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Users of older UPS equipment will be heavily penalised under the new CRC Energy Efficiency carbon trading scheme

The CRC Energy Efficiency Scheme (formerly known as the Carbon Reduction Commitment) will initially affect around 20,000 organisations in the UK and the largest 5,000 of these will participate in a Carbon Reduction Commitment League Table that will show the relative performance of CRC participants. Apart from the question of the cost of carbon credits, the question is, how will the ranking in the league table affect the standing of the indivi... [more]

Embedded card provides MPEG-4 MPEG-2 and M-JPEG compression

Advanced Micro Peripherals’ new MPEG4000WA is a multi-format video encoder which combines graphics overlay, motion detection and enhanced Watermark Authentication on an industry standard PC/104-Plus module. The MPEG4000WA serves as a very powerful solution for capturing and compressing up to 4 concurrent live analog video inputs to full D1 resolution using either MPEG-4, MPEG-2 or M-JPEG encoding standards. The board can also encode audio for ea... [more]

Schneider Electric's Magelis HMIs reduce downtime at Nicholl Food Packaging production plant

One of the UK’s largest food packaging companies, Nicholl Food Packaging is a specialist manufacturer of aluminium foil containers and catering disposables for all sectors of the food industry. Its 10-acre Cannock site houses the most up-to-date production facility in Europe and its production is handled by a large number of electronically controlled presses. The old Human Machine Interfaces (HMIs) and existing PLCs were installed a number of y... [more]

WM30-96 smart modular power analyser from Carlo Gavazzi offers faster communications and accuracy

The latest smart modular power analyser from Carlo Gavazzi introduces a new performance level within the company’s energy management range. The WM30-96 offers enhanced faster communications for building automation networks, along with superior functions such as load monitoring measurement and comprehensive alarm management; all in a compact plug-and–play modular format that streamlines installation and simplifies inventory management. Startin... [more]

eGard Slide Latch modular safety interlock regulates access to dangerous machinery

Fortress has introduced the Slide Latch to its eGard range of modular safety interlocks that regulate access to dangerous machinery. The new eGard Slide Latch is a robust door locking device, for both hinged and sliding doors, that features an integrated tongue so it can be used in conjunction with key modules, safety switches and machine control functions. It is equipped with a self aligning actuator which works with the head bridge to realig... [more]

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