Transtar® Products Introduces New and Improved Generator Self-test Verifier, GSV300
Dan Bollin, President of Transtar Products, located in Toledo, Ohio, announced today the availability of the new generation of its useful and popular Generator Self-test Verifier, a UL/CA approved, patent pending product designed to evaluate and report results of the regular exercise process undergone by emergency power generators.
The original GSV, introduced in 2004, met a previously unmet need to verify that generators had successfully completed their regular exercise cycle. It determined whether it generated the proper voltage, within a +/- 10% tolerance, and continued to operate for a minimum of two minutes. If any failures occurred, the GSV would immediately report to the proper authorities.
The new model, the GSV300, improves upon its predecessor in several important ways. In addition to the functions of the original GSV, the GSV300 features an LCD display that provides details about critical system tests such as exercise failure, generator start failure, runaway (generator does not shut off properly when power returns), as well as reminders to replace the battery and change the oil.
The GSV300 also provides information on voltage and frequency while the generator is running. Information on total run time, countdown to the next exercise cycle and the number of good and bad runs is also provided. The GSV300 includes four alarm outputs for interfacing with security systems.
According to Bollin, “The success of the original GSV is due to the valuable service it provides to owners of backup generators. A generator is only worthwhile if it works when you need it. The new GSV300 is an improvement due to the fact that it can communicate so much more information to the owner. The GSV300 is field programmable and will work on all generators and all voltages including low run RPM machines.”
For more information, visit www.generatorverifier.com .
VANAIR’S GENAIR GIVES YOU COMPRESSED AIR and AC POWER …UNDERDECK!
Save weight, space and money with Vanair’s patented Genair Ò - an underdeck unit that combines the power of a 125 to 185 CFM air compressor with the convenience of a patented, integral 7.2 to 11.6 kW AC generator. The Genair system maximizes the power of your truck’s engine by enabling you to access both pneumatic and electric power via the PTO drive. Genair is the perfect choice on-board air compressor/AC electric power demands.
For more information, visit: www.vanair.com.
Klein Celebrates 150 Years with Commemorative Journeyman™ Hand Tools
In honor of its 150 th anniversary, Klein Tools has released six commemorative Journeyman™ hand tools that feature the Klein Tools 150 th anniversary logo.
The six Journeyman tools with the specially lasered anniversary emblem that are now available include: side cutting pliers (J2000-9NE), long nose pliers (J203-8N), diagonal cutting pliers (J2000-48), crimper (J1005), pump pliers (J502-10) and cable cutter (J63050). Each of the tools has been repackaged in special 150 th anniversary packaging to commemorate the milestone.
Klein Tools Journeyman line of hand tools feature contoured, cushioned handles. The handles are made using a state-of-the-art, dual-material molding process that allows for a softer, more comfortable firm grip on the outer surface. The inner surface and handle ends have a harder, more durable grip, providing ruggedness and durability.
“Representing our premium line, the special commemorative tools are a symbolic gesture of celebrating Klein’s founder Mathias Klein, who forged the first pair of pliers in Chicago 150 years ago,” said John Cate, director of marketing, Klein Tools. “Mathias Klein set the standard for quality hand tools, and our Journeyman line is an extension of that quality. These tools commemorate our 150 year history, and honor and recognize those who depend on Klein tools.”
This year marks Klein Tools’ 150th anniversary. In 1857, Klein Tools’ founder and blacksmith Mathias Klein forged the first-known U.S.-made pliers in Chicago. Since then, Klein Tools has grown to be the leading manufacturer of a variety of hand tools and occupational protective equipment. For more information on Klein Tools’ commemorative Journeyman tools, please contact: Klein Tools, P.O. Box 1418, Lincolnshire, IL 60069-1418. Phone: (800) 553-4676. Fax: (847) 478-0625. E-mail: marketing@kleintools.com. www.kleintools.com.
BOAR BLADES announces the introduction of a new, revolutionary design of reciprocating saw blades called the Boar Blade(TM)
A BETTER BLADE
Developed by a carpenter who saw a need for greater versatility from a reciprocating saw blade, the Boar Blade has capabilities which no other blade has. There are two bi-metal cutting edges - one 7 teeth per inch and one 10 teeth per inch. The patented rounded nose (tip) makes plunge cuts simple without drilling a start hole. The blades are made from high quality M42 bi-metal steel for hours of cutting through wood, nails, pipe, sheet metal, plastic, and other tough materials. Boar Blades are 1.23mm thick for greater strength and durability under all cutting situations. Three sizes: 6” – 8” – 10”
NO NEED TO CHANGE BLADES
Boar Blades have the patented “double legged” tang for greater strength and cutting ability in the saw. There is no deflection of the blade when cutting in either direction.
The double edged construction allows the saw to stay in the cut and not have to be removed and turned over to cut back the other direction. This permits the technician to cut up and down or back and forth without removing the saw from the cut. Boar Blades save time in all demolition operations: no need to change the blade when you come to nails or metal.
PLUNGE CUTS HOLES
Plunge cuts are easy. By starting the blade parallel to the cutting surface, the saw can be gently rocked up and down- without kickback- and it will cut its’ way through the material without having to drill a hole. Boar Blades are ideal for retrofitting electrical boxes or ventilation systems. Unlike normal blades, Boar Blades can complete the cutout without removing the saw from the opening. Back and forth-up and down..done.
SAVES TIME AND MONEY
Boar Blades were designed for carpenters, remodeling contractors, and demolition technicians who need to work faster and more efficiently to get the job done. As much as 30 minutes per man per day can be saved by not having to change blades, and production levels are increased because the job can be done faster. A single Boar Blade does the work of two conventional blades and for twice as long!
COST EFFECTIVE
Most other reciprocating saw blades come in packages of (5). Boar Blades come in packages of (3) BUT that is the equivalent of (6) single sided blades. Buy (3) get (6) and still save money over conventional blades. Due to the high quality steel used to make Boar Blades they will last longer than other blades on the market.
For more information, visit www.boarblade.com.
APC Enhanced Data center Infrastructure Offering with the Introduction of its NetShelter SX 1200 mm Deep Enclosure
New Data Center Offering Helps Manage and Protect Deeper Servers and Larger Volumes of cable
APC, part of the critical power and cooling services business unit of Schneider Electric, announced today the availability of its latest data center offering, the NetShelter SX 1200 mm Deep Enclosure, a complement to its existing NetShelter SX enclosures. All APC enclosures help manage and protect equipment in a reliable rack-mount environment for high-density server and networking applications.
“With deeper servers and larger volumes of cable, companies are continuously looking for ways to maximize space in their enclosures,” said Pat Johnson, vice president, Rack and Cooling Solutions, APC-MGE. “With the NetShelter SX 1200 mm Deep Enclosure, customers now have a model that is 130 mm (5”) deeper than the standard 1070 mm deep enclosure.”
The NetShelter SX 1200 mm Deep Enclosure offers an innovative cable management design, including an additional pair of cable channels at the rear of the enclosure to enable organization of more power and data cables. These rear cable channels also offer additional room at the back of the enclosure to mount power distribution and enable the mounting of as many as four vertical rack power distribution units on one side of the enclosure.
For more information, visit www.americanperalight.com.
Crescent/Stonco Adds Silhouette to its Family of HID Flood Luminaires
Crescent/Stonco, a division of the Genlyte Group, Inc. and leading manufacturer of contractor-friendly lighting products and accessories, continued its busy summer product roll out by announcing the introduction of another quality Stonco luminaire, the Silhouette.
The latest in Stonco’s series of architecturally-styled area luminaires, the Silhouette is ideal for any outdoor application where tight light control is needed to prevent glare and light trespass. Perfect for exterior facility lighting and parking lots, the Silhouette is part of a family of luminaires that allow for continuity of style throughout the entire site. The luminaire features one-piece die-cast aluminum housing finishes in Duraplex II polyester available in many standard and designer colors. The Silhouette can easily be used in conjunction with Stonco’s FloodPak multipurpose series, as they share the same curved appearance and provide optimal cutoff technology, perfect for perimeter, flood, indirect or site lighting.
The Silhouette also provides high performance optics and contractor-friendly features that users have come to expect from a Stonco product. Its one piece hydro-formed reflector provides unmatched cutoff lighting that meets Dark Sky requirements, while the lens and lens frame resist heat and shock damage as well as bug and dust entry. All internal electrical components are installed on a ballast try that swings down for easy access and replacement. Other contractor-friendly features include a key slot design that allows for single-person hook and placement of the fixture leaving hands free of wiring, tool-less entry for re-lamping and a lens frame that opens be releasing a stainless steel latch.
For more information, visit www.stoncolighting.com.
Electric Submeters Offer Scrolling Display of Six Energy-Usage Parameters, Including Projected Cost and Estimated CO2 Emissions, based on Current Load
E-Mon today announces its new “Green Class” E-Mon D-Mon electric submeters. Offering utility-grade metering accuracy, Green Class submeters are a cost-effective way to benchmark and monitor energy usage trends and to estimate CO2 emissions. Green Meters are also ideal for measuring and verifying the ongoing effectiveness of LEED, EPACT, Renewable Energy, Demand Response and other major energy-related initiatives that can positively impact the facility bottom line, while also increasing environmental awareness within the using facility. “We’re excited to offer our new Gren Class meter to the increasingly energy-conscious commercial building market,” said Don Millstein, E-Mon president. “Incorporating almost 30 years of E-Mon engineering expertise in developing and marketing innovative electric submeters, our new Green Meter offers users a product that will quantifyably improve their facility bottom lines and help them to comply with major Green Building initiatives – while also educating their employees and tenants on energy consumption and CO2 emissions.
Equally suitable for new and retrofit installations, Green Class meters offer a number of important features that provide users with a complete facility of energy snapshot, including:
- Scrolling display of kilowatt (kWh) usage on the meter’s 8-digit LCD display;
- kWh in dollars;
- Current demand load (kW);
-Cost per hour, based on current load;
-Estimated CO2 emissions in pounds, based on DOE standards;
-Estimated hourly CO2 emissions based on current load;
-Optional net metering, including utility-delivered vs. user-received power and net usage;
-Certified to ANSI C12.1 & C12.16 national accuracy standards.
For more information, visit www.emon.com
A Better, Safer Battery Is Finally Here
Fulfilling the quest for safer, higher capacity and longer lasting Lithium Manganese Dioxide cylindrical hybrid cells for automatic meter readers, security devices and RF applications, Maxell Corporation or America has introduced its next generation of advanced hybrid cells which operate for more than 10 years and offer 8 to 9 percent higher capacity.
Designated CR17450 and CR17335 by Maxell, the new cells will be displayed for the first time at the AMRA 2007 (Automatic Meter Reader Association) show in Reno, NV, Oct 1-3.
“Maxell’s LiMnO2 hybrid cell is the most advanced Primary Lithium battery design available today and exceeds the many battery requirements of the Next Generation Devices,” said Steven Washio, Maxell Energy Products Division’s vice president of Sales and Marketing.
The cells exhibit low self-discharge making them ideal for long-term extended life applications of 10+ years. The wide operational temperature range of -40 to +80 C with an improved heatproof temperature of +90 to 100C and internal minute short-circuit prevention, enabled by proprietary technology that prevents internal short circuits, making these next generation cells intrinsically safe.
For more information, visit www.maxell.com
Halco Introduces ProLume Ballast Line
Halco Lighting Technologies has unveiled a comprehensive line of Linear Fluorescent, Compact Fluorescent, Plastic Sign, and H.I.D. ballasts. Known for its high quality ProLume lamps, Halco has added ProLume ballasts to their line, which is one of the most extensive offerings in the industry.
Halco’s ProLume ballast offering includes a wire range of options for every lighting application, covering T5, T5/HO, T8, T12, T12/HO, Circline, CFL, and H.I.D. lamps. Halco’s commitment to today’s environmental needs is reflected in their emphasis on electric ballasts for their performance qualities and the resulting ecological benefits.
The ProLume family of electronic ballasts, which boasts premium ProFormance high power factor ballasts, with low total harmonic distortion (THD) which provides quiet flicker-free operations, offers significant energy savings compared to its magnetic counterparts. This line includes multi-volt ballasts utilizing a single power lead requiring no special wiring, ensuring the correct ballast is used for every application. These versatile multi-volt products simplify ordering and reduce inventory costs. The entire ballast line is featured in a comprehensive, easy-to-use, 146-page catalog. The ProLume Ballast Catalog includes specification sheets, wiring and case diagrams, cross-referencing by ballast and lamp type, and easy to understand product codes that simplify finding the right ballast, among other user-friendly features.
For more information, visit www.masterdistributors.com
Introducing TreStar P Series Three-Phase UPS for Parallel Protection of Critical Loads
Staco Energy Products Co. Introduces their new parallelable TreStar P line of online double-conversion three-phase Uninterrutpible Power Supplies (UPS) for critical loads. Up to 8 TreStar P modules can be installed in parallel for redundancy or additional capacity. These new products feature a digital control system to eliminate all overloads, frequency variations, transients, flicker and blackouts in real time. The digital control processes signals 10-times faster than previous analog methods. A host of standard features and available options make the TreStar P an ideal choice to protect sensitive loads like data centers, computer systems, telecommunications systems, assembly lines and more.
For more information, visit www.stacoenergy.com.
Cooper Wiring Devices’ New Decorator Dimmers Combine Elegant Style and Superior Performance
Cooper Wiring Devices today introduces its new line of Decorator dimmers that provide ease of installation and an affordable upgrade in style and dimming capabilities throughout the home.
The new Decorator dimmers, designed to coordinate with Cooper Wiring Devices’ rocker-style Decorator switches, feature labor-saving innovations that save both time and money for contractors, builders and homeowners. The increased area of the mounting straps and side and back wired terminals makes installation quicker, while the reduced-size back cover, only 1.25”, gives installers more room inside the box for wires. The new dimmers can be used for both single-pole and 3-way wiring configurations and offer Incandescent/Magnetic Low Voltage capabilities in single SKU.
Once installed, the Decorator dimmers save users money through energy efficiency and extended lamp life. Simply dimming the light halfway reduces energy consumption by 40 percent, while prolonging the life of the light bulb up to 20 times longer than it would without dimming. Cooper Wiring Devices’ Decorator dimmers feature a high-gloss finish rocker switch with preset feature; the Decorator-size face fits any decorator or screwless wallplate. Product line offerings include: incandescent/magnetic low voltage and electronic low voltage models in 600W and incandescent/magnetic low voltage in 1000W. A 1.5 amp Quiet 3-Speed Fan Control unit with preset is also offered.
Fore more information, visit www.cooperwiringdevices.com
