Bürklin Elektronik Quarterly # 01 2023 Englisch
Bürklin Quarterly is a Bürklin Elektronik magazine published four times a year with profound information on services, products and manufacturers.
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BÜRKLIN<br />
QUARTERLY # <strong>01</strong><br />
<strong>2023</strong><br />
TECHNOLOGY IN FOCUS<br />
ENERGY &<br />
ENERGY EFFICIENCY
TOPIC<br />
OVERVIEW<br />
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P. 02 Imprint<br />
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P. 03 Foreword<br />
DAZU!<br />
P. 04-05 <strong>Bürklin</strong> <strong>Elektronik</strong> Online Shop<br />
Further development<br />
P. 06-09 Energy management<br />
Possibilities for reducing energy demand<br />
P. 10-13 The undisputed benchmark<br />
The MC4 PV Connector<br />
from STÄUBLI ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS<br />
P. 14-17 Cable management<br />
Solutions for more efficiency in solar<br />
installations from HELLERMANNTYTON<br />
P. 18-19 Smart Electronic Energy Meters<br />
Series 7M from FINDER<br />
P. 20-21 Protection solutions for energy applications<br />
Product highlights from BOURNS<br />
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P. 22-23 Complete solutions in the field INFORMATION:<br />
of energy measurement technology<br />
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Test and measurement technology<br />
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from JANITZA<br />
P. 24-25 Powerful and reliable components<br />
Top components for renewable energies<br />
and fast charging stations from TDK<br />
P. 26-27 MID-compliant energy measurement<br />
Energy meters from WAGO<br />
P. 28-31 The next generation of Tactile Switches<br />
Product innovations from RAFI<br />
P. 32-33 Solar – commercial and private<br />
Tools for the most demanding solar<br />
environments from FLUKE<br />
P. 34-35 Flexible battery storage connectors<br />
Han ® S 120 for precise green power<br />
feed-in from HARTING<br />
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Welcome to the first issue of our <strong>Quarterly</strong> Magazine in <strong>2023</strong>.<br />
The topic of energy and energy efficiency is playing an increasingly important role. Rising electricity and heating<br />
costs are putting companies and industry under financial pressure. Efficient energy management is in demand.<br />
Efficient energy management systems are increasingly in demand both in companies and in industry. Customers<br />
are looking for quality products and a reliable partner at their side. We at <strong>Bürklin</strong> <strong>Elektronik</strong> offer versatile solutions<br />
in this area for efficient energy management. In this issue, we provide information about technical components<br />
that support energy saving, give an overview of the most important trends in the market and present solutions<br />
from the fields of photovoltaics, energy meters, and charging technology.<br />
As announced, the work on our online shop is not finished with the go-live. We are continuously developing the<br />
shop with the aim of becoming a „best-in-class“ online shop and have reached further milestones. These include<br />
a very high loading speed for a fast search with all relevant product information within a few milliseconds or a brand<br />
new function for creating ECAD models with a click for quick PCB design. In this issue, you can find out interesting<br />
facts about all the current innovations as well as the roadmap for the first half of <strong>2023</strong>. If you have any queries -<br />
we will be happy to help you. Just give us a call.<br />
You can also find current information about our company and vacancies on LinkedIn.<br />
Visit us - it‘s worth it.<br />
Enjoy reading and stay healthy.<br />
Best regards<br />
Jürgen Lampert<br />
CEO <strong>Bürklin</strong> <strong>Elektronik</strong><br />
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Thomas Hinze-Clausen, <strong>Bürklin</strong> <strong>Elektronik</strong>, Head of Marketing<br />
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Pictures: Cover, P.2, P.4/5, P.6/7, P.10/11, P.12/13, P.14/15, P.18/19,<br />
P.20/21, P.24/25, P.34/35, P.36 © iStock by GettyImages;<br />
P.3 © Jürgen Lampert; P.8/9 © <strong>Bürklin</strong> <strong>Elektronik</strong>;<br />
P.10/11, P.13 © Stäubli; P.14/15, P.16/17 © HellermannTyton;<br />
P.19 © Finder; P.20/21 © Bourns; P.22/23 © Janitza; P.24/25 © TDK;<br />
P.26/27 © Wago; P.28/29, P.30/31 © Rafi; P.32/33 © Fluke;<br />
P.34/35 © Harting;<br />
Some articles have been translated from the original German<br />
into English<br />
PS: I would be very happy about your feedback or personal contact.<br />
My contact details: juergen.lampert@buerklin.com<br />
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FURTHER DEVELOPMENT<br />
THE BÜRKLIN<br />
ELEKTRONIK<br />
ONLINE SHOP<br />
CONVINCES<br />
WITH HIGH<br />
SPEED!<br />
By: CAREN JAEGER<br />
Head of eCommerce<br />
AFTER THE SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETED MILESTONE IN 2022 -<br />
WWW.BUERKLIN.COM SHINES IN NEW SPLENDOUR - BÜRKLIN<br />
ELEKTRONIK IS PURSUING ITS ROADMAP FOR FURTHER<br />
OPTIMISATION AND DEVELOPMENT OF THE ONLINE SHOP.<br />
The ongoing development of the<br />
online shop will be continued. The<br />
year <strong>2023</strong> is at the top of our agenda,<br />
so that we - dear customers - can<br />
meet your requirements. The well<br />
thought-out and comprehensive<br />
roadmap is based on our strategic<br />
goals and aims, among other things,<br />
to present the „best-in-class“ online<br />
shop.<br />
Thanks to the performance-oriented<br />
infrastructure and shop development,<br />
our online shop impresses<br />
with a very high loading speed! Our<br />
customers can find the products they<br />
are looking for very quickly, receive<br />
all relevant product information<br />
within a few milliseconds, and can<br />
complete their orders quickly and<br />
securely with just a few clicks.<br />
In order to adequately support our<br />
customers in design development<br />
and component production, we are<br />
offering a first new feature: For all<br />
our products, our customers can<br />
see at a glance for which items<br />
schematic symbols, PCB footprints,<br />
and 3D models are available for<br />
download. Our customers and<br />
interested parties can easily drag<br />
these into their own CAD system<br />
and process them there.<br />
Already in the first half of <strong>2023</strong>, we<br />
want to comprehensively expand<br />
the customer self-service functions.<br />
The expansion of our eProcurement<br />
offering will also pave our way to<br />
becoming a digital distributor. And<br />
since the use of intelligent search<br />
is a decisive business value and<br />
competitive advantage for us, our<br />
search experts will also be working<br />
on the development of a new search<br />
engine. We are also making great<br />
strides in this area.<br />
As you can see - there is a lot going<br />
on at <strong>Bürklin</strong> <strong>Elektronik</strong> - the go-live<br />
of the new online shop was just the<br />
beginning of our transformation<br />
to a European/international digital<br />
distributor. To keep up to date with<br />
the latest developments and benefits<br />
from <strong>Bürklin</strong> <strong>Elektronik</strong>, follow us<br />
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POSSIBILITIES FOR REDUCING ENERGY DEMAND<br />
ENERGY<br />
MANAGEMENT<br />
How can technical components<br />
support energy<br />
saving? And: Which<br />
products are convincing<br />
in this respect? The most<br />
important information at<br />
a glance.<br />
Efficient energy management<br />
systems are increasingly<br />
in demand both in<br />
companies and in industry.<br />
No wonder - after all,<br />
companies are coming<br />
under increasing financial<br />
pressure due to rising<br />
electricity and heating<br />
costs. However, current<br />
projections show that there<br />
is considerable potential<br />
for savings in this area.<br />
In industry, for example,<br />
energy requirements could<br />
be reduced by up to 25<br />
percent with the help of<br />
adapted measures. For<br />
companies, experts are<br />
talking about up to 30 per<br />
cent.<br />
Reducing energy consumption<br />
and thus saving<br />
costs - that is the goal.<br />
But what measures do<br />
consumers need to take in<br />
order to achieve mediumand<br />
long-term success?<br />
We present ways in which<br />
companies can basically<br />
determine and control<br />
their needs, as well as<br />
technical components that<br />
support savings measures.<br />
ENERGY MANAGEMENT<br />
SYSTEMS: QUESTIONING<br />
THE STATUS QUO<br />
In order to sustainably<br />
reduce energy demand,<br />
the first step is to collect<br />
reliable data. This<br />
shows how much energy<br />
is actually generated (e.g.<br />
by photovoltaics or wind<br />
turbines) and consumed,<br />
and in which areas there is<br />
potential for savings.<br />
With the help of a standard-compliant<br />
energy<br />
management system in<br />
accordance with ISO 500<strong>01</strong>,<br />
comprehensive energy<br />
data collection is possible.<br />
At the same time, the key<br />
figures required for control<br />
and certification can be determined<br />
and the development<br />
of energy consumption<br />
can be assessed. The<br />
visualisation of electricity<br />
flows, consumption and<br />
development over a<br />
defined period of time provides<br />
a clear overview of<br />
the status quo and current<br />
developments. The success<br />
of individual measures<br />
to reduce consumption<br />
can be easily assigned and<br />
read in this way. Between<br />
10 and 25 per cent of the<br />
energy consumption can<br />
be saved with the help of<br />
efficient energy management<br />
in medium-sized and<br />
large companies - clearly<br />
an important tool in the<br />
demand reduction.<br />
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LOAD MANAGEMENT:<br />
CONTROLLING ENERGY<br />
FLOWS<br />
In addition to intelligent<br />
monitoring, flexible and<br />
automatable control is<br />
also necessary to reduce<br />
energy demand. With intelligent<br />
load management,<br />
PV systems, charging<br />
stations, battery storage<br />
as well as heating and air<br />
conditioning systems can<br />
be networked and controlled<br />
efficiently and<br />
cost-optimised. Power<br />
peaks can thus be<br />
reduced, increasing<br />
energy efficency.<br />
TOPIC OF THE FUTURE:<br />
RENEWABLE ENERGY<br />
Especially in the fields of<br />
photovoltaics and e-mobility,<br />
energy meters,<br />
and energy management<br />
systems are of particular<br />
importance. Photovoltaic<br />
systems, charging stations,<br />
as well as wind and<br />
hydroelectric power plants<br />
can be optimally monitored<br />
and controlled by means of<br />
efficient energy management<br />
and on the basis of<br />
load systems. In the future,<br />
this approach will play an<br />
increasingly important<br />
role in both businesses<br />
and companies in order<br />
to reduce electricity and<br />
heating costs. There is<br />
sufficient development<br />
potential in this field. The<br />
share of renewable energies<br />
for heat generation in<br />
industry is currently at a<br />
manageable five percent.<br />
In the trade, commerce,<br />
and services sector, the<br />
figure is around ten<br />
percent.<br />
ENERGY HARVESTING:<br />
“HARVESTING“<br />
ELECTRICITY<br />
The use of components<br />
with energy harvesting<br />
technology is already<br />
showing short- and medium-term<br />
success. With the<br />
help of special technology,<br />
small amounts of electrical<br />
energy can be obtained<br />
from external sources,<br />
such as ambient light,<br />
temperature gradients,<br />
vibrations, or electromagnetic<br />
radiation. This energy<br />
is continuously “harvested“<br />
at a low level. With the<br />
help of ultra-low-power<br />
technologies, it is thus<br />
possible to operate various<br />
devices autonomously.<br />
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For example, the stored<br />
energy is used to supply<br />
wireless, electronic devices<br />
with low power consumption,<br />
such as microprocessors<br />
or devices in network<br />
communication. And the<br />
principle of energy harvesting<br />
is also used in components<br />
such as wireless<br />
switches and sensors,<br />
reducing not only energy<br />
consumption but also the<br />
associated costs.<br />
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STÄUBLI ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS<br />
SOLUTIONS<br />
WITH PERSPECTIVE -<br />
PERFECTLY<br />
CONNECTED<br />
THE UNDISPUTED STANDARD<br />
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Stäubli Electrical Connectors is a<br />
leading international manufacturer<br />
of high-quality electrical contacts,<br />
connector systems, and solutions<br />
for industrial applications. Stäubli<br />
develops, produces, sells, and<br />
supports products for markets with<br />
the highest productivity and safety<br />
standards. Numerous new developments<br />
have their origins here and<br />
HERE!<br />
are establishing themselves as<br />
standards worldwide.<br />
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Trendsetting contact technology<br />
to increase efficiency. Stäubli<br />
Electrical Connectors‘ entire product<br />
range meets market expectations<br />
for high performance, the<br />
highest number of mating cycles,<br />
and sustainable reliability<br />
for safe and durable operation.<br />
The proven MULTILAM technology is<br />
suitable for all types of connections<br />
in industrial applications. In the<br />
growing field of alternative energies,<br />
the products have been setting<br />
standards since the 1990s. Around<br />
half of the solar energy generated<br />
worldwide is connected with Stäubli<br />
connectors in a safe, high-performance,<br />
and long-term manner.<br />
THERE IS ONLY ONE ORIGINAL<br />
MC4 PV CONNECTOR<br />
The original MC4 was developed<br />
by Stäubli in-house experts more<br />
than 20 years ago and is one of the<br />
world‘s leading PV connectors.<br />
The MC4 is the most frequently<br />
installed PV connector in the world<br />
and continues to set new standards<br />
in the industry thanks to the pursuit<br />
of excellence and innovation.<br />
Thanks to Swiss precision workmanship,<br />
Stäubli connectors guarantee<br />
optimum efficiency and long-term<br />
performance of small to large-scale<br />
PV systems. Trust in the selection<br />
of original connectors and you can<br />
rely on the safety and sustainability<br />
of your operation for decades<br />
to come.<br />
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MINIMISE RISK.<br />
MAXIMISE RETURN.<br />
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When you choose Stäubli‘s high-quality<br />
MC4 PV connectors for your PV<br />
projects, you create a solid basis for<br />
your success, minimise risks, and at<br />
the same time ensure efficiencies<br />
and profitability. The constant low<br />
contact resistance of the PV connector<br />
is of central importance for<br />
efficient operation and safe energy<br />
feed-in. The efficiency of the entire<br />
photovoltaic system can be impaired<br />
if, for example, the material properties<br />
are inadequate.<br />
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CABLE COUPLER<br />
Connection systems for DC applications<br />
in photovoltaics<br />
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FUTURE-ORIENTED<br />
CONTACT TECHNOLOGY<br />
At the core of Stäubli‘s PV connectors<br />
is the innovative MULTILAM contact<br />
technology. Thanks to the constant<br />
spring pressure and the unique<br />
design, this unprecedented contact<br />
technology across contact points<br />
improving connection quality and<br />
power transmission. This results in<br />
consistently low contact resistance,<br />
which ensures safe and long-term<br />
operation, and significantly reduces<br />
downtime and maintenance costs.<br />
This unique contact technology<br />
minimises the risk of power failures,<br />
downtime, hotspots, or even fires,<br />
which can result in significant reconstruction<br />
costs. Stäubli‘s original<br />
MC4 series PV connectors are very<br />
temperature stable and do not cause<br />
heat build-up.<br />
PANEL RECEPTACLES<br />
Direct mounting on the perforated plate<br />
by means of screw thread<br />
IMPORTANT TO KNOW<br />
An invention by Stäubli engineers in<br />
Switzerland. Manufactured according<br />
to EU conformity directives. MC4 is a<br />
registered trademark of Stäubli.<br />
BRANCH CONNECTORS<br />
Simple parallel or serial-parallel connection<br />
of PV modules<br />
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HELLERMANN TYTON<br />
CABLE MANAGEMENT<br />
PART SOLUTIONS THAT<br />
SUPPORT SOLAR SYSTEM<br />
EFFICENCY<br />
WITH HELLERMANNTYTON CABLE MANAGEMENT SOLUTIONS, YOU CAN INCREASE<br />
THE EFFICIENCY OF YOUR SOLAR SYSTEM OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE.<br />
HELLERMANNTYTON PRODUCTS MEET YOUR REQUIREMENTS FOR EASY INSTALLATION,<br />
SAFETY, LOW MAINTENANCE, AND MAXIMUM EFFICIENCY.<br />
METAL EDGE CLIP MSC2LP<br />
Easy installation without tools - a neat solution ideally<br />
suited for use in extreme weather conditions.<br />
This stainless steel EdgeClip simplifies installation. The<br />
part is designed to adapt to a variety of cable diameters<br />
and sheet thicknesses.<br />
2-PART FASTENING TIE<br />
FOR FRAME EDGES<br />
Pre-assembled fixing tie and EdgeClip - quick and easy<br />
to install by hand along rows of solar panels.<br />
This pre-assembled cable tie and the EdgeClip are the<br />
perfect solution for solar installations where the use of<br />
adhesive is not possible due to temperature or drilling<br />
holes are not an option. The cable ties are available with<br />
inside or outside serration and the metal clamp grips<br />
firmly in place with a high holding force. They are available<br />
in different versions for routing solar cables along<br />
or across frame edges.<br />
CABLE TIES FROM PA 11<br />
High retention force and product performance for secure<br />
cable management - even where UV levels are high.<br />
This cable tie made of polyamide 11 (PA 11) combines<br />
high tensile strength with sustainability. PA 11 is made<br />
from bio-based castor oil. Thanks to the high tensile<br />
strength of PA 11, this plastic cable tie is perfect<br />
for a wide range of solar installations, especially when<br />
movement tracking motion or temperature fluctuations<br />
must be taken into account or where metal fasteners are<br />
not an option.<br />
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TAGPU IDENTIFICATION LABELS<br />
FOR CABLE BUNDLES IN<br />
PRINTABLE LADDER FORMAT<br />
UV-stabilised coloured marker tags - printable with<br />
thermal transfer or laser printer.<br />
Made of flexible and resistant polyurethane, these identification<br />
tags are especially suitable for labelling larger<br />
cable bundles in demanding outdoor conditions to which<br />
solar installations are exposed. They are pre-punched,<br />
available in various colours, and supplied in a practical<br />
“ladder FOR FURTHER format“. These markers can also be used for<br />
INFORMATION:<br />
retrofitting and can be printed with a thermal transfer<br />
or CLICK<br />
laser printer.<br />
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UNIQUE<br />
RATCHET P-CLAMP (RCC90SM10)<br />
HEAVY-DUTY FASTENER<br />
Ratchet P-Clamps are easy to pre-install before bundles<br />
of differing diameter are clamped in place.<br />
The design of the Ratchet P-Clamp allows for an uncomplicated<br />
installation during pre- and final assembly. The<br />
ratchet fastener can be closed very easily with one hand<br />
and can be released and reused. It is available in four<br />
sizes covering a wide range of bundle diameters and is<br />
made of impact-modified, UV-stabilised PA 66 for solar<br />
installations. The steel mounting plate is resistant to<br />
chemicals and corrosion.<br />
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FINDER<br />
SERIES 7M:<br />
SMART ELECTRONIC<br />
ENERGY METERS<br />
The energy meters of the 7M series are characterised by an innovative design, a backlit LCD display, and<br />
NFC programmability via the dedicated Finder Toolbox NFC app. The 7M series energy meters are ideal for<br />
monitoring energy consumption in residential, industrial, and utility applications, including offices, photovoltaic<br />
systems, campsites, and similar applicatons.<br />
PROPERTIES:<br />
- Systems for monitoring energy consumption<br />
- Measurement and monitoring of energy production in renewable energies (bidirectional)<br />
- Monitoring of energy consumption at charging stations, production lines, and individual machines<br />
- Billing of energy costs at campsites, marinas, and shopping centres<br />
- Recording of total energy consumption in hotels, exhibition halls, and public buildings<br />
TYPE 7M.24 - SINGLE-PHASE ENERGY METER, BIDIRECTIONAL WITH LCD DISPLAY<br />
2 MID-certified energy meters for active power drawn from or fed into the grid.<br />
2 non-certified energy meters for reactive power drawn from or fed into the grid.<br />
8 freely configurable, resettable meters, e.g. for active, reactive, and apparent energy.<br />
(Total, Imported, and Exported).<br />
TYPE 7M.38 - BIDIRECTIONAL MULTIFUNCTION COUNTER<br />
For three-phase connection up to 80 A, 2 tariffs, 2 x S0 pulse outputs.<br />
Display of total and partial consumption of active, reactive, and apparent power<br />
(partial consumption can be reseted).<br />
<strong>Bürklin</strong> no.<br />
06N4877<br />
06N4876<br />
06N4875<br />
06N4874<br />
06N4873<br />
06N4872<br />
06N4871<br />
06N4870<br />
FINDER no.<br />
7M.38.8.400.0312<br />
7M.38.8.400.0212<br />
7M.38.8.400.<strong>01</strong>12<br />
7M.24.8.230.0310<br />
7M.24.8.230.0210<br />
7M.24.8.230.<strong>01</strong>10<br />
7M.24.8.230.0<strong>01</strong>0<br />
7M.24.8.230.00<strong>01</strong><br />
MANY ADVANTAGES<br />
Compact and MID-certified. The single-phase and three-phase energy meters monitor electrical<br />
energy consumption in domestic installations and industrial areas. The active power meters<br />
comply with accuracy class B, according to EN 50470-3. They are available with S0, infrared,<br />
NFC, RS485 Modbus, or M-Bus interfaces.<br />
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BOURNS<br />
SWITCHING & PROTECTION<br />
SOLUTIONS FOR POWER<br />
APPLICATIONS<br />
Power conversion, isolation, and<br />
accurate current measurement<br />
along with overvoltage/overcurrent<br />
circuit protection are necessary<br />
elements in a power supply design.<br />
Not only are these component<br />
solutions needed to help enhance<br />
reliability, but they are also required<br />
for regulatory compliance<br />
to help increase safety and reduce<br />
downtime in these applications.<br />
To assist designers, Bourns offers<br />
advanced magnetics, resistive<br />
devices, and protection solutions<br />
that are typically required throughout<br />
a switch mode power supply<br />
(SMPS) that is used in many energy<br />
applications.<br />
IGBTs<br />
Insulated Gate Bipolar Transistors<br />
(IGBTs) are particularly well-suited<br />
to implement Uninterruptable Power<br />
Supplies (UPS) that provide power<br />
to AC line-connected equipment if<br />
the AC mains voltage experiences a<br />
failure. Between the time a power<br />
failure occurs and the back-up diesel<br />
generator kicks in, the UPS supplies<br />
the AC current for a few minutes.<br />
Instead of using MOSFETs, IGBTs<br />
allow the designer to specify a simplified<br />
and smaller heatsink because<br />
IGBTs have lower power loss and<br />
higher thermal conductivity. For this<br />
reason, Bourns ® IGBTs are optimal<br />
solutions for UPS functional blocks<br />
in data server installations, network<br />
and communication hub facilities,<br />
and for powering industrial manufacturing<br />
plant robotic operations<br />
and their communication networks.<br />
IGBTs are also beneficial in static<br />
UPS systems that are used in data<br />
centers to monitor the operations’<br />
supply power and maintain battery<br />
back-up autonomy for power continuity.<br />
IGBTs are advantageous<br />
because they are smaller, have a<br />
lighter weight, and offer higher<br />
efficiency in static UPS systems.<br />
They also help achieve lower bill of<br />
material (BOM) costs, which typically<br />
results in fewer components to fail,<br />
higher backup operational reliability,<br />
and a higher Mean Time Between<br />
Failure (MTBF).<br />
IsoMOV PROTECTORS<br />
The groundbreaking lineup of<br />
Bourns ® IsoMOV hybrid protection<br />
components combines the best<br />
breakthrough surge performance of<br />
its patented EdgMOV technology<br />
with an integrated Gas Discharge<br />
Tube (GDT) isolation structure. This<br />
enables IsoMOV protectors to<br />
provide high reliability and long life<br />
protection, including in certain harsh<br />
environments. The IsoMOV Series<br />
is an upgrade to nearly any MOV in<br />
power applications where premium<br />
performance and/or space savings<br />
are valued. The extended temperature<br />
range, low leakage, and superb<br />
energy handling density are especially<br />
advantageous to industrial<br />
surges. Plus, their unique and<br />
graceful end-of-life failure mode<br />
quickly and cleanly blows the<br />
line fuse, never leaving equipment<br />
unprotected and eliminating<br />
the need for any indicator<br />
circuitry. The IsoMOV<br />
protector family includes three<br />
unique series of devices; Model<br />
IsoM3, IsoM5, and IsoM8. With<br />
nominal surge ratings of 3 kA, 5 kA,<br />
and 8 kA, these revolutionary protectors<br />
offer performance usually found<br />
in larger MOV devices.<br />
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POWrFuse HIGH-POWER FUSES<br />
Bourns ® POWrFuse High-Power<br />
Fuses are industrial fuse links<br />
designed to UL 248, IEC 60269, and<br />
ISO 8820 standards helping designs<br />
withstand extreme ambient<br />
temperatures, high-cycling, and<br />
low level fault current conditions.<br />
POWrFuse High-Power Fuses are<br />
rated at extremely high interrupting<br />
currents, providing reliable overcurrent<br />
and short-circuit protection,<br />
and are housed in various mounting<br />
configurations to accommodate<br />
customers’ design requirements.<br />
These products are ideal for EV/<br />
HEV, battery management systems,<br />
power supplies, DC-DC convertsers,<br />
telecom systems, photovoltaic<br />
power systems, industrial controllers,<br />
and charging stations. Along<br />
with Bourns’ overvoltage protection<br />
SPDs, PTVS Diodes, MOVs, and GDTs,<br />
POWrFuse products are part of a<br />
complete circuit protection solution.<br />
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POWER TVS DIODES<br />
Power protection components add<br />
cost to a design until a fault event<br />
proves their FOR worth. FURTHER If inadequate<br />
protection INFORMATION:<br />
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DC power supplies used in exposed<br />
applications often require protection<br />
against potentially damaging power<br />
line surges and indirect lightning<br />
strikes. Avoiding damage by limiting<br />
the peak surge voltage to an acceptable<br />
level without short circuiting<br />
the line for an extended period of<br />
time is crucial to minimizing the<br />
downtime of critical systems and<br />
avoiding costly maintenance calls.<br />
Bourns’ advanced PTVS diodes are<br />
offered in an industry-first DFN<br />
package and deliver many features<br />
that make these devices optimal and<br />
effective protection solutions for<br />
multiple types of power and signallevel<br />
circuits.<br />
The Bourns ® PTVS1-xxxC-H family<br />
of high current bidirectional TVS<br />
diodes is designed to protect DC<br />
or PoE powered systems such as<br />
small cell or surveillance cameras<br />
that can be exposed to high surge<br />
events such as induced lightning or<br />
inductive power switching, while the<br />
PTVS2-xxxC-H family is designed for<br />
use in high power DC bus clamping<br />
application. These devices offer<br />
bidirectional port protection, feature<br />
1kA and 2kA ,8/20 μs surge capabilities<br />
(respectively) and are available<br />
with standoff voltage ratings of 22<br />
to 86 V.<br />
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JANITZA<br />
EXPERTS IN ENERGY<br />
MEASUREMENT TECHNOLOGY<br />
In Lahnau (Hesse), between Wetzlar and Giessen, the traditional family-owned<br />
company Janitza develops and manufactures hardware and software products<br />
that are always one step ahead of their time. Janitza offers its customers complete<br />
solutions in the field of energy measurement technology. The range includes<br />
energy measurement devices, current transformers, and communication<br />
equipment as well as complete energy management systems. Regardless<br />
of the industry, the requirements for energy efficiency, sustainability, high<br />
availability, and safety are increasing. To meet all these requirements necessitates<br />
maintaining a holistic perspective on energy. Janitza goes far beyond<br />
pure energy measurement and combines the aspects of energy management,<br />
power quality, and residual current monitoring into a holistic measurement<br />
solution in a single system environment.<br />
Power monitoring increases the<br />
transparency of power consumption<br />
and energy costs at all measurement<br />
levels. Critical deviations in power<br />
quality and residual currents (RCM),<br />
which load or even put systems at<br />
risk, can also be detected using<br />
fine-granular measurements. A<br />
major challenge today is consolidating<br />
data from all areas of a company.<br />
Standards and interfaces from the<br />
machine level to ERP systems and<br />
building management systems must<br />
be coordinated with each other. The<br />
UMG 8<strong>01</strong> features the appropriate<br />
communication interfaces as well<br />
as an option for direct data transmission<br />
via OPC UA. As a result, users<br />
benefit both from secure and futureoriented<br />
data transmission and from<br />
simple, cost-effective integration into<br />
higher-level systems.<br />
The UMG 8<strong>01</strong> basic unit features<br />
8 current measurement channels<br />
with 1/5 A inputs and 4 multifunction<br />
channels, which are optionally<br />
configurable as RCM, temperature<br />
measurement channels, or additional<br />
current measurement channels.<br />
Not only can power measurement<br />
data of several measurement groups<br />
be recorded with high measurement<br />
accuracy (V: 0.2 % / A: 0.2 % / kWh:<br />
class 0.2), but extensive voltage<br />
parameters can also be measured.<br />
The integrated measurement data<br />
memory with 4 GB offers the necessary<br />
capacity. The device features 2<br />
Ethernet interfaces that can be used<br />
simultaneously, as well as an RS485<br />
interface. Comprehensive protocols<br />
and services (e.g. OPC UA, Modbus)<br />
are available. In combination with the<br />
GridVis ® software, it offers extensive<br />
options for the visualizing, analyzing,<br />
and documenting power measurement<br />
data. The device is equipped<br />
with a high-quality color graphic<br />
display with intuitive menu navigation<br />
for easy operation and displaying<br />
measured values on site.<br />
MODULAR DESIGN<br />
The 800-CT8-A current measurement<br />
modules allow the basic unit<br />
to be extended to up to 92 current<br />
measurement channels. Up to 10<br />
modules can be integrated via a<br />
click system, without external<br />
cabling between the basic unit and<br />
the current measurement modules.<br />
An integrated bus system supplies<br />
power and transmits data. In addition,<br />
remote measurement points<br />
can be connected with the 800-CON<br />
transfer module. In this case, the<br />
cable length can be up to 100 m.<br />
Easy integration into higher-level<br />
systems and expansion with compact<br />
modules make the new UMG<br />
8<strong>01</strong> a future-proof and an attractive,<br />
cost-effective all-in-one solution for<br />
power monitoring in buildings and<br />
data centers, as well as in industry<br />
and in power supply.<br />
A key factor for success for modern<br />
companies is transparency across<br />
all data levels. The acquisition and<br />
consolidation of data from all areas<br />
of the company is necessary for purposes<br />
such as optimizing planning<br />
for production processes, establishing<br />
safety measures to protect<br />
systems and machinery, and to<br />
save costs.<br />
With its modular expansion capability,<br />
the UMG 8<strong>01</strong> is optimally suited<br />
to cover the complete range of needs<br />
in an energy management system<br />
(according to ISO 500<strong>01</strong>). The compact<br />
Janitza UMG 8<strong>01</strong> power meter<br />
can be extended in modules to up to<br />
92 current measurement channels<br />
and offers various communication<br />
interfaces for direct connection to<br />
higher-level systems.<br />
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TDK<br />
POWERFUL<br />
COMPONENTS<br />
FOR RENEWABLE<br />
ENERGIES<br />
The share of renewable energies<br />
is still increasing very rapidly. The<br />
reasons for this are obvious: on<br />
the one hand, it is about reducing<br />
CO2 emissions, on the other hand,<br />
it is about conserving valuable resources.<br />
Photovoltaics and wind<br />
energy are the two most important<br />
pillars of renewable energies.<br />
The further expansion of photovoltaics<br />
is a central core element of<br />
the energy transition. In addition, the<br />
need to balance supply and demand<br />
will result in increasing demand for<br />
storage systems (ESS), both in the<br />
domestic sector and on an industrial<br />
scale. These systems require inverters<br />
to convert the direct current generated<br />
by the photovoltaic system<br />
into alternating current so that the<br />
energy can be fed into the grid or<br />
into one’s own household. Inverters<br />
require passive components with the<br />
highest reliability and resilience with<br />
long operating times.<br />
DC link capacitors are key components<br />
for photovoltaic inverters.<br />
For this purpose, in addition to<br />
the proven aluminum electrolytic<br />
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capacitors with snap-in terminals,<br />
TDK now offers the ModCap HF,<br />
a modular capacitor concept for<br />
DC link applications that is able<br />
to work at very high switching<br />
frequencies.<br />
The six newly developed power<br />
capacitors of the B25647A series<br />
are available for rated voltages<br />
from 900 V to 1600 V and cover a<br />
capacitance spectrum from 640 µF<br />
to 1850 µF. Depending on the type,<br />
the rated currents range from 160 A<br />
to 210 A with a maximum permitted<br />
hot spot temperature of 90 °C.<br />
Thanks to the ultra-low ESL value<br />
of only 8 nH and to its flat ESR vs<br />
Freq evolution, that allows minimizing<br />
losses even at high frequency,<br />
ModCap HF is particularly well<br />
suited for fast-switching SiC-based<br />
inverters. The very low self-inductance<br />
prevents voltage overshooting<br />
on the power semiconductors when<br />
the current is shut off. As a result,<br />
generally, no snubber capacitors<br />
are needed.<br />
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TDK‘s ModCap HF capacitors offer<br />
extremely low ESL and are therefore<br />
very well suited for fast switching<br />
SiC-based semiconductors.<br />
In contrast to conventional cylindrical<br />
designs, the ModCap HF types<br />
are cubic in design with dimensions<br />
of 205 x 90 x 170 mm. Thanks to this<br />
design, the capacitors fit perfectly to<br />
the new generation of power modules<br />
improving compactness and<br />
maximizing power density. These<br />
capacitors are also suitable for wind<br />
power.<br />
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RELIABLE<br />
COMPONENTS<br />
FOR EV FAST<br />
CHARGER<br />
With the global commitment to reduce<br />
CO2 emissions, e-mobility is increasingly<br />
gaining momentum. Only<br />
with a dense charging infrastructure<br />
can the accustomed level of mobility<br />
be guaranteed. DC fast-charging<br />
technology is an important element,<br />
providing drivers with enough energy<br />
for long distances in a short charging<br />
time, especially on long journeys. In<br />
the future, DC charging technology<br />
will also be available for private<br />
charging, on the one hand, to use<br />
the driver‘s own solar power, and<br />
on the other hand, to use the car as<br />
a storage medium. The efficiency of<br />
the charging station is an important<br />
performance feature. TDK offers<br />
components with minimal power<br />
dissipation for this purpose.<br />
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One of the crucial components are<br />
HVCs (High Voltage Contactors),<br />
which ensure safe switching on and<br />
off of the DC connection to the vehicles.<br />
With its HVC series B88269X,<br />
TDK offers a wide range of corresponding<br />
contactors.<br />
Typical representatives are:<br />
HVC43<br />
Max. Switching current: 250 A<br />
Max. Voltage: 1,000 V<br />
HVC27<br />
Max. Switching current: 500 A<br />
Max. Voltage: 1,200 V<br />
HVC50 (in preparation)<br />
Max. Switching current: 500 A<br />
Max. Voltage: 1,200 V<br />
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WAGO<br />
THE EASY WAY TO ACHIEVE<br />
MID-COMPLIANT ENERGY<br />
MEASUREMENT<br />
“KNOWLEDGE IS POWER” – THIS MAXIM APPLIES MORE THAN EVER WHERE ENERGY CONSUMPTION<br />
IS CONCERNED. RISING COSTS AND POTENTIAL CO2 SAVINGS ARE MAKING THE PROSPECT OF<br />
GREATER ENERGY EFFICIENCY MORE AND MORE ATTRACTIVE – BUT TO OPTIMIZE YOUR CONSUMP-<br />
TION, YOU NEED PRECISE KNOWLEDGE ABOUT IT, WHICH REQUIRES COMPREHENSIVE ENERGY<br />
MEASUREMENT.<br />
IT ALL BEGINS<br />
WITH MEASUREMENT.<br />
WAGO’s 4-quadrant energy meters<br />
(MID) make energy measurement<br />
particularly easy and accurate, and<br />
are also certified for billing-related<br />
energy measurement throughout<br />
Europe thanks to compliance with<br />
the MID Directive 2<strong>01</strong>4/32/EU. These<br />
energy meters boast numerous<br />
features that make it even easier<br />
for users to quickly and reliably<br />
determine their energy input and<br />
consumption. In addition to the<br />
values for active and reactive energy,<br />
all the meters also record the mains<br />
frequency, as well as current, voltage,<br />
and power for all phases. This<br />
means the three-phase energy<br />
meters can also be used for three<br />
single-phase applications.<br />
STEP 1:<br />
FINDING THE RIGHT DEVICE<br />
Three versions of the energy meters<br />
are available. The direct meters with<br />
a width of 4 HP (72 mm) are available<br />
in two connection variants. The<br />
universal connection variants (4PU)<br />
have input and output terminals on<br />
the bottom of the device; in contrast,<br />
the devices marked 4PS have their<br />
input terminal on the bottom and<br />
the output terminals on the top. This<br />
allows the devices fit perfectly into<br />
existing systems too, and the selection<br />
can be based on the cable<br />
routing. The type 2CT transformer<br />
meters are only 2 HP (35 mm) wide,<br />
so they save space on the DIN-rail<br />
right from the control cabinet<br />
planning stage.<br />
Need more? If the energy consumption<br />
meters are insufficient for direct<br />
connection with currents up to 65 A<br />
on a typical three-phase power<br />
network, flexible transformer meters<br />
can be used. Depending on the<br />
transformer ratio, these can also be<br />
used for very high currents.<br />
STEP 2:<br />
FAST, SAFE INSTALLATION –<br />
WITH PROVEN CONNECTION<br />
TECHNOLOGY FROM WAGO<br />
The lever connection technology with<br />
push-in technology allows fast toolfree<br />
device connection. Solid conductors<br />
and conductors with ferrules can<br />
be plugged in directly; fine-stranded<br />
conductors are connected without<br />
tools by opening the lever. Another<br />
advantage of CAGE CLAMP ® connection<br />
technology is safe operation at<br />
runtime. While screw connections<br />
can loosen over time, this technology<br />
ensures a permanent contact,<br />
which keeps the contact points from<br />
overheating, for example. This can be<br />
particularly relevant in a high-vibration<br />
machine environment.<br />
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STRAIGHTFORWARD DEVICE<br />
COMMISSIONING<br />
The free WAGO Energy Meter Configurator<br />
app (available in German<br />
and English) provides commissioning<br />
support. It can be used to set all<br />
the required parameters intuitively<br />
via a smartphone or tablet over a<br />
Bluetooth ® connection.<br />
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STEP 4:<br />
READING OUT VALUES<br />
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There are several ways to read out<br />
the values during operation: via the<br />
display, the app, or connected energy<br />
management systems. The energy<br />
meters’ large illuminated displays<br />
show users all important values at<br />
a glance; touch-sensitive operating<br />
elements allow them to operate the<br />
device directly on site as well. The<br />
WAGO Energy Meter Configurator<br />
app also displays the current values,<br />
which can also be saved in the app as<br />
a CSV report and sent via standard<br />
messenger services or email. All<br />
energy meters also have three integrated<br />
communication interfaces:<br />
M-Bus (Meter-Bus) FOR FURTHER and Modbus ®<br />
INFORMATION:<br />
interfaces and two S0 pulse outputs.<br />
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allows them to be evaluated remotely<br />
and via integration into an energy<br />
management system as well.<br />
Comprehensive energy measurement<br />
is important in many areas:<br />
Whether you’re measuring energy for<br />
EV charging, determining the energy<br />
consumption of individual production<br />
cells, or billing the bakery in a shopping<br />
center (shop-in-shop), WAGO’s<br />
energy meters (MID) are always the<br />
right solution.<br />
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RAFI<br />
THE NEXT GENERATION<br />
OF TACTILE SWITCHES<br />
MICON 5 S / SL<br />
VERSATILE. DURABLE.<br />
Microswitch with a big effect: Tactile<br />
switches of the MICON 5 family<br />
convince with an extraordinary tactile<br />
feed-back. The built-in gold contacts<br />
guarantee reliable key operation.<br />
With unchanged external dimensions<br />
of only 5.1 mm x 6.4 mm and<br />
a mounting height of 3.85 mm, the<br />
new generation of short-travel<br />
keyswitches achieves protection<br />
class IP54 or IPX7 thanks to an<br />
optimised sealing system. Thanks<br />
to the increased IP protection class,<br />
the MICON 5 S (sealed) short-travel<br />
keyswitches can be used on printed<br />
circuit boards that are made robust<br />
against environmental influences or<br />
contamination by means of potting,<br />
conformal coating, or nanocoating.<br />
In combination with the<br />
extensive range of accessories,<br />
the MICON 5 becomes a universal<br />
solution for almost all applications.<br />
Various lengths, designs, and versions<br />
with lighting options are available.<br />
The MICON 5 S can be reliably<br />
used with various actuating forces<br />
from 1.5 - 8 N up to one million<br />
switching cycles and is available<br />
both as an SMT and a THT version.<br />
MICON 5 SL<br />
The new MICON 5 SL series is the<br />
answer to applications in which the<br />
short-travel keyswitches are actuated<br />
particularly frequently. With a<br />
service life of up to ten million actuation<br />
cycles, the MICON 5 SL (sealed &<br />
extended lifetime) is ideal for use in<br />
joysticks or other operating devices<br />
that are subject to particularly high<br />
stresses. The SL variants are available<br />
in SMT and with two different<br />
actuation forces. High-quality gold<br />
contacts and small housing dimensions<br />
of just 5.1 mm x 6.4 mm and<br />
3.85 mm height ensure high switching<br />
reliability with minimal space<br />
requirements. In addition, the new<br />
MICON 5 SL is characterised by a<br />
temperature resistance of -40 °C<br />
to +125 °C and, due to the IP54<br />
protection class resp. IPX7 predestined<br />
for potting, conformal coating,<br />
and nano-coating.<br />
MICON 5 SAFETY<br />
COMPACT. DUAL CHANNEL. SAFE.<br />
The MICON 5 tactile switches are<br />
now also available in the MICON 5<br />
SAFETY version with a dual channel<br />
MEHR contact system. With a base of just<br />
5.1 DAZU! x 6.4 mm and a height of 3.85<br />
mm, the MICON 5 SAFETY tactile<br />
switches have the same dimensions<br />
as the MICON 5, but integrate two<br />
isolated NC and NO contacts. These<br />
features enable a particularly economical<br />
and space saving design<br />
for applications that are developed<br />
according to industry-specific functional<br />
safety standards – such as:<br />
- IEC 61508 Functional safety<br />
- IEC 62061 Safety of machinery<br />
- IEC 606<strong>01</strong> Medical equipment<br />
- ISO 26262 Road vehicles<br />
- DIN EN 5<strong>01</strong>28 Railway<br />
- DIN EN ISO 13849 Industrial<br />
automation<br />
- DIN EN ISO 25119 Agriculture<br />
and forestry<br />
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The MICON 5 SAFETY achieves protection<br />
class IP54 or IPX7 with<br />
a temperature resistance of -40 °C<br />
to +125 °C and meets the current<br />
requirements of the automotive<br />
industry. The push-buttons have an<br />
SMT connection for PCB assembly<br />
and are suitable for potting, lacquering,<br />
and nano-coating. Like the standard<br />
versions, the MICON 5 SAFETY<br />
is characterised by a switchable gold<br />
contact system, excellent tactility,<br />
and a long service life: Depending on<br />
the version, the push-buttons, which<br />
are available for different actuating<br />
forces, guarantee up to one million<br />
switching cycles. Due to the identical<br />
dimensions, the extensive MICON 5<br />
accessories range of plungers and<br />
keycaps is also available without<br />
restriction for the MICON 5 SAFETY.<br />
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MEHR<br />
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RACON ST<br />
VARIABLE. ROBUST.<br />
CONFORMAL COATING<br />
DIP COATING<br />
The RACON ST fits into your operating<br />
system as if it were tailor-made.<br />
The product family offers the right<br />
tactile switch for every project: The<br />
RACON 8 ST and RACON 12 ST series<br />
differ in their dimensions and operating<br />
forces. The tactile switches are<br />
available with dimensions of 12 mm<br />
x 12 mm or 8.4 mm x 8.4 mm and<br />
as SMT or THT variants. For different<br />
demands on tactile feedback,<br />
the tactile switches are available in<br />
variants for operating forces from<br />
2.5 N to 9.7 N.<br />
Like the MICON 5 S, the RACON ST<br />
(sealed & extended temperature)<br />
is also sealed and can be used on<br />
printed circuit boards that are made<br />
robust against environmental influences<br />
or contamination by potting,<br />
dip coating, or conformal coating.<br />
Thanks to its extreme temperature<br />
resistance from -40 °C to +125 °C,<br />
the RACON ST is ideal for automotive<br />
applications or similar outdoor<br />
applications. A tight, robust, and<br />
gold-based contact system makes<br />
it additionally resistant and switchsafe.<br />
The result: operation is absolutely<br />
reliable for at least one million<br />
operating cycles.<br />
MEDIAROBUST ELECTRONIC<br />
In order to become robust against<br />
environmental influences such as<br />
condensation or contamination,<br />
there are various ways to protect the<br />
printed circuit board. In this context,<br />
our customers and also we at RAFI<br />
often rely on potting, dip coating, or<br />
conformal coating of entire circuit<br />
board assemblies. There were always<br />
challenges with the previous tactile<br />
switches, because they were not<br />
designed for the application of such<br />
circuit board protection methods. We<br />
have optimized this and offer a new<br />
generation of MICONs and RACONs<br />
that are equipped for such applications.<br />
In conformal coating, a distinction<br />
is made between dip coating and<br />
selective coating with a spray head.<br />
With selective coating, only critical<br />
components and contacts can be<br />
painted, thus saving costs by using<br />
less material. Painting protects<br />
against condensation or contamination<br />
and also provides ESD protection.<br />
In the case of MICON and<br />
RACON, the flexible pressure piece<br />
should be left out during coating, as<br />
otherwise paint particles can flake<br />
off when the button is subsequently<br />
actuated.<br />
POTTING<br />
In potting, the printed circuit board<br />
is partially or completely filled with a<br />
medium and offers not only excellent<br />
protection in constant humidity but<br />
also mechanical protection in case of<br />
vibration and improved heat dissipation.<br />
This can significantly extend the<br />
lifetime of the electronics. The new<br />
generation MICONs and RACONs<br />
(sealed) can now be completely<br />
enclosed up to the defined potting<br />
height without hesitation and continue<br />
to function reliably thereafter.<br />
Dip coating is usually applied in an<br />
immersion process in which the<br />
assembled circuit board is immersed<br />
in a basin. The coating material has<br />
the task of penetrating into every<br />
corner of the assembly in order to<br />
provide the best possible protection<br />
for the circuit board. A thin layer<br />
of just 400 nm is sufficient here to<br />
reliably protect the electronics from<br />
malfunctions and moisture. For the<br />
tactile switches, on the other hand,<br />
it is a great challenge to resist this<br />
coating – but MICON as well as<br />
RACON are ideally suited for exactly<br />
this purpose.<br />
AVAILABILITY<br />
Both the new MICON 5 S/SL/SAFETY<br />
and the RACON 8/12 ST tactile<br />
switches will be available in series<br />
in the second quarter of <strong>2023</strong>. If you<br />
would like to receive samples of the<br />
different variants in advance, you can<br />
already submit sample requests now.<br />
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FLUKE<br />
SOLAR - COMMERCIAL<br />
AND PRIVATE<br />
Solar energy is becoming one of the fastest growing energy sources in the world – outpacing all other fuels for<br />
the first time. Solar technology is improving and the cost of solar equipment is falling rapidly. Solar technicians and<br />
foremen must be able to install and maintain equipment quickly, safely and efficiently for both residential<br />
and commercial customers.<br />
Fluke tools are champions in the most demanding commercial and residential solar environments.<br />
With Fluke measurement tools, you can count on keeping your world intact.<br />
TRUE RMS CURRENT CLAMP FLUKE 393 FC WITH<br />
IFLEX, MEASUREMENT CATEGORY CAT III 1,500 V<br />
The first current clamp with CAT III 1,500 V measurement<br />
category. The Fluke 393 FC true-rms current<br />
clamp with CAT III 1,500 V measurement category is<br />
designed for technicians working in DC high-voltage<br />
environments: PV systems, wind energy, electrical<br />
railways, and uninterruptible power supplies for data<br />
centres. It measures up to 1,500 V DC, 1,000 V AC, and<br />
up to 999.9 A DC/AC via the clamp. The included iFlex<br />
flexible current sensor extends AC measurements up to<br />
2,500 A.<br />
MEHR<br />
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OTHER IMPORTANT FUNCTIONS:<br />
• Protection class IP 54: ideal for working outdoors,<br />
on PV, and wind turbines<br />
• DC power measurement, display of measured<br />
values in kVA<br />
• The polarity indicator warns of accidental incorrect<br />
wiring by means of an acoustic signal<br />
• When passing, the indicator lights up bright green,<br />
ideal for working in dark and noisy environments<br />
• Logging and reporting of measurement results via<br />
Fluke Connect software<br />
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IRRADIANCE METER FLUKE IRR1-SOL<br />
Make FOR the critical FURTHER measurements needed to install, test,<br />
INFORMATION:<br />
maintain, and document solar panels or photovoltaic<br />
systems CLICK – with a single, easy-to-use instrument. The<br />
Fluke HERE!<br />
IRR1-SOL irradiance meter is designed to simplify<br />
the installation, commissioning, and troubleshooting of<br />
photovoltaic systems, enabling the measurement of irradiance,<br />
temperature, tilt, and orientation of solar modules<br />
with a single handheld device. Thanks to its robust,<br />
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high-contrast LC display for reading measured<br />
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values in direct sunlight, you can use the IRR1-SOL<br />
anywhere. HERE! CLICK<br />
Easy operation, instantaneous HERE! measurement<br />
of solar radiation, and an integrated temperature sensor<br />
meet the requirements of the IEC 62446-1 standard for<br />
testing, documenting, and maintaining photovoltaic systems.<br />
In addition, the integrated compass and tilt sensor<br />
enable quick measurement and documentation of the<br />
alignment of the roof or mounting site as well as the<br />
slope and module inclination during the measurement,<br />
installation, or adjustment of a system. Whether working<br />
on a roof system or a large installation, the handy IRR1-<br />
SOL measuring device should be in the tool bag of every<br />
solar installer and technician.<br />
USE THE IRR1-SOL FOR:<br />
Planning and measuring photovoltaic systems<br />
The solar irradiation is determined taking into account<br />
the shading in order to determine the expected energy<br />
production at the respective installation site. It is measured<br />
in full sun hours, the number of hours per day in<br />
which 1,000 watts are generated per square metre of<br />
the photovoltaic system. Location, time of day, season,<br />
and weather conditions affect the full sun hours. Use the<br />
Fluke IRR1-SOL to determine the actual solar irradiance<br />
(W/m²) and shading at the mounting location to establish<br />
reference values.<br />
Measurements<br />
After installing the system, make sure it is working as<br />
intended by measuring the electrical characteristics and<br />
the actual output power of the modules. The output of<br />
a photovoltaic system is calculated from on its current/<br />
voltage curve (I-V curve). Use the IRR1-SOL irradiance<br />
meter to determine the solar irradiance required to<br />
calculate the I-V curve of the output power.<br />
Comparison and diagnosis<br />
Even when installed correctly, a photovoltaic system<br />
may not produce the expected electrical output. To get<br />
the expected output power, the system must receive the<br />
right amount of energy from irradiation to generate the<br />
DC voltage to feed into the inverters.<br />
The meter has slim pliers that allow you to access cables<br />
in tight junction boxes. The test leads are designed<br />
for work up to 1,500 V DC and are specified according to<br />
CAT III 1,500 V.<br />
For AC measurements, the supplied iFlex flexible current<br />
sensor gives you excellent access to cables in confined<br />
spaces. It can be routed through extremely small<br />
spaces and delivers precise measurement results.<br />
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HARTING<br />
HAN ® S 120: FLEXIBLE<br />
BATTERY STORAGE<br />
CONNECTORS FOR<br />
PINPOINT PRECISE<br />
GREEN POWER FEED-IN<br />
Han ® S is the name of<br />
HARTING’s front mounting<br />
solution for transmitting<br />
high currents in energy<br />
storage systems. The<br />
connectors are used for<br />
the series or parallel<br />
connection of battery<br />
storage modules or to<br />
connect storage and<br />
management modules.<br />
The developers have focused<br />
on high performance,<br />
flexible connections, and<br />
user safety. In addition to<br />
the Han ® S 200 (current<br />
carrying capacity: 200 A),<br />
the “little brother“ Han ® S<br />
120 has joined the family.<br />
Han ® S connectors are<br />
designed for the quick<br />
replacement and smooth<br />
handling of the storage<br />
units. With the option of<br />
front mounting, touch<br />
safety, and 360 degree<br />
rotatability, they represent<br />
a safe and flexible alternative<br />
to the cable lug.<br />
Users benefit from additional<br />
security and simplicity<br />
when installing and operating<br />
the systems. With these<br />
strengths, HARTING is<br />
making an important contribution<br />
to the implementation<br />
of renewable energy<br />
generation.<br />
SAFETY FEATURES:<br />
- Contact safe contacts<br />
- Shackle locks allow<br />
constant control of the<br />
locking status<br />
- Optional “Unlocking<br />
Protected“ shackle -<br />
allows unlocking only<br />
with the aid of a tool<br />
=> no erroneous<br />
openings, no accidental<br />
touching!<br />
- Vibration proof: Screw<br />
connection and cover do<br />
not loosen by themselves<br />
- Different colours<br />
(red, black, blue...)<br />
stand for further safetyrelevant<br />
features:<br />
Coloured and mechanical<br />
coding prevents confusion<br />
in polarity<br />
MEHR<br />
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The front-mounted Han ® S<br />
solution offers high performance,<br />
flexible connections, and<br />
user safety.<br />
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- The angled grommet<br />
housings can be rotated<br />
360° over the connection<br />
point (cable moves with<br />
it), enabling the connections<br />
for plus and minus<br />
to be placed anywhere<br />
on the front => Design<br />
freedom<br />
- Greater flexibility thanks<br />
to various mounting<br />
options: Surface-mounted<br />
(screw bolt or busbar<br />
connection) and screw-in<br />
housing<br />
- Han ® S screw-in<br />
housings permit the<br />
interface to be mounted<br />
and removed without<br />
having to slide the entire<br />
module out of the<br />
storage cabinet<br />
- Complete pre-assembly<br />
for use in the field<br />
possible<br />
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