January 27, 2021
The SENTRON PAC4200 is a feature packed power monitoring device that is suitable for use in industrial, government and commercial applications where basic to advanced metering, logging, and I/O is required. The meter may be used as a standalone device monitoring over200 parameters or as part of an industrial control, building automation or global enterprise-wide monitoring system.
Advanced power quality monitoring and logging applications range from single low voltage breaker / building metering to sub-station main feeder monitoring, sub-billing or cost allocation installations with multiple tariffs. Whether your goal is to reduce operation cost, reduce your carbon footprint or to maintain your power assets, the PAC4200 meter should be an important part of your power monitoring system.
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Episode 1 - A-Z of Busbar
What are the advantages to using busbars in your panels?
The busbar is a very efficient part in the electrical panel that collects and transmits electrical energy as a conductor. This conductor can pass very large currents.
Busbar allows for:
- - Reductions in the use of space relative to the panel and enclosure (reduction in the amount of wiring). So, more equipment and parts can be used in a panel.
- - Easy troubleshooting in the event of switchgear interruption or failure.
- - Time savings during both installation, maintenance, or upgrades (ex.busbars are mostly used for branching inside panels, and, branching will be done by holes and bolts without using terminals).
- - Integration of supplemental panel or enclosure elements to enhance or augment performance
- - High electrical and mechanical strength. They last longer and don’t require regular replacement. They distribute power more efficiently. Thus, reducing energy consumption.
- - They’re also easily adaptable for renewable energy integration while offering extreme versatility for easy consumption for many purposes.
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Sonepar has announced that its wholly-owned Canadian subsidiary, Sonepar Canada, Inc. has acquired Aztec Electrical Supply Inc. With a strong presence in the province of Ontario, the acquisition of Aztec will strengthen Sonepar’s ability to grow their industrial business model across the Greater Toronto Area.
Founded in 2002, Aztec expanded its market presence across Ontario opening four branches located within Vaughan, Cambridge, Mississauga, and Burlington. Aztec will add over 100 associates to the Sonepar network in Canada and is expected to record sales revenues of over $70 million in 2022.
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Omron Automation Americas recently announced REVTECH as a new partner in its Certified Systems Integrator program. Based near Quebec City, REVTECH has been providing robotic and automation solutions for companies of various sizes across industries.
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During the last few years, the Excelpro Group has welcomed AIA Automation, Envitech Automation and Conrad Lavoie Electrical, all of which have become ‘Member of the Excelpro Group’.
It is with great excitement that Excelpro announced that these three companies officially became Excelpro.
This decision is part of a strategy to enhance the Excelpro Group’s brand in its market.
These companies already collaborate on various client projects. This merger brings together the complementary strengths of the employees and ensures a global synergy of the activities throughout the Group.
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Case Erecting - Some companies have very limited space or they have "odd ball" box sizes that can’t be erected with a traditional case erector.
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Manufacturers' data sheets often only give blanket information on efficiency and power losses of their power supplies at different mains voltages or loads. Therefore, it is advisable for users to measure the efficiency of a power supply themselves. In this blog article you will learn what you should pay attention to.
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