November 9, 2010

Stewart Connector released the RoHS-compliant SS-39200 Series of Cat 6a 8P8C modular plugs—the latest addition to the company’s portfolio of connectors engineered for a “range of high-speed networking and computing applications”. The SS-39200 Series’ mechanical design comprises both a wire aligner and load bar to facilitate consistent twisted pair orientation during assembly. The aligner is designed with a patent-pending “cross talk zone” that introduces an amount of cross-talk to the plug to allow for centred NEXT (Near End Crosstalk) performance (as per IEC 60603-7-51 component requirements and ANSI/TIA-568-B.2-10 transmission performance specs for 4-pair 100Ω Cat 6a cabling. Parts accommodate typical 24-ga to 27-ga solid or stranded cable. Plug, load bar and wire aligner are manufactured of UL94-V0 polycarbonate and feature 50 gold-plated contacts. Additional specs include an operating temperature range of -40ºC to +85ºC, and durability of 750 matching cycles. Voltage rating is 150vAC while the current rating is 1.5A @ 25ºC.

STEWART CONNECTOR

November 9, 2010

Banner Engineering Corp.’s WLS28 work light strip is a low-profile lighting solution for industrial control cabinets and work cells. The LED work light features a slender aluminum housing, and is available in various lengths from 5.7 in. to 44.5 in., all of which share the same width of 1.1 in. The WLS28 consumes less than 9W per linear foot and, when used within its specs, should last about 50,000 hours of continuous operation. Swivel mounting brackets are included to increase installation flexibility, allowing users to pivot the light 45° in either direction. The strip is available in cabled and quick-disconnect models, as well as stand-alone and cascadable models.

BANNER ENGINEERING

November 3, 2010

Brady’s BBP 31 is an industrial 4-in. monochrome sign and label printer. With an “intuitive display” and “smart chip” auto-calibration supplies, users can simply type their desired text and hit print, creating a label in as little as two steps. “There’s no need to pick a label size, adjust your fonts or calibrate the printer... that’s all done for you,” says Brady. The BBP 31 also offers a range of advanced editing and design capabilities and a database of 200+ symbols. It can operate as either a stand-alone unit or connected to a PC. It has a library of pre-made labels as well as several design wizards for creating common label types. Materials include specialty tapes, pre-printed signs, raised profile labels, etc.

BRADY CANADA

November 3, 2010

Greenlee boasts terminating Cat 5 and UTP communications cables into standard wall jacks just got easier with Paladin Tools new Jack Terminator. In one action, four pairs of wires are terminated while built-in blades cut off excess wire, eliminating the need for a secondary trim step. The Jack Terminator is made from high-grade steel with rubber embedded grips for extra comfort. The ratcheted action ensures consistent termination, while an adjustable feature provides extra leverage applications. The removable jack cradle allows for alternative lacing options. The patented spring-engaged blades terminate wires at the optimal stroke, says Greenlee; the blades themselves are concealed for added safety. The quick-change punch sets require no tools and additional punch sets can be purchased separately.

GREENLEE

October 8, 2010

APC by Schneider Electric announced the “next-generation” InfraStruxure—a scalable and adaptable data centre architecture that, says the company, reduces cycle time and complexity from concept to design to installation. InfraStruxure integrates power, cooling, racks, security and management in a modular form factor, and is a building block of Schneider Electric’s energy management architecture portfolio, EcoStruxure. The new generation of InfraStruxure promises a 25% increase in power and cooling capacity and a 15% smaller footprint, while reducing cost by 15%. A core feature of the InfraStruxure architecture is the management software, which provides an open, vendor-neutral platform. New capabilities include: Symmetra PX 100kW, 250kW and 500kW double-conversion UPS with internal modular design; modular power distribution unit (PDU); InRow OA and refrigerant distribution unit (RDU); and NetShelter SX networking enclosures.

APC by SCHNEIDER ELECTRIC

October 8, 2010

Schneider Electric announced a new option for the Square D PowerLogic branch circuit power meter (BCPM) family that monitors branch circuits and mains in power distribution units and remote power panels. The PowerLogic BCPM was previously available only with solid-core CT strips; now, there’s a split-core CT option, offering “more installation flexibility” and making it “ideal for retrofit applications”. Both versions of the BCPM give a granular view of power and energy use for maximum uptime, accurate cost allocation, and infrastructure optimization in a data centre environment. The PowerLogic BCPM provides an in-depth view of an electrical system, reducing the possibility of a breaker trip. Customizable alarms let operators set sensitivity parameters so an alarm is triggered any time that the load approaches the breaker limit.

SCHNEIDER SQUARE D POWERLOGIC

October 8, 2010

APC by Schneider Electric revealed its next-generation rack power distribution units (PDUs). The metered and switched rack PDUs aim to help IT and facilities managers effectively and productively manage power capacity and functionality for critical network, server and data centre equipment. The rack PDUs incorporate new features like “real power measurement and environmental monitoring” within a zero-U form factor. The platform of rack PDUs consists of 19 new models in the metered and switched product families (AP8800 and AP8900 series, respectively). The AP8800 series provides advanced, real-time remote monitoring of connected loads with user-defined alarms, while the AP8900 provides advanced load monitoring combined with remote On/Off switching control of individual outlets for power cycling, delayed power sequencing and outlet management. All rack PDUs include active power metering and remote alarming with volts, amps, real power (kW) and energy (kWh) measurements.

APC by SCHNEIDER ELECTRIC

October 8, 2010

APC by Schneider Electric’s Back-UPS Pro is an uninterruptible power supply (UPS) system designed to protect home offices and businesses from power outages. The Back-UPS Pro models feature the same power-saving outlets seen in APC’s smaller Back-UPS models, which automatically shut off power to unused peripherals. Additionally, the Back-UPS Pro models feature an LCD panel to provide utility indication, and have automatic voltage regulation (AVR) -bypass capabilities to save energy and extend battery life. APC’s Back-UPS Pro come in a variety of models, offering from 6-10 outlets and runtime from 92 to 164 minutes.

APC by SCHNEIDER ELECTRIC

September 17, 2010

CommScope Inc. unveiled its complete line of Uniprise Ready fiber products for high-bandwidth network applications. Ready internal sliding shelves and locking wall mounts, says the company, “combine value, simplicity and performance reliability” to deliver connectivity solutions with multimode and singlemode fiber support for a variety of indoor and outdoor environments. The Uniprise Ready shelf line boasts a standards-compliant design that minimizes floor space and, says CommScope decreases deployment time. Additionally, the Ready portfolio’s high-density 1U, 2U and 4U fiber shelves and 2-, 4- and 8-panel wall mounts save floor and wall space. Both shelves and wallmounts share a common panel-style design and footprint with all Ready fiber connector panels and modules, enabling field termination, field splicing and factory termination in a single unit. The modular design supports network evolution; it is customizable and upgradable to accommodate customer needs.

COMMSCOPE

September 17, 2010

Pentair Technical Products has published a white paper, “Overview & Design of Data Centre Cabinets”, which can be requested from the Hoffman website. The paper features 28 pages of data centre trends, equipment overviews, configuration options and design factors, attempting to present “the most efficient and cost-effective power and cooling solutions”. It is divided into four sections: Power & Cooling Overview; Overview & Discussion; Cabinet Configurations; and Best Practices. Other features include: coloured charts detailing recent product heat density trends, and cable management tips.

PENTAIR TECHNICAL PRODUCTS