New Berlin, Wis., USA EMTEQ is introducing the 3X Series, a new standard for white wash lighting for corporate cabin upgrades. In addition to enhanced performance, the 3X Series represents an easier way to upgrade to LED lighting through a unique bypass installation option.

Capitalizing on technology perfected and proven on several current line-fit programs, the 3X Series uses cutting edge LED and lens technology. The new-aged LED is hyper-efficient with incredible color consistency and unmatched color blending. Furthering the color quality, EMTEQ is using a next generation lens that creates a homogeneous output while not diminishing the intensity of the light. The wider beam spread of the light gives the cabin a fuller appearance.

Over 10 years ago, EMTEQ jumpstarted the transition to LED lighting aboard executive aircraft with the introduction of the ELW30, a product with over 2300 orders. stated Peter Tessmann, Product Manager for the 3X Series. Keeping our customers who know and love the ELW30 in mind, we have done that again with the introduction of the 3X Series.

The most significant advantage to the 3X Series is the installation flexibility. The 3X Series can be installed as either a minor modification or as part of a full modification.

Not all LED lighting is the same and now EMTEQ has provided an option where you no longer have to sacrifice the quality of the light and color consistency to achieve low downtime and lower cost, stated Tessmann.

While you can opt to remove the ballasts and power supplies, saving on weight in the aircraft, it is not necessary to install the 3X Series. The light has a regulated power supply which allows it to deliver steady light output when operating directly off of 28VDC aircraft power. The installation uses existing wiring bypassing the ballasts eliminating them as a failure point in lighting systems.

Right now there is a curiosity towards an LED light that can run off the ballast and be a drop-in solution. The problem with this is that over time the ballast can become damaged because of the way fluorescent tubes interact with them, explained Tessmann. With a failure of these new systems, you do not know if it is the light or ballast until you dig a little deeper. And worse yet, the ballast are often remote from the light source. The 3X Series bypasses the ballast eliminating that as a failure point.

The 3X Series line includes built in step dimming and variable dimming options. The 3X Series is also designed with compatibilities to the ELW30 for the ease of existing customers. It will utilize the same mounting clips eliminating the need to change clip inventory or learn new install methods. The 3X Series will also offer expanded length and color options.

About EMTEQ As a global aerospace company, EMTEQs commitment to the collaborative advancement of aircraft products keeps our customers at the forefront of technology. EMTEQ offers an extensive selection of innovative, value add products and services for both retrofit and forward fit applications in the commercial and business aviation markets. Products range from cables to integrated installation kits; from cabin power to LED lighting; and from structures to exterior lighting. From multi-faceted, complex programs to production overload needs, EMTEQ complements our products with comprehensive program management and full engineering, design, and certification services. Employing more than 600 employees worldwide, offices and manufacturing facilities are located in New Berlin, WI; Miramar, Florida; Great Falls, MT; Winnipeg, Canada; Montreal, Canada; So Jos dos Campos, Brazil; Bachenblach, Switzerland. EMTEQ complies with EN/JSIQ/AS9100:2004, ISO9001:2008, or EN9100:2003 standards backed with FAA/EASA Part 145 Repair Stations and global technical support. Learn more about EMTEQ at http://www.emteq.com.

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To make installation easier, Butler Mobility has added a modular plug to the control tube wiring assembly in the power unit of all wheelchair lifts. One plug replaces the 8 separate wire nuts and wire connections. No more wasting time matching the different colored wires. Just use the plug and jack already installed and its done.

No more calling the factory for wiring schematics and diagrams. A copy of the wiring diagram is in a sealed pouch inside the power unit cover. The company has also attached a quick view wiring diagram to the top plate inside of the power unit. This makes troubleshooting any potential wiring problems much easier, faster, and more reliable. Updated pictures and diagrams in the Installation Guide make it easier to test the lift during the installation process.

Wheelchair lift passengers can now recover from the platform over travel directly from the control arm joystick on the platform. The new procedure eliminates the need to move back and forth from the top landing call button to the platform to back down form over-travel. The wheelchair lift will be stopped by the over-travel switch if the upper limit switch fails to operate. Opening the over-travel switch renders the lift inoperative until the failure is corrected; one option is to press the platform emergency stop and then hold the joystick down for 10 seconds. The platform will travel slightly downward until the over-travel switch closes or for a maximum of one second. Normal operation may then be resumed by twisting and pulling the platform E-stop switch out.

Contact your installer/service technician immediately for evaluation and service. The new instructions are in the updated Butler Mobility User Guide.

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The circuit breaker panel is the interface between the power grid and your house wiring. Panels include three buss bars: a brass one for the hot leads from the service company, a silver one for the neutral lead and a ground buss that is connected to the earth. Circuit wires are connected to the panel by means of circuit breakers, which are like reusable fuses. Once circuit wires are run throughout the framing of the house to the locations of all the circuit components, they can be connected to the panel and labeled.

Call the power company and ask them to turn the power off to your house. Then install a new breaker box and attach the power company leads to the buss bars. Attach the red or black lead (hot) to the brass bar and the white lead (neutral) to the silver bar. Pound a ground rod at least 8 feet into the earth and attach it to the ground buss with 10-gauge ground wire. Size the panel according to your electrical needs; most houses use a 200 amp panel.

Run wires through pre-drilled holes in the framing from the circuit components back to the panel. Make sure these holes are at least an inch from either face of the studs to prevent piercing the wire with drywall screws. Pass the wires through wall studs and holes in the top and bottom plates of walls. When you run wire along the faces of floor joist and ceiling rafters, staple it with wire staples.

Attach an electrical box to a stud at the location of each circuit component, such as an outlet, a switch or a light. Feed the wire through the back of the box and leave yourself about 8 inches of wire at each location to make connections. If you have to join wires anywhere besides inside an already existing electrical box, nail a junction box at that location so that the wire connection will not be left exposed.

Use a screwdriver to knock out holes for the wires in the service panel and attach a wire clamp to each hole. Feed the wires through the clamps, giving yourself plenty of slack to make connections, and tighten the clamps with a screwdriver. You can feed more than one wire through each clamp.

Connect each circuit to the panel by removing sheathing from the cable with a utility knife and separating the wires. Remove 1/2 inch of insulation from each coated wire with a wire splicer, then insert the white wire into a lug on the silver buss and the bare wire into a lug on the ground buss and tighten the lugs with a screwdriver. Insert the end of the black wire into the receptacle of a circuit breaker and tighten the screw, then snap the breaker into an available slot on the panel, where it will contact the hot buss.

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Electrical vehicles could rule the roads of the future, and city staff wants new buildings in Cupertino to be ready.

The city council voted March 4 to amend its municipal code with an ordinance that requires pre-wiring for electric-vehicle charging systems in new buildings. The city rationale is that doing the wiring ahead of time would lower the cost for the future installation of those systems.

New single-, two-and multi-family dwellings as well as new non-residential buildings will need to have conduits, wires or dedicated circuits installed from the main building electrical panel out to a parking area.

New multi-family dwellings will need to devote 5 percent of their parking spaces, or at least one parking space, for such wiring. The figure for new non-residential buildings is at least 10 percent of parking spaces.

Cupertino is not alone in this initiative. Other jurisdictions that have adopted or are in the process of adopting similar ordinance are Sunnyvale, Palo Alto and Santa Clara County.

Sunnyvale's ordinance requires pre-wiring for electric-vehicle chargers for residential garage carports, residential shared parking facilities and new industrial, research and development and office buildings with 100 parking spaces or more, according to city staff.

The ordinance specifically amends Chapter 16.58, Title 16, Buildings and Construction, of the Cupertino Municipal Code relating to "Plug-in Electric Vehicle Charging Systems." The ordinance will be given a second reading at a future city council meeting.

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New partnership with ELPRO highlighted at SPECS 2014

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - LumaStream today announced the release of new intelligent, low-voltage, LED lighting systems with unprecedented efficiency and light quality for retail and restaurant lighting applications. Combining LumaStream's strength in low-voltage LED solutions for restaurant chains with ELPRO's proven success serving retail brands, the two companies will be jointly exhibiting at the upcoming SPECS 2014 annual conference and exhibition, March 9-12 in Dallas.

LumaStream offers the only holistic approach to low-voltage power distribution for LED lighting. Unlike other LED companies that use traditional wiring, LumaStream uses thin-gauge, low-voltage wiring to carry power to LED fixtures. The same wire also fully controls and dims the LEDs, eliminating the need for secondary control wiring. Remote, digital drivers achieve clean, low-voltage power runs up to 200 ft. away for up to 24 LED fixtures at a time, like a stereo amplifier and speakers.

National restaurant chains have already adopted the LumaStream system for its quality and efficiency. For the retail industry, the benefits of LumaStream's low-voltage approach are significant. Reducing electrical infrastructure and installation labor lowers retailers' upfront costs. Improving the efficiency and longevity of the LED lighting systems lowers retailers' energy costs and eliminates maintenance. Beyond these cost savings, the LumaStream system offers superior dimming, flexible lighting scenes, and user-friendly controls.

"We're seeing extraordinary results for our retail clients," said Eric Higgs, CEO of LumaStream. "The difference in light quality and overall system efficiency is having a positive impact on our clients' bottom line."

ELPRO Lighting Technology is a German-based light fixture manufacturer working with the biggest retail brands in Europe, some of those brands are now expanding to the U.S. Starting at the store concept phase, ELPRO combines fixture aesthetics with lighting technology to deliver the ideal balance of store ambiance and visual merchandising. ELPRO's hands-on experience ensures lighting applications elevate a store's brand and enhance customer engagement.

ELPRO is the most recent addition to LumaStream's Powered by LumaStream(TM) partnership program. This program is an alliance of LED lighting manufacturers who recognize the benefits of low-voltage distribution for LED and who are making high performance, driverless LED fixtures to match it. Together, LumaStream and partners like ELPRO offer a new, higher standard for LED light quality, efficiency, and control.

One collaborative solution on display at SPECS next week is a unique, three-foot, drum pendant that contains crisp, high color rendering, white LED downlights paired with dynamic, color-changing LED accent lights programmed for a smooth, fluid array of color - all run from LumaStream's patented remote, low-voltage power supply. LumaStream's discrete control of LEDs through its power supply means fine color gradations and exact PMS color matches are achievable. With LumaStream, LED lighting with simpler installation, elevated branding capabilities, and superior energy savings are all within reach of U.S. retailers now.

The LumaStream partnership with ELPRO highlights the strengths of both companies - LumaStream's turnkey approach for the hospitality market with ELPRO's design expertise for retail brands. The additional of ELPRO fixtures continues the rapid catalog expansion of high-quality and high-efficiency LED lighting compatible with LumaStream's system.

"Better lighting systems create better store environments," said Kai Wiegelmann. "We've seen European retailers adopt our products as part of their corporate design standards. With LumaStream, we're ready to deliver intelligent, stylish, high-quality, high-value solutions to U.S. retailers."

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Father of dying girl bullied by neighbor accused of stealing friend's tax return Father of dying girl bullied by neighbor accused of stealing friend's tax return

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Robert Edward, the father of the young girl with Huntington's Disease who was taunted and bullied by her neighbor, is accused of stealing his friend's tax return.

Robert Edward, the father of the young girl with Huntington's Disease who was taunted and bullied by her neighbor, is accused of stealing his friend's tax return.

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An employee of the Detroit Medical Center was found with personal information of more than 1,000 people who were treated at Harper University Hospital.

An employee of the Detroit Medical Center was found with personal information of more than 1,000 people who were treated at Harper University Hospital.

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Authorities say the body of a man has been discovered at Selfridge Air National Guard Base in Macomb County.

Authorities say the body of a man has been discovered at Selfridge Air National Guard Base in Macomb County.

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Wiring installation of fog lights on a 2013 Malibu. I used the Winjet Universal Wiring kit. http://winjetinc.com/index.php/winjet/accessories/universal-wirin...

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SCHAUMBURG, IL F3SJ Safety Light Curtains from OMRON Automation and Safety make selecting and installing a safety light curtain easier than ever users need only specify the required configuration type and sensor length. F3SJ safety light curtains are available in finger protection, hand protection or hand/limb body protection configurations. Sensors with protective heights of up to nearly 2.5 meters are available for applications that involve large-sized workpieces.

The F3SJ safety light curtain is 6 mm thinner than previous models, and when used with the newly designed mounting brackets that allow beams to be aligned after the sensor is mounted, the total thickness is just 26 mm - a reduction of 19 mm. The low profile allows users to add safety to existing equipment without the safety light curtains getting in the way. F3SJ cables (0.3 m) have M12 connectors and a 5mm bending radius, and can be routed in literally any direction, for simplified wiring. Up to 4 sets, or 400 beams, can be connected in series, and with series connection cables up to 15 meters in length users can effectively safeguard a wide area.

All F3SJ safety light curtain system parameters can be set with intuitive software, and system status can be checked with a laptop computer. When a computer isn't the most convenient tool for the worksite, an optional Setting Console is a handy way to set parameters, monitor system status, and quickly troubleshoot errors.

The F3SJ can be used to configure a Category 4 safety circuit to suit a variety of safety needs, including options to maximize space efficiency and minimize set-up costs, reduce wiring time and costs, or even implement a multi-input safety circuit. Many other safety light curtains require a dedicated "muting controller" to benefit from muting functions, but it is built into the F3SJ and can be used by simply replacing the units cap with an optional muting key cap.

About Omron Automation and Safety At OMRON Automation and Safety our mission is "to keep people safe and highly productive on the factory floor."

We accomplish this by leveraging our world-renowned Omron STI safety products and solutions brought to machine builders and users through an international distribution channel that includes more than 100 factory-trained distributors in the United States and Canada alone. These skilled partners have access to an unmatched family of machine safety solutions and application expertise to solve the toughest automation challenges. In short, OMRON Automation and Safety is the leading global provider of machine safety and automation solutions, with the know-how to recommend and apply unbiased solutions for our customers whenever and wherever they need us.

For more information contact: OMRON Automation and Safety The Americas Headquarters Schaumburg, IL USA 847-843-7900 800-556-6766 http://www.omron247.com

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SCHAUMBURG, IL OMRON Automation and Safety introduces UMQ Series Safety Mats. These safety mats feature a patented IP67 quick-disconnect cable connector that promises significant cost savings to the user by reducing inventory requirements, while simplifying installation and replacement of damaged cables.

The quick-disconnect feature allows for last minute cable length changes in the field, and since the cable is not attached until the end of the installation process, the potential for cable damage during installation is significantly reduced. And even if a cable is damaged during installation or mat operation, it can simply be replaced in the field without having to replace an entire mat. The quick-disconnect is designed for backward compatibility with the mat cable location of current OMRON Automation and Safety safety mats.

Black UMQ series safety mats are available in standard sizes with a standardized cable location. Mat cables are currently available in 5 meter and 10 meter lengths. Mats are also available in metric sizes, yellow color for greater visibility, special angular and cut outs for uniquely shaped areas, and customized cable locations. All OMRON Automation and Safety safety mats are engineered to satisfy ANSI/RIA R15.06-1999, ISO 13856-1:2001, ANSI B11.19-2003, CSA Z432-04 and EN1760-1:1998 standards.

A safety mat system offers freedom, flexibility, and reduced operator fatigue when compared with traditional guarding methods such as interlocked fences, pullback restraints or perimeter barriers. Full visibility of and access to the work area is maintained.

The safety mat is a simple, normally open switch. When a specified minimum weight is applied to the safety mat the "switch" closes. This sends a signal to the safety mat controller, which in turn, sends a stop signal to the guarded machine. Each safety mat presents four wires to the safety mat controller. This provides the redundancy required to monitor the wires for open circuits due to incorrect wiring or physical damage to the safety mat wires.

Additionally, safety mats can also simplify routine tasks such as machine set-up, maintenance and repair. Typical applications for safety mats include welding robots, assembly machinery, material handling, packaging machinery, punches, presses and robotic work cells.

About Omron Automation and Safety At OMRON Automation and Safety our mission is to keep people safe and highly productive on the factory floor.

We accomplish this by leveraging our world-renowned Omron STI safety products and solutions brought to machine builders and users through an international distribution channel that includes more than 100 factory-trained distributors in the United States and Canada alone. These skilled partners have access to an unmatched family of machine safety solutions and application expertise to solve the toughest automation challenges. In short, OMRON Automation and Safety is the leading global provider of machine safety and automation solutions, with the know-how to recommend and apply unbiased solutions for our customers whenever and wherever they need us.

For more information contact OMRON Automation and Safety, The Americas Headquarters, Schaumburg, IL USA; 847-843-7900; 800-556-6766; http://www.omron247.com.

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