Product News
Convertible tablet PC
The screen on the LifeBook T4000 convertible tablet PC has a 180° viewing angle so users can work with the keyboard or a pen for data input and management. A modular bay gives users the flexibility to choose between a multi-format DVD writer, second battery, or weight saver option. The PC has advanced security features to deter unauthorized users and enable secure authentication. When both batteries are installed, the system has a battery life of as many as 8.5 hrs.
Fujitsu
Circle 206
Plugs, connectors, and receptacles
Designed for harsh, mission-critical, wet or damp conditions, Wetguard watertight plugs, connectors, and receptacles are offered in 15A, 20A, and 30A, 125VAC through 347/600VAC, 3-phase, wye-connected configurations. The devices feature a strain relief system with an engineered toothed grip cord-compression ring sealer, which is designed for use with 18-3 SO to 8-5 STO cords. They have EPTR thermoplastic rubber bodies and can withstand a wide range of temperatures. Non-magnetic stainless steel assembly screws prevent electromagnetic interference with electronic equipment. The devices are available in yellow or black and are UL-Listed and CSA certified for the environmental ratings of NEMA Type 4, 4X, 6, and 6P.
Leviton
Circle 200
Corrugated nylon conduit and tubing
FPAS corrugated nylon conduit and tubing is a wire protection product for pumps, motors, HVAC systems, machine tools, electrical housing, and cabinetry. The interior of the tubing is smooth, which allows wires to easily pass through, and a damage-resistant corrugated exterior allows the tubing to withstand abrasions and lubricating fluids while it fits around the tightest bends and corners without distortion. The product is available in nominal sizes ranging from 0.25 in. to 2 in. in diameter.
Heyco Products
Circle 207
Port-quality-checking OTDR
The OptiFiber OTDR contains an automated port quality check that warns the user when the OTDR port is dirty or contaminated. The instrument also has a 250X/400X toggle feature that allows the user to change the setup to match the setting of the dual-magnification video probe. Its maximum range for multimode fiber is 7,000 m at 1,300 nm and to 3,000 m at 850 nm, and its maximum range for singlemode fiber is 20,000 m at 1,310 nm.
Fluke Networks
Circle 205
Wire manager
Designed for work stations, the Snake Charmer wire manager organizes cables in a module that can remain free-standing or mounted to the wall, desk side, or hardware component. It comes equipped with a snap-on cover.
Snake Tray
Circle 203
Underground switchgear
The Vista UDS/System VI Switchgear family now features a 2,000A continuous rated main bus with a short-circuit rating of 25kA symmetrical in voltage ratings through 38kV. The switchgear can be furnished with as many as five 600A to 900A load-interrupter switches and/or fault-interrupters sealed in an SF6-insulated, welded steel tank. Four-layer copper bus, dual air bushings, and a taller, wider tank are required to attain the 2,000A continuous rating.
S&C Electric
Circle 201
Hazardous location intercom
Available in 120/240VAC, 50/60 Hz, and 24VAC/VDC models, the 5570M intercom is a two-way communications device that's designed for industrial and hazardous locations. The intercom can function in a balanced or unbalanced line operation and in a master or satellite mode configuration. It features transformer isolated audio inputs and four different alert tones. The intercom is rated for NEMA Type 3R installations, as well as for Class II Div. 2 and Class III hazardous locations.
Edwards Signaling & Security Systems
Circle 204