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(Transmission & Distribution World Via Thomson Dialog NewsEdge) POLE-TOP Inspections
The PoleTop Peeper from EDM International Inc. is designed to make the inspection of aboveground conditions easy and quick. This is an example of necessity being the mother of invention. After finding it needed a method to quickly and accurately inspect pole-top conditions, EDM International began to put together plans for a device that could fill that need.
The PoleTop Peeper is a camera mounted to the top of a hot stick that is used to identify wood pole-top conditions and equipment conditions through a visual means. The signal is viewed by the inspector on the ground via heads-up display goggles. The signal is transferred to the goggles via radio-frequency communication.
Inspectors at a Northwestern utility are currently using the PoleTop Peeper to look for aboveground conditions and, based on the conditions noted, the inspectors will identify if repair or replacement is warranted. When it is, a crew is assigned to specific poles to make repairs or replacements.EDM International Inc. | www.edmlink.com
POLYPHASE Endpoint
Hunt Technologies and Landis+Gyr Inc.'s TS2 S4e polyphase endpoint provides a commercial meter platform for utilities deploying Hunt's two-way advanced metering infrastructure system.
This new endpoint combines the intelligence and advanced communication capabilities of Hunt's TS2 module with the powerful functionality of the S4e meter. The TS2 system reads data directly from the meter register, using power line carrier technology to transmit data to and receive data from the utility. The module is capable of accessing more than 85 data values from the meter. The TS2 S4e endpoint provides a reprogrammable and updateable solution that includes advanced features and supports system functionality. Utilities may purchase S4e meters with the TS2 module factory installed or purchase the products separately for retrofit.Hunt Technologieswww.hunttechnologies.comLandis+Gyr Inc. | www.landisgyr.us
Conduit CONNECTORS
Thomas & Betts' T&B fittings stainless-steel liquid-tight conduit connectors meet the demand for conduit fittings that function well in heavily corrosive environments. The connector's body and gland nut are constructed of stainless steel, offering the corrosion resistance of nonmetallic fittings and the strength, durability and ultraviolet resistance of conventional metallic fittings.
Designed to connect metallic-cored, liquid-tight conduit to a box or enclosure, these conduit connectors are available in straight, 45-degree and 90-degree configurations in sizes to fit conduit from 3/8 inch to 2 inches (9.4 mm to 50.8 mm).Thomas & Betts | www.tnb.com
High-Voltage INSULATORS
Advanced Rubber Products, a division of TMP Technologies Inc., has purchased the polymer high-voltage insulator product line from Victor Insulators. Advanced Rubber Products has been producing these parts for Victor Insulator for more than eight years. The polymer insulator designs feature large-diameter fiberglass rods, thicker shed cross-sections and high-strength alloy end fittings. In addition, the products feature a 360-degree moisture-tight outer seal, as well as a moisture-tight, compressed inner seal.Advanced Rubber Products | www.advancedrubberproducts.com
SVN ARRESTER
The Ohio Brass Type SVN arrester from Hubbell Power Systems offers extremely high energy capability for 69-kV to 500-kV voltages. The arrester boasts a silicone rubber housing, high mechanical strength, 65-kA pressure-relief capability and the same proven sealing system as used in Ohio Brass porcelain VN designs.Hubbell Power Systemswww.hubbellpowersystems
Substation ENCLOSURE
Noise Reduction Problems Inc.'s substation enclosures offer complete work-area noise isolation. The enclosures are easy to install, cost effective and available in a variety of surface finishes. Plus, the company provides full design services.Noise Reduction Problems Inc.http://noisereduction.net
PD DETECTION
The UltraTev is a handheld partial discharge (PD) detection instrument being distributed by TJ|H2b Analytical Services. The device can detect both surface discharges and internal transient earth voltages.
The UltraTev gives an instantaneous reading of the presence of PD activity, at threshold levels that indicate the need for further investigation or that an asset is unsafe for personnel to approach.TJ|H2b Analytical Serviceswww.tjh2b.com
UV/IR Daylight CAMERA
The MultiCAM from CSIR is a long-wave, infrared, daylight corona visible camera. The first MultiCAM will ship in October 2006.
The MultiCAM has had models operating for about two years proving the feasibility, developing technology and getting operational feedback from ESKOM, the South African electric utility. CSIR develops its cameras specifically to address known needs in the electric utility industry.
CSIR has some MultiCAM example pictures and will soon have more to show how this camera will save utilities real money by doing a concurrent infrared and daylight corona survey. This type of survey is applicable from distribution through transmission voltages. The knowledge from each type of survey is presented in a concurrent image using the camera.CSIR | www.corocam.com
Handheld COMPUTERS
Tough Corp. has been named the master distributor in Australia, New Zealand and New Guinea for the Tripod Data Systems (TDS) Recon and TDS Ranger rugged handhelds for mobile computing applications.
Handheld Europe AB of Gothenburg, Sweden, is the master distributor for Europe, and Santiago & Cintra Technologies, based in Miami, Florida, U.S., serves TDS customers in Latin America.
The Recon and Ranger offer field-proven mobile computing capabilities in extreme temperatures, driving rain, dusty job sites and other harsh environments. Tough will provide sales, service and support for the TDS rugged handhelds throughout Australia, New Zealand and New Guinea.
The handheld computers feature Windows Mobile software, allowing users to run thousands of familiar applications, as well as industry-specific programs. Both feature integrated Bluetooth and 802.11b wireless, a sunlight-readable color TFT touchscreen and two CompactFlash slots for adding peripheral devices. The Ranger also offers a Secure Digital slot.Tough Corp. | www.toughcorp.com
Power MANAGEMENT
MGE UPS SYSTEMS has introduced universal support for Macintosh OS X with the latest release of its Solution-Pac Power Management Software. For Intel-based and legacy Mac hardware protected by an MGE UPS, the software assures added security for connected systems by verifying the UPS connections and, in the event of a prolonged power outage, initiating a graceful shutdown when the UPS battery level is low.
Mac OS X ships with a built-in power management driver that provides limited functionality, while MGE's new solutions provide additional capabilities and user control. Local power management can be achieved through the Personal Solution Pac application, which consists of a power control module and a simple system preference panel. The control module enables communication with the UPS through the Mac's USB port, displays user alerts, and triggers an orderly shutdown sequence when the battery capacity reaches a user-specified level during a power outage.
Designed to work with MGE's desktop and network UPS products, Personal Solution Pac for Mac OS X complements MGE's power management software offerings for PCs, LANs/WANs and enterprise-wide networks, and is available as a free download at www.mgeups.com/download/soft/explore/eng/network/net_sol.htm.MGE UPS Systems | www.mgeups.com/us
Explosion-Protected CAMERAS
Extreme CCTV announces the EX70 series, a new suite of certified explosion-protected cameras and infrared illuminators for hazardous environments. The EX70 Explosion-Protected series are CSA/UL certified to Class I, Division 1 Groups B, C, D and Class II, Division 1, Groups E, F, G and to temperature code T6, the safest available rating. The products are available with LXR mechanical filter technology, 550 TVL sensor and optional integrated day-night design. As one of the industry's only explosion-protected night-vision solutions, the EX70 series is ideal for minimizing risk and maximizing safety at hazardous locations.Extreme CCTV | www.ExtremeCCTV.com
USB-Based ETHERNET SERVER
Onset Computer Corp., a supplier of battery-powered data loggers, announces the availability of a USB-based Ethernet server, which allows multiple HOBO data loggers to be connected over an Ethernet network.
The Keyspan USB Server, when used in conjunction with HOBO loggers, enables users to remotely manage and access HOBO loggers distributed throughout a facility and to receive alarm notification via e-mail or cell phone when environmental conditions exceed set thresholds.
The Keyspan server is plugged into an Ethernet network, and multiple HOBO loggers are connected to the server. An accompanying software driver is then installed on each client PC, enabling data to be readily shared by any interested parties in the facility. For example, facility managers can view data on HVAC/R systems performance and energy usage, warehouse managers can view data on storage climate conditions, and quality managers can view process heating and cooling statistics.
The Keyspan USB Server is compatible with USB-based HOBO data loggers, and allows for connection of up to four loggers at each server location.Onset Computer Corp. | www.onsetcomp.com/hobo
Automated Measurement SOFTWARE
Telvent announces the release of Titanium2, the second version of its Titanium software, for use with the Telvent Metering System (TMS) platform for automatic energy measurement. The TMS platform is based on Echelon Corp.'s Networked Energy Services system. With the release of Titanium2, energy companies can use a Web-based application to administer all aspects of their automatic meter reading (AMR) infrastructure including:
Installation of meter and data concentrator software
Execution of orders to obtain data from meters and concentrators
Management of system incidents (events and alarms)
Configuration of hourly and daily readings and their storage in a database
Management of user access to the system.Telvent | www.telvent.com
TERMINATION for Medium-Voltage Cables
Tyco Electronics' TFT-E elastomeric medium-voltage terminations are designed for 15-kV, 25-kV and 35-kV cold-shrink terminations and feature cold applied material technology. With this new material technology, electrical utility engineers can expect an improvement in tracking erosion test performance (TERT) by up to three times over the previous generation TFT-E termination material. Furthermore, the elastomeric body provides improved shelf life and cold temperature recovery along with outstanding UV stability, all adding to the product's useful life.
By using the improved TFT-E termination, utilities will also gain the benefit of an advanced stress control method employing metal oxide matrix technology to provide superior electrical performance. A pre-lubricated, crush-resistant holdout (or core) simplifies installation.
The product is tested to IEEE 48-1996 and is available in three sizes, which accept a wide range of cable sizes.Tyco Electronicswww.tycoelectronics.com
WIRELESS Communications System
Eaton Corp.'s new wireless communications system allows utility workers to remotely monitor ac distribution network protectors, alleviating the extra cost, and more importantly, the risks associated with workers entering underground vaults.
Eaton's new Cutler-Hammer-branded NPView is a wireless web server that is placed inside the underground vault or abovegrade control room that can wirelessly transmit data from multiple Microprocessor Communications Variant (MPCV) relays underground to a wireless-enabled laptop or handheld PocketPC.
This remote monitoring system can monitor, calibrate, log data and control network protectors. The unit's connection options provide local access up to 100 m (328 ft) away from the module or with a cellular modem for infinite range ability, sparing utility workers the dirty and often dangerous task of entering vaults. It also allows maintenance crews to focus their attention on known power interruptions instead of spending hours performing routine inspections underground.
Up to 12 MPCVs can be connected to one NPView Web server. The relays can be daisy-chained for distances up to 2400 m (1.5 miles) without repeaters with simple twisted pair to the wireless module.Eaton Corp. | www.eaton.com
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