NEWSROOM PP328727/00073 [ISSUE 49] NOVEMBER 06 INDUSTRIAL SWITCHGEAR & AUTOMATION SPECIALISTS FEATURES “Better than an MBA!” “Better than an MBA!” is how Ian Kennedy, 2006 Graduate Electrical Power Engineer of the Year, described his award win. TemBreak 2 powers Westfield Kotara NHP’s new Terasaki TemBreak 2 range of MCCBs assists switchboard designer/builder, Relec Switchboards, in providing a compact switchboard solution for Westfield Kotara shopping centre. Changeover is a breeze with TemLogic 2 The new TemLogic 2® TL101 automatic transfer switch controller (ATS), dramatically simplifies the installation, configuration and use of such devices. TemCurve6–selectivity, simply sorted! NHP’s latest aid to power distribution and motor protection system design is TemCurve 6 NHP’s Brisbane Facility opens with first Australasian launch of Terasaki TemBreak 2. 300 people attended the NHP’s official opening of its new state-of-the-art Brisbane facility on October 26th 2006, combining this auspicious event with the Australasian launch of NHP’s new “Beyond the Standard” Terasaki TemBreak 2 range of MCCBs. Product review A kaleidoscope of new additions to the extensive NHP range of automation and switchgear solutions. R.Stahl & NHP–better service for Australian hazardous areas In early 2007, two great brands–R. STAHL and NHP–will join forces to provide a unique approach to addressing the hazardous area requirements of Australian industry. Sprecher+Schuh CA 7 extends its reach The seventh generation contactor in the Sprecher+Schuh line, the CA 7 contactor is the centrepiece of the company's 'plug-and- play' motor control solution set. Eldon floor-mount: total lifecycle savings The unique component-based design provides users with maximised panel space, reduced assembly times and total lifecycle cost savings. NHP NEWSLETTER P 2 P 3 P 4 P 4 P 5 P 6 P 7 P 7 P 8 PROUDLY SUPPORTING AUSTRALIAN MADE AND OWNED Japanese Trifecta “Beyond the Standard” Mr Y.Terasaki opens new expanded Brisbane facility TemBreak 2 launched in Australia Melbourne Cup double - Japanese horses Delta Blues and Pop Rock finish 1 st and 2 nd
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NEWSROOMPP328727/00073
[ISSUE 49] NOVEMBER 06
INDUSTRIAL SWITCHGEAR & AUTOMATION SPEC IAL ISTS
FEATURES
“Better than an MBA!”
“Better than an MBA!” is how Ian Kennedy,2006 Graduate Electrical Power Engineer ofthe Year, described his award win.
TemBreak 2 powers Westfield Kotara
NHP’s new Terasaki TemBreak 2 range ofMCCBs assists switchboard designer/builder,Relec Switchboards, in providing a compactswitchboard solution for Westfield Kotarashopping centre.
Changeover is a breeze with TemLogic 2
The new TemLogic 2® TL101 automatictransfer switch controller (ATS), dramaticallysimplifies the installation, configuration anduse of such devices.
TemCurve6–selectivity, simply sorted!
NHP’s latest aid to power distribution andmotor protection system design isTemCurve 6
NHP’s Brisbane Facility opens with firstAustralasian launch of Terasaki TemBreak 2.
300 people attended the NHP’s officialopening of its new state-of-the-art Brisbanefacility on October 26th 2006, combining thisauspicious event with the Australasianlaunch of NHP’s new “Beyond the Standard”Terasaki TemBreak 2 range of MCCBs.
Product review
A kaleidoscope of new additions to theextensive NHP range of automation andswitchgear solutions.
R.Stahl & NHP–better service for Australianhazardous areas
In early 2007, two great brands–R. STAHLand NHP–will join forces to provide a uniqueapproach to addressing the hazardous arearequirements of Australian industry.
Sprecher+Schuh CA 7 extends its reach
The seventh generation contactor in theSprecher+Schuh line, the CA 7 contactor isthe centrepiece of the company's 'plug-and-play' motor control solution set.
Eldon floor-mount: total lifecycle savings
The unique component-based designprovides users with maximised panel space,reduced assembly times and total lifecyclecost savings.
NHP NEWSLETTER
P 2
P 3
P 4
P 4
P 5
P 6
P 7
P 7
P 8
PROUDLY SUPPORTING AUSTRALIAN MADE AND OWNED
Japanese Trifecta
“Beyond the Standard”
Mr Y. Terasaki opens new expanded
Brisbane facility
TemBreak 2 launched in Australia
Melbourne Cup double - Japanese
horses Delta Blues and Pop Rock
finish 1st and 2nd
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“Better than an MBA!” is how Ian Kennedy, the recently named2006 Graduate Electrical Power Engineer of the Year, describedhis award, which was formally presented during an officialpresentation at NHP’s Brisbane office. Now in its second year,the award recognises individual excellence in the field ofelectrical power engineering within six years of graduation,and is given through a joint sponsorship between NHP,Engineers Australia’s Electrical College, and the ElectricalEnergy Society of Australia.
For 27 year-old Ian–a Senior Design Engineer (Traction SupplyUpgrade Modelling) within NSW Rail Corp’s Power SystemsGroup–the award bestows a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity totravel with an NHP technology team. The itinerary includesattendance at the international three-day SPS/IPC/Drives showin Nuremberg, Germany, usually held in November each year,and accompanying the team on visits to major products,systems and solutions manufacturers.
“Not only is this my first trip overseas, but being able to tour animportant trade fair with such a knowledgeable and experiencedgroup of people, and then to go on a series of site visits–it’s anextraordinary opportunity for which I am incredibly grateful toNHP,” said Ian. “I am hoping to gain a much wider perspectiveon where Australia ‘sits’ in the world of electrical engineering,especially in relation to my own work within the public sector.It will be a steep learning curve!”
Ian’s submission impressed the judging panel with his obviouspassion for his work. “Contrary to the perception held in certainquarters, the public sector of electrical engineering is vibrant andchallenging,” Ian said. “It is personally rewarding for me to feelthat I am making a contribution to the long-term viability andadvancement of mass transportation. And I feel equally zealousabout electrical engineering as a career choice–it offers plenty ofvariety and scope for professional development.”
Andrew Theodore, NHP National Manager – MarketingCommunications, said this is exactly the type of attitude theaward is intended to foster and promote. “The GraduateElectrical Power Engineer of the Year award is not just aboutsupporting young engineers in their chosen field. NHP has a
deep commitment to giving something back to the industry byensuring that talented young people take up electricalengineering–both as a field of scholarship and as an interestingand stimulating vocation.”
NHP should be congratulated for its sponsorship of the award,Ian says. “Some companies sponsor golfing tournaments orjust throw money at something. Through the trip, and the‘mentor-like’ role that NHP takes on, this particular award has areal and lasting impact and significance. And I’m sure that nextyear’s winner will be as thrilled as I am to accept the award.”
For more information contact:
NHP National Manager – Marketing Communications,Andrew Theodore
Some years ago, the BBC’s ‘Today’ radio show ran a rathercontroversial listener survey to determine what was the greatestinvention over the past 150 years. Controversy aside, there weremany submissions, with the vast majority of listeners concludingthat the development that underpinned most, if not all, moderninventions and advances was “electricity”.
It is fascinating to consider the many essential everydayappliances, utilities and services that all share electricity as theircommon design element. As an energy source, or as theintelligence inherent in electronics, electricity is the lifeblood oftechnologies such as telephony, advanced medical analysis tools,computers and the Internet, television and radio, the MP3 playerand high-speed manufacturing processes.
Amazingly, the electrotechnology sector has grown to what weknow today from almost nothing a century ago. A century back,the sector was domestically driven, with latest appliances beingelectric lighting, electric irons and electric vacuum cleaners.Just a decade or so earlier, a fellow called Westinghouse haddemonstrated his ‘new’ idea of AC power generation andreticulation at Niagara Falls. Prior to this, power companieshad been market restrained by the reticulation limitations ofDC power. The advent of AC power–and most particularly thetransformer– allowed electricity to be reticulated over muchlarger distances and bigger markets. Increasingly, demandcame from the industrial sector.
Australia was quick to pick up on the new electro-craze, withTamworth being the first town in the Southern hemisphere withelectric street lighting. The AC trend caught on quickly, withone of Australia’s first AC power stations built in Burnley Street,Richmond, very near the modern headquarters of NHP.Inaugurated in the 1890s, it powered the industrial centres ofinner-city Melbourne, and demand for this new energy sourceskyrocketed.
Over the past century, the advances in industrial electricalengineering–and the technologies that support them–have beenamazing. The first inverse-time circuit breaker appeared in 1904,with the moulded-case circuit breaker (MCCB) appearing in the1930s. In the first half of the century, variable speed applicationswere supported via complex and costly technologies such asthe Ward-Leonard DC drive system, pole-changer motors, orelectro-mechanical systems such as the eddy-current coupling.The solid-state DC drive controller in the late 1960s, and the AC
variable frequency drive in the early 1980s quickly overtook these.Similarly, the electromechanical relay and the contactor appearedat the turn of the century, became ‘fully enclosed’ in the 1930s,and miniaturised in the 1970s. In the late 1970s, the PLC wasunveiled, essentially displacing relay-logic.
Two core scientific advances have–and continue to–support suchelectrotechnology developments. The first was the developmentof man-made ‘plastics’, starting with Bakelite in 1909. Thispermitted new and important ‘housing’ of the emerging electricalsystems. The thermoplastic revolution of the 1930s saw thedevelopment of materials such as PVC, underpinningdevelopments such as the MCCB. The advent of plastics supportedimportant electrotechnology developments such as enhancedinsulation, miniaturisation and advanced arc control/quenching.
Second was the electronics revolution. This started with thethermionic valve in 1909, and was followed in solid-state formby the silicon-doped transistor in 1947. In the 1970s thesetechnologies evolved into two important streams: themicroprocessor, and modern power electronics. Thesedevelopments provide the foundation for so many of today’sintelligent control and monitoring devices (such as the PLC andSCADA), plus vital power electronics such as the soft starter andthe VSD.
Since Nigel Peck had the vision to create NHP in 1968, NHP hasbrought the world’s best electrotechnology products, to ourcustomers, wherever they may be. The past century has indeedbeen the century of electricity and Australian and New Zealandindustrialists have always been “early adopters’
NHP will continue to work closely with our supply partners todevelop innovative and progressive products for our customersinto the future.
Mr Nigel Peck, founder of NHP, together with Amal Hanna fromEngineers Australia present Ian Kennedy with the GraduateElectrical Power Engineering Award for 2006.
LLoyd Thomas - Managing Director, CEO
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COVER STORYTemBreak 2 powers Westfield KotaraNHP’s new Terasaki TemBreak 2 range of MCCBs assistsswitchboard designer/builder, Relec Switchboards, inproviding a compact switchboard solution for WestfieldKotara shopping centre.
A major regional New South Wales retail, dining andentertainment hub, Westfield Kotara shopping centre providespatrons with access to over 130 retail outlets. Located sevenkilometres south-west of the Newcastle CBD, Westfield Kotaraoccupies approximately 43,000 square metres of floor spaceand boasts a variety of popular retailers, specialty tradersand national chain store operators.
The Westfield Kotara retail site was established in 1965, underthe name of ‘Kotara Fair’. Since its creation, the major shoppingprecinct has undergone a number of redevelopments andupgrades to accommodate Newcastle’s ever-increasingpopulation–the sixth largest in Australia. In mid-2003, KotaraFair was acquired by the world’s largest retail property group,Westfield Group and, renamed ‘Westfield Kotara’.
The growing number of shoppers frequenting the popular retailcentre, coupled with overwhelming interest from businesses–large and small–provided the impetus in early 2006 to extendand upgrade. Managed by Westfield Design and Construction(WDC), the redevelopment will consolidate Westfield Kotara’sreputation as Newcastle’s premier shopping precinct.
Commencing in May 2006 and scheduled for completion inNovember 2007, the Westfield Kotara redevelopment includesan upgrade of existing facilities, and will see the shoppingcentre’s total area increased by 21,000 square metres.
Relec lights upA major overhaul and expansion of Westfield Kotara’s lightand power distribution system infrastructure was includedin the redevelopment project, and drew on the expertiseand experience of leading electrical and communicationscontracting group, Stowe Australia. After evaluating manytechnical proposals, Stowe Newcastle, appointed RelecSwitchboards as the successful switchboard manufacturerfor this challenging project.
The switchboard solution comprises a total of four free-standingback-connect switchboards–numbered four through to seven–with a combined length of over 32 metres. These, in conjunctionwith three existing switchboards will support all of WestfieldKotara’s electrical distribution requirements. Switchboards four,five and six, service both the new and upgraded shopping centreareas, with many of the existing power and lighting circuitsre-routed. Switchboard seven exclusively supplies the newareas of the shopping precinct.
With Westfield Kotara’s valuable retail space at a premium,available space for ancillary services–such as switchrooms–was limited. This space-limitation, coupled with a tight deliveryschedule–just six months to design and build all fourswitchboards–had Relec assessing ways to minimiseswitchboard size and simplify construction.
The release of NHP’s new Terasaki TemBreak 2 range ofmoulded-case circuit breakers (MCCBs) presented Relec withthe ideal solution, enabling Relec to custom-build a morecompact switchboard and fast-track delivery. TemBreak 2became a key component of the four switchboards.
Compact and quickAccording to Relec Switchboards Production Manager, MathewEmerson, the Westfield Kotara project was both challengingand rewarding, “Our biggest challenge was making theswitchboards fit into the switchrooms, which had fixeddimensions and limited access; incorporating the requiredfunctionality into the compact switchboards was made easierwith the new TemBreak 2 circuit breaker.”
“The TemBreak 2 is a real leap forward. The compact size ofthe higher fault level circuit breakers up to 250 A reallysimplified design and allowed greater utilisation of the limitedspace available.”
‘The switchboards utilised over 40 of the new TemBreak 2 circuitbreakers. The consistent frame size and easy-to-installaccessories meant that switchboard cell sizes could be keptconsistent, which in turn, made switchboard constructionextremely efficient.”
NHP in your cornerAccording to NHP Regional Sales Manager, Colin Davis, theTerasaki TemBreak 2 provides enormous benefits to users, fromthe switchboard manufacturing stage, through to installation andoperation. “The adjustability of both the thermal and magneticelements of the TemBreak 2’s trip-curve provides users withunparalleled operational flexibility. This adjustability makesaccommodating electrical distribution requirements–such asthose required at Westfield Kotara–easy,” says Colin. “Thetripping characteristics of the TemBreak 2 can be set with justone turn of the integrated curve dial.”
Like all installations at Westfield shopping centres, safety is aprime consideration when designing and building theswitchboards. “The TemBreak 2 features coloured indicatorsthat clearly display the ‘on/off/tripped’ status of the breaker,”says Colin. “This visual safety feature, plus the IP 65 rating ofthe TemBreak 2 handle, greatly assists in protecting on-sitepersonnel and the switchboard equipment.”
An internal inspection of the Westfield Kotara switchboardsreveals a number of NHP products. The switchboards alsoincorporate the Terasaki AR series air circuit breakers. Currentmonitoring was carried out using NHP’s IME currenttransformers. “Using multiple NHP components presents theend-user with a range of benefits,” says Colin. “NHP acts as asingle point of contact for equipment supply during the project,and afterwards, for spares and support.”
“It’s great to have a supplier like NHP in your corner. AlthoughTemBreak 2 MCCB’s had not been officially launched at thattime, NHP made sure we had access to the new product in thequantities we needed,” says Mr Emerson. “The TemBreak 2,coupled with NHP’s ground-level support played a key role inthe success of the Westfield Kotara project”
For more information on the new range of TemBreak 2 Circuitbreakers please contact:
The size of the switchrooms and limited accesswas the biggest challenge to the Relec team
TemBreak 2 really simplifies design and allowedgreater utilisation of the limited space available
Relec’s Design and Production Engineer,Patrick Seage inspects one of the WestfieldKotara switchboards during manufacture
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Changeover is a breeze withTemLogic 2
POWER DISTRIBUTION
The new TemLogic 2® TL101 automatic transfer switchcontroller (ATS), dramatically simplifies the installation,configuration and use of such devices. The unit’s unrivalledease-of-use is complemented by its rich operationalfunctionality and flexibility, plus advanced data-loggingcapability and fieldbus connectivity.
An essential safeguard in applications where loss of power is operationally unacceptable (such as hospitals, remote sitesand continuous processes), the ATS monitors and providesautomatic switching between alternative power sources. Workingin tandem with the Terasaki ‘Tembreak’ moulded-case circuitbreaker (MCCB) families, plus the renowned Terasaki AR seriesof air circuit breakers, the TemLogic 2 TL101 can support powersupplies ranging from 125 Amps up to 6300 Amps. Switchovermodes supported include generator-to-generator, utility-to-generator, and utility-to-utility.
“The TemLogic 2 TL101 is by far the most user-friendly andintuitive ATS the NHP product team has seen to-date,” said NHP Support Engineer, Nicholas Burley. “It is the perfectcomplement to NHP’s new TemBreak 2® family of MCCBs, in thatboth products exhibit unrivalled levels of installation andoperational simplicity.”
Installation-wise, the TemLogic 2 TL101 is ‘plug-and-play’ atits most perfect. The system comprises just three elements:A 144 mm by 144 mm by 94 mm deep door-mount controllerunit; a panel-mount interface panel (optional); and a changeovercircuit breaker pair. The optional interface panel provides thesafe link between the circuit breaker pair, and comes completewith seven pre-terminated cables, each fitted with multi-pin plugconnectors that simply plug into the back of the controller unit.The entire assembly can be installed and ready-to-go in afraction of the time of conventional changeover systems.
The TemLogic 2 TL101’s front-of-panel is clean and operationallyintuitive. Two three-digit displays (one for each supply line) are each accompanied by a scroll button located beneath. On power-up, each display can immediately be scrolled throughall six line ‘line-to-line’ and ‘line-to-neutral’ voltage measures,plus supply frequency. A single ‘alarm’ LED on the front fasciaprovides clear display of nine separate alarm conditions(including circuit breaker time out, incorrect phase sequence,
generator not available, withdrawn circuit breaker, and so on).All nine can be quickly diagnosed via numeric codes thataccompany the alarm conditions.
The ATS offers a great deal more–both operationally and display-wise–by further configuration. Simple key combinations allowthe user to quickly step through eight separate configurationmenus, allowing precise and accurate tailoring of the electricalconditions under which the unit will switch power supplies. Italso allows the user to define generator management parameterssuch as switchover test procedures, delay-times for generatorstart-up and cooling, and so on. In addition, the unit is providedwith eight digital inputs and seven relay outputs–allconfigurable–that can be included in the switchover algorithm. In total, 100 configurable parameters are available to allow theATS to most accurately match site requirements.
“Every single parameter can be configured from front of panel,”said Nicholas. “No software, external PC or back-of-panelmodifications are required. It’s very user-friendly! The NHPengineering team has pre-configured the TemLogic 2 TL101 withdefault values that best match Australian conditions, ensuringthat configuration is as quick as possible.”
The TemLogic 2 TL101 offers enhanced connectivity with theoutside world, via its on-board MODBUS serial communicationsport. This provides easy connectivity with SCADA and PLCsystems for remote monitoring, configuration and interrogation.In addition, the unit includes advanced data-logging functionality.The unit’s built-in retentive memory retains extended records ofrecent switching events and power system status records for themost accurate ‘post-mortem’ diagnosis and analysis.
For more information contact:
NHP Support Engineer - Circuit Breaker Technologies,Nicholas Burley
Trademarks: TemLogic 2® and TemBreak 2® are registered trademarks ofTerasaki Electric Co. Ltd.
NHP’s latest aid to power distribution and motor protectionsystem design is TemCurve 6–an electrical design tool thatdramatically simplifies and streamlines the production ofaccurate selectivity, protection and fault-level studies. Thispowerful new design-tool provides designers with the widestrange of power system selectivity analysis and reports, via adynamic Windows®-based development environment.
TemCurve 6 is a major rebuild of its predecessor–the renownedand widely popular TemCurve 4. “We have rebuilt TemCurvefrom the ground up,” said Wes Cassidy, NHP’s ApplicationEngineering Manager. “As a result, TemCurve 6 provides evenmore information and the most intuitive developmentenvironment.”
In addition to conventional time-current plots, TemCurve 6 alsoprovides printable reports of device let-through energy (I2t);switchboard fault-current levels; and assessment of appropriateselectivity and cascading of each device in the single-linediagram (SLD). TemCurve 6 also provides bill-of-material listingsof all protection devices, plus a listing of all protection relaysettings. It also supports motor protection coordination, byautomatically selecting the appropriate contactor/overload pairrequired to achieve the desired coordination (either Type 1 orType 2).
Protection system analysis within TemCurve 6 is a simplethree-step process:
Step 1: Build the SLD within TemCurve 6
Step 2: Systematically review the time-current and let-throughenergy curves, and adjust the devices as necessary
Step 3: Print the final reports and materials lists
What sets TemCurve 6 apart is its Windows-based developmentenvironment, which permits the designer to concurrently viewmultiple design aspects of the system across various openwindows. The central feature of this approach is TemCurve 6’s‘floating tree’ window–a floating dialogue box that presents asimplified representation of the SLD. “The ‘floating tree’ can bebrought up over the current-time or let-through energy curveviews,” explained Wes. “While viewing the curves, the designercan click within the ‘floating tree’ and change elements, or callup the breaker setting dialogue box and change the protectionsettings.
“TemCurve 6 allows the user to make these type of changes‘on the fly’. You simply work your way up through the SLD frombottom to top, assessing the curves, reviewing selectivity, thenadjusting protection settings and devices as you go. It’sparticularly dynamic and intuitive.”
TemCurve 6 not only provides printable reports, it also providesexportable data files. The developed SLDs can be easilyexported to AutoCad, providing the foundation for final SLDdiagrams. In addition, TemCurve 6’s advanced file managementsystem provides complete project data packages, with allprojects bundled into a ‘.TPJ’ file. “This makes technical andproduct support quicker, easier and seamless for ourcustomers,” said Wes. “Simply emailing the .TPJ project filedirectly to NHP’s technical support team will see your projectquickly on track!”
TemCurve 6’s expansive database includes all Terasakimoulded-case circuit breakers, air circuit breakers, miniaturecircuit breakers and residual current devices. It also includesSprecher + Schuh bimetallic and electronic motor protectiondevices, SOCOMEC load-break-switches, and NHP HRC fuses,plus generic cable data, HV fuses and protection relays.Importantly, this database–and TemCurve itself–is beingcontinually expanded and improved. Internet-based updates arequickly and easily obtained from within TemCurve 6 by simplyclicking the ‘Internet’ link within the package.
TemCurve 6 is available free of charge as a download fromwww.nhp.com.au/tembreak2/temcurve6 or on CD from yourlocal NHP sales and support office.
Trademarks: Windows is a registered trademark of MicrosoftCorporation.
TemCurve 6–selectivity, simply sorted!
TemLogic 2 transfer switch system
TemLogic 2 TL101 controller
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NHP’S Brisbane Facility Opens withFirst Australasian Launch of TerasakiTemBreak 2
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300 people attended NHP’s official opening of its new state-of the-artBrisbane facility on October 26th 2006, combining this auspiciousevent with the Australasian launch of NHP’s new “Beyond theStandard” ™, Terasaki TemBreak 2 range of MCCBs.
Managing Director and CEO, Lloyd Thomas said “We have had asubstantial presence in Brisbane for over a quarter of a century and dueto substantial growth have recently moved to a new expanded location.The opening of the new Brisbane office build’s on NHP’s extensivedistribution and customer service network, which consists of 15 branchoffices, and 26 regionally located staff spanning across Australasia.When we were considering the most appropriate theme to cover thesetwo major events we decided on “Beyond the Standard” as it is sosynonymous for so many customer focused elements we prideourselves on providing our customers, so that they can get what theywant when they want it; as well as suiting the new Terasaki MCCB,which goes “Beyond the Standard”™ of MCCBs.”
The new state facility is a central hub for NHP’s Queensland sales andcustomer support network and provides a mini “HQ” profile; withextensive local stock warehousing, a technical support team, in-housetraining facilities, and fully equipped workshop for product developmentand customisation.
The TemBreak 2 launch attracted industry representatives from aroundAustralia and New Zealand, including VIP guests from Terasaki - Japanand Europe. A series of presentations featured on the night, began withMr Yasuhiko Terasaki, Chairman & CEO Terasaki Electric, officiallyopening the new facility.
Customers were then invited to a tour of the facility, which has a stockholding of over $2 million and spans 3,500 square metres in floor space,
along with a technical support team that handles over 3,100 technicalsales enquiries a month, in-house training facilities and a fully equippedworkshop. “Everything that is required to support our customers”, asRod Edwards, Director of Sales Australasia said.
The gala night began with the “arrival” of the new Terasaki TemBreak 2MCCB being walked in by Terasaki’s Ms Kodera who was wearing aceremonial Kimono.
The MCCB was handed to, NHP’s Director of Business Development,Alan Brown, who in conjunction with Mr Vaughan Turner, ManagingDirector of Terasaki Electric Europe, introduced and presented theTerasaki TemBreak 2 range of MCCBs. Vaughan and Alan highlightedthe safety circuit breaker’s range of superior features, making TemBreak2, one of the most advanced, yet simplest MCCBs to use in the world.New features, which truly make the Terasaki TemBreak 2 “Beyond theStandard”, include an innovative approach to internal accessoryinstallation, reducing the need for tools, higher kA ratings in smaller sizeMCCBs, increased OCR functionality, through to a wide range ofsuperior external accessories.
Other highlights of the night included guest speaker, Mr John Durie,“Chanticleer” columnist from the Australian Financial Review, whospoke about the impact of China and India on the industrial marketplacein Australia, in particular.
All in all it was an outstanding night with a series of industry highlights.All attendees were left with the clear knowledge that NHP’s passion forcustomers is backed by outstanding innovative product selection fromaround the world, such as the Terasaki TemBreak 2 MCCB.
250 A Frame Electronic ProtectionS250PE & H250NE50 A - 250 A @ 70 kA50 A - 250 A @ 125 kA
7 selectable characteristic curve settingsNeutral pole protection, Pre-Trip Alarm and GroundFault options
250 - 630 AElectronic types
IP 54 and IP 65 HandlesSuperior variable depth and direct mount handles
Common Chassis for 12 A to 250 A
XB, XC, XTB and XTC Chassis can accommodate 160 A / 250 A frame MCCBs with the following kA ratings:
12 A - 250 A @ 30 kA32 A - 250 A @ 65 kA
Common Size 12 A - 250 A25 kA to 65 kA
Common Size 400 A - 630 A
25 kA to 70 kA
Common Frame Sizes
The TemBreak 2 range of MCCBs from
Terasaki goes “Beyond the Standard” ™
by offering an advanced range in a
simple solution.
Field installed accessories
NHP’s Director of Sales, Rod Edwards and Mr YashikoTerasaki unveil the commemorative plaque
NHP’s new Brisbane facility played host to the Australasianlaunch of TemBreak 2
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“Beyond the Standard ™”
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HEAVY-DUTY AND HIGH-CURRENT TEMWAYCHASSISIn support of the new TemBreak 2 MCCB range, NHP has introduced two new TemWaymounting chassis–the 65 kA-rated XT chassis, and the high-current CHC chassis.
XT Chassis: As the new TemBreak 2 MCCB range includes 125 and 250AF MCCBs fault-rated up to 65 kA, NHP has developed a new heavy-duty chassis type that is rated withan Icw of 65 kA: the TemWay XT. The chassis includesmain busbar sizes from 630 A through to 1250 A. The1250 A main busbar rating ensures that all XT chassiscan be offered in up to 72 poles (irrespective of busbarrating), and can also supports either 2 x 400A or 2 x630 A MCCBs on a separate extension chassis. The XTrange is available in either double-sided or single-sidedformat. Three- or four-pole versions are also optional.
CHC high-current chassis: The new CHC chassis is avery flexible chassis designed to support high-currentapplications. Developed in response to customerfeedback, the chassis is available in either double- orsingle-sided, three- or four-pole formats. With main barratings of 1600 A or 2200 A, the CHC chassis has anIcw of 65 kA as standard. MCCB sizes can range from125 A single-pole, through to 1250 A four-pole.
NEW KATKO SINGLE POLEISO–EASILY INSTALLEDNHP announces the latest addition to thecompany’s comprehensive range of Katko ISOsafety isolating switches–the new 240 V single-pole ISO. Available in current ratings of 25 A and40 A, the new 240 V single-pole Katko ISO isideal for most commercial and light-industrialsingle-phase isolation applications.
Compact by design and screw-mountable, thenew single-pole Katko ISO is easy to install. Fivecable entry options, plus cable terminals thataccommodate conductors up to 16 mm2 in size,provide technicians with high levels of installationversatility. Standard ‘snap-on’ ISO auxiliary contactshelp speed up installation, while offering increasedlevels of switching functionality.
Reflecting the quality, reliability and ease of installation of the existing three-, four- andsix-pole Katko ISO range, the new single-pole Katko ISO presents users with increasedchoice in plant-floor safety. A space-efficient ‘U2’ IP 66-rated polycarbonate enclosureoffers premium UV, chemical and ingress protection, while optional safety interlocks helpprevent accidental removal of the switch cover in the ‘on’ or ‘locked off’ position.
TEMBREAK 2 MCCBS: BEYOND THE STANDARDThe new Terasaki TemBreak 2 range of moulded-case circuit breakers (MCCBs) offers anexciting new standard in circuit breaker technology. Available from 12 A through to 630 Ain just two frame sizes, TemBreak 2 features an innovative approach to accessoryinstallation that reduces the need for tools.
The new series also offers higher kA ratings in smaller MCCBs, increased over-currentrelay (OCR) functionality, and a wide range of external accessories. The new range is alsocomplemented by a selection of appropriate chassis(including the new XT and CHC Temway chassis–seebelow).
During development of the TemBreak 2, particularemphasis was placed on safety. The new MCCB rangefeatures a double-insulated design that allows internalaccessory installation on live MCCBs, plus a fullyinsulated toggle. The main contact mechanism featuresdirect-driven design, which means that actual maincontact status can be instantly recognised by viewing thetoggle position.
With a proactive approach to MCCB design, Terasaki isan innovator in electrical design technology.
MAKING IT TOUGH–CONCEPT TOUGHNHP has recently added a new member to the Concept panelboard family: the CONCEPTTOUGH heavy-duty panelboard. CONCEPT TOUGH is a unique panelboard designed foruse in the harshest environments, such as mining and heavy industrial applications.Designed to meet the stringent specifications that are increasingly prevalent in Australianheavy industry, the ‘off-the-shelf’ CONCEPT TOUGH offers features that make it the mostversatile of its kind on the market today.
CONCEPT TOUGH’s 2 mm fully-weldedconstruction is available in stainless steel(SS316) or mild steel. Offering IP 66 enclosureprotection, the panelboard is also providedwith an integral 25-degree rainhood. Itpresents a spacious design with 80 mmclearance between door and escutcheon,800 mm width (with room for larger cables),plus 300 mm depth (extended depth for largerswitchgear). CONCEPT TOUGH can houseMCBs and MCCBs up to 400 A, and can alsoaccommodate NHP’s new ‘Mining Lockdog’circuit breaker lock-out system.
HARD RESULTS WITH SPRECHER + SCHUH PCS &PDS SOFT STARTERSHard results with Sprecher + Schuh PCS & PDS soft-starters
The Sprecher + Schuh PCS (1.1 kW to 45 kW) and PDS (1.1 kW to 75 kW) soft-startersform part of the Sprecher + Schuh Advanced Control System ‘ACS’–a suite of modularand interchangeable circuit breakers, contactors, busbar systems, side-mounted auxiliarycontacts and accessories. Unlike other compact soft-starters, the PCS and PDS offercontrol of all three phases, in-built electronic motorprotection with adjustable trip class, and a selectionof starting and stopping profiles. Both also featurebuilt-in bypass contactor and a multifunction faultand status indicator.
The simple-to-use design philosophy incorporatedin the PCS and the PDS offers quick and easysetups via a combination of DIP-switches andpotentiometer.
Don’t be fooled by the lack of a keypad, thesesoft starters provide multiple starting and stoppingmodes that cover the widest range of industrialapplications. These modes include ‘soft-start’,‘current-limit’, ‘kick-start’, ‘coast-to-stop’ and ‘softstop’. The internal bypass contactor reduces cabinetheat, making these products ideal for high-densityinstallations and, in turn, further reduces installationcosts.
SAFETY AND SENSING ‘IN BLISTER’ AND ONDISPLAYIn response to current market trends for wholesalers to not just hold stock, but to have it ondisplay, NHP’s safety and sensing team has embarked on its ‘blister packs’ promotioncampaign. The safety and sensing blister pack promotion encompasses all three coreproduct areas of safety, sensing and detecting devices.
Included in the promotion are items such as inductive proximity switches, mechanical limit-switches, photo-electric sensors, fail-to-safe control relays and safety interlock devices.
The promotion consists of an easy-to-hang clear blister pack that allows the product to bevisible from both front and side views. In addition, clearly defined product information islocated on the back of the blister pack. This easy to follow product information providesusers with important technical data such as product dimensionsand operating principles.
Accessories deemed integral to the product’s operation and apurpose-created safety and sensing CD are also included in theblister pack. Promotional material such as a flyer and three-sided hanging mobile are also available on request. As a specialoffer for this campaign, the Schmersal AZ1612ZVRK generalpurpose safety interlock switch, the Schmersal ZR33511Zmedium/heavy-duty roller plunger limit switch, andthe SUNX NX5RM7B retro-reflex photoelectric sensor,are each offered at just $99.
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Innovators in Protection Technology
Innovators in Protection Technology
[7]NEWSROOM NEWSLETTERISSUE #49 NOVEMBER 2006
In early 2007, two great brands–R. STAHL and NHP–will join forcesto provide a unique and fresh approach to addressing thehazardous area requirements of Australian industry. For over acentury, R. STAHL has maintained a reputation as the world’s mostinnovative designer and supplier of electrical equipment forhazardous areas. While the brand has enjoyed a growingreputation in Australia for over a decade, only a limited selectionof the extensive R. STAHL range has been available to-date. Withthe support of the NHP nationwide network, all this is set tochange in early 2007.
“Australian industry’s need for hazardous area electrical equipmenthas shown significant growth in the past 5 to10 years,” said BryceDavis, NHP Business Manager - Control and Panel Products. “Theexplosive atmospheres typically experienced in the oil and gas,petrochemical and coal mining are well known. Those occurring ingrain stores, industrial spray booths, and certain processes in thefood and pharmaceutical industry are less so. Changing legislationand industrial trends around the globe are highlighting the risksinvolved across a far broader industrial spectrum.”
The expansion of Australian industry’s hazardous area needs iscoupled with a growing demand for more advancedtechnologies–such as screen-based operator interfaces, laserscanners and video cameras–to be actually located within thedesignated hazardous area. “R. STAHL really leads the field inaddressing these more challenging applications,” said Bryce “Insupport of this, NHP will begin a national rollout of the complete R.STAHL range in early 2007. Importantly, the range will be certified toInternational Electrotechnical Commission hazardous arearequirements (IEC Ex).”
R. STAHL is the only international manufacturer of hazardous areaequipment that can offer solutions incorporating all three productareas:
1. Lighting;2. Installation equipment such as junction boxes and controlstations; and3. Automation products
It really is a powerful concept.
Intrinsic Safety Barriers (INTRINSPAK®)–The world’s first intrinsicsafety barrier with a replaceable fuse and direct DIN rail mountingand earthing.
Galvanic Isolators–The R. STAHL ‘ICS’ range of galvanic isolators forDIN rail installations, termination panels and 19-inch rack systems.
Hazardous area light fittings–The R. STAHL lighting range includesfluorescent fittings, HID pendant and floodlight fittings, bulkheadfittings and emergency lighting fittings.
Explosion-protected terminal boxes and control stations–Exd andExe terminal and junction boxes pre-fitted and drilled as terminalbox combinations. Control stations are available in glass fibre-reinforced polyester resin, painted sheet-steel and stainless steel.This is complemented by R. STAHL’s complete selection of panel-mount control components.
‘I.S. 1’ intrinsically safe distributed I/O–‘I.S. 1’ is R. STAHL’s second-generation remote I/O system for hazardous location. Designed as aDIN rail mounted modular ‘plug-and-play’ system, the ‘I.S. 1’ rangemakes system design, installation and operation easier.
Operator Interface (Exicom and ProVicom)–R. STAHL offers twounique families of operator interface: the Exicom hazardous areaoperator interface family, and the ProVicom general-purposeoperator interface family.
Miscellaneous hazardous area equipment–the extensive R. STAHLrange includes video cameras for hazardous areas, intrinsically safeaudible alarms, printer, magnetic card reader, barcode wands andlaser scanners.
The R. STAHL range will be supported by a nationwide team oftrained technical support staff. In addition, the NHP NationalDistribution and Manufacturing Centre at Laverton, Victoria, willform an integral part of the company’s hazardous area equipmentoffering, by supporting fully IEC Ex-certified customisation ofproducts to suit specific needs.
“Our intent is to bring NHP-style service, support and turn-around tothis important sector,” concluded Bryce. “We believe that themarriage of NHP and R. STAHL signifies the beginning of an entirelynew age for designers, consultants and contractors operating in thehazardous area sector of Australian industry. What it really boilsdown to is our belief that we can make a difference in this excitingand important industrial sector.”
For more information contact:
NHP Business Manager – Control and Panel Products,Bryce Davis
Trademarks: INTRINSPAK® is a registered trademark ofR.STAHL Schaltgeräte GmbH.
R. STAHL & NHP–better service forAustralian hazardous areas
The CA 7 contactor series from Sprecher+Schuh is the centrepieceof the company’s ‘plug-and-play’ motor control solution set–theworld-renowned ‘Advanced Control System’ (ACS). The seventhgeneration contactor in the Sprecher+Schuh line, the CA 7represents the most modern and flexible power contactor availabletoday.
The Sprecher+Schuh brand enjoys an enviable reputation acrossAustralasia, explained Harry Fletcher, NHP Business Manager MotorControl. “Sprecher+Schuh has always been the motor control ‘brand-of-choice’ in Australia, and now increasingly so in New Zealand. Sincethe Australian mining boom of the 1960s, Sprecher+Schuh hasproven its superior quality on installations across the country.”
This quality is at the heart of the Sprecher+Schuh CA 7 contactorseries. The compact CA 7 contactor family supports applications upto 45 kW over ten current ranges, all in just four frame sizes. Thetwo smallest frame sizes (at 45 mm wide) accommodate loads upto 18.5 kW. Exemplifying the proverb “good things come in smallpackages”, the CA 7 provides unrivalled functionality and flexibility.The range is tested and approved to Type 1 and Type 2 short-circuitcoordination, is available in three and four pole variants, and fullyreversible DC or AC coils. Reliability is also built-in, with the CA 7incorporating high breaking capacity contacts that are both positivelyguided and mechanically linked. As a result, the contactor boasts amechanical life in excess of 10 million operations, and an electricallife exceeding one million operations.
But it is in the area of application flexibility and modularity that theSprecher+Schuh CA 7 really excels. “The CA 7 series boasts over 100different clip-on accessories, such as timers, auxiliary contact units,coil-mounted suppressors, latches, interlocks and so on,” said Harry.“This accessory range is continually expanding. As a result, the CA 7can truly be labelled as a universal contactor.”
An important recent addition to the CA 7 accessory range is the CEP7solid-state overload relays. This second-generation electronic motorprotection relay provides unrivalled performance at a competitiveprice, making it the ideal replacement for traditional bimetallicelectromechanical overload relays.
“The advantages of the latest-generation CEP7 solid-state motorprotection over traditional bimetallic solutions are almost toonumerous to mention,” said Bob Kostic, Product Manager -Sprecher+Schuh. First and foremost is the wide current adjustmentrange. Where traditional bimetallic solutions provide a typicaladjustment range of 1.3:1, the CEP7 provides a range of 5:1. “TheCEP7’s maximum adjustment of around five times the minimummeans that the number of units required on any site is dramaticallyreduced,” said Bob. “For example, around 20 bimetallic models arerequired to span a 90 Amp range. The same can be achieved with just13 CEP7 models.” In addition, the CEP7 provides greater speed andreliability than traditional overload relays, superior phase-failureprotection, and a dramatic reduction in energy consumption,minimising panel temperature rise.
New for 2006 is the enhanced CEP7–the CEP7-E series–whichprovides even greater flexibility and adaptability than itspredecessors. While the standard CEP7-ED has a fixed ‘class 10’tripping performance, the CEP7-EE provides DIP-switch selectable tripclasses (class 10, 15, 20 and 30) for those applications requiringlonger motor run-up times. In addition, the CEP7-EE offers a choice ofreset options–either manual reset or fully automatic.
The CEP7-EE also supports a suite of side-mount accessory modulesthat extend its performance further. These accessory modulescurrently include a jam/stall detection device, a remote reset device,and a DeviceNet communications interface module. Soon to beadded to this suite includes a thermistor protection relay module andan earth-fault detection unit. “The CEP7-EE is an exciting addition tothe CA 7 family–and the ACS solution set as a whole,” said Bob. “Itunderscores NHP’s and Sprecher+Schuh’s joint commitment toproviding truly flexible and powerful motor control solutions.”
For more information contact:
NHP Product Manager for Sprecher + Schuh, Bob Kostic
The unique component-based design of Eldon’s advanced floor-mounted enclosures provides users with maximised panel space,reduced assembly times and total lifecycle cost savings. * WiegerW. Westra writes.
Home to a variety of electronic components, equipment anddevices, industrial enclosures guard what is essentially the lifebloodof modern industrial operations. Designed to protectelectrical/electronic equipment from the environment–andpersonnel from accidental injury–high-performance industrialenclosures are crucial in keeping businesses online.
Users in the industrial marketplace often assume–incorrectly– thatone enclosure is the same as the next.
While similarly-priced enclosures mayappear identical at first glance, theirperformances and value to the businesscan vary dramatically.
The purchase price of an industrialenclosure is not an accurate indicator ofits ‘true’ cost. Labour and material costsassociated with enclosure assembly,installation, modification and ongoingmaintenance, all impact on the ‘true’ or‘lifecycle’ cost. A common and integralcomponent of modern projectevaluations, ‘life cycle cost analysis’represents a key differentiator whenchoosing an industrial enclosure.
Inherent flexibilityThe Eldon MULTI-FLEX® range of floor-mounted industrialenclosures from NHP, allows straightforward assembly andinstallation, plus trouble-free modification andmaintenance–instrumental in realising savings throughoutthe life of the enclosure.
A unique enclosure solution, the Eldon MULTI-FLEX rangecomprises a component-based frame construction, a mounting-plate, plus a selection of complementary accessories. These includeshelves, brackets and profiles, which all simply slide, slot or clipinto position. The user-friendly MULTI-FLEX system requires aminimal number of components, which maximises panel space andreduces assembly complexity. This enables quick andstraightforward installation, which in turn, saves on labour costs.
Rated up to IP 66 and available in multiple frame sizeswith single and double door construction, the MULTI-FLEXrange of floor mounted enclosures provides paneldesigners with unprecedented levels of assemblyflexibility.
Better by designA distinguishing feature of the MULTI-FLEX range is thesophisticated frame design. Eldon’s designers have formulated anenclosure concept that uses fewer parts than competingcomponent-based enclosures. The simple yet innovative design ofthe MULTI-FLEX enclosure actually maximises the available panelspace within the enclosure.
The MULTI-FLEX’s frame is provided with an integrated hole-pattern. All MULTI-FLEX accessory components feature a matchingstandard hole-pattern that simplifies assembly, and permits thecustomisation of the enclosure’s internal layout. Competing brandsoften complicate the assembly of the enclosure’s internalarrangement, requiring the installation of extra profiles in order toaccommodate certain enclosure internals and accessories.
Unlike competing enclosures, the Eldon MULTI-FLEX range featuresa fully laser-welded frame, providing the extra strength needed tohouse increased amounts of electronic equipment. The patented60-degree ‘double bend’ construction of the enclosure componentsdelivers superior levels of rigidity and load support.
This technically advanced and patented component profile not onlyprovides superior strength characteristics, but also maximises thespace within the enclosure. The unique design of the profile meansthe mounting plate at the back of the enclosure sits flush with theside panels. This means that users are not forced to use filler-platesor special proprietary accessories, such as cable duct and specialintermediate bracket attachments.
In an attempt to match the strength and rigidity of the Eldon MULTI-FLEX design, competing enclosure manufacturers typically employbulky frame components that encroach on the enclosure’s interiorand diminish the available panel space.
The outlying hole-pattern on the front face of the Eldon MULTI-FLEXenclosure frame further maximises the available panel space withinthe enclosure. The pre-drilled holes enable the easy mounting ofdoors and panels without infringing on the enclosure’s valuableinternal space. Door locking mechanisms have also beenspecifically designed to ensure they do not have an impact on theinterior of the enclosure.
One-person assemblyDeveloped with the site installation crew in mind, the Eldon MULTI-FLEX range of enclosures allows straightforward assembly. Thelightweight construction of the enclosure components makes themeasy to handle and allows fast-tracked assembly. As the entire unitbreaks down into conveniently light and manoeuvrablecomponents, the entire Eldon MULTI-FLEX enclosure can beassembled by just one person using simple tools–dramaticallycutting labour and equipment costs.
Some competing enclosures require the drilling of holes during theassembly and installation process. This drilling compromises thestrength of the enclosure frame and can be time-consuming. Thestandard hole-pattern, consistent throughout the range of EldonMULTI-FLEX enclosure components, removes the need for drilling.This ensures the frame maintains its inherent strength andstability, while facilitating rapid assembly.
For some industrial applications, users often ‘marry’ a number ofindividual enclosure frames to form a larger single enclosure. In
order to maintain the enclosure’s IPrating, careful alignment and sealingbetween each frame is required.The Eldon MULTI-FLEX auto-linerbracket does just that. It is fitted tothe base of the frame and ensuresthe frames are aligned in all threeaxes. The auto-liner bracket, inconjunction with Eldon self-adhesive gasket tape, ensures thatthe enclosure maintains its IP ratingand reduces time-consumingmanual alignment of individualenclosures.
Eldon MULTI-FLEX enclosures aresupplied with the mounting-platepacked on the outside of thepackage. This allows immediate
access to the mounting plate, which is nearly always the firstcomponent required in the assembly process. The unpacked MULTI-FLEX components can be kept in their packing until required,reducing the likelihood of incidental scratching or damage that canoften happen on busy workshop floors.
Modification made safeThe Eldon MULTI-FLEX range of floor-mounted enclosures ensuresthat enclosure modification and maintenance are made simple,straightforward and safe.
Equipped with a removable roof-plate on all enclosure types, theEldon MULTI-FLEX makes top-entry cabling easier. Competingenclosures that feature welded roof-plates require the drilling ofcable-entry holes to be performed ‘in position’, increasing thepotential for panel damage. The removable roof of the Eldon MULTI-FLEX range means that drilling and other modifications can beperformed elsewhere. This ensures the enclosure interior andequipment are not subjected to the debris and vibration associatedwith such tasks.
The only moving parts of standard industrial enclosures are thedoors. Frequently opened for routine maintenance, it is crucial thatthe doors maintain their alignment and sealing ability. An in-builtsafety system in the MULTI-FLEX’s ‘door catch’, has been designedto prevent the door closing if is not square or properly aligned withthe frame. This safety feature helps maintain the enclosure’s IPrating and is especially useful in dirty, dusty and wash-downenvironments.
A uniquely future-proofed solution, the Eldon MULTI-FLEX range offloor-mounted industrial enclosures provides users with maximisedpanel space, reduced assembly times and unrivalled lifecyclesavings. With unmatched strength, simplicity and flexibility, theEldon MULTI-FLEX range is in a class of its own.
For more information contact:
NHP Product Manager – Enclosures and Termination,Mark Fenton
* Wieger W. Westra is ELDON Group International Key Account Manager & Senior
Product Manager.
Trademarks: MULTI-FLEX is a registered trademark of Eldon Group.
Eldon floor-mount: total lifecycle savings
Spanning 300 pages-plus, the fully-illustrated firstedition NHP Enclosures and Termination cataloguedelivers a comprehensive guide to the broadestcollection of enclosure and terminations productsavailable in Australia and New Zealand. Featuringelectrical housing and cabling solutions and accessoriesfrom Eldon, FIBOX, Zanardo, Cosmotec, Stego, Iboco,WAGO and Sprecher + Schuh, all exclusive to NHP–thescope and diversity of the catalogue offeringexemplifies NHP’s continued commitment to meetingthe unique needs of local industry.
