The Roxtec Transit Designer is a free, web-based tool that simplifies both product selection according to needs and requirements and the process of designing, purchasing and installing cable and pipe transits.

Giuseppe Principato is an Instrument Designer in Italy and one of thousands of designers and engineers in more than 80 countries who have already discovered the benefits of the new design software. He works with tasks such as developing material requisitions for bulk materials as well as with preparing cable routing, cable entries, wiring, installation details and job specifications.

"I use the Roxtec Transit Designer every time a multi-cable transit is accepted or requested by our customer," he says. "It is easy to use and understand, and it helps me save time. You can customize cable transits and easily change the arrangement of the transit whenever you need."

"I recommend the Roxtec Transit Designer," says Giuseppe Principato. "I think it can be very helpful globally."

The Roxtec Transit Designer is available free online and on touch screen devices. It helps designers and engineers select the right sealing solution. They can filter by application, certificate and sealing requirements. It saves time and money and can speed up the entire process and design a transit in minutes.

It also reduces risk. The project team gets it all right from the start 3D models, drawings, material lists and installation instructions.

Simple enough that Designers just enter cable schedule, sealing requirements and installation preferences and the tool generates documents such as Bill of Materials and CAD drawings. They can share their work with project teams anywhere in the world. And the chat function offers them instant access to the Roxtec expertise.

To start using the Roxtec Transit Designer, designers and engineers are invited to register on: https://transitdesigner.roxtec.com/us/start

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Using the pushbuttons, a user can configure Series IO ultrasonic sensors to use numerous modes, including pump-up/pump-down, rising/declining analog slope and beam width adjustments, among others. The pushbuttons also configure trip points, output function, output behavior, and even the shape of the sound cone, says Marcel Ulrich, Product Manager. High-visibility green and yellow LEDs verify power and target status, and also assist with pushbutton programming.

Series IO ultrasonic sensors have UL, CSA and CCC approval, and feature a completely sealed, IP67-rated housing, making them suitable for use in outdoor application environments. Additional features include two programmable switch outputs, latching mode and window functions, synchronization options and temperature compensation. They are available in switch point and analog versions, both available with 500 mm, or 2, 4 or 6 m sensing ranges. All units are 30 mm diameter by overall length of 93 mm.

For expanded parameter access and programming, Series IO sensors are also configurable through IO-Link and PactWare software. In fact, for users with an IO-Link controller, one of the most significant benefits of IO-Link is the ability to modify and monitor sensor parameters on the fly, says Ulrich.

IO-Link opens up an entirely new dimension of configuration and communication of and with sensors, enabling them to be uniquely customized to the application at hand. IO-Link is based on an intelligent point-to-point connection system on the field level. IO-Link systems offer intelligent sensing without being tied to a proprietary system, and operate independent of the field bus.

An IO-Link master can have one or several ports, with one IO-Link device connected to each port. Thus IO-Link is point-to-point device communication, and allows I/O-signals to be connected to standard systems via the IO-Link master. Additionally, for the use of intelligent sensors, IO-Link offers advantages such as: Simplified installation Replace parallel wiring Replace analog signal types Standardize interfaces and cables Modular machine support

Automated parameter setting Automated parameter setting PC assisted parameter setting

Expanded diagnostics Remote diagnostics down to the field device level Cable break detection Device-specific diagnostics

Pepperl+Fuchs is a world leader in the design, manufacture and application of high quality factory and process automation products and services. Pepperl+Fuchs pioneered the development of proximity sensors 50 years ago, and has set the standard for innovation and quality ever since.

Pepperl+Fuchs, 1600 Enterprise Parkway, Twinsburg, OH 44087; (330) 486-0001; fax: (330) 405-4710; fa-info@us.pepperl-fuchs.com; http://www.pepperl-fuchs.us.

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Fieldbus Installations - Benefit from Superior Diagnostics and Increased Plant Uptime with the All New FieldBarrier Isolated Device Coupler from Pepperl+Fuchs

TWINSBURG, OH The Pepperl+Fuchs fieldbarrier revolutionized the fieldbus industry - the all new FieldBarrier R4D0-FB-IA is a diagnostic-enabled isolated device coupler for FOUNDATION Fieldbus H1 and PROFIBUS PA instruments. The very compact FieldBarrier is DIN rail mounted in Zone 1/Div.2 environments and connects 8 12 instruments with intrinsic safety in Zone 0 1/Div.1 environments. The FieldBarrier provides advanced fault diagnostics and isolation at the spur, enables live work on the trunk or spurs and supports plug-in surge protectors. The result is simplified installation, improved troubleshooting and maximized plant uptime.

At the spur, advanced fault protection isolates conditions such as short circuit, jabber or bounce, and Advanced Diagnostics detect installation quality issues for optimum segment availability. Internal components such as the terminator are connected without wiring, and connections requiring maintenance are minimized. Critical components are designed with redundancy or monitored for degradation to ensure high product integrity.

"The all new FieldBarrier manages load by turning the Spurs on in sequential order (1, 2, 3, 4) to limit the effects of in-rush current and power supply overload upon segment startup. The entire process takes less than one second per channel," says Kristen Barbour, Product Marketing Manager. "For load shedding, Starting at the highest spur count (12, 11, 10, 9), devices are disconnected one by one in case of an overloaded power supply due to a device fault (ex. water ingress) that would cause a device to draw more current than it would under normal operating conditions. In this case, critical devices would be placed on the first spurs with the least critical devices occupying the last spurs," explains Barbour.

The FieldBarrier also supports diagnostic-enabled accessories such as enclosure moisture ingress sensors and surge protectors. They all transmit fault and diagnostic information to the control room indicating the affected spur.

About Pepperl+Fuchs Pepperl+Fuchs is a world leader in the design, manufacture, application and support of a broad range of robust solutions to varied process automation markets and applications.

A perennial Control and Control Design Reader's Choice Award winner for intrinsic safety equipment and purge & pressurization systems, Pepperl+Fuchs has also been named by Control magazine and the ARC Advisory Group as one of the Top 50 Global Automation Companies.

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NEW BERLIN, Wisc. The ABB Low Voltage Products division has introduced a new line of heavy duty safety switches for commercial and industrial applications, meeting the necessary UL98, CSA and NEMA KS-1 standards for the most demanding service-entrance and motor-load applications.

The 600V and 200kA rated switches use the same globally rated bodies as ABBs market leading rotary-style switches, providing increased performance, reliability and safety to the heavy duty market segment. They are the first heavy duty switches in the industry to offer touch-safe visible blades and operating mechanisms that are fully enclosed and protected from dirt and debris. All enclosure types come with gaskets, are free of sharp edges and offer a spacious interior for easier and safer wiring and installation of optional accessories.

The new ABB heavy duty safety switches range from 30 to 1,200 Amperes, and are available as fused and non-fused, with Types 1/12/3R/4X steel or stainless steel enclosures. They are suitable for many heavy commercial and industrial applications including heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC), food and beverage processing, material handling and conveyors, water and wastewater treatment, commercial construction, marine, petrochemical processing and mining.

"The new ABB heavy duty switches use the same proven, state-of-the-art switch bodies and technology as our rotary switches, which are generally regarded as the best in the industry," said Russ Janowski, ABB project manager. "We are pleased to extend this technological leadership to the safety switch market."

The EOH Series of the new Heavy Duty Safety Switches line won the "Power - Energy, Power Protection" category of the Control Engineering 2014 Engineers' Choice Awards.

The new ABB safety switches are maintenance-free, unlike competitive switches that require regular lubrication, and are fully field-serviceable, with the switch body, mechanism, fuse-holders, handle and enclosure door easily and quickly replaceable.

Additional features of the new line include: Dual color handles: highly visible red marking clearly indicates when the switch is "ON." Auxiliary contacts: mountable inside switch mechanism; same as those used with ABB rotary style switches, for lower cost and reduced inventory. Optional viewing window: factory installed in enclosure door to safely see status of switch inside without opening door. Fuse adapter kits: field adjustable to accommodate class R, L, J or T fuses.

The new ABB line of heavy duty safety switches is now available from authorized ABB distributors. Visit the Heavy Duty Safety Switches online portal at http://www.abb.com/safetyswitches for more information and a product video.

About ABB ABB (www.abb.com) is a leader in power and automation technologies that enable utility and industry customers to improve performance while lowering environmental impact. The ABB Group of companies operates in around 100 countries and employs about 130,000 people.

About ABB Low Voltage Products The ABB Low Voltage Products division (www.abb.us/lowvoltage) manufactures low-voltage circuit breakers, switches, control products, wiring accessories, enclosures and cable systems to protect people, installations and electronic equipment from electrical overload.

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The long-awaited traffic light on Route 7 at the driveway of The Regency at Ridgefield, Laurel Ridge and Ridgefield Crossings should be up and working soon.

Its going in slowly, First Selectman Rudy Marconi said Monday.

The posts are up. Theres some wiring thats been done. All were waiting for is the delivery of the lights to actually be hung and be connected. I do think its not that far around the corner where well see this completed.

Town Engineer Charles Fisher said Tuesday morning that the contractor on the job, NY-CONN Corp., hadnt given him a date that the light would be put up.

I still do not have confirmation of the actual traffic signal installation, he said.

Fred Greenberg, director of traffic services at BL Cos., the engineering firm on the project, said the basic operation of the signal system would be coordinated with the light at routes 7 and 35 to reduce Danbury Road delays.

Normally, traffic on Route 7-Danbury Road would have a green light. Cars waiting to exit the driveway on the east side of Route 7 would result in a brief red light for Danbury Road being worked into the cycle though not instantaneously in order to maintain Danbury Road flow.

There will also a push button for pedestrians who want a red light on Route 7 to allow them to cross.

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EBENSBURG Would-be copper thieves, be warned.

Anyone trying to steal copper wiring from any of the 17 towers that make up Cambria Countys 911 communications system will be caught on camera.

A $230,000 grant sought by the countys department of emergency services has allowed for installation of cameras at the towers with a direct line to screens at the dispatch center in Ebensburg.

Weve had so many copper thefts. They steal the ground lines and anything that is copper, county chief clerk Steve Ettien said. Its costing us thousands of dollars.

Not only are the thefts expensive, but they also affect the 911 system, potentially impacting the safety of everyone in the county, Ettien said.

The grant was obtained through the federal Department of Homeland Security and was sufficient to cover all of the costs involved in providing the security cameras and the links to the center, the commissioners said Thursday in announcing the project.

As soon as there is motion inside the fence, the cameras turn on and capture the images, President Commissioner Douglas Lengenfelder said. It sends an alarm to the 911 center, and the operator there has the ability to watch what is going on at the tower site.

Robbin Melnyk, deputy director of emergency services and county 911 coordinator, was credited with landing the grant.

Not only did the grant pay for multiple cameras at the towers, but there was funding to improve exterior security outside the county human services building where the 911 center is, Melnyk said.

The technology is state of the art, Ettien said.

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Anamet Electrical offers several lines of Anaconda SEALTITE suitable for the extreme environments associated with the petrochemical industry.

HTUA: Special PVC cover, Temperature range -51F to +221F (-46C to +105C) HCX: Extreme temperature jacket, Temperature range -76F to +302F (-60C to +150C) EFL: Lightweight corrosion resistant aluminum core, Temperature range -4F to +140F (-20C to +60C) ZHUA: Special Zero Halogen cover, Temperature range -40F to +176F (-40C to +80C) OR: Special Oil Resistant PVC cover, Temperature range -9F to +221F (-23C to +105C)

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UL Listed, CSA Certified Higher and Lower Temperatures Liquid Tight Flexible Metal Conduit (LFMC) Construction

Constructed of continuously interlocked hot dipped zinc galvanized steel core for exceptional crush and corrosion resistance. Durable, sunlight resistant and flame retardant thermoplastic PVC jacket that resists heat, oil and chemical breakdown. Designed for most extreme temperature applications.

NEC Articles Article 250.118 (6) Equipment Grounding Article 300.22 (D) Information Technology Equipment Article 350 Liquid-Tight Flexible Metal Conduit (LFMC) Article 501.10 (B) (2) Class I Div. 2 Article 502.10 (A) (2) and (B) (2) Class II Div. 1 2 Article 503.10 (A) (3) and (B) Class III Div. 1 & 2 Article 620.21 Elevator Wiring Methods Article 645.5 (E) (2) Under Raised Floors

Installation Conduit used with standard liquid-tight connector for easy installation. IP 66/67 Rated when installed with approved connectors. Approved for both exposed and concealed locations Rated for temperature ranges UL temps -51F to + 221F (-46C to +105C), CSA -51F to 167F (-46C to +75C). Approved as an equipment grounding conductor in sizes 3/8" through 1-1/4" if the total grounding path is 6 ft. or less and the circuit conductors are protected by over 20 amps for 3/8" and 1/2" and 60 amps or less for 3/4" through 1-1/4". Suitable for use in hazardous locations per NEC Articles 501 Class I Div. 2, Article 502 Class II Div. 1 & 2, Article 503 Class III Div. 1 & 2. Manufactured in a full range of trade sizes from 3/8" through 4". Approved for direct burial and in concrete trade sizes 3/8" through 4". Complies with UL Standard 360 File No. E18917; CSA C22.2 File No. 158897; and NEC Article 350.

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Extreme Temperature Jacket Liquid Tight Flexible Metal Conduit (LFMC) Construction

Constructed of continuously interlocked hot dipped zinc galvanized steel core for exceptional crush and corrosion resistance. Durable, sunlight resistant thermoplastic rubber jacket that resists heat, oil and chemical breakdown.

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The MTA, Metro-North Railroad and New York City Transit are testing the performance and reliability of solar-powered kiosks that allow customers to access real-time train, subway and bus arrival information without connection to the electrical grid.

The two solar-powered kiosks use MTA Subway Time and MTA Bus Time to provide Metro-North customers with real-time arrival estimates for connecting subways and buses at Metro-Norths Woodlawn station. The kiosks also display Metro-North upcoming scheduled train arrivals, and they will display real-time estimates for Metro-North arrivals later this spring.

We are pleased that despite one of the harshest winters on record, with multiple days of sub-freezing temperatures and at least a half dozen severe ice and snow storms, the kiosks have continued to operate as intended,"Metro-North President Joseph Giulietti said. "These kiosks have the potential for deployment in any above-ground station where running conduits for electrical and data connectivity pose a challenge.

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Powered 100% by sunlight, the kiosks draw no power from the electrical grid and can remain active for 10 days without needing to be recharged by the sun. Because they are completely solar-powered and receive the real-time information wirelessly, the kiosks are not dependent on any external wiring for installation and operation. This makes them fully self-contained and easy to install with no required street closures, electrical connections or cable installation.

While solar-powered kiosks are extensively used in Europe, this pilot is the one of the first fully solar-powered application displaying real-time information in the U.S.

The MTA is evaluating the performance of the kiosks to assess whether the solar panels, batteries and screens can withstand New Yorks year-round weather. Kiosks are topped by a photovoltaic panel and consume 70 watt hours per day, and the screens refresh every 15 seconds.

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San Diego, CA (PRWEB) April 23, 2014

San Diego Network Cabling & Fiber Optic (http://san-diego-cabling.com) has been offering premier structured cabling and telecommunications solutions to commercial and industrial customers in Southern California for over 20 years. They have expanded their service area to include Northern California, Seattle, Portland, Las Vegas, Phoenix, and Tucson.

Technology and infrastructure needs are changing quickly in today's business landscape. Small to large companies have technology needs that require continual network infrastructure upgrades and innovations. In order to help its customers keep up with the network cabling and technology needs, San Diego Network Cabling and Fiber Optic has increased its team of installers and technicians to offer the latest in network cabling technology, wireless network/ WIFI network equipment, server room equipment, IP camera and surveillance, business phone systems and VOIP to 10 additional cities within California, Oregon, Washington, Nevada, and Arizona.

In addition to expanding its reach, the sales and installation team now offer the latest in cat5, cat6, and fiber optic cabling installation, certification, and termination. They have acquired the tools and the expertise to execute underground and aerial copper and fiber installations if necessary. Fiber optics are changing the speeds that business can compete. The benefit of installing fiber optic cabling as a backbone or as a network infrastructure are higher speeds at longer distances. This allows for better connectivity to more people at lower costs. An experienced network cabling contractor can assess a company's unique needs and challenges, as well as their possible future needs, and design a network around their unique goals and budget.

San Diego Network Cabling's existing customers are extremely pleased with the expansion of services. They have many new branch locations and office remodel projects happening and feel relieved to be working with a trusted vendor on their network cabling and wiring.

For more information about the company or to request a quote, call (800) 483-8512 or visit http://san-diego-cabling.com.

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