Times Microwave Systems (Wallingford, CT) has introduced the new Times-Protect LP-SPT RF surge protection tester, which provides the user with the capability to test any lightning protection device or component to ensure its proper functioning and capability to protect critical and expensive RF equipment. Features include: A footprint of 9” x 4” x 1-1/2, with…
All New FieldBarrier Isolated Device Coupler from Pepperl+Fuchs
The Pepperl+Fuchs fieldbarrier revolutionized the fieldbus industry – the all new FieldBarrier R4D0-FB-IA is a diagnostic-enabled isolated device coupler for FOUNDATION Fieldbus H1 and PROFIBUS PA instruments. The very compact FieldBarrier is DIN rail mounted in Zone 1/Div.2 environments and connects 8 … 12 instruments with intrinsic safety in Zone 0… 1/Div.1 environments. The FieldBarrier…
Interface for AC or voltage inputs
The BusWorks® XT Series of Ethernet I/O modules with XT1210 and XT1220 models provide an 8-channel interface for analog voltage or current input signals and Ethernet/IP, Modbus/TCP, Profinet, or peer-to-peer communication. Differential inputs reject noise for reliable measurements when radio frequency or electromagnetic interference is present. Internal software manages network traffic loads for more reliable…
Detect lightning surges with Weidmuller’s Logger 30
Weidmuller introduces a new DIN-rail mounted surge detector and recorder, the Varitector Logger 30. The Logger 30 is designed to detect transient surges over 50A in ground circuits…
Acromag’s New 2-Wire Transmitter Offers Frequency/Pulse Measurement Options
Acromag’s newest addition to the TT230 series of space-saving thin transmitters is the TT239 frequency transmitter. Designed to deliver flexibility while maintaining optimal performance, it supports frequency, pulse,…
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Lightning Protection for Fiber-to-the-Antenna
Choosing the best surge protection for 4G and 5G installations. 4G: Fiber to the Antenna Configuration The telecommunications world is quickly moving from third-generation (3G) to fourth-generation (4G) configurations, with announcements for 5G already starting. The 4G has acted as a stimulus for a paradigm shift of the cell tower structure, which has included the…
L-com releases 12 and 24 port rack mount lightning and surge protectors
L-com, a designer and manufacturer of wired and wireless connectivity products, announced says it has expanded its line of rack mount lightning and surge protectors to include 12 and 24-port models, in addition to its 4-port models. L-com’s RMSP series rack mount protectors span a variety of types including Cat 5, Cat 6, and DSL/ Telephone/T1 models.
Moxa brings rugged PoE+ switchs to industrial manufacturing, outdoor networks
Network developer Moxa is leveraging its extensive technological resources to introduce one of the world’s first PoE+ Ethernet (Power over Ethernet) switches engineered to perform in harsh outdoor and industrial manufacturing environments, featuring 3 KV LAN surge protection and a wide temperature range (-40 to 75°C) that ensures the highest reliability of PoE systems while
2100 watt DC/DC converter offers efficiency up to 97%
[[{“fid”:”37148″,”view_mode”:”default”,”fields”:{“field_file_image_alt_text[und][0][value]”:””,”field_file_image_title_text[und][0][value]”:””},”type”:”media”,”attributes”:{“height”:300,”width”:300,”style”:”float: right; margin: 5px;”,”class”:”media-element file-default”}}]]Calex Mfg. Co., Inc. (Concord, CA) introduces the MBH Series DC/DC Converters. The MBH offers up to 2100 Watts in a low-profile 9.0″ x 6.5″ x 1.25″H ruggedized chassis mount package. The module weighs only 3.3 lbs. making the MBH ideal for harsh shock and vibration environments in both COTS military…
Moxa Introduces ioLogik R1200
Moxa, a provider of hardened networking, computing, and automation solutions, unveiled the ioLogik R1200 series, a new line of dual-independent RS-485 serial interface remote I/O devices that empower integrators to easily and cost-effectively deploy dual-bus redundant or extended length remote I/O daisy-chain topologies in wide temperature environments (-40° C to 85° C on wide-temp models).…
Littelfuse Introduces Compact, Surge-Tolerant Fuses for High Lightning Exposure Applications
Littelfuse (Chicago, IL) has introduced two series of compact, high surge withstand fuses, both capable of withstanding up to 20 lightning-induced high current surges without performance degradation. The 328 and 688 Series fuses offer protection superior to that of circuit breakers, providing short-circuit and overload protection and ensuring long-term reliability for outdoor applications that operate…
New Littelfuse SIDACtor Protection Thyristor Provides 45 Percent Lower Capacitance
Littelfuse (Chicago, IL) has introduced an ultra-low capacitance protection thyristor. The SDP Series SIDACtor Protection Thyristor in the SOT23-6 package provides robust overvoltage protection for broadband/xDSL telecommunications equipment with minimal effects on connection speed and reach. Patent-pending silicon crowbar technology allows for 45 percent lower capacitance than clamping devices like transient voltage suppressor (TVS) diodes.…
Varistors Offer Higher Surge Current Ratings in Smaller Disc Sizes
Littelfuse (Chicago, IL) has introduced the LV UltraMOV Series of low voltage, high surge current, radial leaded varistors. They provide an ideal circuit protection solution for lower DC voltage applications by offering higher surge ratings than ever before available in such small disc sizes. Their high peak surge current rating provides superior protection against high…
Dialight LED Family Receives DesignLights Consortium Certification
Dialight announced the listing of their 14,000 lumen DuroSite and SafeSite LED High Bay family on the DesignLights Consortium’s Solid State Lighting Fixtures Qualified Products List. Posting on the…
TVS Diode Arrays from Littelfuse Provide 40 Percent Greater Protection
Littelfuse (Chicago, IL) has introduced the SRDA3.3 Series TVS Diode Array – SPA Diodes. The SRDA3.3 Series integrates low-capacitance steering diodes with an additional zener diode to protect data lines against electrostatic discharge (ESD) and high surge events. The SRDA3.3 Series devices provide 40 percent greater protection without performance degradation than other available solutions. With…
Moxa Introduces Rugged, HD Resolution IP Dome Camera
Moxa, a provider of hardened networking, communication and computing solutions, is helping bring the benefits of IP network video to challenging outdoor applications by expanding its industry-leading VPort camera line to include the VPort P26A-1MP-T. BUILT FOR DEMANDING OUTDOOR USE Extremely rugged, the VPort P26A-1MP-T is a fixed dome HD IP camera purpose-engineered for harsh,…
Varistor-based lightning arresters for Lightning Protection Levels III and IV
The VAL-MS-T1/T2 lightning arresters from Phoenix Contact offer a higher level of surge protection in an affordable package. The arresters are rated for Type 1 lightning strike events with a measured 10/350 µs test current (Iimp) of 12.5 kA or Type 2 surge events with a measured 8/20 µs maximum discharge surge current (Imax) of…
Zero Surge Introduces Open Chassis Modules for Surge Protection
Zero Surge Inc. introduces a series of safe and effective surge protection modules uniquely engineered for original equipment manufacturer (OEM) applications. The OEM open chassis modules integrate patented…
Modular M-LB Series AC Surge Protectors from Pepperl+Fuchs
Pepperl+Fuchs introduces M-LB Series Surge Protection Barriers. The modular M-LB series fits various mains configurations and protects 115/230 V mains power supply lines against destructive power surges. These pluggable…
SurgeGate™ Modular Rack Mount Surge Protector
ITW Linx announces the global launch of its innovative SurgeGate™ Modular Rack Mount surge protector. Providing warranty-backed protection and flexibility unmatched in the market, the mix and match 12-module technology offers a wide range of benefits over conventional, fixed wall mount surge protectors. The innovative technology features industry-leading response time and can generate significant cost, […]
Thyristor, Thyristor, How art thou thyristor?
A thyristor is like a diode; it can pass electricity in a forward direction but, blocks it in a reverse direction. The difference between a diode and a thyristor is that the thyristor is a three terminal device consisting of an anode, cathode and gate, which will also block current flow in the forward direction […]
Family Of Surge Protection Solutions From Zero Surge Inc.
Zero Surge Inc. offers a comprehensive line of safe, effective, and reliable surge suppression products distinguished by patented filter technologies uniquely delivering failure-free service from worst-case surges and providing unwavering protection for equipment, data, and/or sensitive electronics. The product line encompasses a wide range of solutions offering unprecedented safeguards for commercial or residential applications. All…
Zero Surge Introduces Surge Suppression Units
Zero Surge Inc. introduces surge suppression units specially engineered for emergency management centers or for any rack-mounted application requiring superior surge protection, safety, and reliability. These power quality solutions (Model 8R-1U-20W-I) integrate eight “always on” receptacles to deliver 24/7 failure-free service and continuously shield equipment and sensitive electronics from potentially damaging surges. They have been […]
SurgeGate™ CAT6-LAN solid-state primary surge protector
ITW Linx announces the launch of its SurgeGate™ CAT6-LAN solid-state primary surge protector. The technology features patented circuitry allowing the protector to provide a response time to capacitance ratio. The SurgeGate CAT6-LAN protects networked buildings and the equipment within them from the dangers of lightning surges and power crosses- the most common cause of surge damage.…
Fabco-Air – Pneumatic slide tables on rail bearing system
Series FGXS is a twin bore, precision table slide, which uses a rail bearing system for smooth operation. Dowel holes and slots on the table surface enable accurate, repeatable work piece mounting. Magnetic pistons and sensor mounting slots are standard. Optional sensors feature surge protection, polarity protection, LED indicator, and fast switching speeds. Slide units…