Photo switch simplifies door and entrance automation

Carlo Gavazzi has introduced new heavy-duty infrared photo switches designed specifically for door and entrance applications. The IRPHS60 and IRPHS20 switches offer ranges of up to 60m indoors and up to 15 or 40m for outdoor installations - (20m for IRPHS20). The transmitter incorporates a double-emitter GaAs diode, which provides a 950nm IR beam modulated at 1.33kHz. Wall-mounted in the same ... [more]

3D thermal imaging software and training package free with all new Fluke Thermal Imagers

Fluke now includes free with all Thermal Imagers a new, easier-to-use, version of its SmartView™ software, featuring the first 3D imaging capability in the industry and new options for optimising and organising thermal images and creating professional reports, as well as a valuable, in-depth training programme. The latest Fluke thermal imagers, including the Fluke Ti25, Fluke Ti10, Fluke TiR1 ... [more]

Xscape mini-downlighters give an intense white light with very low current consumption

Illuminex has announced its new Xscape range of mini-downlighters. Designed to replace a standard downlighter ceiling fitting, the units use a high output solid state light source to give an intense, pure white bright light with very low current consumption. The control electronics are contained in a separate lightweight module that can be inserted through the mounting hole in a suspended ce... [more]

E-T-A 3130 switches and circuit breakers save space on control panels

The E-T-A type 3130 is a range of double-pole combined rocker switches and re-settable thermal circuit breakers available in the UK from Aerco that, because it has several functions combined in a single component, saves space on control panels and similar equipment while reducing inventory and installation costs. Highly robust and providing an ideal yet simple method of re-setting a tripped cir... [more]

EnOcean Scores Double Victory at Elektra Awards 2008

EnOcean GmbH has received the Wireless & Telecoms Design Award for its self-powered wireless sensor modules and the Company of the Year Award in recognition of its technology innovation and business success in the building automation market, at the Elektra 2008 European Electronics Industry Awards. “This truly is a fantastic achievement for EnOcean and our energy-harvesting wireless technology,... [more]