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CONTENTS

PUBLISHER

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Derek Gaylard CIRCULATION DIRECTOR

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Pam Fulmer CONTRIBUTING WRITER

FEATURES 6

Next Generation Labeling The new LW-PX900 label, HST and bar code printer is designed for time-savings and cost-savings throughout the workplace.

By Brenda Bredahl

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Open the Door to Opportunity through Arc Flash Data Collection

By Bryan Rupert

PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT 18

Continental Control Systems Launch Next Generation Submetering Solution – The WattNode® Cloud

DEPARTMENTS 24 Product Focus 40 Ad Index ON THE COVER Photo provided by K-Sun

CORRECTION In the September issue we neglected to mention that the author of the Mitsubishi Electric Power Products, Inc. article was Kyle Tessmer. We sincerely apologize for the omission.

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FEATURE • K-Sun

Next Generation Labeling The new LW-PX900 label, HST and bar code printer is designed for time-savings and cost-savings throughout the workplace.

By Brenda Bredahl

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hether you’re an electrician

working within a facility or out in the field, tools that help you save time, stay organized and compliant, protect safety and prevent future liability are a must.

“One of the biggest advantages is saving time in maintenance and repairs throughout the physical plant,” says Jeff Enloe, an electrician for a mining and metals manufacturer with IBEW Local 570 Tucson. “So if a tool can save time and resources, it’s worth investing in.”

With an industry-leading lifetime warranty, the LW-PX900 is designed for electrical professionals working on-site and in the field.

That’s precisely why K-Sun and Epson co-developed the LabelWorks LW-PX900 portable/PC compatible thermal transfer printer with a lifetime warranty. Smart, field-tested features are designed for compliance, time-savings and cost-savings across the workplace.

For an electrician, Enloe says that labeling is essential for fast diagnostics and future maintenance, repair and operations.

“Not only is proper labeling required for compliance, it’s also a best practice for maintenance and repairs down the road. It saves you diagnostic time for years to come,” Enloe says. “If you have to do a signal trace, it’s time consuming. Not all companies have their own electricians, or if you are working on an installation that wasn’t properly labeled or you don’t have the schematic prints, it can be frustrating trying to figure out 6

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what was done before. It takes time to use a toner to ring out wires, and you don’t want to have to pull new wires.”

Complex labeling needs arise daily in the workplace as electricians work alongside safety managers, 5S/Lean and datacom professionals in varying site conditions.

Compliance with OSHA safety/hazard communication standards as well as industry-specific ANSI, NFPA, NEMA and NEC codes and requirements is a must, as is a tool that helps professionals meet those needs that can be used both at the desk and in the field.

The LW-PX900 meets those diverse needs with industry hot keys that simplify the job of telecom, electrical and wiring professionals for wire wraps, patch panels, face plates and punch blocks plus easy-touse software and hundreds of signal words and hazcom templates.

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With removable magnets for vertical operation, the LW-PX900 has a host of smart features for electrical professionals plus hundreds of easyto-use industry templates and symbols and superior data import capabilities.

project superintendent at Robert Bailey Electric in Conway, Ark., says his team’s job is made easier with the right labeling equipment.

“As a supervisor, it’s my job to make the job simple so that our electricians can complete it with ease,” said Saucier. “We will make labels ahead of time for a job site – for multiple power supplies and additional warning or voltage tags on electrical panels, control wiring, wire terminations, supply sources, disconnect switches, variable frequency drive tags, shrink tube for wire numbers and so much more.”

Saucier also uses labeling to make the job easier for operations professionals. “A manufacturer’s equipment tag tells part of the story but not all, especially in day-to-day operations,” says Saucier. “For example, in a rewire of a water treatment plant, the manufacturer’s label with the pump model number doesn’t tell an operator much. So I’ll make an additional label that identifies it as ‘No. 4 Peak Flow Pump. In the long run labeling with clear and accurate information makes the operators’ jobs easier too.”

The new LW-PX900’s smart features to save money and time and reduce supply consumption were developed directly from the needs of electricians like Enloe and Saucier. The LW-PX900 includes the intuitive and versatile Label Editor Professional software with data import capabilities and a 8

99-file printer memory so that files can be prepared in the office and then used in the field.

Saucier says data import capabilities from K-Sun and the LW-PX900 printer are superior. “When I make termination drawings, all the equipment on-site has to be interconnected. I’ll review wiring diagrams and then decide what wires I will run between them.

I do that on an Excel data sheet, which simplifies the installation and subsequent labeling for my installers,” he says. “Essentially I’ve built the wire termination sheet, and on that sheet I have my wire labels and how I want them to look. The ability to import my data sheet is a real time-saver.”

Other features of the LW-PX900 include alphanumeric sequencing, auto-repeat, auto-cut, 13 languages, 15 bar codes (including QR), 1,000+ industrial symbol library and nine industry catalogs with hundreds of label/sign templates.

Enloe works on high-voltage equipment throughout the mining and manufacturing facility, and troubleshoots wiring problems to and from the SCADA system to the PLC. “Labeling links the different devices together, and each wire or conductor has its own address that you need to label.

When equipment is down, it’s lost productivity, and the ability to diagnose and repair a wiring or control problem quickly is essential,” says Enloe.

The LW-PX900’s 360-dpi, high-speed printing produces highly visible and detailed single, continuous and die-cut thermal transfer labels that are heat, cold and oil/chemical resistant. “It’s important that labeling be long-lasting and legible too,” Enloe says. “Some of the equipment and wiring I work on was installed years ago.

So the labeling needs to last as long as the equipment if not longer.”

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Other smart features in the LW-PX900 developed for the needs of the user including Mixed-Length, which allows the user to create a strip of variable-length labels with a half-cut for easy removal and application, significantly reducing tape consumption.

Installers working in tight spaces can use the LW-PX900’s optional magnetic feet on to mount the printer on a metal surface to free up hands for better productivity. Another smart feature developed for field and plant work include Drop-Stop, which holds a label after it is cut so it won’t drop out of the printer. This feature works with a single label or with the Pick & Print mode for a series of labels. Pick & Print automatically pauses after printing and cutting the first label in a series and resumes printing/cutting when the label is removed, eliminating the need to continuously type and print labels.

Saucier also uses his label printer to create provisional labels to serve as markers before ordering embossed steel or engraved plastic tags for equipment, like conduits. “I make a label exactly like I want the tag before I place the order for the tag,” he said.

“If managers and operators see changes that need to be made, then we can make them before ordering the final tags. If we have to be off-site near the end of the job when the tags arrive, the plant staff can easily retag with the correct steel or plastic tags. Supplemental labeling prevents errors and saves money.”

The LW-PX900 was designed with industry-leading tape-saving features include a reduced lead margin of 4mm and adjustable left/right margins down to 1mm.

It uses PX Tape, which has more tape per cartridge and is available in hundreds of types, sizes and colors, including magnetic, fluorescent, photoluminescent, heat shrink tubing and more. A large, clear LCD print preview also serves to prevent errors.

These features combine to save the user up to 60 percent in the cost of supplies.

The LW-PX900 is made of industrial grade, high-impact plastic that meets MILSTD 810 “drop” test specifications for the toughest field conditions. An integral handle offers portability, and front-loading cartridges make supply changes fast and easy.

“We make labels to correspond with key points in the equipment operations manuals too,” says Saucier. “Supervisors in the plant like the extra data we provide with labeling because it helps make training easier for new operators.” ❏

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FEATURE • Facility Results

Open the Door to Opportunity through Arc Flash Data Collection

By Bryan Rupert

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n arc flash analysis (AFA) spans a number of tasks, most to the floor equipment it feeds, or from the 800 amp panel to of them performed by electricians and professional elec- the lighting panel or other loads the panel feeds. trical engineers. Data collection—the first phase of an Number of points: If your pricing is point-based, a client may AFA—must be performed by a qualified worker, most appro- simply choose to scope the project based on the number of points priately a licensed electrician. Most compathat will work with his/her budget at the time. nies and organizations look to outside Your approach can Pricing the project contractors to provide AFA services in general, including the data collection. As an differentiate you from The two most common pricing models for electrical contractor, you may be considerarc flash projects are based on time and mateing branching out into this growing and lu- other contractors who rials or cost-per-point. There’s a tendency, crative field. Here you can read about how to only consider quoting especially if you’re new to this type of propropose a project scope, how to price the ject, to want to price it the “safe” way—based a complete site. project, and how to discover other opportuon time and materials. While time and matenities that result from data collection. For an rials presents the least risk to you as a conoverview on the different roles involved in an AFA, from be- tractor, it will be a hard sell to your client. Clients need cost ginning to end, refer to “Arc Flash Analysis: A Basic Project parameters; they seldom will approve any job carte blanche. In adOverview for Electrical Contractors” in the May 2015 edition of dition, contractors familiar with arc flash analysis know from exElectrical Products & Solutions™. perience that the time-and-materials model can limit profitability.

Consider this example (using basic figures for simplicity):

Preparing the Project Scope

It’s important to do an accurate job defining the scope of a data collection project before you attempt to quote the work.

When defining the scope, you have the opportunity to approach the data collection portion of a client’s AFA request in phases, which can help you manage your work schedule and help your clients feel more in control of their budgets. In addition, your approach can differentiate you from other contractors who only consider quoting a complete site. You can define the scope of the project based on different criteria. Here are a few logical criteria to use as a basis for defining scope: Voltage class: Depending on the number of voltage levels in a facility, you may want to define the project parameters based on voltage class. For example, Phase I might span from 15 kV down to 600 V class equipment, Phase 2 from 600 V to 300 V, and Phase 3 for everything under 300 V. Equipment type: Sometimes it makes sense to define your scope based on equipment type. An example of this might be defining a phase that starts at the utility transformer and goes up to the busway or 800 amp distribution panels.

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Rate Avg points collected Total for 8-hour day

HOURLY RATE $100 per hour 6 per hour $800

PER-POINT RATE $25 per point 6 per hour $1200

The rule of thumb is that an experienced qualified worker can collect, on average, four to six points an Continued on page 14

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Contractors familiar with arc flash analysis know from experience that the time and materials model can limit profitability. hour—35 points a day at an average facility. Consider that the more familiar you become with performing data collection, the faster you’ll get. Using a per-point model, you’ll stand to come out ahead as you become faster at data collection.

As you set your rate for either type of pricing, remember to account for overhead costs. The most basic tools required for AFA data collection are pen and paper. Realistically though, you’ll want to have a spreadsheet tool at a minimum. If you want to be more competitive, consider introducing into your process a data collection software tool, like FlashTrack™, which was designed to assist electricians in collecting the vital information needed for an arc flash analysis, short-circuit calculation, or coordination study.

In the case of setting per-point pricing, since you won’t be billing an hourly rate, remember to account for the cost of having an electrician on-site, including travel time, set-up time, and the planning time that went into the project.

When estimating your time for the project, remember to set an expectation with your client that the project size can change.

When you visit a site in preparation for quoting a job, you don’t always get the complete picture. During a facility tour, you’re typically not going to open enclosures to see what’s inside. The fact is, points exist within points. For example, a power distribution panel or motor control center (MCC) may have a protective main, which would be two points. Or perhaps you’re quoting based on an “as-built” one-line for the facility. (Always keep in mind that as-built one-lines never represent reality.) Either way, the number of points can often turn out to be higher than you originally thought. Therefore, it’s always a good idea to make an allowance for providing a Project Change Notice later to account for additional points not contained in the original estimate.

Receipt of Order When branching out into this growing, lucrative market, it’s likely you’ll need to spend considerable time planting seeds for new business before you get your first contract. You may be pleasantly surprised to find an occasional client who has budgeted funds “shovel ready.” But it’s more likely that, regardless of whether the project scope is 80 points or 800 points or more, you may have to wait months or even years to hear back that an order has been approved. When you do hear back, especially when a year or more has passed, be sure to review your original estimate with the client to account for any site changes. You’ll also want to account for any price increases that may affect your original estimate.

Data Collection as a Bridge to New Opportunities Don’t forget about other opportunities tied to the arc flash study data gathering. As an electrician performing data collec14

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tion, you have a unique perspective for identifying additional opportunities to assist your client with electrical needs.

Site Training: When it comes to electrical safety, qualified workers are required to be trained. OSHA and the NFPA 70E standard stipulate that businesses must have a written safety program and training shall be provided at least every three years.

Even unqualified workers are required to be trained on electrical hazard awareness and symbol recognition. As an electrical contractor familiar with your client’s electrical system, with the right training, you can help to train those workers. The best safety training programs are site-specific and focus on practical application for the qualified worker. If you intend to branch out into electrical safety site training, it is not enough to sit and read the training standards to your students. Design the training program to be useful and effective. Done correctly, the training should be able to be accomplished in four hours or less. Training of qualified workers should include, but not be limited to: • Understanding how to interpret label data • Inspecting and caring for personal protective equipment (PPE) • Field inspecting and testing gloves—the correct processes and intervals—and dielectric glove testing requirements • Evaluating risk associated with the tasks at hand Code Violations: You’re bound to come across code violations during data collection. It’s extremely rare to complete data collection without identifying any electrical code violations. In fact, in October 2014, OSHA cited electrical-related violations in three of its TOP TEN Most Frequently Cited Violations.1 Specifically, these included Lockout/tagout (#6), Electrical: wiring (#8), and Electrical: system design (#10). Not surprisingly, number two on the OSHA list was Hazard communication. All of these point to arc flash data collection as an opportunity to identify future repair work to ensure worker safety and the integrity of the electrical system.

Mitigation/Coordination: As an electrical contractor, mitigation and coordination can also open doors to new business. Early in the arc flash study, determine if your clients are more interested in equipment reliability (coordination) or life safety and equipment protection (mitigation). Examples of sites that focus on coordination are data centers, research and development labs, and defense contractors. Examples of sites more interested in mitigation are manufacturing facilities and office buildings. Ensuring your client sites conform to their needs—whether coordination or mitigation—can lead to additional income opportunities.

Managing Change: OSHA isn’t going away. Considering that every facility is dynamic, updates will always be necessary.

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As an electrician performing data collection, you have a unique perspective for identifying additional opportunities to assist your client with electrical needs.

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FEATURE • Facility Results

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arc flash analysis requires periodic review and updating during a timeframe that is not to exceed five years, or more frequently if the system is modified. Use this as an opportunity to set up a regular schedule with your client to update their one-line diagrams and labeling. It’s not cost effective to be called out every time the client reports a single change. Instead set a reasonable threshold for visiting after a recognized minimum number of changes. Based on the rule of thumb that a qualified worker can collect at least 35 points a day, consider re-visiting after 15 or 30 point changes, thus ensuring at least one-half to one full day’s work. In a perfect world, your clients would contact you when they’ve added or subtracted components. But the reality is, you’ll most likely need to contact them to remind them of the need to update their studies.

Maintenance: The NFPA 70E and the NFPA 70B standards stipulate that maintenance is required for equipment directly associated with employee safety. Performing arc flash studies also leads to maintenance opportunities, especially for infrared and ultrasonic testing. As a field electrician, you’ll be close enough to identify some loose connections or see obvious signs of electrical tracking. Any anomalies should be recorded and documented during the data collection phase. These visual observations should also be reported in the final Arc Flash Analysis report. Later, you may have the opportunity to, at a minimum, return and do a thorough pass using infrared and/or ultrasonic testing.

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Data collection is only one part of the arc flash analysis process—but it’s a critical part. When it’s done well, not only does it provide your client with the basis for completing a successful AFA, it also has the potential to protect your client from unnecessary risk. In addition, doing a good job with data collection can lead to additional revenue opportunities for electrical contractors. ❏ “Top Ten Most Frequently Cited Standards,” OSHA, October 28, 2014. https://www.osha.gov/Top_Ten_Standards.html 1

About the Author: Bryan Rupert (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 award-winning, flagship software package for performing arc flash analyses. Contact Facility Results (1.888.762.0090) for more information on data collection field work strategies, quoting templates, and other contractorspecific sales tools.

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Product SPOTLIGHT

Continental Control Systems Launch Next Generation Submetering Solution – The WattNode® Cloud

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t the National Electrical Contractors Association (NECA) Expo in

San Francisco, Continental Control Systems LLC launched the WattNode® Cloud, a complete electrical submetering system. The solution was developed together with eze System, Inc., to make the information available via the Internet, directly from the cloud.

The WattNode® Cloud makes commercial and industrial sub metering easier than ever. Data is made available in several formats, both real time and historic trends. The built in display helps with site diagnostics, and a battery back up enables reporting of outages. Cellular and Ethernet connectivity, ability to add other sensors, meters or thermostats and full remote con-

and support enable instant updates and configuration via the secure web portal; ezeControl.com.

“Rather than adding communication to an existing PLC or logger, our platform is designed for life on the Internet”, says Anfiguration access makes the solution ders Rehnvall, CEO of Continued on page 20 unique in the marketplace. The WattNode Cloud is expected to be released to Sales later this quarter.

“This is Sub Metering 2.0, says Samuel Davenport, CEO of CCS. With this new solution, we move from a complex environment with many different components into one efficient, functional solution. It makes all your meters, equipment or facilities accessible in one interface”, continues Davenport.

Thanks to a focus on easy installation and minimal on-site configuration, the WattNode Cloud solution makes it cost effective to monitor anything from single units of equipment to large facilities or multiple locations. Remote diagnostics

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eze System. “The ezeio system provides the secure communication link for the WattNode Cloud and allows the user to generate reports, alarms, trends and access live and historic data from any web browser.”

The WattNode Cloud adds a long list of previously unheard of capabilities to the professional energy monitoring market. Features such as instant remote control, ability to add temperature, pressure, RH or other sensors, support for thermostats and additional submeters for gas, water or electricity are standard with the system. The cloud based software supports multiple simultaneous users, PDF reports, dashboards, email and text alerts as well as integration with ERP or billing systems via an open API. “This is simply the submetering solution that has been missing to make energy management available and effective”, says Cynthia Boyd, Sales & Marketing Director for CCS. “Our customers has been asking for an accessible, flexible system

that is cost effective and that they don’t have to re-invent for each installation”, says Boyd.

Successful energy management projects require reliable and easy data access, clean installation, high quality metering and reasonable cost. The WattNode Cloud exceeds all these requirements and without unnecessary hardware or complicated software.

“It is incredibly exciting to be able to present a solution that offers more functionality, without being overly complicated and at a lower cost”, concludes Boyd. ❏

About eze System

eze System, Inc. is an Internet Control About Continental Control Systems and Monitoring company providing innovative solutions that significantly improve Founded in 1995, Colorado-based energy management and reduce electricity Continental Control Systems specializes costs. eze System enables measuring and in electric power metering equipment for controlling functions over the Internet. the measurement of energy and power With advances features for storage, analyproduction and consumption. The com- sis and presentation of the collected data, pany’s solutions are designed to provide we deliver a powerful service at minimal information on electrical systems in a va- investment for the end customer.

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riety of communication protocols including Pulse, Modbus®, BACnet®, and LonWorks®. Applications for the WattNode® meter include building automation, LEEDcertification, tenant submetering, performance verification/evaluation and diagnostics, as well as energy management. Continental Control Systems products are listed or recognized by Underwriters Laboratories Inc. with a safety certification for use in both the United States and Canada (cUL).

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Product FOCUS Advanced Test Equipment Rentals and NH Research Announce 9200 Rental Agreement Advanced Test Equipment Rentals (ATEC) and NH Research, Inc. (NHR) today announced an agreement for ATEC as an authorized rental partner of the NHR 9200 Battery Test System. The 9200 provides Automated Characterization, Power Cycling & Life-Cycle Testing of Battery Modules & Packs. NHR is a leader in power electronics test instruments and complete turn-key test systems for universities, military, and companies involved in space, defense, battery manufacturing/research and other applications. ATEC is a worldwide leading rental company of test equipment for military, defense, aerospace, communications, semiconductor, consumer electronics and many other sectors, and now the only NHR authorized rental partner to provide high-power battery charge/discharge test systems.

The NHR 9200 Battery Test System is designed for all battery chemistries including lead-acid, nickel-cadmium and lithium-ion. The 9200 is configured with independent, 12 kW DC bi-directional loads that can be dynamically programmed both within a cabinet and from cabinet-to-cabinet to run in parallel or independently.

The 9200 features high voltage with multiple current options, emulates realistic transient stop and battery conditions, and provides energy savings with regenerative clean energy returned to the facility AC line.

ATEC provides companies the opportunity to use the latest technologies in test and measurement equipment for their specific tests through renting equipment on short- and long-term basis, saving companies time and money. The experienced technical and customer support staff helps provide the knowledge, equipment and solutions customers need to perform their tests and ATEC also offers many other NHR products, including standalone AC and DC loads, and power supplies.

“We are pleased to be able to offer the NHR 9200 Battery Test System as a rental solution for our customers performing battery tests,” said Chris Reed, Rentals and Sales Manager at ATEC. “Our long-standing relationship with NHR continues to grow with this latest agreement.

For more information, visit www.atecorp.com

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Product FOCUS CBS ArcSafe RRS-3 HK Remote Racking Solution for HK-Style Circuit Breakers Wins 2015 Occupational Health & Safety New Product of the Year Award The CBS ArcSafe® RRS-3 HK remote racking solution, designed for HK-style circuit breakers manufactured by ABB, BBC, or ITE with current ratings from 1,200–3,000 A, has won Occupational Health & Safety (OH&S) magazine’s 2015 New Product of the Year Award in the Electrical Safety category. The CBS ArcSafe RRS-3 HK allows technicians to remotely rack in or out of the HK-style medium-voltage power circuit breaker from a safe distance while remaining stationed outside of the arc-flash boundary. This is the fifth Electrical Safety award CBS ArcSafe has received since 2012 from OH&S. “This recognition was awarded by a panel of dedicated safety professionals to honor health and safety manufacturers whose products are considered particularly noteworthy in their ability to improve workplace safety,” says Ashley McWhorter, president of CBS ArcSafe, Inc. “To be recognized by OH&S is a testament to the CBS ArcSafe team’s ongoing commitment to develop electrical safety tools and solutions that will continue to protect our country’s workers.”

Installation and operation of the CBS ArcSafe RRS-3 HK is quick, simple, and does not require any modifications to existing equipment. HK-style circuit breakers may typically be found in generation, chiller/HVAC, petrochemical, water/waste treatment, and pulp/paper applications. By automating the racking procedure, the CBS ArcSafe RRS-3 HK reduces operator fatigue and increases operator safety.

CBS ArcSafe previously won Product of the Year awards from OH&S (2013, 2014), Plant Engineering magazine (2014), and Electrical Construction & Maintenance (EC&M) magazine (2012, 2014). Other CBS ArcSafe product honors include Industrial Safety & Hygiene News (ISHN) magazine’s 2015 Readers’ Choice Award (2015).

For more information, visit CBSArcSafe.com

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Product FOCUS New Milwaukee® Locking Tools Feature User Inspired Torque Lock™ Design Milwaukee Tool continues to rapidly expand its Hand Tool offering with the introduction of several new locking tools that dramatically increase productivity for the user. Featuring a patent pending Torque Lock™ adjustment system, the new Milwaukee® Locking Pliers and Locking C-Clamps deliver an innovative solution for adjusting the size of the gripping jaws while secured to material. This gives the user the ability to produce maximum locking force with a much faster and controlled set up.

“As we spent time on the jobsite investigating this category, we found that many users were modifying their locking tools by welding a loop on the back end of the thumb screw. This created a way to setup their tool faster and produce the necessary holding force with a screwdriver,” says Ryan Schwoegler, Product Manager for Milwaukee Tool. “Inspired by this inventive user modification, our TORQUE LOCK™ Locking Tools feature a thumb screw with a more convenient geometry for hand force and a unique screwdriver through-hole design to produce maximum locking force.”

Each tool also features hardened jaws for more gripping power on jobsite material, and is made from chrome plated forged alloy steel for maximum durability and rust protection. A traditional release lever design provides further jobsite functionality and convenience for increased productivity.

Backed by a limited lifetime warranty, the new products confirm Milwaukee’s commitment to best-in-class durability and their relentless commitment to provide innovative solutions to the end user that will increase productivity.

For more information, visit www.milwaukeetool.com

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Product FOCUS Larson’s WALTP-CU16-4X150W-LED Quadpod Light Tower The 600 Watt Portable Light Tower - (4) 150 Watt LED Lights - 120-277V AC Extends to 16 feet from Larson Electronics produces 59,610 lumens of light from a minimal 600 Watts. Telescoping from 7’ to 16’ via a manual crank winch, this portable light tower provides a wide flood beam illuminating large work areas. This adjustable light tower is designed for rugged yet portable use and is ideal for use in demanding industrial and outdoor construction conditions.

The WALTP-CU16-4X150W-LED is a quadpod mounted light tower and provides 59,610 lumens of light output.

This portable light tower has a removable quad light head assembly mounted on top of a four leg three inch steel quadpod equipped with 8 inch wheels for easy positioning of the unit from one area of the workspace to another.

The light assembly on this unit produces a wide flood pattern of light that is ideal for illuminating large workspaces and job sites. This light is designed for heavy duty use in demanding conditions including emergency services, mining, construction, marine, and industrial operations where durability and portability is important.

Unlike gas burning and arc type lamps that have glass bulbs, LEDs have no filaments or fragile housings to break during operation. Instead of heating a small filament or using a combination of gases to produce light, light emitting diodes (LEDs) use semi-conductive materials that illuminate when electric current applied and emitting light. With LED lights, there is no warm up time or cool down time before re-striking and provide instant illumination when powered on, adding to the reliability of LED technology. By nature, LED light sources run significantly cooler than traditional lamps, reducing the chance of accidental burns and increased temperatures due to heat emissions. This solid state design of light emitting diodes provides a more reliable, stable, durable, and energy efficient light source over traditional lighting.

For more information, visit www.larsonelectronics.com

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Product FOCUS Platinum Tools® Debuts Net Prowler™ PRO Test Kit at 2015 CEDIA Expo Net Prowler™ Combines Network Testing (Physical Layer and Link), Cable Verification & Troubleshooting, and PoE Voltage Testing in a Handheld Tester with a Full-Color Display…all with the Capability of Saving and Printing Test Results From a Personal Computer Platinum Tools®, the leader in solutions for the preparation, installation and hand termination of wire and cable, is proud to announce that it debuted the Net Prowler™ Pro Test Kit during CEDIA Expo 2015, held in Dallas from Oct. 15-17 at the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center, booth # 6606. The Net Prowler Pro Test Kit (P/N TNP850K1) is now shipping with an MSRP of $999.95. A tester only kit (P/N TNP700) is also available with an MSRP of $799.95.

“The Net Prowler™ combines network testing (physical layer and link), IP device address mapping, cable troubleshooting and PoE voltage testing in a handheld tester with a full-color display…all with the capability of saving and printing test results from a personal computer,” explained George Jang, Platinum Tools product manager. “The Net Prowler™ provides full cable testing on any category network, coax, or telephone cable. It will display wire map, numbered ID remotes, and any faults, including shorts, opens, miswires, split pairs, and reverses.”

The full-featured Net Prowler™ measures cable length (using TDR technology) and generates tone levels for signal tracing and cable identification on all pairs, a selected pair, or a selected pin. The unit also enables quick identification of a network drops link capability and current link status. Net Prowler™ also tests the presence of PoE on the network drop and what class of PoE per IEEE 802.3 af/at with load test for voltage drop. These network tests can also be saved for record keeping and printing using the companion software application.

For more information, visit www.platinumtools.com

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Advertiser INDEX 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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Company K-SUN CORPORATION KOLBI PIPE MARKER CO. KRENZ & COMPANY LARSON ELECTRONICS MILLER SAFETY CONSULTANTS, LTD MITSUBISHI ELECTRIC POWER PRODUCTS MP GLOBAL PRODUCTS LLC NORTHWEST LIGHTING SYSTEMS PHASE-A-MATIC POWER & TEL POWER-ONE RANDL INDUSTRIES REDFISH INSTRUMENTS INC. SEPCO STOUT TOOL TCP THE HOME DEPOT TITAN LED TRIPLETT/BYTE BROTHERS UNDERGROUND DEVICES UTILITY METALS

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