlos Pedroza as U.S. South Central Regional Sales Manager Universal Lighting Technologies, Inc., a About Panasonic Lighting Americas, Inc. global leader in lighting and a member of the Panasonic Lighting Americas, Inc., a subPanasonic Group, has named Carlos Pedroza as sidiary of the Panasonic Group, operates Uniregional sales manager for the South Central reversal Lighting Technologies, Inc. and Douglas gion of the United States.

Lighting Controls, two market leaders in the inIn his new role, Carlos will be responsible for dustry. Together, Douglas and Universal provide growing the distribution channel in the South customers with the most advanced lighting conCentral region by managing and supporting trols and LED components available today. agents and distributors. Additionally, he will About Universal Lighting Technologies, Inc. maintain close relationships with Energy Service Universal Lighting Technologies, Inc. a memCompanies (ESCOs) to grow distributor sales opber of the Panasonic group and a subsidiary of portunities.

Panasonic Lighting Americas, Inc., engineers, “We’re excited to add Carlos to our team of manufactures and markets innovative solutions talented industry professionals,” said Donna Tayfor commercial lighting across North America, Carlos Pedroza lor, Central Region Vice President at Universal including LED drivers, LED modules, fluoresLighting Technologies. “Carlos has extensive and diverse in- cent, HID and connected devices using wired and wireless techdustry experience in distribution and ESCO sales with a broad nology. Universal’s EVERLINE® LED retrofit continuum experience and success working with key distribution and light- provides a range of solutions for upgrading fluorescent to LED. ing contractors, which will aid in growing our market share.”

With over 70 years of experience, the company is recognized For more information on Universal Lighting Technologies, for its commitment to quality and customer service. Learn more visit www.unvlt.com. about Universal at www.unvlt.com. ❏

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industry NEWS

NSi Industries hires Jason Obetz as Eastern Regional Vice-President of Sales NSi Industries, LLC recently hired Ja- Industries with over 20 years of experi- worked for NB son Obetz as the Eastern Regional Vice- ence in electrical sales. Obetz started his Handy and All President of Sales. Obetz comes to NSi business career with Burndy and later Current Electrical Sales. Most recently, he worked as Executive Vice-President of Sales and Marketing for Omni Cable.

When asked about his deciJason Obetz sion to join NSi, Obetz stated, “NSi Industries has a rich tradition of adding value to the electrical distribution market. My experience aligns well with NSi’s mission to focus on supporting how electrical distributors serve their customers.”

According to Tom Wallace, Executive Vice-President of Sales, “Jason brings many years of industry experience and broad knowledge of the products we sell.

His background in sales and management will be a valuable resource to our partners and customers across the region.” Obetz will report directly to Wallace and will be responsible for overseeing sales in the eastern part of the United States. Obetz graduated with a bachelor’s degree from Rutgers University in New Brunswick, New Jersey.

About NSi Industries

NSi Industries is a leading provider of electrical products covering 16 product categories, addressing all the needs of electrical contractors and their customers.

With innovative and respected products and brands including TORK® mechanical and digital time switches, photocontrols and occupancy sensors and Polaris™, the original pre-insulated connector, NSi has provided 40 years of innovative, profitable and quality solutions to its distributor partners. NSi’s sustained level of success is attributable to a constant focus on its distributor partnerships and helping them find new ways to be successful. For more information about NSi Industries and its products, visit www.nsiindustries.com. ❏ FOR FREE INFO, CIRCLE 44 ON READER SERVICE CARD

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industry NEWS

EPCO Announces Promotion of Nick Lee to Central Regional Sales Manager Engineered Products Company (EPCO), a About EPCO supplier of specialty lighting and wiring conEngineered Products Company supplies electrisumable products for electrical contractors, tocal distributors with specialty lighting, lighting acday announced that Nick Lee has been promoted cessories and wiring solutions that address a wide to Central Regional Sales Manager effective imrange of standard and unique applications. EPCO’s mediately. According to EPCO President Jim Andurable, reliable products, high fill rate, on-time derson, “We are fortunate to have Nick on our delivery and no-risk purchase terms optimize disteam. His years of EPCO experience has given tributor cash flow and profit margins on the conhim a well-rounded understanding of our comsumable products electrical contractors use for pany’s current and future capabilities. He’ll be commercial, industrial, agricultural and residential able to leverage his relationship building skills buildings. Known for its exceptional pre-and postand strong customer service mentality to help sale customer service, as well as sales representagrow our business in a very competitive environtives who are the most knowledgeable in the ment.” electrical industry, the Minneapolis-based comLee will support EPCO’s growth strategy pany offers multiple configurations of products to Nick Lee through traditional electrical distribution chanmeet a broad variety of building applications. For nels. He will retain the responsibilities from his previous busi- more information about Engineered Products Company and its ness development manager role but will now also focus on products, visit www.engproducts.com or call (800) 336-1976. Folidentifying new product and sales opportunities in Minnesota, low the company on Twitter @EPCO1976 or subscribe to the Wisconsin, North Dakota, South Dakota and Northern Illinois. EPCO blog by visiting http://www.epcoblog.com/. ❏

SMA Inverters Help Sacramento International Airport Go Solar Sunny Central Inverters Deliver Robust Power to Nearly 8 MW System The Sacramento International Airport (SMF), which saw 10.9 million passengers travel through last year, recently advanced its sustainability efforts with a new PV system.

The 7.9 MW project at SMF, which uses SMA inverters, consists of two sites: A 15-acre plot near the airport’s economy parking lot, and a 20-acre location north of the runway. In total, the system uses two Sunny Central 2200-US inverters integrated with a Medium-Voltage Block, and three Sunny Central 800 CP-US inverters.

Borrego Solar, a top commercial solar company that specializes in designing and constructing solar and energy storage projects, constructed the project with financing from NRG, which will own and operate the facility. NRG will sell electricity to SMF under a Power Purchase Agreement (PPA).

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the Sacramento International Airport, which holds special meaning because our U.S. headquarters is located in the Sacramento region,” said Jim Crossen, general manager for SMA America. “With Sunny Central inverters delivering reliable, robust performance, we are confident that the airport –and those who utilize it –will see the benefits of solar energy.”

The system will offset 30 percent of SMF’s electricity use, providing cost savings of up to $850,000 per year over the 25-year PPA, and will also help the airport achieve environmental leadership in the region.

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this PV system,” said Aaron Hall, president of Borrego Solar Systems. “With the Sunny Central’s reliable performance and power production, we are confident the airport will see great savings with it solar investment.”

The project was completed and commissioned in December 2017. ❏

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new PRODUCTS HyLite LED Expands LED Solutions with New Retrofit Series LED Retrofit lamps intended to replace metal halide, high pressure sodium, and other HID light sources have grown tremendously in popularity because of their lower initial investment and high return on investment. Retrofit lamps cut energy consumption by up to 80%, provide years of maintenance-free operation, and offer the lowest total cost of ownership of any lighting technology. For these reasons, they play an important role in driving adoption to LED technology and promoting energy reduction and sustainability.

Despite the growing popularity of LED Retrofit lamps, there have always been applications where they do not work because of size constraints or light distribution requirements. To expand the availability of applications for LED Retrofit lamps and help drive adoption, HyLite LED is excited to introduce a new series of ultra-efficient retrofit lamps.

The New HyLite LED Intigo™ series features ultra-efficient illumination of up to 145 LPW in three different form-factors and distributions: • HyLite LED Omni-Directional (OD) Intigo™: Compact 14W and 20W LED Lamps to replace 70W & 100W MH/HPS lamps. The HyLite LED OD Intigo™ Lamp’s proprietary design allows it to fit in tight applications where LED retrofit lamps have traditionally been unable to work.

• HyLite LED Post-Top (PT) Intigo™: Designed as a dedicated Post-Top LED retrofit lamp to deliver light towards sidewalks and roadways with minimal wasted lumens and light pollution. 40W & 55W Models to replace up to 250W MH/HPS lamps.

• HyLite LED Downlight (DL) Intigo™: Wide & Uniform 150° Beam Angle for use in Low Bays, Canopies, Parking Garages, and other downlighting applications. Proprietary design and compact overall length expand the applications for LED Retrofit solutions. 40W & 55W Models to replace 175W and 250W MH/HPS lamps.

For more information, visit www.HyLiteLEDLighting.com

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new PRODUCTS Klein® Tools Optimizes Leverage with New Long-Nose Wire Stripper/Crimper Klein Tools, for professionals since 1857, introduces the Long-Nose Wire Stripper/Crimper to grab, pull and bend the smallest of wires. This innovative tool, ideal for both electrical and HVAC applications, makes cutting, crimping and stripping easier with optimal leverage and precision, shear-type blades.

Long-Nose Wire Stripper/Crimper (Cat. No. 1009) • Strips 10-20 solid and 12-22 stranded wire • Crimps insulated and non-insulated connectors • Tip is designed to grab, pull and bend the smallest of wires • Engineered for optimal leverage when stripping and crimping • Reinforced, patent-pending head design reduces flex and keeps stripping holes true to size • Precision, shear-type blades make cutting easier • Klein-Kurve™ handles provide comfortable grip • Not designed for cutting steel wire “Klein strives to re-imagine solutions for the challenges professionals face every day,” says David Klein, director of product management at Klein Tools. “That means we are continually looking for new ways our products can help get the job done.

The Long-Nose Wire Stripper/Crimper is a durable, versatile tool designed to help tradespeople continue to work efficiently across a variety of jobsites.”

For more information, visit www.kleintools.com/new-products

Transducers enable true RMS value measurement for AC currents up to 5 A Knick Elektronische Messgeräte is a globally recognized manufacturer of high quality signal, sensor, current and voltage measurement devices for utility, rail, ship, and other rugged environments. With the announcement of their series P 43000 TRMS AC/DC high voltage transducers, Knick have defined a completely new class of AC/DC transducers for true RMS values. Input values range from 100 mA up to 5 A AC. They are output as standardized analog DC signals (0…20 mA, 4…20 mA, 0…10 V).

A rotary switch on the front facilitates comfortable, calibrated switching between up to 16 customized ranges. Traditional AC/DC transducers are very susceptible to errors due to their poor insulation and are only designed for pure sinewave measurement. The Knick P 43000 TRMS, however, has been developed to also accurately process distorted input signals. The highly accurate true RMS circuit converts signals with a crest factor of up to 5 in the frequency range of 40 Hz to 1000 Hz or 8 Hz to 400 Hz. The VariTrans P 43000 TRMS withstands working voltages up to 3600 V AC/DC and test voltages up to 15 kV. Protective separation of the input, output and power supply provide protection from electric shock up to 1800 V AC/DC according to EN 61140.

Knick’s own TransShield technology facilitates an extremely compact, shielded design of the high-voltage transformers, allowing the VariTrans P 43000 TRMS to fit into a very compact, only 45 mm wide housing. Vacuum encapsulation provides maximum long-term protection against aggressive environmental influences, shock and vibration. In addition, VariTrans P 43000 TRMS transducers come with an integrated VariPower broad range power supply for supply voltages from 20...253 V AC/DC, which ensures maximum safety even in regions where auxiliary power is shaky.

Knick VariTrans P 43000 TRMS transducers come with a five-year warranty.

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new PRODUCTS Legrand® Adds New Stainless Steel Safety Switches to Growing Line of Production & Processing Industry Solutions Switches provide superior corrosion resistance in harsh environments Legrand® has launched a new series of 316-Grade Stainless Steel Safety Switches designed for use in harsh environments like food and beverage processing plants and industrial facilities, where wash-down/hose-down procedures at extreme temperatures are a daily necessity.

As part of the Pass & Seymour® product line, the new series of stainless steel switches are available in both standard and sloped-roof designs and offer water- and dust-tight enclosures rated NEMA 4X/12 and IP66/67/69 for protection against high-pressure, high-temperature cleanings. The corrosion-resistant switches are available in 30A, 60A, 60A HP and 100A configurations and can accommodate up to three sets of auxiliary contacts for control circuit applications.

Legrand’s new Stainless Steel Safety switches are National Sanitation Foundation (NSF®) certified for food processing and offer a range of features designed to promote reliability, personal safety and maximum protection against corrosion in any environment.

The Sloped-Roof Stainless Steel Safety Switches incorporate a 15° sloped roof to help facilitate run-off and minimize the harborage of contaminants. It also has six conduit entry points for flexible installation and 3/4” stand-offs on the mounting feet to allow adequate space for runoff and inspection behind the switch.

The standard design Stainless Steel Safety Switch series also feature 3/4” stand-offs on the mounting feet to allow adequate space for runoff and inspection behind the switch and offer eight conduit entry points for installation.

Legrand’s new Stainless Steel Safety Switches join the company’s growing line of Pass & Seymour® electrical wiring solutions and Cablofil® cable management systems designed to help maintain cleanliness, reduce and prevent corrosion, promote worker safety and maintain uptime in the production and processing industries. Other Legrand products in this category include the new SteriGuardâ Antimicrobial Industrial Wiring Devices, Cablofil Wire Mesh Cable Trays, Non-fusible Safety Switches and Straight Blade and Turnlok® Ground Continuity Monitoring Plugs and Connectors.

For more information, visit www.legrand.us

New Milwaukee® Bolt Cutters Feature POWERMOVE™ Extendable Arms Milwaukee Tool continues to expand their Hand Tool offering with the addition of Bolt Cutters.

Available in 14” and 24”, the new bolt cutters are designed with forged steel blades and bolts that won’t loosen – translating to more cuts and longer life. Also included in the lineup are two adaptable bolt cutters with POWERMOVE™ Extendable Arms, allowing the user to extend the arms for more power and versatility.“When it comes to bolt cutters, the durability of the jaws and bolts are everything to the user. Today’s solutions have blades that commonly wear or pit, impairing cut performance, and their pivot bolts have a tendency to loosen and fall out resulting in premature tool failure,” said Derek Rose, Sr. Product Manager for Milwaukee Tool. “To address these needs, we designed our new bolt cutters with forged steel blades that are custom heat treated for maximum durability and feature a bolt lock that keeps the fasteners tight so the user can stay productive.”

To achieve more power and leverage during a cut, users often step up to a larger sized bolt cutter or use a cheater bar. In addition, many users use their hips or shoulders to stabilize the tool so a second hand can help close the tool or hold the cut material. This need for large additional tools and additional maneuvering can be a productivity killer. To alleviate this frustration, the Adaptable Bolt Cutters – 14” and 24” – have POWERMOVE™ Extendable Arms for up to 30% more cutting power. In addition, all the new bolt cutters are tether-ready.

With the introduction of the new Bolt Cutters, Milwaukee Tool demonstrates its commitment to delivering hand tool solutions that increase productivity and are built to withstand even the toughest jobsites.

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new PRODUCTS Platinum Tools Launches New ezEX-RJ45® Shielded Connectors Now Shipping, the New Connectors Feature a Unique Integrated Hi-Lo Stagger Load Bar and Allow “Big” Conductors to Pass Through the Front End of the Connector, Making it Easy to Verify the Wiring Sequence Before Terminating Platinum Tools®, the leader in solutions for the preparation, installation, hand termination and testing of wire and cable, is proud to the launch of new ezEX-RJ45® shielded connectors. The new connectors are now shipping.

“Our new shielded ezEX-RJ45® connectors are designed for larger cables and conductors,” explained Lee Sachs, Platinum Tools, Inc. president and general manager. “They feature a unique integrated Hi-Lo stagger load bar and allows ‘big’ conductors to pass through the front end of the connector, making it easy to verify the wiring sequence before terminating. These connectors are typically used with either CAT6 CAT6A and are terminated with EXO Crimp Frame® and EXO-EX Die™ (100061C).”

For more information, visit www.platinumtools.com

RIDGID® Introduces Single-Function Electrician’s Tools for Maximum Efficiency Inline design and 360-degree head rotation work harder in difficult spaces For the electrical contractor cutting cable or crimping lugs at the jobsite, the new RIDGID® line of dedicated use cable termination tools are built for ease of use. With four options available – two cutters and two crimpers – each tool in the RE 600 line is designed for easy, one-handed operation.

Powered by an 18V advanced lithium battery platform, the tools have a 6-ton hydraulic force output and an approximate 5-second cycle time for crimping and cutting. This means less downtime with more crimps and cuts per battery charge. Each tool features an inline design and 360-degree head rotation to increase accessibility in difficult-to-maneuver spaces. The tools also include a bright white LED light to provide direct illumination of the work area.

“At larger jobsites contractors may only perform one role, either cutting or crimping, making single-function tools ideal,” said Gina Hartman, RIDGID Global Marketing Manager. “Our new RE 600 line builds on the success of our RE 6 Cable Termination Tool, while giving customers the single-function option they requested.”

The RE 600 CU/AL and ACSR scissor cutter tools have replaceable blades and a guide that keeps the blades aligned and cuts square. The CU/AL tool cuts up to 750 kcmil (MCM) copper/aluminum building wire and 500 kcmil (MCM) copper fine stranded wire. The ACSR tool cuts up to 477 kcmil (MCM) ACSR. The crimping tools – 4PI and RDH – are classified to UL 1976. The 4PI dieless crimp tool crimps copper connectors and wire from #8AWG to 750 kcmil (MCM) and aluminum connectors and wire from #8AWG to 500 kcmil (MCM). The RDH is a die crimp tool which crimps copper connectors and wire from #8AWG to 600 kcmil (MCM) and aluminum connectors and wire from #8AWG to 350 kcmil (MCM). It requires the use of 6-ton U dies from RIDGID or other manufacturers.

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new PRODUCTS T&B Liquidtight Systems® Expands Product Line for Global Use Venerable line of flexible metallic conduit systems is now fully compliant with worldwide standards, ready for use anywhere on the globe Thomas & Betts (T&B), a member of the ABB Group, recently expanded its line of T&B Liquidtight Systems® flexible metal conduit systems to offer a complete range of solutions that are compliant with international standards.

All T&B Liquidtight Systems components are tested to the same global standards as enclosures to ensure a liquid-tight installation in even the most demanding applications. T&B Liquidtight Systems products are available in trade sizes ranging from 3/8-inch to 6-inch or 12 mm to 155 mm.

T&B also has facilitated the process of selecting specific products in the T&B Liquidtight Systems line with the introduction of Quick Select Tables, which identify the appropriate selection of conduit, fittings, seal gaskets and accessories by application and trade size.

“With the addition of T&B Liquidtight Systems FMC to our industry-leading line of liquid-tight fittings, T&B now provides a globally approved, high-quality system solution,” said Ralph Donati, product marketing director, Installation Products, at ABB Electrification Products. “In addition to the line’s characteristically high ingress protection, products are available to provide data security, chemical and corrosion resistance, wide or extreme temperature tolerance, and electromagnetic protection.”

T&B Liquidtight Systems are designed to perform in a range of applications that include industrial environments, computers, and those that must meet corrosion-resistant, oil-resistant, extreme-temperature, halogen-free and food-grade requirements. Other applications include those that require electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) to protect from electromagnetic/radio frequency interference (EMI/RFI) for factory automation, communications systems and electronic controls; halogen-free applications, such as subways, tunnels, commercial buildings and confined public spaces; computer blue applications, such as data centers, which require protection from a wide range of hazards, including water, oil and mild acid, as well as offer color-coding options; and extreme temperature resistance.

For more information, visit www.tnb.com

Universal Lighting Technologies Adds EVERLINE Emergency Drivers Universal Lighting Technologies, Inc., a global leader in lighting and a member of the Panasonic Group, has expanded its comprehensive line of lighting solutions with EVERLINE® Emergency LED Drivers for offices, classrooms, warehouses and other commercial applications.

Available in four models (ELD10UNVL, ELD10UNVLPL, ELD7UNVCL, and ELD20UNVL), the new drivers were designed to meet North American buildings’ strict emergency lighting requirements. Rather than installing separate emergency lighting fixtures, OEMs and contractors can specify EVERLINE Emergency LED Drivers to be installed in LED luminaires that require emergency battery back-up systems.

“With the addition of emergency LED drivers to our product portfolio, Universal can provide a single source for our existing LED driver customers to now buy both pieces of equipment,” said Kevin Boyce, product manager for Universal Lighting Technologies. “This offering will be beneficial for fixture OEMs needing to specify emergency solutions and for contractors looking to save time and money by installing emergency drivers in conjunction with standard LED drivers.”

Compatible with Universal’s EVERLINE LED drivers, the emergency drivers offer 90-minute illumination time, an integrated NiCad Battery and a wide operating voltage range. Individual product benefits include: Targeted for downlight applications, model ELD7UNVCL provides 7W of emergency power and an output voltage range of 15-50Vdc and provides lead within flexible conduit for connections.

Targeted for linear fixtures, model ELD10UNVL provides 10W of emergency power and an output voltage range of 15-50Vdc. Targeted for architectural fixtures, model ELD10UNVLPL also provides 10W of emergency power and an output voltage range of 15-52Vdc while featuring a low profile (1.18” h x 1.18” w).

Targeted for high bay applications, model ELD20UNVL provides 20W of emergency power, an output voltage range of 2050Vdc and offers lead within flexible conduit for connections.

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advertiser INDEX

MARCH 2018

This advertisers index is compiled as a courtesy to our readers. While every effort is made to provide a complete and accurate listing of companies, page numbers and reader service numbers, the publisher is not responsible for errors.

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KRENZ & COMPANY

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IFC, 5

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MEGGER

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BARRON LIGHTING

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MILLER SAFETY CONSULTANTS, LTD

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CONDUIT REPAIR SYSTEMS

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MITSUBISHI ELECTRIC

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4

COPPER DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATION

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POWER & TEL

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DABMAR LIGHTING

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RANDL INDUSTRIES

19

15

DOUGLAS LIGHTING CONTROLS

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ROCKET RACK

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45

EZ BOX ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS SOLUTIONS LLC

21

16

ROLL-A-REEL

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48

FACILITY RESULTS

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41

SOUHEGAN LIGHTING PRODUCTS LLC

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21

GEAR ARC SAFETY

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23

SP PRODUCTS

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14

GRIPLOCK SYSTEMS, LLC

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STARLINE

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HERCULES INDUSTRIES, INC.

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42

TOPAZ

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UEI TEST INSTRUMENTS

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KEYSTONE ELECTRONICS CORP

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44

USA LED SOLUTIONS

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12

KIST CORPORATION

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24

UTILITY METALS

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