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MG-Wave LED illumination products: Moritex announced new catalogue of Machine Vision light sources, fibre light guides and LED illumination

(12/08/2008)

The new 2008-2009 catalogue was designed by Moritex to provide systems integrators, scientists, engineers and technicians with a reference guide to aid them in achieving top quality results from optimised lighting of their vision application. The new catalogue includes a series of case studies demonstrating how customers have benefited from Moritex's 35 years experience and expertise in the creation, manipulation and control of light. For each product within Moritex's range of LED illuminati... [more]

MTK302 electrical contractors’ test kit: Megger electrical contractors' test kit survives motorway shock

(01/08/2008)

In a scene reminiscent of a James Bond movie, an aluminium flight case recently came flying from the window of a speeding van on the M69 motorway. Instead of the latest in espionage equipment, however, the case contained the latest in electrical testing technology, in the form of a Megger MTK302 electrical contractors' test kit that had been stolen from a vehicle belonging to leading electrical training provider, G-TEC Training. Despite a rough landing at speeds close to 70 mph, the insulatio... [more]

MACH 2: ABB valves and control system components improve 750-MW grid interconnection in China

(06/06/2008)

ABB has won orders worth $8-million from the State Grid Corporation of China (SGCC) to deliver valve and control system components to the Lingbao extension project, located on the border between the provinces Henan and Shanxi in central China. The Lingbao II extension project will expand the existing asynchronous interconnection at the Lingbao back-to-back HVDC (high-voltage, direct current) station by an additional 750 MW (megawatts). “This extension project will increase the possibilitie... [more]

MFT1553: Megger's got tough solutions for the 17th Edition

(14/05/2008)

Tough, accurate, dependable instruments that offer value for money are now available from Megger to cover all of the testing requirements of the new 17th Edition of the IEE Wiring Regulations, which comes into effect in June. All of the instruments in Megger’s 17th Edition range feature robust construction, enabling them to withstand the rough-and-tumble of daily on-site use without damage, and all incorporate extensive electrical protection. They don’t “go bang” for example, if they are acc... [more]

MSPP LED Spot Projector: Moritex LED Spot Projectors designed to replace conventional halogen point light sources

(12/05/2008)

Moritex has announced the new MSPP Series of LED Spot Projectors designed to replace conventional halogen point light sources as well as fibre optic illumination solutions. Available in two versions, for narrow and wide lighting area applications, MSPP LED Spot projectors provide stable, uniform illumination improving the performance of image processing applications. Compact and lightweight in design, MSPP LED Spot projectors offer amazingly bright illumination over a wide range of working d... [more]

MIT insulation testers: Megger makes insulation testing safer

(09/05/2008)

Enhanced testing safety, even in demanding applications, is offered by the latest versions of the MIT and S1, 5kV and 10kV Megger insulation testers. All models now meet the requirements for use in CAT IV 600V applications, in line with IEC 61010-1. This means that the new instruments are suitable for performing measurements at the source of supply in low-voltage installations and offer immunity to high-voltage transients up to 8kV – double the rating of their predecessors. Another crucia... [more]