Thermal imagers are invaluable to help troubleshoot electrical equipment, panels, and transformers quickly. Comtest is offering the Fluke 279 FC trms thermal multimeter, said to be the first test tool to integrate a full-featured true rms (trms) digital multimeter (DMM) with a thermal camera in one device. The 279 FC allows technicians to check for hot […]
XP Power recently announced the QSB150 series 150 W half-brick DC-DC converters aimed at a range of applications where an ultra-wide input range is required. Conforming to the industry standard half-brick footprint of 61,5 x 57,9 x 12,7 mm and with pin out compatibility with existing industry standards, the QSB150 is efficient, typically up to […]
The Digital Illumination Interface Alliance (DiiA) is an open, global consortium of lighting companies. It aims to grow the market for lighting control solutions based on IEC 62386, the international standard for DALI technology. DiiA was established in response to industry requests for an independently-verified certification programme covering the functionality specified in the latest version of […]
Building on the success of the basicDIM wireless control module, Tridonic is launching dimmable LED drivers with integrated wireless functionality, allowing for space-saving modernisation of lighting with no additional wires. A Casambi-ready driver is sufficient to dim from 100% wirelessly. All luminaire types are covered with three designs. The driver series also meets a wide […]
SKF has won a design award for its Sven Wingquist Test Centre at the International Architecture Awards, which recognise outstanding architectural achievements from across the world. The awards, with over 1000 entries from across 31 countries, the awards took place in Athens, Greece and the judges complemented SKF on the uniqueness of the design of […]
BEKA Schréder announces the launch of its new modular LED floodlight, the OMNIblast-E. The locally-manufactured product is ideal for sports venues and other large-area applications. This LED solution, available in three sizes, offers an alternative for traditional fixtures fitted with 600 to 2000 W HID lamps. A modular concept of optical units means that one, […]
Paarl Boys High School celebrated its 150th anniversary in 2018. The school completed its new Astro hockey field as part of the celebrations. Floodlighting was included as part of the hockey field build and the recently launched OMNIblast-E was the floodlight of choice. A mixture of OMNIblast-E-1 and OMNIblast-E-2 LED floodlights was installed to achieve […]
When you give your space a fresh look, don’t forget about lighting; it can impact the overall feel, and not just when it’s turned on. Well-considered lighting can fulfil both a functional and decorative role. Some trends to look out for in 2019 include natural texture and raw materials: lighting made with natural textures and […]
Legrand’s AlphaRex³ and MicroRex time switches provide easy programming in industrial, commercial and domestic environments. The devices switch electric circuits on or off at selected, pre-programmed times. These analogue and digital time switches also feature an automatic return facility and a permanent forced switching on and off override control. The AlphaRex³ series offers a user-friendly, […]
