The New MIT400 Series of 1-kV Insulation and Continuity Testers
Megger introduces a family of eight insulation testers that meet the most stringent requirements for installation, maintenance, service and repair in the electrical, power and telecommunications industries. The units conform to IEC1010-2 for Category IV 600V applications. The instruments feature Megger’s patented dual digital and analog arc displays showing both measurement result and the actual test voltage being delivered simultaneously.
The new MIT400 Series offer test voltages from 10 to 1000 V, and includes a special user-selectable 10 V to 100 V in 1 V increments tester for low voltage insulation testing requirements. The units include an insulation resistance measurement range that extends from 20 Gigohms to 200 Gigohms, with the option to display the insulation test voltage or leakage current on the secondary display. Measurement of cable distance by capacitance is featured on two of the units.
Timed insulation testing for PI and DAR testing is available on certain models. A 200 mA continuity measurement is available with a 0.01-ohm resolution for fast accurate cable resistance measurement. This can be set to 20 mA where conformity to electrical testing regulations is not required.
TRMS voltage measurement allows accurate measurement on noisy lines providing a wide range of measurement applications.
The top-of-the-range models include data storage and download capability.
A free calibration certificate is included with each unit, greatly reducing costly instrument adjustments. The instruments are sealed to IP54 providing a weatherproof case to lessen the chance of water ingress.
Cooper B-Line’s Flip Clip 
Cooper B-Line’s Flip Clip is the fastest, most inexpensive way to securely hang and level wire basket trays in commercial facilities, which saves contractors and installers time and money. The Flip Clip can be used with 1/4” and 3/8” threaded rods, eliminating the need for multiple clip sizes and guaranteeing the right hanger for the right job, every time. The Flip Clip requires only one nut and one tool for installation, reducing material costs. Similar methods require at least two nuts, two tools and sometimes even two washers to secure a hanger. Wire basket installations with Flip Clip are simple – place the nut onto a threaded rod, slide the clip onto the rod, hang the wire basket on the hooks and adjust the nut for leveling. Bend two tabs with a screwdriver or pliers – securing the clip to the basket and to the rod – and the job is done. For more information, visit www.cooperbline.com/flipclip
EnerSys Launches Complete Varta Line of Nickel Cadmium 
Batteries for Reserve Power Applications
EnerSys recently released its new Varta “R” series of nickel cadmium (NiCd) batteries. The RL (long duration), the RM (medium duration) and the RH (short duration) batteries provide a comprehensive product line for virtually any reserve power application, including telecommunications, electric utilities, UPS, railway, marine, photovoltaic, emergency lighting, engine starting, and alarm systems.
Rugged Varta “R” series batteries have a proven long service life of 20 years in stationary operations, along with a long storage life. The batteries operate over a wide temperature of -40°F to +122°F, and are especially effective at low temperatures and deep discharge applications as compared to traditional lead-acid batteries. EnerSys’ Varta NiCd batteries are housed in translucent plastic cases to make their electrolyte levels visible for easy maintenance, and feature a large electrolyte reserve to increase the time between maintenance intervals.
The Varta RL line is specifically designed for low rates of discharge over long periods of time, which makes them ideal for use in emergency lighting, rail signal and communication, telecommunications, photovoltaic, marine and alarm system applications. With a capacity range of 11 Ah to 1500 Ah, the RL line covers backup times of one hour to more than 100 hours.
The Varta RM line is designed for applications such as rail car lighting, telecommunications, UPS, electric utility switchgear and marine, where a mix of high and low rates of discharge is likely. The RM line features a capacity range of 11Ah to 1250 Ah and covers backup times of 30 minutes to three hours.
The Varta RH line is designed for high rates of discharge over short periods of time. The Varta RH has a capacity range of 10 Ah to 800 Ah and covers backup times of one second to 30 minutes. Applications where use of the RH line is ideal include diesel start, UPS and marine.
The new NiCd batteries conform to Europe IEC60623 standards.
For more information, visit www.enersysreservepower.com.
XTL Panels Supply Vital Power in the OR 
The use of lasers and X-rays is a common practice in today’s operating rooms. The XTL panel by PG LifeLink supplies vital, safe power to this equipment with a special design that energizes with one simple motion, locking power on until a procedure is complete.
Many existing OR power supplies cannot handle simultaneous X-ray or laser procedures and older panels may carry the risk of being accidentally shut off. By upgrading to an XTL panel, these problems are solved with a unique design that prevents the overloading of power systems and accidental shutoff.
Power for each outlet is controlled through a series of contactors. The Plug Control power panel option energizes by simply opening a door over the receptacle on the panel; this locks the power on until someone in the OR unplugs it.
The XTL’s Plug Control option with lockout can limit the number of energized outlets, allowing the hospital to control how many laser procedures can be performed at one time with a maximum of four procedures.
Only the circuits in the rooms that are activated by the panel contribute to the system’s leakage. Because power is selectively provided to the location where it is needed, multiple laser and x-ray machines can be energized through the corresponding module. The unit can serve up to 12 locations.
For more information, visit www.pglifelink.com.
Fire-Lite Introduces IPDACT, IP Communicator for Fire Alarm 
Panels
Fire-Lite Alarms introduces IPDACT, an IP communicator for fire alarm panels. The IPDACT communicator transmits information generated by a fire alarm control panel to a central station via the Internet. The IPDACT can utilize any Ethernet network connection such as ADSL, cable modem, and T1. Compatible with a majority of new Fire-Lite control panels, the IPDACT communicator allows for alarm transmissions of less than one second, which improves response time and minimizes costs.
The IPDACT communicator saves cost by not requiring a public IP address. Instead, it uses a DHCP client for automatic IP address configuration. While a standard telephone line from the fire alarm panel secondary dialer port is used as back up, the IPDACT communicator connects to the panel’s primary dialer port. For higher redundancy configurations, the system also supports dual destination central station receiver IP addresses. The IPDACT’s supervised line functionality is so fast it allows a central station to quickly detect any off-line alarm panels. The system uses Contact ID format but prior to transmission, the data is further encrypted with AES 512 bit data encryption, one of the highest known.
The IPDACT communicator reports to a compatible IP receiver that decrypts the data into standard contact ID and then sends the data to the central station software system. The new receiver uses a high performance embedded operating system for higher reliability and efficiency, is compatible with most all central station formats and supports up to 3,000 IPDACT accounts allowing seamless integration into the conventional central station architecture.
For additional information, please visit www.honeywell.com
Anderson Power Products® Offers PowerMod®HP “B” Series 
Connector
Anderson Power Products® (APP) offers its PowerMod®HP (high power) “B” series connector family, featuring touch-safe female housings, cable strain relief and integral positive latches. These safety features, combined with the ease of connector assembly, establish a new standard for cost effective high power connectors.
APP’s PowerMod HP “B” Series connector is RoHS Compliant and rated up to 450 amps for appropriate applications and to 250 amps at a 30º C temperature rise. Using APP’s patented Sterling contact technology, the PowerMod HP offers low electrical resistance, provides a minimum of 500 mating cycles and is rated for circuit interruption (true hotplug). These connectors are IP 20 rated (touch safe) for user safety. The integral coding key provides further protection by allowing the user to configure unique mating of up to six individual connectors.
The connectors accommodate American wire sizes from 1/0 to 4/0 AWG and metric wires from 50 to 95mm². For additional reliability, an innovative cable strain relief kit that encompasses all applicable wire sizes is available as a product option. The unique latching system offers superior security and ergonomics as well as clear identification through its distinct blue buttons. PowerMod HP, offered in 10 different connector housing types, including right angle, bus bar, panel mount and blindmate/float selections, delivers broad design flexibility for current and future high power interconnections.
or more information, visit www.andersonpower.com.
Newest Home Networking and Lighting Control Products Add 
Enhanced Lifestyle Benefits for Detroit’s Eagle Pointe Residents
Residents of the new Eagle Pointe luxury home development in Newport, Michigan will benefit from state-of-the-art wiring and lighting control technologies developed by Leviton Manufacturing Company. Known as a structured cabling system, the low-voltage wiring system consists of direct runs of Category 5/5e wire and coaxial cable to a central Structured Media™ Center (SMC) that manages and distributes voice, data, audio and video signals throughout the home. The system provides homeowners with the latest information, communication and home entertainment technologies.
“Residents of our 230-unit community will have a cutting-edge electrical wiring infrastructure in place that supports high-speed Internet access and computer networking, cable and satellite TV hookups, and music, streaming audio and video throughout their home,” said Don Anderson of Anderson Homes. “We consider this built-in technology a distinguishing feature of our homes.”
The SMC typically installs in a basement next to the main service panel and functions as the “high tech nerve center” for the home. A majority of the new residents will also benefit from the e DigitaLife™ System, a digital home entertainment and network system that uses the home’s structured-wiring infrastructure to distribute digital image, music, and video content. The DigitaLife System from Dedicated Devices Inc. consists of the DigitaLife Server, which mounts in the SMC; DigitaLife Players (set top boxes that connect to TVs, stereos and other A/V components); and a DigitaLife Remote Control used to make photo, music and video selections from menu options projected on any home TV. The DigitaLife System offers superior performance to PC-centric systems since it can deliver up to four simultaneous and separate streams of video or eight streams of audio and it isn’t subject to PC crashes or viruses.
Patrick Durenmatt of This E House, a local area installer, performed the low-voltage wiring installation, integrating a variety of home networking components into a tidy package. He also ran the cabling for bundled Internet, phone and cable TV services from another of his companies, NeX3 Communications. “Today’s homeowners seek alternatives to having one utility for phone service, a second for cable TV, and a third for broadband. The turnkey, built-in solution at Eagle Pointe offers homebuyers a high-quality alternative to using three separate service providers, plus homeowners pay only one monthly bill instead of three,” Durenmatt said. The delivery of bundled cable and phone services also lets builders distinguish their property in an increasingly competitive residential marketplace.
Eagle Pointe’s luxury homes will also be outfitted with designer-styled Decora® switches, outlets, dimmers and scene controls from Leviton. These devices add a distinctive ambiance over traditional-style outlets and toggle switches and they complement any interior decor. Leviton Mural™ dimmers will let homeowners control lighting levels for mood and task lighting, while reducing energy consumption. With scene dimmers the brightness levels of various light sources can conveniently be controlled simultaneously from a single touch pad. Homeowners can program different lighting scenes that correspond to activities such as dining, viewing a movie or enjoying family time together.
For more information on Leviton’s structured cabling and lighting products, visit www.leviton.com. To learn more about Eagle Pointe or Anderson Homes, visit www.eaglepointegroup.com or donandersonhomes.com. For information on This E House and NeX3 Communications visit www.ThisEHouse and www.NeX3.net. For more information on Dedicated Devices Inc. and the DigitaLife system, visit www.dedicateddev.com.
Real-time, Constant Thermal Monitoring of Your Electrical 
Switchgear and Critical Components
ExerTherm’s exclusive, non-contact passive IR thermocouples are permanently mounted in your electrical cabinets. They require no calibration and have an MTBF of 1,000 years. No need to open the cabinets just to get a “snap shot” for one moment out of the year. ExerTherm offers 7x24 real time monitoring and alarming, as well as trend data for true predictive maintenance and a complete picture. Only open up cabinets when you know you need to. ExerTherm can be stand alone, or integrated into over 450 BMS / protocols. Perfectly suited for OEM or retrofit. For more information visit www.psc-exertherm.com.
New FIS CrossFire TM Bi-Directional Tester
The CrossFire TM from Fiber Instrument Sales, Inc. (FIS) is an automated Dual-Wavelength, Bi-Directional tester. The unit measures insertion loss and optical return loss to -70 dB. It tests multiple wavelengths via a single port, eliminating the need to reconnect cables and zero-reference the equipment for each test. Tests fiber from both ends, when two units are used. Storage for 1,000 tests. For information, visit www.fiberinstrumentsales.com.
AEMC ® Introduces the OX 7104 –CK Portable Oscilloscope 
Responding to market demand, AEMC’s NEW OX 7104-CK Oscilloscope is the first 12-bit fully four-isolated-channel 600V Cat III rated scope on the market. Up to eight traces can be on the screen. This all-in-one portable and rugged hand-held instrument features five complementary tools: an Oscilloscope, FFT Analyzer, TRMS Multimeter, Harmonic Analyzer and Recorder. The Model OX 7104-CK has both reporting and recording capabilities with an 8000-count display. The four-channel high-speed digital recorder function has sample rates as fast as 800µs and recording times up to one month. For precise analyzing, the automatic measurements window displays up to 18 parameters of a signal. These measurements include: AC and DC voltage, current, resistance and temperature.
The OX 7104-CK is the first in its category to offer sophisticated triggering functions that go beyond triggering on a front edge or on a pulse duration. The 33 specialized keys for common functions and a color LCD touch screen makes this instrument very user-friendly. Using the convenient stylus, a variety of “Windows-like” menus can be opened or pulled down and executed.
Ideal for field use, the Model OX 7104-CK utilizes the new Probix system of “plug and play” accessories, individual isolation of each of the measurement channels, and has a range of remote management capabilities based on an Ethernet link with the WEB server, and a number of built-in instruments, including a four-channel TRMS multimeter. The Probix smart probes have user definable control buttons system that will assure using this instrument will not only be rapid but also, error free, which is critical of devices used in troubleshooting.
Using battery or line voltage operated, this instrument is perfect for both laboratory and field-testing anywhere anytime.
