Integrated diagnostic functions
The GRM-H series power controllers from Gefran are based on the scalable 'GRx' platform for managing electrical loads in industrial heating applications and have integrated diagnostic functions.
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read more...Vicor announces global agreement with Avnet
The manufacturer of power supply modules Vicor has concluded a global distribution agreement with Avnet.
read more...Reduce energy storage consumption
Eckelmann FCS is introducing the scalable E°Darc DCB energy storage modules to leverage unused energy-saving potential in the DC link.
read more...Diagnose power quality
Chauvin Arnoux is launching the Qualistar CA 8345 for power quality diagnostics.
read more...Universal load monitoring up to 8 A
Lütze has added the compact, single-channel Locc-Box-M, which can be used as a stand-alone version, to the proven Locc-Box family of electronic load monitors.
read more...New electricity market design required
The electrical and digital industry in Germany grew last year, the ZVEI reported at a press conference. The industry association called for a new electricity market design.
read more...Well secured
In the course of digitalization, the demands on power distribution are also increasing. But how can transparency at the 24 V (DC) voltage level be increased and thus improve system availability?
read more...UPS for the DIN rail
An uninterruptible power supply, or UPS for short, is useful for the stability of a system. If no long bridging times are required, it can even be integrated on the top-hat rail.
read more...Predictive maintenance in electrical systems
Together with Twingz, Doepke presented e.Guard at SPS 2022, a modular system consisting of smart hardware and flexible software components for intelligent residual current monitoring of electrical systems.
read more...Interview with Isabelle Kuhn, ZVEI
Maintaining an open dialog
Everyone is talking about sustainability. But what exactly does it mean? What aspects are involved? And how can the circular economy succeed? Isabelle Kuhn, Automation Manager at ZVEI, provides some insights.
read more...Interview with Judith Herzog-Kuballa VDMA
Sustainability must be part of the core business strategy
In order to survive on the market, companies need to focus on sustainability. Judith Herzog-Kuballa from the VDMA explains why sustainability is not a project that an employee "does on the side".
read more...Follow-up project for DC-INDUSTRIE2
ZVEI founds Open Direct Current Alliance
As a direct follow-up project to DC-INDUSTRIE2, the ZVEI has founded the Open Direct Current Alliance, ODCA for short.
read more...Residual current monitoring device for earthed systems
With the Linetraxx SmartDetect RCMS410, Bender offers a residual current monitoring device for earthed systems.
read more...Compact design for the top-hat rail
Block launches the PowerCompactChamp (PCC) series of power supplies onto the market.
read more...Statement by Thilo Brodtmann, VDMA
"Nuclear power plant compromise only helps if other measures also work"
Extending the operating life of nuclear power plants is not enough, says VDMA Managing Director Thilo Brodtmann. He is calling for further measures.
read more...Power supplies with power boost function
Lütze is expanding its range of 3-phase Compact power supplies with two versions with 120 W (5 A) and 240 W (10 A).
read more...The spectre of deindustrialization
Germany owes its prosperity to industry. But gas and electricity prices are causing SMEs in particular to fear for their existence. Is deindustrialization now looming?
read more...VDMA calls for electricity price cap
According to VDMA President Karl Haeusgen, medium-sized mechanical engineering companies are facing "incalculable risks outside their core business" as a result of exploding energy prices. He is calling for a temporary electricity price cap.
read more...Electrical industry calls for VAT reduction on electricity too
In view of the sharp rise in electricity prices, the German electrical industry is calling for tax cuts from politicians and reforms to the electricity market.
read more...Power supply units with AC three-phase input
The TPS series from TDK-Lambda - available from Hy-Line Power Components - can be operated on all 3-phase supplies with 400, 440 and 480 V(AC) and delivers 24 or 48 V(DC) output voltage, adjustable to 19.2 to 28.5 or 38.4 to 58 V respectively.
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