NEW Switch with Built-In Undervoltage Release Protects Operator Safety

September 25th , 2011 → 2:33 pm @

NEW Switch with Built-In Undervoltage Release Protects Operator Safety

This switch prevents uncontrolled restarts of an appliance by monitoring and tripping under conditions such as extreme voltage drop, or when the supply voltage is interrupted.  The switch with pushbutton or rocker actuation is a circuit breaker with undervoltage protection, and without overload protection.  The undervoltage trip release action and manual restart feature protect against [...]

Category : Engineers Solutions Articles / Heat & Circuit Protection / Switches & Relays / Technical Articles

New Universal Modular Quick-Acting SMD Fuse

August 23rd , 2011 → 1:06 pm @

New Universal Modular Quick-Acting SMD Fuse

Line of surface-mount fuses expanded with the introduction of the Universal Modular Fuse, UMF 250.  Its quick-acting characteristic according to IEC 60127-4 complements the successful UMT series, in providing overcurrent and short circuit protection for electronic systems in primary and secondary circuits. Current ratings up to 10 A at 250 VAC/125 VDC, the UMF 250 [...]

Category : Heat & Circuit Protection / Product Releases / Schurter

New Cord Retaining System Protects Against Accidental Disconnection of Power

May 23rd , 2011 → 3:50 pm @

New Cord Retaining System Protects Against Accidental Disconnection of Power

Power Cords Latch into IEC Connectors and Power Entry Modules Introducing the cord retaining system, an attractive and simple solution for appliance couplers and power entry modules according to IEC 60320, styles C14 and C20.  The cord retaining system protects against accidental disconnection of power; it is ideal for portable medical devices, laboratory equipment, power distribution [...]

Category : Heat & Circuit Protection / Product Releases / Schurter

Compact 2-Stage EMI Line Filter Offers Three Design Configurations

April 19th , 2011 → 9:01 am @

Compact 2-Stage EMI Line Filter Offers Three Design Configurations

New Compact, High Grade EMI-Filter, for One Phase Systems The new filter family is available in three different designs to allow versatility in selection, specific to EMI requirements. This filter family consists of three different 2-stage filter designs (Design C, Design D and Design F), which are characterized by a high symmetrical and asymmetrical attenuation.  [...]

Category : Heat & Circuit Protection / Product Releases / Schurter

3-Phase SINE Wave Filters Offer Improved Performance, Reliability and Efficiency

April 13th , 2011 → 2:50 pm @

3-Phase SINE Wave Filters Offer Improved Performance, Reliability and Efficiency

EMC Solutions with 3-Phase SINE Wave Filters We are pleased to announce the next in the 3-phase sine wave output filters, series FMAC SINE and FMAC SINE DCL.  The new sine wave filters are designed to convert output voltage wave forms, produced by PWM (Pulse Width Modulation) frequency converters into low distortion sine wave forms.  Designed [...]

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New Switch with Built-in Undervoltage Release Protects Operator Safety

February 15th , 2011 → 9:05 am @

New Switch with Built-in Undervoltage Release Protects Operator Safety

Undervoltage Protection Product We are pleased to announce a new 2-pole appliance switch with built-in undervoltage trip release.  The new series prevents uncontrolled restarts of an appliance by monitoring and tripping under conditions such as extreme voltage drop, or when the supply voltage is interrupted.  Even when the supply voltage returns in full, the machine or [...]

Category : Heat & Circuit Protection / Product Releases / Schurter

Smallest AC Power Entry Module with EMI Filter

January 23rd , 2011 → 3:56 am @

Smallest AC Power Entry Module with EMI Filter

Filtered appliance inlet features 6A 250 VAC rating in an extremely compact package.  It combines an IEC C8 appliance inlet and line filter for use in Class II information technology, medical, and entertainment appliances.  This is ideally suited for downsizing appliances.  The integrated EMI filter, mounted at the point of power entry, ensures optimal electromagnetic [...]

Category : EMI/Filters / Engineers Solutions Articles / Technical Articles

Compact, 2-Stage EMC Filters for 3-Phase Systems Up to 520 VAC

December 21st , 2010 → 10:21 am @

Compact, 2-Stage EMC Filters for 3-Phase Systems Up to 520 VAC

The compact, high-end filters offer cost savings and broader choices in form, fit and function.  The filters protect against interference voltage from the mains, providing very high attenuation performance.  Operating voltage for 3 × 277/480 and 3 × 300/520 VAC installations, and is available in currents ranging from 7A – 200A.  The filter housing is [...]

Category : EMI/Filters / Engineers Solutions Articles / Technical Articles

A Thermal Circuit Breaker with Rotary Knob Actuator

November 28th , 2010 → 12:16 pm @

A Thermal Circuit Breaker with Rotary Knob Actuator

This rotary switch offers IP 40 protection.  The switch and thermal overload protection with positively trip-free release includes current ratings ranging from 0.05 A to 20 A for 1- and 2- pole types, and 0.05 A to 12 A for the 3-pole version.  Admissible ambient temperature range is from -30°C to + 60°C.  Ideally suited [...]

Category : Engineers Solutions Articles / Heat & Circuit Protection / Technical Articles

How to Optimize Between Best Attenuation Effectiveness and Minimum Leakage Current

November 23rd , 2010 → 10:00 am @

Line filters (EMC filters) are often regarded as a “Blackbox” and, justifiably, the user isn’t normally concerned with the inner workings of these filters.  However, for their effective use, it is advantageous to have some background knowledge.  This Free White Paper Report focuses on leakage currents and what should be observed in connection with this [...]

Category : Engineering and Technical White Papers / White Papers