Bridging short-term voltage dips
The UF40.241 capacitor buffer module from Puls is a supplementary device for regulated 24 V (DC) power supplies for bridging short-term voltage dips. The 20 A module is now also available for 40 A applications.
The UF40.241 capacitor buffer module from Puls is a supplementary device for regulated 24 V (DC) power supplies for bridging short-term voltage dips. The 20 A module is now also available for 40 A applications.

With the 3KF product range, Siemens has developed switch-disconnectors with fuses for currents of up to 800 A.

SL Power Electronics, distributed by Fortec, is expanding its product range for test and measurement applications with the TB110 power supply series.

The DC/DC converters BDC-10VC and BDCD-10VC from Bicker are fully encapsulated converter modules in a shielded aluminum housing for industrial use in the temperature range from -40 to +85 °C. Two versions are available.

Their business idea for an electricity-producing cell phone cover has won five students from the Albert Schweitzer High School in Erlangen the 2017 German Business Founder Award for Students. The coated cell phone cover is designed to thermoelectrically convert heat into electricity.

With the FXH series, Yuasa offers valve regulated lead-acid batteries (VRLA) for use in uninterruptible power supplies, including applications in telecommunications and data centers.

At the IAA 2017, Continental is presenting the 'AllCharge' charging system and thus a way out of the inconsistent charging infrastructure for electric cars. The highlight: instead of packing charging technology for different charging stations into the car, the electric drivetrain becomes the 'charger'.

Bicker Elektronik has undergone a process of change in recent years: In addition to power supply and UPS know-how, more and more expertise has been added in the IPC sector. CEO Markus Bicker explains how this came about, how it fits together and where the company now stands.

After a difficult year in 2015, the Schurter Group can once again report sales growth for 2016. This means that the Lucerne-based family business has at least bottomed out and is looking positively to the future.
The 24 V (DC) power supply in a process plant in its 'classic' form is neither particularly intelligent nor communicative. Power distribution paired with intelligent load protection should change this.

On April 1, 2017, Markus Schyboll (46) took over as the new CEO of the Bender Group in Grünberg. He succeeds Dr. Dirk Pieler in this role.
In the Internet of Things, communication is predominantly wireless instead of wired. Most devices are not connected to the power grid, but draw their energy from rechargeable batteries or batteries. What does this mean for manufacturers of new products?

Siemens and Allgäuer Überlandwerk (AÜW) from Kempten have founded a joint venture called 'egrid' to commercially implement the results of the joint smart grid research projects 'Irene' and 'Iren2' in Wildpoldsried.
Voltage dips and fluctuations cannot be avoided even in modern energy supply networks. However, they are often underestimated as a risk for industrial production processes - even disruptions lasting just 20 ms can cause production problems.

In a product picture series, Computer&AUTOMATION presents the latest power supply products - from industrial power supply units to load-break switches.

As unexpected insulation faults in systems can lead to unwanted supply failures and even personal injury and material damage, insulation monitoring devices are required in unearthed IT systems. The insulation monitor RN 5897 ...

The world's first solar road has been launched in France. The 1 km long and 2 m wide road with an area of 2,800 square meters is equipped with particularly stable photovoltaic modules, which were developed using a completely new method.

With PT570, PT571, PT576 and PT577, Powerbox is presenting four products from the 'Marine Line' that meet the relevant standards in this area and are approved by Det Norske Veritas (DNV), Germanischer Lloyd (GL) and other international organizations.
What do modern concepts for an uninterruptible power supply look like? One future option could be to combine an online UPS solution with a photovoltaic system and battery storage.

The EDS440 insulation fault locator from Bender is specially adapted to the additional functionality of the 'iso685' insulation monitoring device.