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solar energy
New training modules
Mersen Knowledge Center – Electrical Power is Mersen Electrical Power
North America’s official online self- registering E-learning portal for electrical distributors, engineers, and end users. Their newest training module, “Application Basics: Photovoltaic Fuses in Solar Applications- M307E," will help users learn about the main components of a typical photovoltaic installation, understand the different segmentations of solar market, and identify Mersen fuses and fuses holders designed for use in photovoltaic installations. Visitors
to the portal will find a broad library of 23 different training modules to choose from, all in video presentation format. The modules introduce students to basics of electricity, fuses, and surge protection products and provide an overview of how these products are applied in various applications. Training modules typically take ten minutes or less to complete and contain a short
quiz at the end. Upon the successful completion of the each training module quiz, students have the option of printing out their Certificate of Completion.
Mersen /// ep.mersen.com
Switched-mode power supplies
Weidmuller has launched its new INSTA- POWER product series. The single phased, primary switching power supplies are characterized by a wide power spectrum, compact construction, and high value for money. The INSTA-POWER series has nine (9) variants with power outputs of 15W, 30W, 60W, and 96W (5V, 12V, 24V, 48V). Thanks to a wide range of voltage inputs
of 85-264V and international approvals, they can be used worldwide resulting in an advantage for export-oriented plant engineering. All devices in the series can be operated in the temperature range -13°F to 158°F (-25°C to 70°C). High efficiency of up to 91% and extremely low no-load power loss of max 0.5W ensure minimal energy costs. Together with the MTBF value in excess of 750,000 hours, INSTA-POWER switch-mode power supplies are an extremely economical investment over the entire service life of the device. With an installation depth of just 60mm, INSTA-POWER switch-mode power supplies can be found on the smallest of panels. This makes it suitable for DIN cutouts in various distribution boxes. The INSTA-POWER series can
be snapped into the terminal rail or screwed onto the panel. The PUSH IN connection on the INSTA-POWER series makes installation, maintenance, and measurements, under even the most unfavorable conditions, convenient.
Weidmuller
/// www.weidmuller.com
Manage multiple energy sources on-grid or off-grid Phocos’ Any-Grid Hybrid Inverter Series with built-in 80A MPPT PV charge controller is now available in 5kW- 230/48V and 3kW-230/24V versions, and a brand new 120VAC version is expected to ship Q4 2019. The Any-Grid Hybrid Inverter Series is designed for flexible energy access to support a broad range of conditions including on-grid, edge- of-grid, and off-grid applications. This new product offers the reliability of a true sine wave inverter with the efficiency
of an 80A MPPT solar charge controller to manage multiple energy sources, offering customers a cost-effective, all -in-one solution. Phocos designed the Any-Grid Hybrid Inverter Series based on customer feedback to create a scalable and robust product line appropriate
for homes, businesses, and industry globally, regardless of their unique energy access challenges. This product offers a real solution for edge-of-grid applications where access to power may be unreliable, in transition, or subject
to change in the future. The Any-Grid Hybrid Inverter solution provides options for multiple energy sources such as
grid power, generators, and solar power systems to be used together seamlessly. This flexibility helps end users maximize the optimum mix of energy resources available today and provides long-term value by having the ability to adapt to both their changing energy needs and their access to resources over time.
Phocos Americas
/// www.phocos.com
Flexible automatic bussing
The Automatic Bussing Machine from Ecoprogetti solders the interconnections of solar panels with extreme flexibility, providing a reliable and easy-to-use soldering solution. The upgraded Automatic Bussing Machine performs
at high speed with great efficiency, and also improves the module quality. The achieved speed is under 30 seconds, and depending on the design of the solar panel, the cycle time can go down to 25 seconds/module. With its high-speed cycle times, Ecoprogetti’s Automatic Bussing can manage a production line of up to 300MW/year, increasing time and quality efficiency in a small footprint. The new Automatic Bussing can work with 5-6-9-12 busbars or wires, and with panels 60- or 72-cells, half-cut cells provision is available as optional.
Ecoprogetti srl
/// www.ecoprogetti.com
25-year plastic cable tie
HellermannTyton’s PVDF Solar Tie delivers all-weather performance
and longevity in a familiar-looking fastener design. The cable tie’s
material is responsible for its extended lifespan, making it a commercial-
scale, plastic solar tie designed to last more than 25 years. Manufactured
from polyvinylidene fluoride, or PVDF, this outdoor tie exhibits high UV, chemical, and thermal resistance. With a maximum operating temperature of 284°F, this easy-to-install polymer-based cable tie boasts the longevity of metal. The gray color indicates PVDF, which provides inspectors visual confirmation a solar-specific wire management product was used on the installation and can speed site approval.
HellermannTyton
/// www.hellermann.tyton.com
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