ABB is delivering innovative excitation solutions that ensure early compliance with new European regulations and will bring broader benefits, minimising risk in connecting grid networks and supporting reliable and stable operations. The company’s Unitrol 1000 series is the first excitation product that is fully compliant with the new European grid code pioneered in Germany. Compliance […]
Calog Instruments DPM9000 series miniature DIN-rail mount programmable isolated transmitter range offers reliability and versatility. With dimensions of 92 x 92 x 26 mm, this series is definitely a space-saver. Configuration and field calibration is done via any Windows-based computer or tablet, running SmartView software. The transmitter offers complete three-way isolation between power supply, input […]
A low-voltage electrical distribution system design to reduce the complexity of panel design is available from local supplier ElectroMechanica. Quadro+ modules from Hager combines modularity with low-voltage components to simplify the design of distribution solutions. The modules include assemblies, equipment and accessories required to build a complete enclosure, with IP30 or IP55 protection levels up […]
Until recently, electric utilities were heavily dependent on customers for notifications of an outage. Now, using smart grid solutions and self-healing capabilities, utilities can remotely monitor power equipment to quickly identify faults, shorten the frequency and duration of outages and recover faster. Schneider Electric encourages utilities to change the way they think about energy and […]
Noja Power and its South African exclusive distributor RWW Engineering, are celebrating the commissioning of the new South African production facility to service the local market for reclosers. Following the award of the contract of supply to Eskom, the two companies quickly built their production facility to address demand requirements, and with RWW’s Level 3 […]
Noja Power recently confirmed the release of a new software tool for remote firmware upgrade of its RC10 and RC15 controllers. With the growing number of OSM reclosers in service worldwide, the remote firmware update tool allows users to upgrade their field devices to the latest feature set without travelling to site, saving utilities thousands […]
Growing concern for public safety and the increasing complexity of today’s fixed electrical installations in domestic, commercial and industrial premises places extra responsibility on electrical test engineers who are charged with verifying conformity to South Africa’s Certificate of Compliance (COC) safety standards. The Fluke 1660 series multifunction installation testers are measuring equipment which fully fulfil […]
Schneider Electric’s range of VarSet low voltage (LV) capacitor banks form part of the company’s power factor correction solutions which modify and control reactive energy. Reactive energy management aims to optimise electrical installation by reducing energy consumption, and improving power availability. Total CO2 emissions are also reduced and utility power bills are typically reduced by […]
The CBA300 offers a safer, faster and more accurate way to perform for any timing test, motion and speed analysis, multiple contemporary static and dynamic contact resistance measurements, both sides grounded (BSG), under-voltage condition test and more. All these functions are integrated in a single lightweight test case, which eliminates the need of to connect […]
Bosch Munitech, a member of the Bosch Holdings group, offers municipalities a smart solution for infrastructure management by assessing assets in the field and transferring the information to a desktop platform. Engineers, field technicians and geographical information system (GIS) specialists in the team have developed an efficient system to spatially represent fixed assets. The asset […]
