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FDB announces EFR-4 EFR-5 universal earth leakage protection relay

The EFR-4/EFR-5 Earth Leakage Protection Relay from FDB Electrical forms part of their Optima range of low cost, high specification RCDs and can be specified at a wide range of trip levels and response times for precise system protection. The EFR-4/EFR-5 is designed for medium to high current applications where space is a limitation. It is housed in a compact Din-rail mounting enclosure complete with integral 28 or 46mm C.T. sensory coil and ... [more]

New GOOSE Message Interface from Megger removes the need to purchase costly new test equipment for networked substations

It is now possible to use existing conventional test sets for testing protective relays and other items of substation equipment that communicate via the IEC 61850 networking protocol, with the new and patented GOOSE Message Interface from Megger. The new interface makes possible big savings, as there is no longer a need to purchase costly new test equipment for networked substations. Additional key benefits of the GOOSE Message Interface are ... [more]

UltraTEV Locator investigates and records Partial Discharge activity in live MV and HV assets

EA Technology has launched the UltraTEV Locator™, which is presented as the world’s most powerful and versatile portable system for investigating and recording Partial Discharge (PD) activity in live MV and HV assets. The dual probe instrument features six different sensor technologies to detect and gather information about PD activity, which EA Technology says is a factor in 85% of disruptive substation failures. EA Technology Internation... [more]

Grosvenor Power Services uses the Pianoplan load carrying machine to handle heavy and bulky electrical panels safely and efficiently

Grosvenor Power Services installs large format electrical switchgear and control boards in substations operated by the National Grid and other Power companies. From its base in Manchester the company undertakes contracts throughout the UK on behalf of many of the leading manufacturers. The panels can be up to 2.2m high which is taller than the doors in some of the older buildings where the equipment must be installed. The only practical option ha... [more]

Tratoswind is the latest generation of medium voltage power cables for use with wind turbines

With the UK boasting 40% of Europe's total wind energy, the new range of Tratoswind cables has been designed to provide home-grown industrial, commercial and larger domestic wind power users with quality cabling for wind turbines that combines flexibility and durability. Tratoswind is the latest generation of medium voltage power cables from Tratos Ltd. for use with wind turbines. Tratoswind cables have a maximum torsional stress of ±100º/m, a... [more]

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