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12 Mistakes to Avoid When Selecting Circuit Protection for Your Application

admin2 — Thu, 22 Dec 2011 00:03:10 +0000

Dee Electronics has made available a White Paper Report outlining the 12 biggest mistakes to avoid when selecting Circuit Protection or Circuit Breakers for your application.

It’s only a circuit breaker, right? Yet there is enough complexity and confusion when it comes to specifying circuit protection that many engineers are designing equipment with too little or too much protection. Under-protected circuits leave equipment vulnerable to damaging electrical surges. Over-protected circuits add cost and can lead to nuisance tripping. Like Goldilocks and the three bears, the goal is to specify circuit protection that is “just right”. There are many misconceptions when designing-in Circuit Protection, and we cover the 12 most common pitfalls for this white paper. It is our hope that by sharing this expertise, you will avoid these mistakes and protect your designs with “just right” circuit protection.

If you would like a copy of this Free Whitepaper Report, please just send an email to MyFeedback@dee-inc.com with “12 Mistakes on Circuit Protection Report” in the subject line, and be sure to include your contact information.

How to Reduce your Part Cost without Negotiating – Whitepaper

admin2 — Fri, 02 Dec 2011 00:39:20 +0000

How to Reduce your Part Cost without Negotiating – Free White Paper Report

We have compiled a list of techniques and areas that provide a sort of “checklist” that can be used when trying to reduce the cost of a given component, but they do not require negotiating with the supplier or vendor. Essentially, these are proven areas that many times allow cost to come down through empirical data vs. strong-arming or pushing the vendor/supplier — which is an entirely different area for which many other papers and books have been written.

The value of having a list like this of these areas of cost reduction is that it is a very efficient, easy, and low stress way to verify if easy money is being left on the table due to simply not knowing there could be a lower cost available. This easy money savings is not necessarily in excess profit for the supplier/vendor, but rather “wasted cost” that is built into a given scenario, that may not be adding any “value” to you. Essentially, this non-negotiating process is about “waste elimination” at its root level. We reveal a bunch of “must-do” techniques in this report.

This is a short overview report/reference that walks through a handful of simple, but effective, ways to reduce component cost without negotiating – just by asking some basic questions. If you would like a FREE copy of this White Paper report, you can send an email to MyFeedback@DEE-inc.com with “How to Reduce My Cost without Negotiating Report” in the subject line, and provide your contact information.

4 Key Steps to Properly Manage EOL (End of Life) Parts – Free Report

admin2 — Fri, 30 Sep 2011 19:00:43 +0000

End of Life (EOL) issues are something that every Original Equipment Manufacturer Engineer, Buyer, Purchasing and Materials Manager, and Supply Manager have to deal with on a weekly basis. Although parts going End of Life is unavoidable, because everything comes to an end, there are proactive and strategic steps that can be taken to better manage the EOL situation. Better managing the EOL circumstance means less time invested or wasted dealing with an EOL problem, avoidance of costly line down situations, or avoiding getting caught without warranty coverage.

This white paper report outlines 4 Key Steps identified through the learning and data collected from other Original Equipment Manufacturers to properly and strategically manage and navigate through End of Life part circumstances.

Free White Paper Report: DEE has written a Free White Paper Report based on data collected from many OEMs on the 4 key aspects of managing EOL situations. If you would like a free copy of this report, just send an email to MyFeedback@DEE-inc.com with “EOL Solutions Report” in the subject line, and provide your contact information.

Next-Generation High-Density Connectors Feature Sophisticated Design of Interfacial Seal Protection to Ensure Ultimate Sealing Performance in Extreme Environments

admin2 — Sat, 10 Sep 2011 14:58:11 +0000

Sealed, Hybrid and Modular Connector Portfolio for Transportation Applications

Building on the success of its interconnect system, the second generation sealed, hybrid, high-density and modular connector system has been introduced. The sophisticated design of the fully protected seal offers the ultimate in sealing performance, making the connector system particularly well suited for transportation powertrain applications, such as those found in engine control units, automatic gear boxes, suspension controllers and electrical parking brakes.

Based on over a decade experience with the product line, our next-generation interconnect system offers significant improvements in product performance while remaining cost competitive,” says Selvan Wilhelm, Global Product Manager. “The unique feature for all new connectors is the sophisticated design of the interfacial seal protection, which ensures the connector remains protected before mating, and during mating and unmating operations.”

The first two circuit sizes of the family, which meet the demands of the transportation market, is a compact 5-row 55-circuit connector and a 5-row 65-circuit connector. Additional circuit sizes to extend the family are already in development. Both connectors support low and medium current using .635mm (.025″) and 1.50mm (.059″) terminals. The new matte seal is designed for the ultimate high performing sealing function of the terminals, and can be used with ISO and JASO wires. The terminal system features a clean-body type design that performs well in harsh environments, while serving low, medium and high current applications. The use of high conductivity copper alloy allows excellent stress relaxation and current carrying properties.

The rear seal cover, which can be molded with breakable dummy-plugs for the terminal cavities, helps to reduce cycle time and applied costs for harness manufacturers. It also allows customers more flexibility for unused cavities.

For more information on Molex solutions, please send an email to MyFeedback@dee-inc.com. DEE is a Trusted Supplier and Expert in providing Cost Savings, Fast Multiple Solution Options, Supplier Reduction, and Time Savings. We Help Manufacturers Find Solutions and Exceed Their Goals.™

Industrial UPS with Intelligent Battery Management

admin2 — Tue, 30 Aug 2011 18:31:58 +0000

The Quint UPS-IQ uses newly developed IQ technology to increase system availability. The rail-mounted uninterruptible power supply (UPS) monitors a scalable battery solution and provides the user with critical data.

The intelligent battery modules answer common reliability questions such as: Is the battery fully charged? How long will the battery backup last? Does the battery need replacement? Can the aging battery still supply the proper amount of energy?

The IQ technology manages the battery status and displays all of the relevant data on the UPS’s front panel, or transmits it to a computer. As a result, the user always knows the charge state, remaining buffer time and expected lifetime.

For 24 V loads, the Quint UPS-IQ has output currents of 5, 10, 20, and 40 A. The AC version has an output power of 500 VA.

Other system features include alarm contacts, PC shutdown and re-start, triggering e-mails and event-logging. The entire system, including the battery modules, is UL 508 and 1778 Listed.

For more information on Phoenix Contact solutions, please send an email to MyFeedback@dee-inc.com. DEE is a Trusted Supplier and Expert in providing Cost Savings, Fast Multiple Solution Options, Supplier Reduction, and Time Savings. We Help Manufacturers Find Solutions and Exceed Their Goals.™

New-Power Cable Assembly – IP68 Rated, 30 Amps

admin2 — Fri, 26 Aug 2011 19:58:07 +0000

Rugged construction makes this cable assembly perfect for harsh environments. With an IP68 rating, even outdoor equipment can be fully protected when using this cable assembly. Great for high-power applications, as this cable assembly can operate up to 30 amps @ 600V. Features and benefits include: 2 thru 4 position “D” size, up to 30 amps @ 600V continuous with 10 AWG contacts and wire, IP68 rating when mated, panel-mounts are epoxy sealed as a standard, durable shell materials in standard nylon, aluminum or stainless steel, quick installation, gold-plated contacts are standard for high reliability and UL recognized, file #E150822. For more information, please send an email to MyFeedback@dee-inc.com, and be sure to include your contact information.

5 Things That Should Be Done on an RFQ (But Never Are) to Get Significant Cost Savings and Best Cost Outcomes

admin2 — Wed, 27 Jul 2011 18:58:45 +0000

DEE has developed a White Paper Report as a result of analysis and observations and data with respect to the activities and effectiveness of the RFQ outcomes for our manufacturer clients. Specifically, in this paper, we identify the things that are rarely ever done on RFQs by manufacturers — but should be, to achieve cost savings and best cost outcomes. These key actions apply to both large RFQ’s as well as single line or small RFQ’s, but obviously have greatest impact and greatest economies of scale on bigger RFQ situations. The five areas we have outlined in this report do not constitute every strategy/tactic, however, these do represent a list of key things that our data indicate are critical to maximize cost savings and supplier reduction. All are straight forward to implement, and they can all be tested in a small way to verify that the results are worth the effort (good ROI).

If you would like a copy of this FREE White Paper Report, just send an email to MyFeedback@DEE-inc.com, use “5 Key Things to Leverage RFQs Report” in the subject line, and include your contact information.

Push-In Terminal Blocks Available in Feed-Through, Double-Level, Triple-Level, and PIT Combi

admin2 — Tue, 26 Jul 2011 18:22:54 +0000

PIT 1.5/S Terminal Blocks and Combi

The new 1.5 mm² push-in technology (PIT) terminal blocks allow easy and fast termination of ferruled and stripped, stranded wire from 26-16 AWG. Versions include single, twin, Quattro, double-level and triple-level feed-through, as well as Combi. All are compatible with the Clipline Complete system of bridging, marking, test accessories, and plug-in components.

Product Features

26 to 16 AWG – stranded/stranded with ferrule
26 to 18 AWG – ferrule with plastic sleeve
Direct plug-in with ferrule down to 22 AWG
UL rated 15 A/500 V
Up to 50 percent reduction in push-in force compared to other push-in type terminal blocks
Five times the IEC requirement for pull-out (retention) force
Up to 35 percent faster termination than standard spring cage due to the short push button activation stroke
Completely touch-proof design

Comprehensive, Low-Cost Printing System

admin2 — Tue, 26 Jul 2011 18:22:37 +0000

Marking Box

This is a bundled marking system comprising two printers and a preloaded laptop computer. The low-cost printing solution is ideal for smaller panel shops and system integrators with low volume, but a variety of marking needs.

The system allows the user to print a wide range of labels and markers for all products in and around the industrial control cabinet. It handles all types of marking jobs, including terminal block marking, shrink sleeves, wire wraps and many sizes and colors of adhesive labels.

One printer produces clear, quality printing on rigid cards or flexible sheets in less than eight seconds. The other printer can print configured shrink sleeves or save on materials costs by using endless shrink sleeves where the individual wire markers can be set to length.

All-New Finger-Safe Modular Fuse Holders Now Offer a Set of Advantages You Simply Can’t Find Anywhere Else

admin2 — Sat, 09 Jul 2011 20:27:33 +0000

Industry’s Best Ratings

With a wide wire range and industry leading ratings, up to 32A, 1000V, 200kA SCCR, the new CH Series provides worldwide acceptance and easy specification — including the latest PV fuse holder standard (UL 4248-18).

Smallest Footprint

This Series conserves valuable panel space. Up to 10 percent smaller than competitive fuse holders.

Ease of Use

Easy to identify and specify, product color coding shows UL, IEC and PV holders at a glance. Optional factory-installed neutral pole and open fuse indication speeds troubleshooting.

Great Flexibility with Full Line of Accessories

Save time and money by reducing wiring and components. Advanced comb-bus bar and PLC communication accessories expand design possibilities while delivering superior performance.

For more information on Cooper Bussmann solutions, please send an email to MyFeedback@dee-inc.com. DEE is a Trusted Supplier and Expert in providing Cost Savings, Fast Multiple Solution Options, Supplier Reduction, and Time Savings. We Help Manufacturers Find Solutions and Exceed Their Goals.™