Construction takeoff software
Sep 28, 2011,
PlanSwift construction takeoff software now features updated Microsoft Excel integration to offer more takeoff solutions...
Incandescent Lamp Index Increases during Second Quarter
Sep 27, 2011,
NEMA's shipment index for incandescent lamps increased for the second consecutive quarter in Q2 2011...
Safety, Sept. 27, 2011
Sep 27, 2011,
Previously, we explained what the first section of the MSDS covers. But what about the other seven sections? ...
NEC in the Facility, Sept. 27, 2011
Sep 27, 2011,
Commonly misunderstood/misapplied terms, part 7...
When Circuit Boards are Toast, Part 11
Sep 27, 2011,
Electrical Troubleshooting Quiz, Sept. 27, 2011
Sep 27, 2011,
Following several incidents of sabotage, your company hired a security firm...
Power distribution unit
Sep 27, 2011,
The Next Generation Switched Rack power distribution unit (PDU) features Metering-by-Outlet technology...
Construction Employment Increased in 146 out of 337 Metropolitan Areas between August 2010 and August 2011
Sep 26, 2011,
Switch-mode LED drivers
Sep 26, 2011,
These switch-mode LED drivers deliver constant electrical current and constant voltage without interruption or surges for powering any LED luminaire array across a full range of line-voltage loads from 90VAC to 305VAC in 30W to 50W applications...
Plugs and receptacles
Sep 23, 2011,
The DSDC Series of plugs and receptacles provides connections for direct current applications up to 200A at 250VDC, up to 100A at 600VDC, or up to 30A at 750VDC...
What's Wrong Here?
Sep 22, 2011, By Joe Tedesco, NEC Consultant
Hint: Has anyone seen my welding cables?...
NEMA Publishes Standard for Solid State Light Sources Used in Roadway and Area Lighting
Sep 22, 2011,
Rosslyn, Va.-based National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) has published ANSI C136.37, "Solid State Light Sources Used in Roadway and Area Lighting" The first solid state lighting (SSL) standard produced by ANSI accredited standards committee C136.37, this standard defines interchangeability and some requirements for SSL source fixtures (also referred to as luminaires and LED or light-emitting diode fixtures). ...
Sodium Vapor HID Lamp Index Declines during the Second Quarter
Sep 22, 2011,
NEMA’s sodium vapor high-intensity discharge (HID) lamps shipment index declined for the fourth consecutive quarter on a year-over-year basis,...
Solar connectivity products
Sep 22, 2011,
The Sunnector solar connectivity product line includes whip and jumper assemblies, parallel circuit array harnesses, home run harnesses, and custom solutions...
NEMA Publishes Guides for Electric Fire Pump Controllers
Sep 21, 2011,
The National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) has published NEMA ICS 14-2010, "Application Guide for Electric Fire Pump Controllers" and NEMA ICS 15-2011, "Instructions for the Handling, Installation, Operation, and Maintenance for Electric Fire Pump Controllers Rated Not More than 600V"...
NEMA Publishes New Safety Alerting Standards
Sep 21, 2011,
The National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) has published ANSI Z535.1 through .6 and "Color Chart for Safety Alerting Standards"...
NEMA Publishes Distribution Equipment Switch Application Guide
Sep 21, 2011,
The National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) has published NEMA KS 2-2011, "Distribution Equipment Switch Application Guide, A User’s Reference"...
Solar ID labels
Sep 21, 2011,
This line of solar installation labels is manufactured based on the parameters outlined in Section 690 of the NEC, for Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Systems, using ultraviolet (UV)-resistant ink, permanent acrylic adhesive, and a base material intended to endure harsh environmental elements...
Office Building and Education Markets Set to Drive Growth in Intelligent Lighting
Sep 20, 2011,
According to a new report from Pike Research, the intelligent lighting controls market is experiencing strong growth...
LED flood lights
Sep 20, 2011,
The View line of outdoor luminaires has been expanded to include the Hydrel 8100 and 8200 Series of LED flood lights...
Manufacturing Technology Orders up 102.9% from 2010
Sep 19, 2011,
July U.S. manufacturing technology orders totaled $506.97 million ...
Fluorescent luminaires
Sep 19, 2011,
The HFL Series of fluorescent luminaires is designed for use in Class I Division 2 and Class II Division 2 hazardous environments...
Soft-start controllers
Sep 16, 2011,
DS7 compact soft-start controllers do not require a change in enclosure sizes or additional assemblies...
Energy monitoring software
Sep 15, 2011,
Web-Mon Enterprise Edition is an Internet-enabled energy monitoring software platform that provides real-time and historical energy data via any standard Web browser...
