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Hermetically Sealed Contactor is rated for 100 A at 900 Vdc.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Tue, 07 Oct 2008 07:51:57 -0500

Available in bottom- and side-mount configurations, KILOVAC LEV100 contactor features inert gas in contact chamber and epoxy-sealed resin case. With coil voltage options including 12, 24, and 48 V, contactor's standard coil termination is 15 in. flying leads, and contact configuration is 1 Form X. Designed in accordance with AIAG QS9000 requirements, device is suited for ground power applications in aerospace as well as industrial and commercial power distribution.

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Motor Controls support operating voltages up to 15 kV.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Tue, 07 Oct 2008 07:51:53 -0500

Designed for full voltage and solid-state, reduced voltage applications, OneGear product line utilizes both vacuum-contactor and circuit-breaker switching technology to help meet application needs. Line includes full voltage non-reversing controller, intelligent protection systems, and 10-15 kV SMC Flex controllers featuring ArcShield cabinet and Allen-Bradley PowerBrick technology. All offer remote monitoring, diagnostic capability, and in-depth motor protection.

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Thin Film Chip Fuses provide overcurrent protection.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Tue, 07 Oct 2008 07:51:46 -0500

SinglFuse(TM) SF Series fuses are available in 3 surface-mountable footprint sizes, each offered in fast-acting and slow-blow fusing types. Available with current ratings from 500 mA up to 7 A, they are RoHS-compliant and halogen-free. Units are designed for applications requiring one-time acting fuses that allow physical break in circuit if short circuit arises, eliminating need for circuit reset. Applications include LCD monitors, industrial controllers, and rechargeable battery packs.

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Power System Infrastructure targets landscape lighting.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Tue, 07 Oct 2008 07:51:38 -0500

Composed of 217 components, Q-Scape is UL-listed for 3 applications and is suited for indoor and outdoor lighting. Scalable system includes Q-Set cassettes within housing that feature interchangeable modules with toroidal transformers and 5 voltage taps. Featuring 1/3 in. thick door gasket, Q-Vault housing is constructed of compression molded epoxy composite to meet IP68 standards. System also includes Q-Clik compression fittings, Q-Wire, and Q-Trix inground hub box.

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Video Switches deliver 300 MHz bandwidth by consuming 1.25 W.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 07:38:51 -0500

Consisting of 1,024 switches arranged in 32 x 32 matrix, ADV320x switches support composite video routing such as CCTV surveillance, and component video routing such as high-resolution video routers used in video conferencing and digital signage. They feature 400 V/µsec slew rate and 0.1 dB gain flatness out to 60 MHz. Model ADV3200 operates at gain of +1, while model ADV3201 operates at gain of +2, making it useful in back-terminated load applications.

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Round Rocker Switches feature water-resistant design.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 07:38:50 -0500

Designed with silicone rubber actuator and snap-fit mounting, single-pole KC Series and double-pole KD Series comply with IP56 standards and are suitable for applications requiring resistance to dust and water intrusion. Both types use heavy-duty silver alloy contacts to achieve current ratings of 20 A at 14 Vdc and 16 A at 125 Vac. Available in lighted and non-lighted designs, switches fit industry-standard panel cut-out of 20.2 mm in diameter.

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Encryption Switch/Blade protect digital data center assets.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Thu, 02 Oct 2008 07:33:20 -0500

Stand-alone Brocade Encryption Switch or Brocade FS8-18 Encryption Blade for Brocade DCX® Backbone chassis provide up to 96 Gbps encryption processing power and scale to meet data security demands. While Brocade Encryption Switch consists of 32-port, auto-sensing, 8 Gbps Fibre Channel switch with high-speed encryption, Brocade FS8-18 Encryption Blade provides same plug-in storage security services in 16-port blade. Both support heterogeneous mix of networked storage systems.

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Latching Switches are suited for optical network applications.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Wed, 01 Oct 2008 07:36:21 -0500

LS, LH, and LX Series Latching Switches require zero power to maintain optical signal connection and less than 7 W of electrical power to reconfigure any path. LH series provides hitless, strictly non-blocking matrix switching, LS series provides re-arrangably non-blocking matrix switching, and LX series provides low loss, fixed express connections with ability to interrupt those connections to insert test equipment or to redirect specified paths to alternate fibers.

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Switch Panels centralize commonly used accessories.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Wed, 01 Oct 2008 07:36:13 -0500

Designed to protect circuits from harsh environmental conditions, 12 V Toggle and Rocker Switch Panels are crafted to withstand marine settings but are resilient enough to tolerate various applications. Six-position toggle models are furnished with rubberized boots for extra protection, while 6-position rocker switches are also equipped with LED lights to indicate when they are activated. Four-position rocker models are secured with rubber gasket molding that redirects water away from switches.

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Switchgear mounts directly on indoor busbar systems.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Mon, 29 Sep 2008 07:38:21 -0500

Rittal Ri4Power type-tested low-voltage switchgear can be mounted directly on RiLine60 indoor busbar systems using device, connection, or circuit breaker adapters. It can be used to install IEC-compliant switchgear with form separation up to Form 4 and busbar systems up to 4,000 A. Direct access to fully-insulated busbars in relevant functional space enables switchgear's terminal points and corresponding connection cables to be reached quickly from front for maintenance.

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Relays control lighting according to ambient light levels.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Mon, 29 Sep 2008 07:38:18 -0500

Featuring integral photoelectric sensor combined with light feedback compensation circuitry, 10 Series prevents controlled lighting from hunting on/off due to perceived increase in ambient light when lights are turned on. Series includes single-pole and 2-pole output types rated at 16 A, and miniature Model 10.51, with single 12 A output. Ambient light switching level is adjustable from 1-80 lux, and relays are capable of switching up to 2.3 kW of incandescent or halogen lighting.

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Pushbuttons, Switches, and Pilot Lights can be customized.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Fri, 26 Sep 2008 07:39:50 -0500

Available in 22 and 30 mm hole sizes, Push Buttons come in illuminated and non-illuminated models with flush, extended, or mushroom type heads. Selector switches are available in short and long handle versions, with 7 different switch action configurations, while emergency stop mushroom buttons come in 40 mm and 60 mm diameters. Offered in 5 LED colors, pilot lights feature 5 lens options and 8 supply voltage options.

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Surface-Mount Detect Switch allows side or top actuation.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Fri, 26 Sep 2008 07:39:48 -0500

Sitting 3.3 mm off board, SDT series micro-miniature SMT detect switches offer pendulum-style actuation that allows devices to be actuated from side or top. Actuation forces reach 30 g, and recommended stroke to actuate switch is 30° or more off center line. Featuring mechanical and electrical life of 100,000 cycles min, RoHS-compliant products are designed to save space on PCB in consumer electronics, medical devices, and ATCA hot-swapping applications.

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Miniature Toggle Switch has multifunctional design.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Tue, 23 Sep 2008 07:25:32 -0500

Featuring multiple function options, MS-series includes single- and double-pole, On/Off, On/On, On/Off/On, and momentary configurations. Terminals are solder lug, PC through-hole type, and switch has UL rating of 5 A, 125 Vac. Fully compliant with RoHS standards, series is rated for over 10,000 electrical life cycles. Available rubber cap affords protection from dust and water.

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Data Access Switch Add-On eliminates need for external taps.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Fri, 19 Sep 2008 07:44:28 -0500

Available as accessory for GigaVUE® 420 Data Access Switch, 10GigaTAP optimizes network monitoring resources and data integrity. When installed at back of switch, unit splits and copies inbound and outbound optical data streams, then forwards replicant data to network monitoring tools at 1 or 10 Gbps. Device comes in SR-LC/Multimode for short reaches of 850 nm cables, LR-LC/Singlemode for long reaches of 1,310 nm, and ER-LC/Singlemode for extra-long reaches using 1,550 nm.

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Toggle Switches are offered as single throw/double circuits.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Wed, 17 Sep 2008 07:42:08 -0500

Available in single and double pole models with 2 or 3 maintained positions, S Series switches offer electrical capacity ranging from 15-20 A at 125 Vac. Suited for applications requiring safeguard against accidental actuation, they are panel mounted with 12 mm D-flat threaded bushings, constructed of brass with chrome plating. Panel sealed with rating of IP67, switches conform to standard panel cut outs, and come with hex nut, lock washer, and O-ring.

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Safety Gate Switch is magnetically operated.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Tue, 16 Sep 2008 07:45:20 -0500

PSENslock series combines secure safety gate monitoring and non-contact magnetic interlock. Electro-magnetic holding force of 500 N prevents unintentional opening of swing/sliding gates, and transponder technology is manipulation-proof because switch and actuator are different items. Tolerant to gate misalignment, IP67-rated series is designed for applications up to SIL3 and offers flexible mounting options and double-sided LED diagnostics.

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Single-Channel High-Side Drivers are automotive-qualified.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Mon, 15 Sep 2008 07:40:53 -0500

Offered in 8-lead SOIC package, high-speed power MOSFET and IGBT drivers AUIRS2123S/AUIRS2124S are qualified to AEC-Q100 standards and offer 10-20 V gate drive supply. High-pulse current buffer stage is designed for minimum driver cross-conduction, while floating channel can drive N-channel power MOSFETs or IGBTs in high-side configuration operating up to 600 V. AUIRS2123S output signals are in phase with input signal, while AUIRS2124S output signals are out of phase with input signal.

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RF Matrix Switch features Q-Route technology.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Thu, 11 Sep 2008 07:34:12 -0500

Utilizing Q-Route technology to provide signal path redundancy and auto reroute capabilities, QRM 16 x 16 RF Matrix Switch features operating frequency range of 50-2,500 MHz. It also offers manual and automatic AGC modes with range of -15 to 16 dB in 0.5 dB steps with optional LNB Power and individual port control to support all modulation formats. Front Panel LED's allow monitoring of power supply and alarm status information.

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Molded Case Circuit Breakers are 17.5 mm wide per pole.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Thu, 11 Sep 2008 07:34:12 -0500

With ratings of 125 V (1 pole) and 250 V (2-4 poles) up to 63 A, UL489 DC miniature breakers enable service entrance, feeder, or branch circuit protection and disconnect function. They allow for DIN rail mounting and feature positive trip indicator (green/red) and short-circuit interrupt capacity of 10 kA. CE certified and RoHS compliant units come with auxiliary switch, shunt trip, and undervoltage trip. Applications include transit, communications, battery, UPS, and cranes.

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