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Pam Fulmer

FEATURES 6 FAS Rack PV Support System Offers Labor Savings, Excellent Functionality

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Integrated Balance of System Solution: The Next Solar Cost Savings Frontier

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FEATURE • Cablofil

Integrated wire mesh cable pathway mounts directly to array tables, and allows cables to enter and exit the tray at any point. Steel cable management lasts, while plastic cable ties age and fail.

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tility-scale photo-voltaic systems must be constructed to have stringent specifications and typically have construction schedules that require innovative approaches to creating large-scale ground mounted arrays. For maximum effectiveness, these arrays must also feature flexible designs and reliably demonstrate long-term functionality and durability.

FAS Rack™ from Legrand is a line of supports for ground-mounted photovoltaic arrays that are designed to meet the needs of a growing market for solar power generation in the US and Canada.

FAS Rack speeds up the installation of utility-grade photovoltaic installations, and can cut on-site racking labor by up to 75 percent. What’s more, this system is easy to ship with prefabricated com-

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ponents that allow for quick installation.

Designed-in Labor Savings The FAS Rack system is designed for fast installation with minimal on-site labor requirements. Prefabricated components eliminate time-consuming and expensive “stick built” installations. In fact, the entire system has been engineered to be installed by two-person crews without special tools or large equipment, such as hoists. This controls labor costs and simplifies project planning by making installation easily scalable. At a typical job site, five two-person crews can install approximately one megawatt of PV array per day.

Labor saving features of the FAS Rack system include: • Support posts are standard 6” x 9” I-beams,

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identical to those used in highway guardrails, so that commonly available equipment can be used to install them.

Non-standard posts require special equipment that must be trucked over long distances.

• Pier caps feature built in stops to precisely position grid tables and slotted mounting holes to speed installation.

• Grid tables are custom matched to panel size with mounting holes ready for oneon-one connection. Crews set each table in place and screw it in with a self-threading screw in a formed hole for a better engagement. Bolt holes are slotted, allowing for rapid assembly in less-than-perfect field conditions.

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FEATURE • Cablofil

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FAS Rack Supports Aggressive Construction Timetable

items. For example, each pier requires just four bolts that do not require washers.

Flexibility, Functionality and Durability

Lincoln Renewable Energy’s

(LRE) 12.5 megawatt New Jersey FAS Rack is pre-engineered for each specific project, eliminating on-site engi- Oak solar facility in Cumberland neering adjustments. Unlike support sys- County, N.J., is the largest non-utility-owned solar project east of the tems that are discrete units installed side-by-side, FAS Rack forms a continu- Mississippi. From ground-breaking to being fully energized, the project ous, integrated system that flexibly adapts took just over two months. The Cato snow and wind loads as well as varying terrain. The number of vertical supports re- blofil® FAS Rack system, which supports 53,000 Yingli solar panels, quired for a FAS Rack system is often less was installed by The Ryan Comthan what is needed for other products.

All-steel welded construction is more pany, a wholly owned subsidiary of rigid and dimensionally stable than alu- Quanta Services. According to John minum in changing environmental condi- Stone, vice-president, project management at LRE. “Ryan and QRES had worked with these modules before and understood the racking systems required and the installation processes, so we felt that Ryan tions. Components are hot-dipped galvanized for protection from corrosion for would bring a more efficient construction effort,” adds Stone. “And because they had done the engineering, they knew how many modules to put in strings and how to optimize the layouts.” a lasting installation. Plus, all hardware is RoHS compliant so the entire system contributes to LEED points. stand extreme wind and snow loads. Clips slotted splice that allows for thermal exDesigned to ASCE 705 requirements, that attach the panels have been tested to pansion and contraction that is common in FAS Rack is engineered and tested to with- over 4000 lbs. Array tables are joined by a long rows of PV panels. Continued on page 12

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FEATURE • Cablofil

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This feature maintains the system’s UL 2703 rating, and eliminates the need to run bonding jumpers or ground each individual table.

The FAS Rack system incorporates wire This 200kW solar field in Clevemesh cable management for ease of cable land, Tenn., illustrates one advaninstallation and long-term durability. Un- tage of the Cablofil® FAS Rack like plastic cable ties, wire mesh cable man- solar support system. The two-acre site, adjacent to The Brown Stove agement will not degrade over time. The result is a clean installation that displays a Works manufacturing facility, has gently rolling hills. The FAS Rack high level of workmanship.

It should be noted that, despite some con- system enabled crews to vary the fusion on the topic, the NEC code does not position of the supports so that the panels were installed to seamlessly require PV wires to be installed in enclosed flow with the contour of the land, raceway or conduit. Photovoltaic array while maximizing the production of wiring methods include wire ties along framing members, fully enclosed in a metal- the sun. The FAS Rack system supports 868 Canadian Solar 230-watt modules, and two Kaco 100kW lic or nonmetallic raceway, or using cable inverters. The project, which is generating over 250,000 kilowatt hours of clean, renewable energy for lotray as a supporting structure. These meth- cal businesses and homes each year, was also completed quickly. Brown Stove Works had its system opods are all within the guidelines of the NEC erational within six months of project approval by Tennessee Valley Authority. Said Andrew Orman, Project Manager for Lawson Electric, “This 200kW ground mount system was another successful project 334. There has been confusion regarding what is an acceptable method for support that we were able to deliver on time, despite a lot of rain delays.” of wiring and cabling in the relatively new solar power industry. However, NEC 392 suitable wiring method which shall be per- mended by Legrand and is fully compliant Cable Tray: Table 392.10(A) identifies the mitted to be installed in cable tray systems. with the appropriate sections of the National wiring method called out in article 334 as a This method of PV cable support is recom- Electrical Code 2011. ❏

FAS Rack System Follows the Contours

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FEATURE • Cooper B-Line

Integrated Balance of System Solution:

The Next Solar Cost Savings Frontier Reducing BOS field labor and material costs on projects critical to achieving competitive system performance and pricing

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s PV modules decline in price, the focus on cost savings increasingly turns to the Balance of Systems (BOS). Though material costs of BOS continue to rise (copper, aluminum, steel, etc), costs savings are derived primarily from the engineered integration of the BOS system

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which can reduce labor and materials on the job site.

Two recent studies concluded that BOS costs will likely exceed the costs of PV modules in the near term, becoming the highest cost portion of a solar system (this is including the racking system, which we

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are including in BOS descriptions).

According to GTM research, “…attention from developers and EPCs will increasingly be placed on a project’s balance-of-system (BOS) costs. Historically, innovation in the BOS space has been somewhat limited, Continued on page 16

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FEATURE • Cooper B-Line given its smaller share of the total system.

However, BOS costs will represent more than half of total project costs by 2012, and many BOS players are beginning to integrate their offerings into full-service component packages and positioning for greater share in the market via meaningful economic gains.”

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partment of Energy SunShot Initiative “aims to dramatically decrease the total costs of solar energy systems by 75 percent before the end of the decade.” Much of the focus of this initiative is on BOS and labor savings advancements.

During the last decade we have seen a series of shifts in the photovoltaic (PV) landscape. In 2002, the solar industry was

squarely focused on the modules, while the inverter was considered a mysterious box with a limited three year warranty that could be sourced from only a handful of suppliers in the market. Slowly, the focus changed to the inverter, which now comes with 10 year warranties and boasts many suppliers globally.

Until recently, few thought about complete BOS, with integrators frequently building their own racking systems out of strut; stuffing their own combiner boxes; and cobbling together their BOS solutions from a series of manufacturers via their local electrical distributor.

Thankfully, the industry has matured and many of these “homemade” solutions have abated over time with suppliers like Cooper B-Line stepping in with high quality, volume manufacturing. This has contributed to the decreasing installed cost of PV. There is, however, much to improve upon where significant BOS cost savings can occur, which many manufacturers are now addressing.

Take for instance, the current state of connecting modules to combiner boxes.

Most contractors currently do all this work manually; running PV cable the length of the combiner box to module connection point, cutting and stripping the wires, crimping their contacts, assembling the connectors , attaching ID labels and terminating the string in the combiner box.

This will be repeated dozens, hundreds or thousands of times depending on the scale of the project. When considering the fact that this is usually completed by a highpriced electrician, cost can become a major concern.

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FEATURE • Cooper B-Line error. Additionally, it is questionable whether testing is conducted on every one of those connection points – i.e. pull, hipot and continuity testing – thus further increasing potential human error trouble spots. These spots are not only dangerous down the road, but can also represent a significant cost to fix.

Now consider the modern BOS alter-

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native: a custom made PV cable assembly that is manufactured for a specific project, in a controlled condition, by highly trained personnel using precision equipment. These custom assemblies arrive on the job mapped, labeled, guaranteed and 100 percent certified for pull test, continuity and Hi-Pot. This approach reduces material and labor costs up to 30 percent

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while also significantly increasing the quality and certainty of long-term system performance. This modern solution, available through B-Line, replaces a highly laborious and time consuming process all with a simple plug and play solution.

BOS breakthroughs like this are resulting in the reduction in system costs while also driving solar towards grid parity.

Companies with integrated total BOS solutions are driving innovation and cost reductions across the system to benefit the entire solar industry.

Part of what differentiates the integrated approach to BOS is how the engineering teams from each product work together to optimize layouts and system designs to achieve material and labor savings.

By engineering across product disciplines, designers focus on reducing labor and materials in the field. In the case of racking, manufacturers may design their solution and provide a quote looking at only this one component of the system. In comparison, the integrated approach allows designers to review the electrical design parameters of the project to ensure racking, cable, cable management and combiners are all designed in one integrated fashion to maximize efficiency and cost savings opportunities on each project.

A complete BOS engineered solution looks at every angle of the project, ensuring consideration of every component in tandem rather than in a vacuum. This reduces cost while increasing certainty of construction logistics, material costs and performance of PV asset.

A real world example of this approach includes recent work on a 10 MW project which had received three quotes from three different companies to provide single component solutions - racking, combiner boxes and PV cable solutions. These are standard solutions at a standard price.

Instead of looking at single components, the B-Line technology utilizes an integrated approach that presented a total BOS solution package. This approach allowed our BOS solutions to reduce racking costs by up to 15 percent and reduce pier requirements by up to 33 percent. Additionally, by matching our racking configuration to the string sizing of the system we were able to reduce PV cable costs by up to 50 percent while also reContinued on page 20 ducing the labor on

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FEATURE • Cooper B-Line

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ing customer to choose one company for roof and ground mounted racking solutions, inverters, combiners and recombiners, cable management solutions, PV cable harness assemblies, wireless monitoring, grid tie solutions and engineering services.

As solar continues to step onto the world stage of large scale utility and massively distributed rooftops, the manufacturing community also needs to step up its game to ensure it is integrating BOS solutions which provide better performance, higher long term certainty and reduced costs in materials and labor.

To learn more or to contact our solar team, please email solar.team@cooper industries.com or call 1-877-586-8607. ❏

PV cable installation by up to 70 percent. B-Line solutions for the complete BOS This is a major achievement on only one solution landscape. project, and this approach has continued This new approach is a remarkable and to drive the advancement of innovation in positive change for the PV industry, allow-

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About the author: Sam Veague is the Solar Sales and Marketing Manager for Eaton’s Cooper B-Line Division. Sam has a led product and market development for a range of racking products and cable management solutions in the Solar industry.

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Industry NEWS

Long Life 12-Year Rated Batteries Now Standard on all Falcon Electric’s SG® Series Uninterruptible Power Supplies Popularity of “Wide-Temperature” Industrial-Grade Battery Significantly Reduces the Cost of UPS Ownership and Lowers Carbon Footprint

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alcon Electric, Inc., an award-winning manufacturer of Uninterruptible Power Systems (UPSs) and power conversion solutions, today announced that it will now include 12-year rated valve-regulated lead acid (VRLA) batteries in their popular SG Series UPS product line. The SG Series is the company’s award-winning power protection solution for IT, network and laboratory applications.

The SG Series features a dual-conversion, on-line topology that is designed to provide automated systems, instruments, computers and other sensitive electronics superior power protection during a power outage. The widetemperature batteries are designed to operate at -20°C to 50°C. Standard UPS batteries are rated for operation from 0°C to 40°C. By operating at a wider temperature range, the batteries have an exceptionally long life – up to 12 years – at room temperature and 4 years at 50°C. “We typically get calls for battery replacement anywhere from 4 to 6 years with standard batteries,” said Paul Newman, V.P. of Manufacturing at Falcon Electric. “These long life batteries are designed for military and industrial applications and as such now give our IT and laboratory users the exceptional value proposition of not replacing UPS batteries for 10 years or longer, which represents a significant savings in time, money and the environment.”

Since a typical UPS battery is housed in a line-interactive UPS – requiring battery power to keep the UPS output within specifications – the battery life is cut in half requiring replacement every 2 to 3 years. By using a double-conversion on-line UPS with wide temperature batteries, maintenance cycles can be extended to 10 to12 years, saving resources, time and costs. As one of the most reliable on-line UPS designs on the market, Falcon’s SG Series offers users the latest communications options allowing attached devices to receive signals and notifications of

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alarm conditions when the UPS is on battery power. For example, a typical supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) system may need a simple “dry-contact” signal. In this case, Falcon offers an optional dry-contact card. Traditional computer network applications require unattended OS shutdown and easy monitoring of the UPS system. Falcon’s UPSilon® shutdown and management software supports Windows® platforms, including Windows 7, Vista, as well as Novell NetWare® 5 & 6, LINUX and FreeBSD to meet these requirements. For remote management, users may purchase an optional SNMP/HTTP agent board – the more secure IPv6 version that installs directly inside the UPS and provides a TCP-IP addressable, 10/100 Ethernet communications for remote monitoring and management.

The 12-year life batteries are also standard in Falcon’s SSG® Series Industrial-Grade UPS. Falcon will start this upgrade on March 1.

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Pricing for the SG Series starts at $1,499.00 for the 1500VA model (SG1.5K-1T). For more information on the SG Series UPS, contact Falcon at 800-842-6940 or email info@falconups.com. About Falcon Electric Headquartered in Irwindale, Calif., Falcon Electric, Inc. is a leading manufacturer of award-winning power protection and conversion solutions.

For over 25 years, Falcon has been dedicated to offering the latest in technology, superior engineering standards, and unmatched technical support and customized solutions.

Falcon manufactures power systems that meet the exacting standards of the military/aerospace, scientific/labs, industrial automation, computer, telecommunications, and other industries that demand the highest product reliability to meet their critical power needs. For more information about Falcon Electric and its innovative products, visit www.FalconUPS.com. ❏

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Industry NEWS

Silent Knight Systems Provide Alfred University Long-Term Fire Protection School Campus Attains Maintenance and Cost Efficiencies as Upgrades to Advanced Farenhyt Technology Continue

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ilent Knight by Honeywell (NYSE: HON) and integrator FSC Systems LLC announce a continuation of Farenhyt fire alarm system installations on the campus of Alfred University, Alfred, N.Y. In the process of upgrading its overall level of fire protection, the school has made use of more advanced detection, such as aspiration and carbon monoxide (CO), while taking advantage of the Farenhyt line’s cost-saving retrofit qualities.

FSC Systems LLC, of Jamestown, N.Y., began installing Silent Knight’s Farenhyt technology on the 52-building campus eight years ago, as school officials sought to replace an older, patchwork of fire alarm systems. The performance of the initial Farenhyt equipment installed by FSC provided proven reliability to school officials, who continue to call on the integrator for on-going upgrades of older systems.

“FSC put our first system in years ago,” says Mike Neiderbach, Alfred University’s executive director for capital operations and legal affairs.

“We like the way it works, it’s pretty simple to handle, and we don’t have problems with it. In my book, that’s a big thing.”

Brian Dodge, physical plant director at Alfred, says many of the buildings had older zone systems, some more than 30 years old, and the college wanted to move to addressable technology.

“We wanted a system that was modern, that could identify specific locations where there was a problem,” explains Neiderbach. “Some of our buildings’ older systems were also not user-friendly, particularly for the fire department.”

The new systems’ addressable technology provides detailed information on the type of issue detected and its exact location. This type of specific information is also displayed on remote annunciators installed with the new systems at entryways of buildings to quickly inform firefighters and facility/security officials.

More than half of the campus’s buildings are

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now protected by Farenhyt fire alarm systems.

Dodge asserts the flexibility of a fire alarm system is “key”. Farenhyt systems have been deployed in buildings of assorted sizes, from the 60,000 square-foot Powell Campus Center to single-family housing units.

“We’re able to buy small systems, not just big systems,” says Dodge. “We basically tailor the size to what we need.”

And it will be easy to scale up the Farenhyt systems should the buildings be expanded and added to in the future, says Dodge.

The Alfred campus made use of the Farenhyt line’s unique retrofit advantages by reusing much of the existing infrastructure for upgrades, including wiring, detector sounder bases and more. That saves money both in terms of materials and labor.

Additional cost savings has been realized simply through the lack of maintenance needed with the new systems. The older system was a constant drain on both funds and time, explains Dodge, requiring constant replacement of smoke detectors.

“We’ve definitely cut that way down with the new Silent Knight system,” says Dodge. “We have so many buildings and a very small staff to go out and check everything out – the more bullet-proof everything is, the better.”

While most of the installs on campus have been fairly straight-forward, FSC did install some specialized equipment, including explosion-proof technology in school chemistry labs, monitored by the new fire alarm system.

With New York being one of many states to set new CO detection requirements for commercial sleeping areas, CO detectors tied to the new fire alarm systems were installed throughout all Alfred residence halls.

To control the flow of smoke from a fire, the new fire alarms in several campus buildings were interfaced with the energy management systems to force fans to shut down and control other mechanical systems to respond as necessary.

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As the university’s needs adapt, officials may look at other technologies that integrate with the Farenhyt systems, such as mass notification capabilities.

“The system is flexible that way – we’re able to adapt,” suggests Neiderbach.

FSC is now working on a large Farenhyt system in Alfred’s health and wellness center, which is currently under construction, according to Shawn M. Gorgan, vice president of service operations at FSC Systems. It will include a Fire Alarm Aspirating Smoke Technology (FAAST) system to provide Very Early Warning Fire Detection in the new gymnasium and track area.

A highly-sensitive detection system, FAAST draws continuous air samples through a network of pipes to immediately detect the slightest trace of smoke, even in the most highly challenging environments.

Customers appreciate the advanced technologies and capabilities, says Gorgan. But the true value to them boils down to some basics, he adds.

“They don’t get calls, it works and it’s easy to use – that’s what they want,” he says.

“We’re very big on safety here. If I send my kids to a college, I expect the first and foremost thing is to keep them safe,” says Dodge.

“That’s one of our big reasons for upgrades – more coverage, more safety, a better system.”

To reach a local Farenhyt Engineered Systems Distributor, contact a Silent Knight Regional Sales Manager. Visit www.farenhyt.com for more comprehensive fire alarm systems information. ❏

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Industry NEWS

Milwaukee Tool Corporation Introduces the Industry’s First 18V Compact Impact Wrenches

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ilwaukee Tool Corporation continues to expand the fastest growing 18V platform in the industry with the introduction the industry’s first 18V Compact Impact Wrenches with over 200 ft-lbs of torque. As part of the new M18 FUEL™ line that launched in 2012, the new tools feature Milwaukee’s exclusive combination of the POWERSTATE™ Brushless Motor, REDLINK PLUS™ Electronic Intelligence and REDLITHIUM™ 2.0/XC4.0 Battery Pack to deliver up to 2X more runtime, up to 50% more torque and a proprietary 3-Mode DRIVE CONTROL™ feature.

The new POWERSTATE™ Brushless Motor works harder, lives longer, and converts energy into power more efficiently. The POWERSTATE™ Motor is completely designed, engineered and built by Milwaukee Tool to deliver years of maintenancefree performance with no wearable components, no losses due to vibration and less heat build-up.

REDLINK PLUS™ Intelligence hardware and software, the most advanced electronic system on the market, allows the user to choose between three fastening modes with the DRIVE CONTROL™ feature.

“Providing this versatility allows the user to switch between Modes 1, 2 and 3 to match the power and speed to the application at hand,” says Tom Simeone, Sr. Product Manager for Milwaukee Tool. “For example, a mechanical contractor may use Mode 1 for installing u-bolts, mode 2 for installing smaller couplings and mode 3 for installing larger couplings.”

Milwaukee REDLITHIUM™ 2.0 & XC4.0 batteries provide up to 2X more run-time and recharges than standard Lithium-Ion batteries.

REDLITHIUM™ 2.0 & XC4.0 also delivers bestin-class performance in extreme job-site conditions. With Milwaukee® durability built into each pack, the REDLITHIUM™ 2.0 & XC4.0 battery operates cooler and performs in climates below 0°F/-18°C with fade free power. A battery fuel gauge also displays remaining charge for less down time on the job.

The new M18 FUEL™ Compact Impact Wrenches are available in two sizes and three anvil style options for various applications and user preferences. For quick socket changes, the 2654 features a 3/8” Friction Ring Anvil and the 2655B features a ½” Ball-Pin Anvil.

These models are recommended for trades that do ground level work. For maximum socket retention, the 2655 features a ½” Pin Detent Anvil for trades that do work overhead.

In addition, all M18 FUEL™ products include the new multi-voltage charger to allow users to charge all M12™ and M18™ batteries with one charger. Available in March of 2013, the new M18 FUEL™ Compact Impact Wrenches are a true testament to Milwaukee’s focus on the user and investing in game changing technology. For more information on M18 FUEL™, please visit www.milwaukeetool.com/system/m18-fuel. ❏

SPECIFICATIONS M18 Fuel™ 3/8” Compact Impact Wrench Kit- XC Batteries (2654-22) 3/8” Square drive with friction ring Volts: 18V Torque: 200 ft-lbs. / 75 ft-lbs / 30 ft-lbs Max RPM: 0-2400 / 0-1600 / 0-900 Max IPM: 0-3100 Length: 5.9” Tool Weight (w/ battery): 3.8 lbs Includes 2654-20 3/8” Compact Impact Wrench, (2) M18™ REDLITHIUM™ XC 4.0 Battery Packs, M12/M18 Multi-Voltage Charger, Belt Clip & Carrying Case M18 Fuel™ 3/8” Compact Impact Wrench Kit - CP Batteries (2654-22CT) 3/8” Square drive with friction ring Volts: 18V Torque: 200 ft-lbs. / 75 ft-lbs / 30 ft-lbs Max RPM: 0-2400 / 0-1600 / 0-900 Max IPM: 0-3100 Length: 5.9” Tool Weight (w/ battery): 3.2 lbs Includes 2654-20 3/8” Compact Impact Wrench, (2) M18™ REDLITHIUM™ Compact 2.0 Battery Packs, M12/M18 Multi-Voltage Charger, Belt Clip & Carrying Case M18 Fuel™ 3/8” Compact Impact Wrench - Tool Only (2654-20) 3/8” Square drive with friction ring Volts: 18V Torque: 200 ft-lbs. / 75 ft-lbs / 30 ft-lbs Max RPM: 0-2400 / 0-1600 / 0-900 Max IPM: 0-3100 Length: 5.9” Tool Weight (w/o battery): 2.3 lbs Includes 2654-20 3/8” Compact Impact Wrench & Belt Clip M18 Fuel™ 1/2” Compact Impact Wrench Kit w/Pin Detent - XC Batteries (2655-22) 1/2” square drive with pin detent Volts: 18V Torque: 210 ft-lbs. / 120 ft-lbs / 80 ft-lbs RPM: 0-2400 / 0-2000 / 0-1700 Max IPM: 0-3100 Length: 6” Tool Weight (w/ battery): 3.9 lbs Includes 2655-20 1/2” Compact Impact Wrench, (2) M18™ REDLITHIUM™ XC 4.0 Battery Packs, M12 /M18 Multi-Voltage Charger, Belt Clip & Carrying Case M18 Fuel™ 1/2” Compact Impact Wrench w/ Pin Detent - Tool Only (2655-20) 1/2” square drive with pin detent Volts: 18V Torque: 210 ft-lbs. / 120 ft-lbs / 80 ft-lbs RPM: 0-2400 / 0-2000 / 0-1700 Max IPM: 0-3100 Length: 6” Tool Weight (w/o battery): 2.4 lbs Includes 265520 1/2” Compact Impact Wrench & Belt Clip M18 Fuel™ 1/2” Compact Impact Wrench Kit w/Ball Detent - XC Batteries (2655B-22) 1/2” square drive with ball detent Volts: 18V Torque: 210 ft-lbs. / 120 ft-lbs / 80 ft-lbs RPM: 0-2400 / 0-2000 / 0-1700 Max IPM: 0-3100 Length: 6” Tool Weight (w/ battery): 3.9 lbs Includes 2655B-20 1/2” Compact Impact Wrench, (2) M18™ REDLITHIUM™ XC 4.0 Battery Packs, M12 /M18 Multi-Voltage Charger, Belt Clip & Carrying Case M18 Fuel™ 1/2” Compact Impact Wrench Kit w/Ball Detent -Tool Only (2655B-20) 1/2” square drive with ball detent Volts: 18V Torque: 210 ft-lbs. / 120 ft-lbs / 80 ft-lbs RPM: 0-2400 / 0-2000 / 0-1700 Max IPM: 0-3100 Length: 6” Tool Weight (w/o battery): 2.4 lbs Includes 2655B-20 1/2” Compact Impact Wrench & Belt Clip

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Cooper Industries’ CoSPECSM Resource Center Featuring Cooper B-Line Products Simplifies the Design Process CoSPEC’s comprehensive CAD design resource is available directly from the Cooper B-Line Website

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ooper Industries plc, a global provider of electrical solutions, is making it even easier to select, view and download design content including CAD, BIM, PDMS and graphics files with its new Cooper Specifier Center (CoSPECSM). Set to become one of the most comprehensive resources for design content in a wide range of markets, CoSPECSM will launch with on-demand content for Cooper BLine’s cable tray products and gradually expand to include additional products from Cooper BLine and other Cooper Industries’ divisions.

Created to help simplify the design process, CoSPEC allows design professionals to select, view and download Cooper B-Line products in nearly 100 different CAD, BIM, PDMS and graphic formats. Content is available in both 2D and 3D non-proprietary formats, as well as native, proprietary formats for trouble-free integration into many design

platforms, including Autodesk products. Engineers, designers and drafters can now incorporate Cooper B-Line products into designs quickly and accurately by simply visiting the CoSPEC website.

“Our new CoSPEC CAD catalog isn’t just a great innovation for Cooper Industries and Cooper B-Line, but also a fantastic resource for engineering and design professionals,” said Cooper Chairman and CEO, Kirk Hachigian. “Instead of having to search for product information and downloads in multiple places, CoSPEC now offers users one, easy-to-use resource to find product information and design content. It really is a win-win solution and one that we’re very proud to unveil.”

Beginning with Cooper B-Line’s cable tray product family in March, CoSPEC will continually be expanded throughout the year to eventually include Cooper B-Line’s full line

of products as well as products from other Cooper divisions. For improved efficiency, the CoSPEC site will allow users to browse through available products and select appropriate SKUs as needed. From there, users can view products in either a 2D layout or a 3D rendering that includes pertinent product information. Once the user is comfortable with the selected product, content can be downloaded in any one of nearly 100 different formats to be used in their design.

CoSPEC, with its CAD, BIM, PDMS and graphics catalog, contains world class tools to help speed the design process, and is available globally with around-the-clock access and an unmatched depth and breadth of electronic design resources.

For more information on the new CoSPEC tool from Cooper B-Line, visit www.cooperbline.com/CoSPEC.

General Cable Names Ewing Foley, Inc. 2012 Electrical Distribution Channel Agent of the Year And Presents Several Other Awards at 2013 NEMRA Annual Conference

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eneral Cable (NYSE: BGC) is pleased to announce that it has named EWING FOLEY, INC., based in Cupertino, CA, as its 2012 Electrical Distribution Channel Agent of the Year.

“Ewing Foley has been a great business partner to General Cable with their deep-seated relationships in the market place based on their technical expertise as well as excellent service and support,” said Tom Bisson, Vice President, Electrical Distribution Sales. “Their reach is broad, from the specifying engineer to the electrical distributor. Our Agent of the Year selection process is based on very specific sales improvement metrics and Ewing Foley exceeded in all categories for 2012.”

Serving the West Coast and Pacific Northwest industry for over 50 years, Ewing Foley represents General Cable’s Carol® Brand portable cord, cordsets, electronics, building wire, data, low-voltage and 5kV to 35kV medium-voltage industrial, tray and instru-

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mentation, and CCW® Continuously Corrugated Welded cables.

The award was presented to Ewing Foley in January 2013 at the National Electrical Manufacturers Representative Association (NEMRA) Annual Conference, which was held in Chicago, Illinois.

At the conference, General Cable also presented the Agent Inside Sales Associate of the Year Award and Director’s Club Agent Awards.

The Inside Sales Person Award is based on overall knowledge of General Cable products, processes, computer systems, clients and markets, and his or her ability to deliver outstanding customer service. Candidates must exhibit the knowledge and skills to successfully grow sales and manage daily business flow. The winner was selected by his peer group of General Cable’s Electrical Distribution Inside Sales Representatives. The 2012 winner is Ira Shapiro of Thea & Schoen.

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on objective results that General Cable’s Electrical Distribution Sales team agrees to each year. The 2012 criteria included all Agents who met and/or exceeded year-over-year sales in both adjusted sales dollars and metal pounds, as well as experienced gross margin performance in at least one of two specific categories. The 2012 winners are: • Coresential • Gobeille-Robinson, Inc. • William Bleiman & Sons, Inc. • C. C. Pierce Company, Inc. • Thea & Schoen • Byron Carson Company, Inc. • ET Cable Sales & Associates • Gaynor Sales & Associates • Rains Electrical Sales, Inc. • EMMCO & Associates, Inc. • Rains Electrical Sales, Inc. • Young & Champagne • Continental Sales & Marketing • Ewing Foley, Inc.

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Product FOCUS Solar at No Cost: AllEarth Renewables announces zero cost residential and community-scale solar program Home-state program features Vermont manufactured technology Vermont solar manufacturer and the largest developer of solar in the state, AllEarth Renewables, has announced a new program to finance solar at no cost to homeowners, businesses, non-profits, and public institutions. The residential lease is unique in the state by offering a no cost lease for homeowners to net meter with solar at or below their electric rates and be given the opportunity to fully own the system at a significantly reduced cost after 7 years. These projects will consist of between 1 to 4 Vermont-manufactured AllSun solar trackers. The community-scale solar lease features a similar no-cost program but with a guaranteed electric bill savings of 10 percent a year for larger customers, such as businesses, non-profits, schools, municipalities, and other institutions. These projects will consist of 10 trackers or more and can cover all or a percentage of the customer’s annual electricity demands. The lease payments under both options in this “home state” program will be at or below the customer’s electricity savings, producing a zero netcost agreement. This type of third-party financing model now makes up the majority of solar installation nationally, but isn’t normally available throughout smaller markets like Vermont. “As a local manufacturer, we are excited to again be able to offer to our Vermont customers a financing option for residential, business and community projects, giving them the opportunity to net meter their energy and produce immediate savings on their electric bills,” said David Blittersdorf, President and CEO of AllEarth Renewables. The new program mirrors one that AllEarth Renewables offered in past years, which financed more than $18 million in residential installations and solar orchards for businesses and communities around the state.

The company has installed more than 1,400 AllSun Trackers and is an Inc. 500 company for fastest growing companies nationwide. The solar projects will all feature the dual-axis AllSun Tracker, which was designed and is manufactured in Williston and produces up to 45 percent more energy than fixed rooftop solar by tracking the sun each day. The tracker won a Green Product of the Year award in 2012. At the end of last year, AllEarth Renewables partnered with Green Lantern Capital, National Life, Green Mountain Power, to finance projects for the City of Rutland, Cold Hollow Cider Mill in Waterbury, Woods Market Garden in Brandon, and the Town of Williston.

For more information, visit www.allearthrenewables.com/go-solar

Cerro Wire Now Offers SLiPWire® Copper XHHW-2 Featuring True Sequential Footage™ XLP insulated wire requires no pulling compound Cerro Wire LLC, a leading manufacturer of copper electrical building wire and cable, announces that it now carries XHHW2 cross-linked polyethylene (XLP) insulated copper conductors with a SLiPWire® jacket and True Sequential Footage™.

XHHW-2 is ideal for use in conduit or other recognized raceways for service, feeder, and branch circuit applications as specified in the NEC®. It is a good choice for industrial applications where better insulation toughness and resistance to moisture and heat are required.

XHHW-2 can be used in wet or dry locations at temperatures up to 90°C. The XHHW-2 insulated copper conductors are available in sizes from 14 AWG to 750 MCM, with outer dimensions ranging from 0.120 inches to 1.136 inches. Sizes 1/0 and larger are rated for cable tray (CT) use. The product is available in reels of 1,000, 2,000, 2,500, or 5,000 feet.

SLiPWire XHHW is manufactured using Cerrowire’s Self-Lubricating Polymer (SLP®) technology, so it can be installed without a pulling lubricant. SLiPWire XHHW-2 also features True Sequential Footage, which is guaranteed by Cerrowire to be accurate to ±0.5 percent on reels 1000 feet and longer for sizes 1 AWG and larger.

For more information, visit www.cerrowire.com

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Product FOCUS Cooper B-Line’s BRC6M Cable Support Offers Simple, Secure Support of Metal Clad Cable New one-piece design offers easy installation and includes a higher cable capacity Cooper B-Line, a global provider of innovative, labor-saving support systems and enclosure solutions for engineered facility subsystem applications, has improved upon its BRC6M cable support design to create a stronger, more installer-friendly product. Featuring improved rigidity, the redesigned product can support up to six runs of metal clad (MC) cable all in an easyto-use, one-piece design.

Ideal for conventional new construction, the new BRC6M cable support offers a one-piece design that includes a unique stud mounting feature. Utilizing this innovative design, installers can simply push the support onto the stud where it can be left, hands-free until eventually securing with a screw.

The new “zip tie” closing feature allows for easier and more reliable securing of cables. The improved design also allows the support to be securely fastened to the stud using only one screw, without sacrificing rigidity, reducing install time and material costs.

“We’re continually looking for innovative ways to improve upon our products and think we have another winner with the redesigned BRC6M cable support bracket,” said James Anderson, Cooper B-Line Product Line Manager. “Not only is it stronger and more installer friendly, it vastly improves the installation process for contractors. It’s an ideal solution for contractors looking to improve efficiencies on the job.”

The new BRC6M cable support features stiffening ribs and more material to create a solution that is stronger than the competition and ensures compliance with NEC Article 300.4 (D).

New BRC6M cable support systems are cULus rated and can easily secure NM, MC, and AC cable types.

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Product FOCUS Klein Tools® Introduces Klaw™ Pump Pliers Unique jaw design provides multiple points of contact for maximum torque and grip!

Klein Tools for professionals since 1857, introduces a new line of pump pliers featuring a curved jaw designed to grasp with multiple points of contact compared to standard straight jaw pump pliers which only have two points of contact. Multiple points of contact provide better gripping power and torque.

The Klein Klaw™ Pump Pliers are available in two styles: Quick-Adjust and Classic. The Quick-Adjust has a push button, quick ratchet feature that allows the user to easily adjust the plier to any position. Both styles of Klaw Pump Pliers are compact and narrow for better access in small or hard to reach spaces. The gripping surfaces of the jaw also have specially hardened teeth for positive gripping and reduced wear. In addition, a special groove at the tip of the jaw is designed for holding nails.

“The curved jaw really makes this tool impressive,” says Senior Product Manager Gary Lalla. “It grabs multiple points around the pipe or bolt so you have very little chance of slipping.”

For more information, visit www.kleintools.com

Legrand Introduces New Commercial Grade Pass & Seymour® USB Charger with Tamper-Resistant Receptacle New USBs Have Federal Specification Certification Legrand, a leading provider of electrical wiring devices and home systems, has announced the availability of its Pass & Seymour® Fed Spec USB Charger with Tamper-Resistant Receptacle. It is available in 15A and 20A, 125V versions.

The Pass & Seymour® Fed Spec USB Charger with Tamper-Resistant Receptacle has two 5-volt DC USB ports that work with USB 2.0 and 3.0 compatible devices. The 2.1A USB type A receptacle charges quickly and eliminates the need for bulky AC adapters. Its back and side wire terminals accommodate #14 AWG - #10 AWG stranded and solid wire.

Safety is an important aspect of the new, compact-design commercial grade USB. It features a single Tamper-Resistant receptacle with a patented shutter system that prevents the improper insertion of foreign objects. It also meets the 2011 National Electric Code® Tamper-Resistant requirements and is ETL tested in the USA and Canada.

“This USB device was designed specifically for the commercial market where strength, safety and durability are key requirements,” said Gretchen Valentino, product line manager for Legrand Electrical Wiring Systems. “With its Federal Specification certification, these USB devices can easily handle heavy and consistent daily use in a number of commercial applications.”

The new USB receptacles are perfect for the following markets: education, retail, hospitality and lodging, office, health care, institutional and multiple dwelling units.

In these markets, lasting retention is a key factor. “The new USB device meets this challenge with triple-wipe brass contacts, an auto-ground stainless steel clip to assure positive grounding, as well as a zinc-plated ground terminal screw. In addition, the screw-pressure-plate back wiring makes installation fast and easy,” adds Valentino.

The Fed Spec USB Charger with Tamper-Resistant Receptacle complies with the following test requirements: UL 498, UL 1310, Fed Spec WC596, CSA C22.2 No. 42, CSA C22.2 No. 223.

It is available in nine different colors: White, light almond, ivory, black, brown, gray, red, green and nickel.

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Platinum Tools® Announces EZ-DataLock™ Strain Relief Patented Design Prevents Cable Disconnects, Malicious Disconnects, Unauthorized Access, Downtime, and Tampering Platinum Tools® (www.platinumtools.com), the leader in solutions for the preparation, installation, hand termination and testing of wire and cable, is proud to announce the launch of EZ-DataLock™ Strain Relief. Designed to secure network cables from tampering, the EZ-DataLock is now shipping.

“Safe and secure networks, large or small, in today’s world is top priority,” explained Lee Sachs, Platinum Tools, Inc. president and general manager. “Our new EZ-DataLock Strain Relief has been designed to protect and secure a data network 24/7 by locking cables in place that are not to be disconnected. When locked, the cable will remain so until the ‘Key-Holder’ unlocks it. It also doubles as a snag-proof strain relief.”

Added Sachs, “The Platinum Tools EZ-DataLock Strain Relief’s patented design prevents cable disconnects, malicious disconnects, unauthorized access, downtime, and tampering in numerous applications, such as in data, commercial and professional, military, medical centers, monitoring devices, financial, transit, government, and manufacturing centers and institutions.”

EZ-DataLock Strain Reliefs are available in two sizes and work with Platinum Tools EZ-RJ45® Cat5e connectors, and all standard RJ45 (all brands including Platinum Tools) and Platinum Tools EZ-RJ45 Cat6 connectors. Specifications for the EZDataLock Strain Relief include patented ‘OD-Flex’ technology allows for wide range of cable OD sizes (maximum cable OD: 6.8mm /0.268 inch; minimum cable OD: 5.0mm /0.197 inch); made with polycarbonate materials; and are UL, RoHS, CSA and CE compliant.

For more information, visit www.platinumtools.com

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Product FOCUS Schneider Electric Expands Power Protection Product Family with DIN Rail Industrial Panel UPS New battery backup installation features offer protection for industrial applications Schneider Electric, a global specialist in energy management, recently introduced the DIN Rail Industrial Panel UPS (uninterruptible power supply), expanding the existing portfolio of power protection offerings to partners and system integrators in various industrial market segments such as manufacturing, water/waste water and automation controls markets.

Offering high availability and reliability, installation flexibility and manageability, this small footprint DIN Rail Industrial Panel UPS is industrial panel or DIN rail mountable, making it ideal for small industrial spaces. The unit provides 500VA of power and features an integrated dry contact input/output (I/O) that provides battery status and emergency power off without an additional accessory. Integrated temperature-compensated battery charging prolongs battery life by regulating the charge voltage according to battery temperature while an automatic battery self-test enables early detection and identification when a battery needs replacement. A knock out feature in the chassis wall and floor allows for connecting the battery externally to the UPS to meet NEC 480.9(A) compliance and other regional electrical codes.

Additional features of the DIN Rail UPS include: • Hardwired I/O • Internal or external battery installation options; 3m cable included for external installation • SmartSlot for optional, alternate communication accessory cards such as network management or Modbus • Replaceable batteries that can be installed by the user, eliminating the need for a specialized technician • Hot-swappable batteries for reduced downtime, which can be replaced even while the UPS is operating on utility power • DB-9 Serial Port Communications RS232 protocol • LED status indicators which alerts users to the state of the UPS: on-line, on-battery, battery disconnected, or battery needs to be replaced For more information, visit www.apc.com

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Cooper Lighting Introduces the McGraw-Edison™ Galleon LED Luminaire The company continues to expand its outdoor LED area, site, and roadway product offering.

Cooper Lighting, a leader at the forefront of transforming the lighting industry and setting an unmatched standard for innovation and reliability, is pleased to announce the addition of the McGraw-Edison Galleon™ LED luminaire to its line of outdoor LED area, site, and roadway lighting products. Incorporating Cooper’s industry-leading, patented AccuLED Optics™ system, the Galleon luminaire offers a choice of 12 specialized optical distributions, nine lumen packages, and comes standard with a wide array of specification grade design features. The performance and versatility of the Galleon luminaire provides significant energy and maintenance savings, while delivering exceptional value to the end user.

The McGraw-Edison Galleon LED luminaire’s unique optical design allows lumen output and energy consumption to be customized to fulfill the exact lighting needs of the area. Uplight, glare, obtrusive spill light, and overlit hot spots are replaced by uniform, application-tailored illumination for walkways, parking lots, roadways, building areas, and security lighting applications. A choice of 12 specialized optical packages includes four asymmetric, three symmetric, and five spill light eliminator distributions. The AccuLED Optics™ system, which is integrated in Cooper’s Light Square optical configuration, delivers unmatched optical control with maximum light output for the specific task. The Light Squares are also fieldadjustable to reorient the distribution in 90-degree increments.

For more information, visit www.cooperlighting.com

Leviton Introduces Medical-Grade Power Strips for Use in Patient-Care Areas Enhanced safety features and testing provide ideal powering solution for health care facilities Leviton today introduced a new line of Medical-Grade Power Strips for use in patient care areas of health care facilities. Designed to supply power to medical equipment within the most critical areas of a health care facility, the devices are UL 60601-1, UL 60950-1 and UL 1363A compliant for the highest level of safety. The line also features surge-protective models that conform to UL 1449 third edition requirements.

Leviton’s new line of medical grade power strips are tested to U.S., Canadian and Mexican safety standards, satisfying the electrical safety requirements specified in NFPA 99: Health Care Facilities Code and NEC Article 517: Healthcare Facilities. This enables health care facility managers to ensure full compliance with these safety regulations.

Additional safety features include locking safety covers to prevent accidental contact with unused outlets, indicator lights to provide visual confirmation of power and surge protection, and a switchless design to prevent accidental disruption of power.

Leviton’s medical grade power strips are available in a number of configurations to fit nearly any application, including two, four or six hospital grade outlets; seven or 15 inch supply cord lengths with hospital grade attachment plugs; and with or without surge protection.

For more information, visit www.leviton.com/medstrip.

About Leviton Commercial and Industrial Leviton’s comprehensive line of commercial and industrial-grade electrical wiring devices provide builders, contractors and specifiers with solutions engineered to withstand the most rigorous commercial environments and harshest industrial applications. Leviton manufacturers everything from commercial, industrial and hospital grade wiring devices, to surge protective devices, electric vehicle supply equipment, temporary power solutions, heavy duty motor starter switches, IEC and NEMA watertight rated devices and more. Learn more at www.leviton.com/industrial.

For more information, visit www.leviton.com

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Product FOCUS Klein Tools® Introduces Innovative Adjustable Wrench Extra-wide jaw 8” wrench provides same capacity as a standard 12” wrench Klein Tools (http://www.kleintools.com/) for professionals since 1857, introduces a new Extra-Wide Jaw 8” Adjustable Wrench. It features a full 1-1/2” jaw capacity, the same capacity as a standard 12” adjustable wrench.

The shorter handle makes it easier to reach nuts and bolts in confined spaces.

The Klein Tools Extra-Wide Jaw 8” Adjustable Wrench (Cat. No. D509-8) is designed with a minimally protruding jaw shank that also provides greater capacity in tight spaces. A unique 4-threaded knurl worm gear helps balance this wrench for smoother operation and it allows the user to apply up to 30% more force. It comes with standard and metric measurement scales for faster adjustment and a wider handle for added comfort.

“Customers have told us they are looking for compact and functional tools,” said Senior Product Manager Gary Lalla.

“This wrench provides a short 8” tool length and enough jaw capacity to handle most electrical, HVAC, plumbing, and maintenance applications.”

For more information, visit www.kleintools.com

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Cooper Lighting Introduces the Metalux ArcLine™ LED Series The complete offering of architectural recessed luminaires provides customers with a sustainable solution for exceptional energy savings while delivering up to 103 lumens per watt.

Cooper Lighting, a leader at the forefront of transforming the lighting industry and setting an unmatched standard for innovation and reliability, is pleased to announce the addition of the Metalux ArcLine™ LED Series to its family of architectural recessed luminaires. This shallow plenum line of 1’ x 1’, 2’ x 2’, 2’ x 4’, and 1’ x 4’ luminaires blends modern architectural styling with an innovative optical design to deliver leading-edge performance, long life, and energy savings in excess of 45 percent over standard fluorescent troffers. The series is an ideal choice for commercial office spaces, schools, hospitals, and retail merchandising areas where soft, glare-free, ambient illumination is desired.

The Metalux ArcLine LED Series’ advanced optical design generates even light distribution across its fluid profile offering greater light uniformity than most architectural luminaires on the market. The high-performance series is available in 3000K, 3500K, and 4000K correlated color temperatures (CCT) with an 85 CRI, and offers a total of seven lumen package options with an efficacy up to 103 lumens per watt (lm/W), depending on the fixture size. The fully luminous center panel design, which provides the optimal uniform illumination, also inhibits the collection of dusk and debris.

Designed for below ceiling access, the one-piece shallow housing (3.25 inches) with a tool-less hinged door assembly simplifies installation and maintenance. The family of fixtures is compatible with all of today’s popular ceiling systems and available with a number of accessories for greater application versatility.

For more information, visit www.cooperlighting.com

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