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MULTIMEDIA RESOURCES“Fluke Challenge” thermal imager video game!Fluke Corp. has unveiled the “FlukeChallenge”—an interactive videogame set in an imaginary industrialworkplace that, it says, makes it funlearning how Fluke thermal imagingtechnology helps solve system maintenanceproblems. The game is setin gritty industrial equipment rooms,and there’s a supervisor nearby tocheck your progress. As you scanthe rooms and detect problems with the imager, you can capture and save theimages as you would in real life. Then you can report what you found to the bossand fi x the problem. The more problems you fi nd and fi x, the more money yousave, the higher your score... and the happier the boss.Think you have what it takes? Try Fluke Challengeat www.flukechallenge.com.New modules for Wago’s online E-Learning suiteThree new educational modules havejoined Wago Corp.’s online E-learningsuite. Now you have nine free modulesat your disposal for keeping up onindustrial technologies and products.Marc Immordino, Wago’s training manager,developed and leads all E-learningmodules, including the latest: SCCRapprovedWago terminal blocks; HARTprotocol and Wago’s 750/753-482two-channel HART module; and DC motor controls and Wago’s 750-636 DCdrivecontroller. No log-in required; simply click on the desired link for moduleaccess. Running anywhere from four to 18 minutes in length, the modules are allprintable, feature fl ash video and incorporate downloadable materials, such asproduct data sheets, glossaries, outlines and more.To get started, visit www.wago.us/e-learning.htm.Electronic designautomation tools for LuxeonPhilips Lumileds and Future Lighting Solutionshave introduced a suite of free online electronicdesign automation (EDA) tools designed toaccelerate the prototyping and development ofsolid-state lighting (SSL) solutions for generallighting applications. The suite’s Usable Light andLED Reliability tools enable you to choose themost appropriate LED for the application, comparingexpected performance of comparable LEDsin various environments. You can run unlimited‘What if?’ analyses before committing developmentand fi nancial resources for prototyping.Visit www.philipslumileds.com/resources/design.Chloride solid-state lighting Web resourceVisit Chloride at www.chloridesys.com.Chloride, a Philips group brand, has launcheda dedicated website for its solid-stateproducts. With energy-effi cient, White LEDproducts, Chloride says you can expectreduced installation costs by using a singlefi xture to perform both security and egresslighting functions. Besides showcasing products,the site also includes wiring diagramsfor ballasts and a section on American safetycodes, such as NFPA 70 and NFPA 101.Lam Lighting CFL pendant brochureLam has a new brochure for its CFL Series indirect/semi-indirect pendants. The full-colour, 12-page literatureuses a concise, easy-to-follow format to showcasea range of CFL Series products and applications, andincludes large photos and project details. Photos of thefour distinct models are included, along with spec dataand photometric diagrams. The series accommodatesmany different fl uorescent lamps and ballasts, and arecUL tested.Copies of the CFL Series brochure are available by visitingwww.lamlighting.com.Alumen8 boasts new websiteAlumen8’s new site offers an interactive way oflearning about the company’s range of indoor/outdoor lighting products and capabilities. Itscore product line focuses on T5 lamping, butalso offers T8, CF, CMH and MR16 lamping onvarious fi xtures. The Home page shows fullcolourBefore/After photos of Alumen8 productsin actual applications. A series of links at thetop of the page allows you to learn more about the company, access productinformation via catalogue cut sheets, fi xture photographs and photometric fi les,view a photo gallery of fi xture installations, and access customer support.Learn more about Alumen8 by visiting www.alumen-8.com.NQ & NF “Ready to Install” PanelboardsYou spoke... We listenedIdeal electrical safety products catalogueIdeal Industries has published a cataloguefeaturing a lineup of products promotingelectrical safety. Covered in the 40-pagecatalogue are lockout/tagout (LOTO) kitsand stations, insulated hand tools, facilitysignage and electrical testers. One ofthe catalogue’s highlights, says Ideal, isits complete LOTO training program foremployee safety. The kit uses a 10-minutevideo to convey the importance of LOTO, aswell as demonstrate how to properly applythe devices. Reference cards, compliancemanual and handbooks (10) are includedfor classroom training.For a free copy, call (800) 435-0705 or visit www.idealindustries.com.New 240V NQ PanelboardsDesigned and tested with electricalcontractor input. Ready When You Are Simple to Install Built to Last NQ, NF Common boxes and trims: Less stock - More valueImproved600Y/347V NF PanelboardsRedesigned to meet the evolving needsof our customers. Enhanced RTI offer Continued Reliabilitywww.schneider-electric.caAbsolute Source cable tie websiteThe Absolute Source website features afull line of cable ties manufactured in theU.S.A. conforming to standards such asUL-UR, CSA and MIL-Spec US, and thatare shipped within 24 hours. The cable tiesare of moulded Nylon 6/6, ranging from18 lb to 175 lb, and in lengths of 4.1 in.to 48.5 in. (depending upon weight). Thesite also offers specialty ties in colours; tieswith various mounting options; stainless steel ties; kits with multiple sizes; andseveral types of professional installation and cable tie removal tools. All this canbe purchased securely online via Visa and MasterCard.Visit www.absolutesource.com.Fibox enclosure program overview brochureFibox is offering a new six-page enclosureprogram overview brochure in bothhard copy and digital formats. It featuresnine RoHS-compliant (Restriction of HazardousSubstances), corrosion-resistantenclosure families available in polycarbonate,with selected availability in ABS,aluminum, and fi ber glass. All familiesfeature cUL approvals. The descriptionsof each product family include photo,dimensions of available sizes, and specssuch as IP rating (ingress protection) andUL and NEMA types.To receive the brochure, visit www.fi boxusa.com and click on theLiterature tab.Beacon ‘green’ master product catalogueBeacon Products—a designer and manufacturerof outdoor area lighting productsand site furnishings—has published a 2008product catalogue. The full-colour, 230-pageillustrated catalogue offers a complete lookat the company’s range of products, andapplications that include parking lighting,pedestrian-scale and roadway luminaires,light poles and bollards. Beacon says it hasgone ‘green’, eliminating toxic chemicalsfrom its products and cutting energy usagefrom its luminaires. Most Beacon lighting fi x-tures are now LEED and Dark Sky compliant.Beacon Products LLC is a member of the Varon Lighting Group LLC.Visit www.beaconproducts.com.28 • NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 2008 • www. mag.comSchneider_2_EB_Nov08.indd 111/6/08 1:55:22 PM
<strong>Electrical</strong> Design/SimulationSoftware Etc.The Constructor Ladder Logic, Volts by DolphinECT promise <strong>Electrical</strong> Circuit & Control Design.Res Wire Pro Software - for Residential Wiring.Tutorial Software-PLC, ControLogix Trainer, HMI-View,TSTroubleshooting Trainer, VFD Variable Frequency Drives.DVD on “Quick & Basic Electricity & Troubleshooting”Uninterruptible Power Supplies-Vesta Jupiter-MarsWaltech AssociatesTel: 905-466-7417 Fax: 905-315-8492e-mail: info@waltechassociates.comwww.waltechassociates.comch_EB_Nov08.indd 1Entellisys Low-Voltage SwitchgearAdvanced Protection and Control•Advanced zone-based protectiongets around need for cascaded time delays•Bus differential protection detects faultsbelow gear’s full current rating•Zone interlocking can interlock aninstantaneous trip with a short time trip•Real-time system visibility and monitoring•Late point identification for fast,flexible design and installation•Comprehensive arc flash energy safetyFor complete details,call 1-877-259-0941, ext. 2912or e-mail us at marketingcdn@ge.com.www.gelighting.comit2_EB_Nov08.indd 1THE BENCHMARK IN ELECTRICALSAFETY INFORMATIONContactKris Paszkowiak, P.ENG.Phone: (905) 599-2702eMail: kris.paszkowiak@gmail.comSilver Grip ® Tray/Cord FittingONE HECK OF A GRIP!Now available in 2-1/2www.tnb-canada.comand 3-inch hub sizes.• Efficient strain relief for portable cordand tray cable in hazardous locations• Designed for use in Class I,Gas and Vapour Environments• Corrosion-resistant,non-magnetic aluminum construction• Tapered neoprene bushing and O-ring sealout moisture and dirt ingress• Chuck grip provides superior mechanicalpull-out performance• Hand-tightens — no tools requiredCall 1-800-36-FLUKE(5853) for thisapplication note.11/6/08 1:40:28 Fluke_lit_EB_Nov08.indd PM1Learn about Basic PowerQuality Measurements on thego with the New Fluke 345Power Quality clamp meterWhen you’re taking your day-todaymeasurements, a standardclamp meter won’t help you whenyou need to know more than whatvoltage or current is present.This new Fluke 345 combines aclamp meter, power quality meter,oscilloscope and data logger inone. This combination of functionscoupled with high quality digital ltering is ideal for working withvariable frequency motor drives,high ef ciency lighting and otherloads using switching electronics.WANTEDMolded Case Circuit Breakers. New & Used, All Brands.Motor Control & MCC. Buckets in A&B, S.D. & W.H. & C.H.Please call, email or fax Ralph Falvo with your list.FALVO ELECTRICAL SUPPLY LTD.5838-87A St., Edmonton, Alberta1-800-661-8892780-466-8078 Fax 780-468-1181email: rjf@falvo.comSpectra Series BuswayHeavy-Duty Power in a Light Package•For applications requiring up to 5,000 amps of capacitywith short-circuit protection•Lightweight – atleast 50% lighterthan comparable wire and conduit•Lighter than competitive busway•Compact – easy to install in tight spaces•Flexible – expand, remove and relocateruns with minimal effort•Can lower total installed costby up to 75%For complete details,call 1-877-259-0941, ext. 2912or e-mail us at marketingcdn@ge.com.www.gelighting.comBlackburn ®7/22/08 2:49:25 GE_Lit1_EB_Nov08.indd PM1 11/5/08 1:39:1911/5/08 1:40:05 Falvo_EB_April08.indd PM1TnB_lit1_EB_Nov08.indd 1 11/11/08 11:40:41Falvo_EB.indd 1 1/11/07 12:14:25 PMTel: 905-890-6192Toll: 800-779-4021Web: www.aeroflo.comQuestioning yourIndoor Air Quality?Aeroflo has the answers!CX Complete Air Purification Systems are designed to combatthe 3 major categories of indoor contaminants: particulates,chemicals and living organisms such as viruses and bacteria.Available in portable or whole house units, CX systems deliverpurified air for just pennies a day!Aeroflo offers a superior line of ventilation products and airpurification systems, providing .....better AIRFLOW by DESIGN! TM3/19/08 2:11:41 PM Elec LOADBANKSfor RENT600V,480V & 208V Genset load testingand UPS load testing equipment.Metering, Cables and tech support available.Shipped anywhere.Call 1-800-385-4421 for rates.RAYLEWGround RodsLatest additionto T&B grounding offering.• Hot dipped galvanized steel• Copper bonded steel• Sectional copper bonded steel• Wide range of diametersand lengths• Complete range of accessorieswww.tnb-canada.comPOWER SYSTEMS INC.Electric Power Generating Equipment Inc.www.raylewpower.comit2_EB_Nov08.indd 111/11/08 11:41:30 Aeroflo_EB_Nov08.indd AM19/30/08 10:13:49 Raylew_EB_May08.indd AM1 4/7/08 11:17:55NFLD: (709) 753-6685NS & PEI: (902) 450-5155NB: (506) 862-1515Quebec: (514) 333-8392Ontario: (514) 333-8392 Alberta: (800) 263-2684Manitoba: (204) 694-0000 BC: (604) 882-8488Saskatoon, SK: (306) 244-7272 USA: (514) 333-8392Regina,SK: (306)771-2500www. mag.com • NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 2008 • 29
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