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Interlock / Safety Switches

ABB Technologies to Facilitate Rural Smart Grid in Sweden

Smart Grid in Gotland to integrate more renewable energy and improve power quality Zurich, Switzerland,- – ABB, the leading power and automation technology group, has been entrusted to implement a rural smart grid project on the Swedish island of Gotland in the Baltic Sea. The project will serve as a model for upgrading other rural grids to minimize environmental impact by integrating a high...

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Interlock Pushbutton Switches offer 16 A rating.
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Interlock Pushbutton Switches offer 16 A rating.

With snap-in mounting and momentary snap-action mechanism, DS Series is suited for appliances, furnaces, electrical panels, and industrial automation applications. RoHS-compliant switches are available in SPDT and DPDT configurations with NO and NC fixed terminals. Rated for 16 A (resistive) and 6 A (inductive/motor), series has operating life of 10,000 cycles. For safety, switches disconnect...

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Safety Disconnect Switch features stainless steel enclosure.

Housed in non-magnetic Type 304 stainless steel enclosure, Powerswitch-® MDS30-AX is rated at 30 A and 600 V. Non-fused safety disconnect switch is watertight and dust-tight with IP66/IP67 and NEMA Type 3R, 4X, and 12K ratings. Mounting feet stand -¾ in. from wall to enable inspection and cleaning behind unit. Made from polycarbonate, high-impact, non-conductive handle features 3 provisions for...

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ABB Expands UL Recognition for VersaRupter Portfolio

ABB answers the industry need for UL rating on indoor switches and expands their portfolio for a greater offering. Houston, Texas – ABB, the leading power and automation technology company, received authorization to apply the UR mark to all VersaRupter switches rated 4.76/15/17 kV, 200/600/1200A. The UR mark is being applied to any new builds manufactured after September 8, 2014. Customers can...

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Safety Limit meets regulatory requirements.
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Safety Limit meets regulatory requirements.

Approved to UL-® 1998 and EN 60730 as well as WEEE, CE, and RoHS standards, SERIES LS will shut system down to prevent damage to equipment or injury to personnel. Device maximizes safety by using factory fixed set point, factory fixed hysteresis, and redundant temperature sensors to protect against single-point sensor failure. Uses include applications where control failure could cause...

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Magnetic Safety Switches feature integrated LED indicators.
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Magnetic Safety Switches feature integrated LED indicators.

Featuring tamperproof design, SMA Series provides contactless safety monitoring of machine doors. Integrated LED technology gives machine operators immediate indication of safety door's interlock status to minimize incidence of unscheduled downtime. Rated for 48 Vdc/0.2 A, interlock switches feature NO/NO/NC contacts with actuating distance of 7–20 mm. SMA 0249 models are designed with M12...

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Reed Switches combine design flexibility and precision.
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Reed Switches combine design flexibility and precision.

While promoting layout and design flexibility, MACD-14 reed switch series and surface-mount version MASM-14 Series have close-differential characteristics that benefit applications with limited space and strict accuracy requirements. Hermetically sealed switch contacts are not affected by harsh environments, and low close/open hysteresis provides precise switching. Switching capability is 200 Vdc...

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Con Edison Deploys Landis+Gyr's Intelligent Switches for EV Charging Stations

ATLANTA –- Landis+Gyr is working with Con Edison, the utility that serves New York City and Westchester County, NY, on a project to manage energy use at plug-in electric vehicle (PEV) charging stations. Con Edison has installed Landis+Gyr's L510 load control switches at 50 single-family homes as part of a pilot program. The utility is testing sub-metering technologies and is studying how the...

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Hall Effect Thumbwheel provides 1 axis of linear output.
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Hall Effect Thumbwheel provides 1 axis of linear output.

Designed for integration into joystick handles and control grips, HR Series uses non-contacting Hall-effect technology to provide repeatable linear voltage output. Unit features spring to center mechanism and is ergonomically designed for precision finger-tip control, making it suitable for repeated operations over long periods. Available with 1 of 6 output options, thumbwheel operates with 5 Vdc...

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Krueger Sentry Gauge Announces the Release of Two New Chemical Sight Gauge Models Designed for Aggressive Liquid Storage Monitoring
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Krueger Sentry Gauge Announces the Release of Two New Chemical Sight Gauge Models Designed for Aggressive Liquid Storage Monitoring

Krueger Sentry Gauge, a leader in chemical sight gauges, now offers the ultimate in aggressive liquid storage monitoring devices. From sulfuric and hydrochloric acid to bleach, and acetone, our products are designed with robust features that deliver a long and trouble-free service life. See our video to learn all about this new and innovative line of sight gauges.

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