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ABB units protect against electrical faults
BE White and Solarcentury low-voltage electrical protection and control equipment from ABB is being used in developments aimed at protecting against electrical faults in photovoltaic installations.
News from Engineeringtalk, 30 September 2009
Terminal block range has advanced marking system
ABB has announced the launch of the SNK terminal block range, which gives users a selection of electrical connection devices offering a range of options in a reduced number of variants.
News from Engineeringtalk, 7 May 2009
ABB adds to passive infra-red sensor range
ABB has expanded its range of passive infra-red (PIR) sensors with the cable-free Busch Watchdog 220 Waveline, providing a true anytime, anywhere movement detector.
News from Engineeringtalk, 6 November 2008
Drives speed machine production
ABB's ACS350 general machinery drives are easy for distributors to pre-configure before delivery, helping high-volume OEMs to streamline the commissioning process.
News from Engineeringtalk, 1 August 2008
Sealed drive survives in wind turbines
The environment inside the cabinet of ABB's ACS800-77LC convertors is protected against dust, salt and extreme temperatures.
News from Engineeringtalk, 3 June 2008
Industrial partners make positive contribution
Any customer that buys ABB products through a Plus status partner will receive full technical support from ABB and be kept up to date on new ABB products.
News from Engineeringtalk, 28 March 2008
Panels ease automation control
The CP400 can be used to test projects, screens and alarms as well as check communications and controller functions before starting a process.
News from Engineeringtalk, 27 February 2008
Enclosures slash delivery times
The Triline-R enables panelbuilders to realistically deliver a mains board to their customer within just a few weeks after ordering it from ABB.
News from Engineeringtalk, 25 October 2007
Communication system connects to softstarters
ABB's new PSR model softstarters can be ordered with a neutral fieldbus adapter, so that they are ready to communicate with DeviceNet, Profibus DP or Modbus RTU.
News from Engineeringtalk, 24 July 2007
Circuit breaker guards industrial applications
New commercial and industrial circuit breakers have current ratings of up to 125A and rated voltages of up to 690V.
News from Engineeringtalk, 30 April 2007
Soft start offers linear acceleration
ABB's PST soft starter is now also fitted with a programmable analogue output signal, and can be set for a 0-10V, 0-20mA or 4-20mA output.
News from Engineeringtalk, 5 April 2007
Automation process boosts plastic moulding
The GeKu plastic injection moulding cell is helping Characteristix stay competitive against the Far East giants of the industry.
News from Engineeringtalk, 23 March 2007
Promotion highlights distribution deal
ABB and RS are celebrating their newly formed strategic partnership with a technology day at RS Components' Birmingham trade counter on Tuesday 20th March.
News from Engineeringtalk, 26 February 2007
PLC module optimises machine efficiency
The DC-541 multifunction module for ABB's AC500 PLC is a flexible device that helps operators of high-speed rotating machinery to optimise efficiency.
News from Engineeringtalk, 15 January 2007
Drives bring automation to kaolin mining
Mining company Imerys is relying on ABB drives and controllers to automate its Karslake Superpit mining operation in Cornwall.
News from Engineeringtalk, 5 January 2007
Shortform covers full low voltage range
A shortform catalogue, containing details of every product in ABB's low voltage range, is now available for download.
News from Engineeringtalk, 19 September 2006
Industrial I/O pad goes wireless
A wireless I/O pad simplifies the process of transmitting and receiving data via a central control system for complex automated applications in factories.
News from Engineeringtalk, 20 July 2006
Website goes live with satnav competition
To celebrate the launch of its Strategic Industrial Partners website, ABB Low Voltage Products is offering the chance to win an in-car satellite navigation pack.
News from Engineeringtalk, 6 June 2006
Events answer electrical engineering challenges
A series of technology days around the UK promises to explain all you need to know about some of the more challenging aspects of electrical engineering.
News from Engineeringtalk, 23 March 2006
On-the-wall guide to circuit breaker selection
Wallcharts help with circuit breaker selection using tables and calculations to explain how to size and select circuit breakers for transformers, generators and power factor correction.
News from Engineeringtalk, 2 March 2006
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