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A Complete Automation Suite from IDEC: PLC, OI and System Configuration Software All-In-One

April 29, 2010

Automation and Control Solutions | Software

IDEC is excited to announce the introduction of Automation Organizer (AO), a software suite combining the latest versions of our popular PLC (WindLDR) and OI (WindO/I-NV2) software with new system configuration software (WindCFG). This combination of software gives users a powerful and easy-to-use tool to design, debug, and document control systems, saving valuable time and money.

WindLDR and WindO/I-NV2 have completely new graphic user interfaces and a total redesign of the Menu icons. The new Menu layout has been reorganized for quick and easy access to all the commands. And now for the first time, you can create a...

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NEW 12V DC, 5.7” HG2G OI Touchscreens are Ideal for Solar, Oil and Gas & Mobile Applications!

March 18, 2010

Automation and Control Solutions | Data Communication | PLCs/HMI

IDEC now has a new 5.7” HG2G model with 12V DC power! These OI touchscreens are the perfect solution for applications limited to battery-power or using low-voltage solar energy. This includes road sign controls or tracking systems where an OI touchscreen is used to monitor and control. The 12V DC HG2G is also ideal for remote water pumping stations and injection systems. The lower voltage even makes it safer for use in the gas and oil industry. Plus mobile applications such as utility trucks can use the OI touchscreen for engine management or controlling lights, heat, air and accessories. Applications are endless with the...

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Encelium Technologies Introduces IP Phone Interface For Personal Lighting Control Via Telephone Touch-Screen Display

March 17, 2010

Automation and Control Solutions | Energy Conservation | Lighting

Encelium Technologies, an innovative leader in energy management and lighting control systems, has introduced the IP Phone Interface (IPI), which allows users to access personal lighting control features via a Cisco IP phone touch-screen display. Offering the same benefits and functionality associated with the company’s revolutionary Energy Control SystemTM (ECS), IPI is ideal for office environments where occupants are not assigned permanent workstations or where workspace assignments change frequently. IPI is an excellent lighting control option for boardrooms or other office spaces where a PC is not available.

“IPI...

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EnOcean's Bidirectional and Energy-Autonomous Dolphin Platform Means New Possibilities in Automation

March 10, 2010

Automation and Control Solutions | Energy Conservation

EnOcean GmbH, developer of batteryless wireless technology, today announced the market availability of its new Dolphin platform. For the first time, the Dolphin system architecture enables the use of bi-directional, self-powered wireless sensors and actuators meaning EnOcean sensor modules can transmit information as well as receive it. This creates the basis for innovative wireless applications in building and industrial automation, medical engineering and countless other markets. EnOcean is presenting the new Dolphin platform at the Light+Building 2010 show (hall 9 booth B40).

The Dolphin platform enables...

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Honeywell Releases 5800PIR-RES Wireless Indoor Motion Detector

March 4, 2010

Automation and Control Solutions

Honeywell (NYSE:HON) has announced the release of the 5800PIR-RES Wireless Indoor Motion Detector, the newest member of the company’s popular 5800 Series family of wireless devices.

Installation is easy and fast, with no jumpers to set or screws to install and minimal mounting height restrictions. An automatic walk test mode turns on the LED for ten minutes saving installers a trip up the ladder and letting them move on to the next job more quickly.

At nearly half the size of Honeywell’s previous model, the sleek, streamlined 5800PIR-RES is aesthetically appealing, can be custom-painted to match any interior and is...

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Southwire Signs Agreement to Acquire Tappan

July 30, 2010

Southwire Company announces that it has purchased New York-based Tappan Wire & Cable Inc. (“Tappan”). Tappan has headquarters and a manufacturing facility in Blauvelt, New York.

Tappan supplies the electronics, signal/control and industrial markets. Products include security and access control cable, coaxial video cable, fire alarm cable, plenum-rated cables, category cables, home automation/combination cables and commercial sound/intercom cable solutions. Tappan also makes a wide variety of specialty and custom electronics cables.

The Tappan acquisition is a natural progression for Southwire. The addition of telecommunications and electronic cables solidifies Southwire’s position as an industry-leading manufacturer of portable cord products, while also adding to...

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Less Energy, More Light Quality – Russian Cities Gleam with LEDs from OSRAM Opto Semiconductors

July 28, 2010

Kemerovo in Siberia is converting to street lighting with LEDs by OSRAM Opto Semiconductors on a broad scale. The city of 520,000 inhabitants on the Trans-Siberian Railway has installed 200 street luminaires made by LLC TD Focus, which are equipped with Golden Dragon Oval Plus LEDs. The city can therefore achieve significant savings in energy costs and CO2 emissions.

Two hundred LLC TD Focus street luminaires of the USS-90...

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Schneider Electric and Parkeon Sign Agreement to Develop Electric Vehicle Charging System

July 28, 2010

Schneider Electric and Parkeon announces the signature of an agreement for the development of an electric vehicle charging system, integrating energy management and pay by space technology.

This agreement will allow the partners to create a commercial and technical offer for pilots on electric vehicles and related charging infrastructures, in Europe and North America, starting in 2010.

In public infrastructure, the issues of parking management and charging for electrical vehicles are directly connected. The solutions are initially aimed at on-street and off-street parking and other similar applications. Schneider Electric will bring its expertise as a global specialist in energy management and Parkeon, its skills as the world leader in urban mobility, transit,...

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Zotos International Wins Approval from City of Geneva, N.Y., for $7M, 3.3 MW Wind Energy Project

July 28, 2010

The largest wind project of any manufacturing company in the United States won final approval yesterday and is expected to start construction next month.

Darien, Conn.-based hair-care manufacturer Zotos International Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Japanese cosmetics giant Shiseido Co. Ltd., got the green light for a $7 million, 3.3 MW on-site wind power project for its manufacturing plant in Geneva, N.Y. The project was unanimously approved by city officials last night.

“We appreciate the City of Geneva, its leaders, community residents, Ontario County, the State of New York and numerous others who worked so hard on this project over the past year and a half for their support and faith in Zotos’ future,” said Anthony Perdigao, vice president of plant operations at...

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Jim Masyk Appointed Vice President of Energy Sales, Canada, Southwire Canada

July 30, 2010

SOUTHWIRE CANADA is pleased to introduce Jim Masyk, who joined Southwire in January 2010 as Vice President, Energy Division, Canada. Reporting directly to the Sr. Vice-President, Canada and Latin America, Jim manages all Canadian Energy Division business activities and solutions including Canadian sales, marketing and education programs.

Before joining Southwire, Masyk served...

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Schneider Electric Canada Appoints Alan Taaffe Manager, Marketing and Business Development, Buildings

July 28, 2010

SCHNEIDER ELECTRIC announces the appointment of Alan Taaffe as Manager, Marketing and Business Development of the newly formed Buildings business in Canada. In his new role, Alan will be responsible for marketing and strategic programs related to Building Automation and Security. Alan was recently the Manager of Marketing and Business Development for Commercial Construction for Schneider Electric Canada. He...

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Eaton Names Krakowiak Vice President & GM – Canada for Electrical Sector Americas and Boccadoro Sr. Vice President – Sales & Marketing

July 27, 2010

Jeff KrakowiakEATON CORPORATION announces that Jeff Krakowiak has been named vice president and general manager – Canada for its Electrical Sector Americas Region, effective August 15th. Krakowiak will report to Rich Stinson, president – Power Distribution Division.

Steve...

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WAC LIGHTING Appoints Thomas Wang to International Sales Manager

July 23, 2010

WAC LIGHTING announces the appointment of Thomas Wang to International Sales Manager. WAC Lighting, a leading manufacturer and designer of track, recessed, undercabinet, monorail and decorative lighting, develops Responsible Lighting products for a brighter tomorrow.

Mr. Wang, who is the brother of President Shelley Wang and son of co-founders Tony and Tai Wang...

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Siemens Recalls Molded Case Breakers Handle and Shield

June 21, 2010 – The Electrical Safety Authority is notifying the public that Siemens Canada Limited has announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Users should stop using recalled...
UL Warns of Electrical Metallic Tubing (EMT) with Inadequate Corrosion Protection

May 13, 2010 - Underwriters Laboratories (UL) is notifying AHJs, electrical contractors, electricians and retailers that the Electrical Metallic Tubing (EMT) products, manufactured by Guangdong Wal...
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May 4, 2010 - Underwriters Laboratories (UL) is notifying retailers and consumers that the 9FT extension cord, identified below, bears an unauthorized UL Mark for the United States and Canada and m...

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Eaton 9395 - First UPS to Achieve SMaRT Gold Certification; Helps Data Centers Earn LEED Credit Points

July 28, 2010

Diversified industrial manufacturer Eaton Corporation today announced the Eaton 9395 uninterruptible power system (UPS) is the first power quality product to receive a Sustainable Materials Rating Technology (SMaRT©) Gold certification. This makes the 9395 the first UPS certified to contribute to Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED®) points for buildings and projects seeking LEED certification from the U.S. Green...
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Solar Bonding Lugs From ERICO Bond The Frames and Mounting Structures of Solar Photovoltaic Systems

July 27, 2010

The ERITECH^® brand of solar bonding lugs from ERICO are designed to bond the frames and mounting structures of solar photovoltaic systems in accordance with NEC requirements. These lugs are corrosion resistant and galvanically compatible with copper grounding conductors and aluminum photovoltaic module frames.

The solar bonding lugs are supplied with the required mounting hardware and are easy to install....
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Nora LED Fixtures Meet Standards of Trend-Setting California Energy Commission

July 23, 2010

Saria LED PendantsThe California Energy Commission has approved the listing of Nora Lighting’s new LED fixtures on the Commission’s influential Appliance Efficiency Database. This approval certifies that Nora LED products meet or exceed California’s energy-efficiency standards for residential and commercial...
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