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6 Cover Story

8 Talk from the Top Energy efficiency improvements at no cost

10 Lighting Feature LEaDing the way for a brighter outlook

12 Products Lots of new products to spark the interest of the electrical world

14 Electrical Solution Energy-efficient technology distribution

centre

18 Your Business Is your contractor actually your

employee?

20 Electrical Solution Control electricians' schedules and

redeploy them

24 Your Industry Cut costs through sustainable energy

management practices

28 Lighting Feature Get your lights right

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Another year has passed and a new year of opportunities and chal-lenges has descended upon us. Diverse issues such as the new broadband network, increased focus on energy efficiency, demand from the construction (building and non-building) industry, global and Australian economic conditions, and Mother Nature have brought (and will continue to bring) challenges and opportunities for the electrical industry. The market research firm IBISWorld forecasts the new construction of buildings and infrastructure in flood-affected regions - particularly Queensland, and to a lesser extent Victoria - over the two years through 2013-14 to boost the performance of the electrical services industry by 1- 2% a year - ie, around $375m a year.

The total revenue of the electrical services industry will increase by 4.2% to $11.1bn in 2011-12, predicts IBISWorld. The firm expects the industry to average revenues of $12.5bn over the next five years through 2016-17. “The return to synchronised cyclical growth in the downstream housing, commercial and industrial building markets, along with the one-off stimulus from reconstruction activity in south-ern Queensland, will support solid demand for electrical installation and maintenance,” opines IBISWorld.

Technological advancements are playing a key role in the growth and development of the industry. In this issue of the magazine - the first one for 2012 - our in-house technical expert Mike Smyth sheds some light on the present and future of different types of lighting technologies.

Another key topic covered in this issue is sham contracting. The Fair Work Ombudsman is investing sham contracting as some Aus-tralian businesses look to avoid employee entitlements by falsely classifying employees as contractors. The Your Business article, contributed by EI Legal’s Patricia Ryan, provides detailed insights on the subject and explains the key differences between contractors and employees.

Energy efficiency, which remains a hot topic in 2012, has also been covered in this issue of the magazine. Turn a few pages, and you will find an article on how companies could employ sustain-able energy management practices to cut costs and save energy. There’s also a case study on Australian lighting company EELCO’s lighting systems for Ingram Micro’s new distribution centre, which is expected to help Ingram reduce electricity consumption by 1.15 GW a year - the equivalent of 150 average Australian house-holds’ annual power consumption. In addition to that, there’s also the usual showcase of new and interesting industry products.

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78 Waterloo Rd, Macquarie Park is home to Schneider Electric’s new head office building in Sydney, Australia. The building was selected both for its energy-efficient design and its convenient location, the middle ground for many of the company’s pre-existing sites. The initial move, which took place at the beginning of 2011, saw approximately 700 staff from seven individual company sites co-locate into Macquarie Park, supporting both Schneider Electric’s energy-effi-ciency initiatives and to drive its integrated solutions offer. The completion of this move will occur in the early stages of 2012.

The consolidation alone of individual offices into a single building can lead to a significant reduction in an organisation’s energy use and carbon footprint. However, the building also showcases many of Schneider Electric’s energy-efficiency technologies further delivering on their energy-saving potential. Schneider Electric believes its experience highlights three key topics which many businesses today would find they face when considering implementing energy-efficient practices and technologies into the workplace.• Changing behaviour What Schneider Electric has achieved goes beyond physical infrastructure and technology.

It has changed the behaviour of its people. Some examples of changing behaviour have included increased use of public transport, greater adoption of cycling due to facilities sup-plied and carpooling. Businesses need to remember the end goal should be about achieving harmony between design, people and technology.

• Retrofitting Schneider Electric, like most businesses, operates in a leasing environment. This building is

a great example of how it is possible to implement energy-efficiency practices as a tenant.• Energy efficiency The new head office building has a low carbon footprint. In 2009 it was awarded an im-

pressive five star (Australian Excellence) Green Star Office Design v2 (environmental design and construction) rating and is designed to be rated to a five star NABERS energy rating. Schneider Electric is also working towards the Green Star Office Interiors, V1.1 rating - ap-plication is to be submitted this year.The building has two pods interlinked by a central core atrium. The atrium is naturally il-

luminated and ventilated, allowing the penetration of natural airflow and natural light through the glazed automatic louvres. There are full-height, double-glazed curtain wall panels around the

entire perimeter of the building with terraces and balconies on each floor to integrate the indoor and outdoor space. The building utilises external automatic fabric blinds on the east and west and automatic aluminium elliptical louvres on the north.

This automated shading system is controlled through the base build building manage-ment system with an in-built astrological clock. The blinds adjust in accordance with the sun’s position; there are also wind sensors to move the blinds when bad weather approaches. As tenants, Schneider Electric added its own state-of-the-art energy man-agement system, building management system and lighting control system integrated over a fibre backbone. EcoStruxure, Schneider Electric’s converged solutions architecture, maximises its energy-efficiency potential through one seamless system.

Some of the features include: on-site energy management system; remote/online energy management system allowing energy usage comparisons between other Sch-neider Electric offices; separate metering for power and lighting; fit-out designed to make maximum use of available natural light; Clipsal DALI lighting system, incorporating daylight harvesting. Macquarie Park is now a completely switchless building, automated via zone sensors. Training/meeting rooms use C-bus touch screens which control lights, shutters, projectors and screens over the local area network.

For more information on how you can achieve your energy-efficiency goals, please contact Schneider Electric on 1300 369 233 or visit www.schneider-electric.com.au.

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Many companies believe they can only improve energy efficiency through significant

use of capital; but these are not the first actions companies should consider. Capital will

often be more effective and bring faster payback if the energy culture is optimised first.

Where most companies fall flat is in their ability to implement their energy-efficiency

system and get everyone on board with the sustainability vision of the organisation.

Six starting points for an effective energy management system include:

Commitment from leaders: Obtain a clear commitment from leaders in order to

ensure that energy efficiency is given the same weight as production, quality and profit-

ability in management decisions. One senior member of staff should also be designated

the Energy Champion.

Goal setting: Set measurable goals that are integrated with production, financial, quality,

safety, cost and all other metrics tracked by the company. The energy metrics should be

written in a simple way so that every employee can understand how their daily actions

impact energy efficiency.

Ownership: Give ownership to line management. The magnitude of energy savings

opportunity and corporate goals need to be strongly embraced by senior management so

that line managers realise these directives are not temporary or the organisational ‘theme

of the month’.

Centre of competency (CoC): Set up a CoC - a virtual organisational structure con-

necting all the site energy coordinators and other energy subject matter experts with the

senior Energy Champion.

Upskill staff: Encouraging staff to be on the lookout for energy-efficiency improve-

ments and providing specific training related to the equipment they operate should be

included in the program.

Create multidisciplinary teams: All personnel are empowered to identify problems.

DuPont has found that in many organisations, employees notice issues and discuss them

informally but there is no obvious mechanism in place to analyse the issue.

These are just a handful of suggestions to get your energy management system up and

running. Like many cultural change initiatives for operations, they focus on using what

you already have more effectively rather than deploying capital to bring in ‘something else’.

For businesses where implementing an energy-efficiency program has become increas-

ingly urgent, turning your attention to the cultural rather than capital aspects of the

change can be highly beneficial.

Since 1990, DuPont has implemented cultural, operations and capital programs to

continuously reduce energy usage and related costs. As a result, the company has achieved

a 6% absolute reduction in total energy consumption, while production has risen by 40%,

netting over $6bn in savings to date. Implementing cultural change

will not only synergise future capital changes you make, it will help

you realise upwards of 40% of the total energy-efficiency opportunity,

reducing your footprint and generating immediate cash savings, while

positioning the organisation for ongoing sustainable success, whatever

the future might bring.

For more information please see the white paper (http://www2.

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ture_Change_White_Paper.pdf) co-authored by Smith and Davide Vas-

sallo, Global Practice Leader, DuPont Sustainable Solutions.

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Energy efficiency improvements at no cost

Have you begun considering the need for energy reduction strategies due to projected volatility of energy costs or increased pressure from the investment community to lower your corporate carbon footprint? Perhaps you’re just looking for ways to operate smarter and more efficiently. Whatever the motivation is for your company, the good news is that up to more than 40% of energy-efficiency improvements can be made right now with little or no capital investment.

By Chris Smith, the Global Director of Sustainable Operations at DuPont Sustainable Solutions. As a qualified chemical engineer, Smith has been instrumental in achieving sustained improvements in operational, safety and environmental performance for a range of clients in the oil and gas, healthcare and aerospace industries.

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The Australian lighting industry may be facing a number of challenges, including complicated regulatory

environment and counterfeit products, but there is little doubt that the efficiency of all types of lighting has improved over the last 20 or so years. In this article, Mike Smyth takes a light look at the past, present and future of different types of lighting technologies.

Lighting, in the home, in commercial and

industrial situations and even on the streets,

has come a long way in the last 70 years or

so. Tungsten lights, sodium lights, cold cath-

ode tubes, mercury vapour, halogen, neon,

iodine, CFLs and fluorescent are all still with

us but beginning to take a back row compared

with the all-advancing, all-shining LED (light

emitting diode) that threatens to take over

any time soon.

Tungsten lightsTungsten has become a dirty word, not only

with electricians but especially with greenies

who see them as needing more and more

coal-fired stations to feed their hunger for

power. Yes, they were/are demanding of volts

and amps and the light they give out is that

unnatural yellow colour that some call mellow.

But perhaps their two greatest downsides are

the heat they generate, meaning they cannot

be used in small enclosed spaces except at

the lowest wattages giving the meanest of

light, and the high voltages they need to give

worthwhile illumination. In today’s world they

are not considered efficient.

Tungsten bulbs or globes have been with us

not quite since Edison suspended carbon in a

glass container but not many years afterwards.

The carbon was quickly succeeded by metal

and since those early days the metal has been

improved to give the relatively long life we

expected before their demise.

As a side issue it was, of course, found

that these filaments not only gave off light

but also a stream of electrons that were later

harnessed by Fleming to create the thermionic

valve or tube, and we all know how complex

these became before the transistor made them

as obsolete as the side button boot.

Nevertheless, despite their shortcomings,

tungsten bulbs have stood us in good stead as

our almost sole means of lighting for a good

many years, and there are many among us

who mourn their passing.

LEDsLEDs are a quite different animal. They are

solid state devices, a semiconductor that is

so constructed that when a forward voltage

is applied to it, it releases photons as light.

On the whole, LEDs have taken a long time

to come to fruition - at least as serious il-

lumination. Initially used as indicator lamps

on equipment such as televisions, hi-fi units

and other domestic appliances, the little red

glows become a feature of modern equipment.

Colour and LEDs was an initial problem. For

a long time it was red only with gallium arsenide

as the doping agent. Gradually other colours

became available with various combinations

of chemicals giving us green, yellow, blue and

white that were very useful at making modern

electronic devices look very pretty indeed. But

the most useful colour for general lighting, white,

was a long time coming and when it did it was

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only relatively slowly taken up by the industry

and consumers. The breakthrough came with

high-intensity white LEDs, especially when

they were fitted into hand torches in banks of

five or seven to give up to a watt of output.

This intense bright white light, demanding low

voltage and giving off no heat, was immediately

attractive for use in confined spaces and it was

only a natural progression from there to general

household lighting.

LEDs are getting better and better. The

30 to 60 mW output types have been replaced

with 1 W plus. There are now 5 W LEDs avail-

able as at 18 to 22 lumens per watt (lm/W),

compared with a 60 to 100 W incandescent

bulb that emits around 15 lm/W. A standard

fluorescent light emits up to 100 lumens.

Six years ago a prototype LED with

131 lm/W at a forward current of 20 mA

was demonstrated but this has since been

superseded by a 150 lm/W version and last

year (2011) 100 lm/W at full power of 10 W

and 160 lm/W at about 2 W input was shown

to be the shape of things to come. However,

the current demand for these higher power

devices has risen to 350 mA and beyond.

Of course, one of the great attractions of

LEDs, apart from their low voltage and cur-

rent requirements and their ability to oper-

ate almost cold, is their extended lifespan of

anything up to 100,000 hours - well beyond

the capability of tungsten. This makes them

a highly efficient form of lighting and future

development suggests that brighter and better

are just around the corner.

Dramatic as this shift was, we are still not

near using LEDs as the main source of artificial

light within the average home. Yes, they are

in use as table lamps and other single point

sources of illumination but there is still some

distance to go before they take over the world.

Fluorescent lampsThe fluorescent lamp is much more efficient

than tungsten. It is a gas discharge device that

excites mercury vapour with electricity. The

excited mercury atoms generate ultraviolet

light that influences a phosphor coating on

the inside of the tube to produce light. Instal-

lation is more complicated than tungsten in

that special fittings are needed and a ballast

circuit is required to regulate the lamp’s current.

These lamps are negative differential resistance

devices, which means that as more current

flows through them, the more the resistance

falls. Without a ballast to restrict the current

flow, the tubes would quickly enter a thermal

runaway state and self-destruct.

The simplest ballast is a series inductor

on a laminated magnetic core but they are all

rated according to the lamp size and supply

frequency. If the voltage is too low to strike

an arc, a step-up transformer will bring the

voltage to the strike level.

Halogen lightsHalogen lights have become extremely

popular, especially by architects who are

designing them into almost every domestic

dwelling. While many householders like the

idea of dimming these lights, perhaps for a

mood change or perhaps in the mistaken

belief that is saves electricity, halogen bulbs

are not always the best choice for this. The

lifespan may be considerably reduced if the

wrong halogens are dimmed.

High temperature operation is essential

to the operation of these lamps but because

of this they do create a potential fire hazard

and already some safety codes require a

protective grid or grille to be incorporated

into their design. A further safety feature is

an ultraviolet-absorbing glass filter, designed

to protect the user from a possible explosion

of the device. Careful handling is also needed

as surface contamination of the glass, espe-

cially from human fingers, can weaken the

quartz and change it to a weaker crystalline

structure that may create a bubble leading

to its failure by explosion.

Halogen lamps are bright and efficient and

are in wide use outside in stadium floodlights

and motor vehicles. Within the home, 10 to

15 W outputs are the most common, giving

light at 150 to 180 lumens.

A brighter futureThere is little doubt that the efficiency of all

types of lighting has improved over the last 20

or so years. The tungsten bulb has become a

dinosaur to be replaced by low-voltage LEDs

and halogen. However, their versatility is still

not as great although it is growing.

Handling cautions with halogen plus their

high operating temperature, the precise volt-

ages and currents needed for LEDs and the

mercury content of fluorescents cannot be

seen as major problems - rather as challenges

for the next decade.

"LEDs are getting better and better. The 30 to 60 mW output types

have been replaced with 1 W plus. There are now 5 W LEDs available

as at 18 to 22 lumens per watt (lm/W), compared with a 60 to 100 W

incandescent bulb that emits around 15 lm/W."

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2011 trends in web-driven service and supportNot long ago, service and support vendors and practitioners could

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the latest shocking service slight, clever customer comeback, hot

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The seven types of power problemsMany of the mysteries of equipment failure, downtime, software

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Steel pulling gripsThe RectorSeal single-use wire pulling tool reduces set-up time and lets the user pull up to four times more wire per day. Rated for use on THHN and XHHN wire, the steel pulling grips are available in 18 sizes, ranging from 1 AWG to 750 MCM. They are made with a durable steel body and are less likely to fail during an installation than a pulling grip made of aluminium. They also have a shorter body length, which allows them to corner better.

Pulling grips eliminate waste, saving time and money, es-pecially on larger commercial jobs. The contractor can receive the wire with all three or four wire lengths on a paralleled reel, ready to pull. At the end of each wire is a steel lanyard, used to pull the wire through the conduit; lanyards are of staggered lengths to stagger the heads. To complete the pull, a contractor simply attaches their rope to the lanyard. After the pull is complete, the grips are simply cut off and are disposable.

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LIGHTINGES Project: Energy-efficient technology distribution

centreSolution: Lighting systems that reduce electricity

consumption by 1.15 GW a year

When information technology distributor

Ingram Micro moved its distribution cen-

tre to Eastern Creek, New South Wales,

in December 2011, one of its objectives

was to reduce its carbon footprint.

Ingram Micro, like many Australian

organisations, is setting goals for itself

to lower its greenhouse gas emissions.

The company engaged Australian lighting

manufacturer EELCO (The Energy Effi-

cient Lighting Company) to provide the

lighting in its new, purpose-built Advanced

Logistics Centre. The distribution centre

measures 40,000 m2, with more than

34 docks, 6000 additional pallet storage

locations and an expanded (650 m2) on-

site configuration centre, making it the

largest technology distribution centre in

the Southern Hemisphere. EELCO had

supplied the high-bay lighting in Ingram

Micro’s former Sydney distribution centre

in Matraville, NSW, in 2007. The system

has paid for itself in energy savings twice

over, with zero maintenance costs.

Over the next 10 years, as well as

reducing running costs, Ingram Micro

estimates EELCO’s lighting system will

enable the company to reduce green-

house gas emissions by 1230 tonnes per

year, compared with standard high-bay

lighting. Its electricity consumption will

be reduced by 1.15 GW per year - the

equivalent of 150 average Australian

households’ annual power consumption.

A total of 677 EELCO1848A_5LT5 high-bay

lights were installed in the centre. EELCO linear

fluorescent lights, which are manufactured in

Sydney, offer much greater energy efficiency

compared to traditional high-bay lighting. They

also reduce eye fatigue, thus improving health

and safety, and productivity.

Linear fluorescent technology offers improved performance and longevity compared to

emerging technologies such as LED, said EELCO CEO Mat Fear. “LED has its place

in domestic and low-roof commercial environments but it is not as viable in high-bay

installations. The life expectancy of even high-quality LED light sources diminishes

markedly in high ambient temperature environments such as those typically found in

Australian warehouses, factories and other high-roof facilities,” noted Fear.

“In addition to cost savings, we’re confident EELCO’s lighting system will enable us

to significantly reduce our carbon footprint,” said Michael Colagiuri, Director of Opera-

tions & Logistics at Ingram Micro Australia.

The key benefits of the EELCO linear fluorescent lighting systems include: they

use less power than conventional high-bay lights; reduce greenhouse gas emissions;

are longer-lasting, so bulbs need replacing less frequently, with reduced maintenance

costs; produce higher quality light, with lower eye fatigue.

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Preterminated fibre-optic cables can also be manufactured to meet specifications for differ-ent clients and provide guaranteed low losses as all of the connectors are factory polished for the best possible results. With so many options available, a pre-terminated fibre-optic cable ordering guide has been developed to ensure that no detail is overlooked and the cable ordered will cater to exact requirements.

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Power supplies for LED lightingThe LDS100 series 100 W LED power supplies offer a choice of models - featuring an input range of 120 to 277 VAC (H models) and an input range of 100 to 240 VAC (U model). The first models in the series feature Class 2 outputs capable of delivering up to 4.1 A at 24 VDC and offer both constant current and constant voltage output modes, enabling customers to meet the demands of different LED lighting systems with a single model, thereby minimising inventory.

Constant voltage mode operates from no load to full load. The LDS100-24-H03 model features program-mable current limit lev-els, controlled via an IEC 60929-compliant interface using a standard 0 to 10 V signal, to support dimming. The current limit level is also resistor programmable and can be preset by the

system designer. All power supply models feature active power factor correction rated at 0.9 minimum to support Energy Star requirements and meet the class C harmonic require-ments of IEC 61000-3-2. The supplies also have a very high conversion efficiency - typically 90% when operating from a nominal 230 VAC input - which further helps minimise users’ running costs. They are rated for operation over a wide case temperature range of -40 to 90°C, without forced air cooling. The power supplies are available with ingress protection ratings IP67, which provides protection against shallow water immersion, and are intended for outdoor and ruggedised indoor applications. Housed in a slimline package measuring 215 x 42 mm, with a height of 30 mm, the power supplies are easy to accommodate in modern LED lighting fixtures with limited space.

The LDS100 series power supplies comply with the CISPR 15 requirement for EMI and meet FCC part 15 conducted noise standards. They are protected against short-circuit, overvoltage and overtemperature conditions. The surge immunity performance of the series has been evaluated to installation class 3 (U models) and class 4 (H models) test levels set out in IEC 61000-4-5. Critical safety specifications include EN 61347-2-13 and UL 8750, which are specific to LED-related applications, and the LDS100 series also complies with CSA C22.2 No. 107.1 and CE LVD directives.

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Sh a m c o n t r a c t i n g i s where an employment r e l a t i o n s h i p b e t w e e n a worker and employer

i s m i s r e p r e s e n t e d a s a n i n d e p e n d e n t c o n t r a c t i n g arrangement. Some Australian employers are engaging in sham contracting to falsely lower labour cost and to avoid paying annual leave, holiday pay, superannuation and pay as you go (PAYG) withholdings . This is a serious offence and the Fair Work Ombudsman is targeting p a r t i c u l a r i n d u s t r i e s a n d investigating sham contracting as part of the new education and comp l iance campa ign for employers.

Is your contractor actually your employee?

Patricia Ryan*

Many businesses enjoy the flexibility of

engaging contractors for certain projects

or to assist during busy periods. However,

confusion often arises as to whether these

so-called contractors are regarded by the

law as such. The fact that there is a contract

between a company and a person where that

person is described as a “contractor” will

not in itself be determinative of whether the

person is a contractor. Whether a person

is a contractor or an employee will be a

question of fact to be determined on a case-

by-case basis, taking into account all the

relevant factors of the relationship. There

is no magic formula as to how many of

these factors are required for a person to

be considered a contractor or an employee.

The following factors suggest that a

person may be an employee:

•The employer has the right to con-

trol the manner in which the worker

performs the work, including: (i) the

employer usually sets processes or re-

quires that processes be in accordance

with the employer’s requirements; (ii)

the employer usually sets the worker’s

hours of work.

•The employer supplies the worker

with materials, tools and equipment

to perform the work.

•The relationship is generally for an

ongoing or fixed term.

•The worker works exclusively or

mainly for the employer.

•The worker does the work himself or

herself, rather than having the freedom

to delegate it to others.

•The employer pays the worker’s busi-

ness expenses.

•The employer pays the worker periodi-

cally (eg, weekly, fortnightly, monthly).

•The employer withholds taxation from

payments made to the worker and

makes superannuation contributions

on the worker’s behalf.

•The worker is paid on an hourly

basis regardless of how the work is

performed.

The following factors suggest that a

person may be a contractor:

•The contract is with an interposed

entity (eg, a company or trust) who

provides the worker to perform the

work.

*By Patricia Ryan, the Practice Manager of EI Legal and a so-licitor with more than 30 years’ experience in both private prac-tice and in-house roles.


Is your contractor actually your employee?

•The worker controls his or her own

work, including: (i) the worker works

independently; and (ii) the worker

is free to keep his or her own hours

subject to contractual deadlines.

•The worker supplies his or her own

tools and equipment, sets his or her

own processes and supplies his or her

own materials (although the client

may supply the materials).

•The worker is usually paid a fixed

sum, although that sum may be di-

vided into progress payments over the

contract period.

•The worker is responsible for meeting

his or her own tax obligations and

making its own superannuation con-

tributions (in the case of a contractor

that is a company).

•The worker is free to perform other

work.

•The worker is free to delegate work

to a delegate or subcontractor unless

expressly provided otherwise in the

contract.

•The relationship ends at the comple-

tion of a job or expiry of the contract

period.

•The worker is responsible for taking

out their own policy of insurance.

•The worker is responsible for the

rectification of work.

•The worker is paid by results rather

than time and issues an invoice in

order to get paid.

Employer or contractor for other puposesA difficulty arises from certain legislation

that tends to ‘deem’ certain persons as

‘employees’ and ‘workers’ when they are not

employees at common law. For example,

the following legislation at state and federal

level often deems certain types of inde-

pendent contractors as employees for the

purpose of entitlements and obligations:

payroll tax legislation; superannuation

legislation; workplace health and safety

legislation; and workers compensation

legislation.

Deeming a person to be an employee

for one purpose (eg, taxation) does not

necessarily make him, or her, an employee

for all other purposes (eg, workplace

relations). Therefore, it’s important to

always get information from the relevant

body that administers the legislation or

seek legal advice. This need for advice is

highlighted by the crackdown by the Fair

Work Ombudsman on sham contracting.

Sham contracting is where an em-

ployment relationship between a worker

and an employer is misrepresented as an

independent contracting arrangement.

Some employers do this to avoid paying

entitlements such as leave, superannuation

and minimum rates of pay.

Under the sham contracting provisions

of the Fair Work Act 2009, an employer

cannot:

•misrepresent an employment rela-

tionship or a proposed employment

arrangement as an independent con-

tracting arrangement;

•dismiss or threaten to dismiss an

employee for the purpose of engaging

them as an independent contractor;

•make a knowingly false statement to

persuade or influence an employee to

become an independent contractor.

The Fair Work Act 2009 provides seri-

ous penalties for contraventions of these

provisions. The Fair Work Ombudsman

has been targeting particular industries

and investigating sham contracting as a

part of the new education and compli-

ance campaign for employers. Industries

involved in the audit include hair and

beauty, cleaning, construction and call

centres. Sham contracting is a serious

offence and can expose a business owner

and a company to up $33,000 in fines.

Employers must seek professional advice

if unsure of any employment arrangement.

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ELECTRICALESA&K Lievesley Electrical Contractors

commenced operation in 2000, specialis-

ing in domestic and commercial electri-

cal installations and maintenance. Like

most small trade business owners, Tony

Lievesley started out as a sole contrac-

tor keeping track of all the bookkeeping

using a ledger book late into the nights

and over weekends.

The company quickly outgrew that

very manual system, which facilitated

the move to a proper accounting soft-

ware system - MYOB. To control field

workers’ schedules, they incorporated

multiple excel spreadsheets and various

calendars to track jobs and staff. With

further expansion still, the company

decided it needed to move away from

manual administrative processes to a

dedicated service management system

that would help gain better control

of their administration-centric service

business. Having been in the electrical

industry for many years, the owners

had been aware of simPRO, and after

their evaluations, they chose to deploy

simPRO Software into the business.

A&K, which manages 12 staff and

over 100 jobs a week, can now quickly

track all of its electricians utilising in-built

mapping and easily reschedule jobs in

order to give priority to emergency jobs.

This has been the single largest benefit

Project: Control electricians' schedules and redeploy them

Solution: simPRO software for better business management

of switching to simPRO, said owner Kate Lievesley. The A&K admin employees are

now able to give customers the service they need while reducing the amount of

time spent on the phone tracking field workers and redeploying them.

Improving customer service has proved to be an incredible benefit of implement-

ing simPRO, said Lievesley. “Part of the simPRO program allows the customers to

access their own data and they absolutely love it. They don’t have to call anymore

and see where we’re up to with jobs, they can just log in themselves and see,”

she added. The Client Management Portal (a web-based portal that A&K clients use

to view details of jobs and invoices related to them) gives customers visibility over

the status of the scheduled jobs at their fingertips, freeing up an administrator’s

time in the office.

Other key advantages A&K gained with simPRO were simplified invoicing and the

ability to email directly from the system. A&K understands the advantages of profes-

sional, itemised invoices and has earned itself more business just by using this feature

in simPRO. In addition, simPRO integrates directly to the accounting system (A&K

switched from MYOB to Xero at the time of the simPRO implementation), so there

is no need to enter information into two systems, everything naturally progresses

in simPRO and then updates directly to the accounting system for financials. The

ability to complete a job and invoice it the next day, using professionally branded

templates, is a huge positive for the A&K administrative team.

“My whole quality of life has changed because there is more control and more

accountability to other staff members that are also responsible, therefore taking

the pressure off me to do so much work. It’s made a huge difference to our busi-

ness and our lives,” said Lievesley. When asked what advice she would give other

companies looking to invest in a job management system, Lievesley said, “There’s

no alternative to simPRO.”

If individuals or businesses need help, they can contact simPRO for a no obliga-

tion, on-site demonstration or a free 30-day evaluation of the software.

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Modular industrial patch panelThe MIPP is a termination panel for cables that need to be connected to active equipment such as switches, industrial ethernet devices and any other device with an ethernet link.

Using patchcords to connect to active equipment, cables can be terminated outside the cabinet in an organised and structured manner to ensure the highest level of reliability.

Belden claims MIPP is the first modular industrial patch panel in the market able to combine copper and fibre management in one solution offering significant space and cost savings. With a lightweight aluminium

structure which increases its overall versatility, the MIPP can be mounted on a DIN rail or it can even be fixed at the sides of the cabinets simply using a wall-mount plate.

The MIPP was designed for industrial use, where its functionality and reliability can make a significant con-tribution to the uptime and availability of systems. The industrial design makes it suitable for use in machine build-ing, transportation, alternative power generation, power transportation and distribution, and oil and gas markets, as well as more general use in enterprise, buildings and other applications. The MIPP is available as both single and double modules.

Belden Australia Pty Ltd


Outdoor luminairePrecision designed and constructed from powder-coated, die-cast aluminium, the stylish luminaire fea-tures a white glass lighting enclosure, ensuring good transmission levels and good photometric characteristics. Available in three beam types - side throw, pathway specific and symmetrical distribution - the luminaire also provides options for 100%/50% output.

The luminaire has optimised thermal management through the ballast in mast mounting, as well as through the luminaire housing, which acts as heat sinks for the LED technology.

The LED is suitable for large city centre, town square, residential area, side street and park lighting applications.

Sylvania Lighting Australasia

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Cat6A shielded ethernet patch cablesThe Cabinet Line Cat6A shielded ethernet patch cables are suitable for use in in-dustrial and manufacturing environments or where electrical noise is present.

The cables feature overall screen with foil around each twisted pair and shielded plugs to help combat the excessive electrical noise which is often found in industrial environments. In addition, communication performance is improved as the completely shielded cables minimise data errors as well as the slow reaction times that are a by-product of the excessive electrical noise found inside control cabinets, variable speed drive cabinets or nearby welding bays.

The cables are low smoke zero halogen (LSZH) type in accordance with IEC 60754-2, IEC 60332-1/UL 1581 FT2. They come in various lengths from 0.5 to 25 m and are available in a range of colours. Straight cables come in grey, blue, black, yellow, green, red and magenta. Weidmuller has also released 90 and 270° angled cables that are available in grey and are suitable for tight bend radius in cabinets. The company also stocks a large range of PUR and PVC cables for CAT5e, Cat7, Profinet and railway applications with RJ45 or M12 connections.

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Distance-measuring device

The Dimetix FLS-C distance measuring device measures absolute distances up to 500 m without contact. The device has an absolute accuracy of 1 mm and the repeatability is typically 0.3 mm. A colour change of the target object does not affect the accuracy.

The optical distance measuring device measures, maintenance free, distances on natural and reflecting surfaces. It determines positions of objects that are difficult to access or may have very high surface tem-peratures. It accurately measures distances in hostile environments. The device is designed to be suitable for both heavy industrial and outdoor applications. It is constructed of a solid metal case and provides class IP65 environmental protection. It represents a cost-efficient solution even at extreme environment temperatures as low as -40°C. Its features make it flexible for multiple applications in numerous industries such as mining, automotive, paper, metal and textile.

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Why do I need surge protection?

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In products such as PC’s, Servers, Routers, LED, Plasma and LCD TV’s, home entertainment systems etc, the power supplies are getting smaller and the focus is on design to minimise cost. All it takes is a surge of a few microseconds to create damage. Surge events don’t just come from lightning either, they can be generated by any electrical switching device, photocopiers, air conditioners, generators etc.

Installing surge protection makes good economic sense as it increases the longevity of your investment. It is similar to insurance, you insure your expensive car so why not insure your expensive electrical equipment? Eaton can offer solutions to this problem to suit your home or small business from as little as $100. To find out how to go about surge proofing your home or business go to www.eaton.com/powerquality. Select the Australia website. Go to products and services/surge protection and read the article on ‘Surge proofing your home or business.’

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Rising energy prices, climate change and the introduction of carbon tax from July this year have made it crucial for

businesses to look at different energy-saving programs and strategies. Achieving energy-efficiency goals in a variety of project applications is a difficult design brief to achieve. This article contributed by Schneider Electric, explains how sustainable energy management practices could help businesses reduce costs and add competitive advantage.

Every day our world demands more - more

power, more reliability, more comfort and con-

trol. In today’s energy-conscious environment,

the world requires the most energy-efficient

means possible. Achieving the energy-effciency

goals in a variety of project applications is a

difficult design brief to achieve. Every infra-

structure and industry specification is unique

and requires specialist expertise.

In addition, world energy consumption has

risen 45% since 1980. It is projected to be 70%

higher by 2030. Emerging markets (including

China and India) account for more than 75%

of demand, placing new pressures on global

resources. Meanwhile, mature markets such

as North America, Europe and Japan will

face increased demand and limited resources.

These mature markets will continue legislating

to reduce consumption, shift to alternative

energy sources and improve energy security.

Energy efficiency is the quickest, cheapest

and cleanest way to reduce energy consump-

tion and lower greenhouse gas emissions.

Energy-efficiency improvements require a

life cycle approach. Improvement starts with

a decision about what to implement. In most

cases an energy audit is the first step. Gener-

ally, the next identified actions will be passive

measures to fix the basics such as replacing

inefficient devices and repairing leaks. Finally,

active measures for the optimisation and

automation of systems are where substantial

savings can be made.

Australia’s commitment to an energy-effi-

cient future is supported through a combina-

tion of voluntary rating programs, legislation,

mandatory reporting requirements, govern-

ment funding programs and building codes.

Government funding programsPrograms such as the NSW Government’s

Energy Saver program are available now to

businesses wanting to take the important

first step towards understanding their en-

ergy footprint. The Energy Saver program

provides subsidised energy audits of up to

80%. Schneider Electric’s energy auditors

have been appointed to the Energy Saver

program and can work with customers and

partners to assist businesses to understand if

they qualify, complete the audit and advise

on what strategies to implement.

The $20m Energy Saver works with

medium to large NSW sites (160 MWh -

10 GWh electricity consumption a year) to

cut their energy use by at least 10%. Funding

is available to all business sectors including

manufacturing, commercial office buildings,

hotels and government departments.

Mandatory reportingA key issue for businesses in 2012 will be the

new energy reporting regulations. The Com-

mercial Building Disclosure (CBD) scheme is

the first regulatory step in making business

more energy wise and penalties will apply

for non-disclosure.

Under the CBD scheme, effective 1 No-

vember 2011, all sellers or lessors of office

space greater than 2000 m2 are required to

obtain and disclose an up-to-date energy-

efficiency rating. The scheme also requires

applicable organisations to make energy

recommendations for how they can reduce

energy within their building.

Schneider Electric works with contractors

to help organisations address the multiple

and complex issues surrounding the ‘energy

challenge’ - through placing a large emphasis

on energy efficiency as a strategic business

issue to help enterprise and industry make

the most of their energy.

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CMS 5 + 6 Pole Modular Wiring SystemsCMS is an Australian owned and operated company, providing innovative wiring solutions to the Electrical Industry. With over 1000 completed projects, we are the contractors preferred choice.The 5 pole ‘Quick-Flex’ system is a modular power for lighting softwiring system incorporating the latest in Dali technology. The system integrates CMS latest 5 pole connector with a wide range of accessories, providing the most advanced and competitive softwired lighting system in the industry.The 6 pole modular wiring system is now compatible with another lighting system Dynalite’s ‘Ecolinx’ unit. This unit control reduces onsite installation time, increases the functionality and ultimately achieves energy savings for the complex.

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PXI express controllerThe PXIe-3975 is a 3U PXI express controller with In-tel Core i5-520E 2.4 GHz processor, for hybrid PXIe-based testing systems. With maximum system through-put of up to 2 GBps, the PXIe-3975 is a mid-perfor-mance PXIe testing system solution for general-purpose and electronic functional testing applications.

The controller also features up to 8 GB of 1066 MHz DDR3 memory and a 160 GB, 7200 RPM SATA hard drive. It provides flexible scal-ability with a front panel-mounted ExpressCard/34 expansion slot. Users can extend system function with ExpressCard modules, such as ExpressCard to USB 3.0, or a bus expansion kit from ExpressCard to PXI/PCI. In addition, the controller also provides ample interface flexibility, including dual gigabit ethernet ports, one for LAN connec-tion and the other for controlling LXI instruments, four USB 2.0 ports for peripheral devices and USB instrument control, and a Micro-D GPIB connector for GPIB instrument connection, for hybrid PXIe-based testing systems control.

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Automotive blade fuse clipsA wide range of surface-mount, automotive blade fuse clips en-gineered to secure fuses in place even after multiple insertions is now available from Keystone Elec-tronics. The compact, low-profile clips are suitable for high-density applications and are available in vertical, horizontal and through-board blade entry types.

They accept standard-style ATO and ATC fuses; low-profile mini #891 or ATM-LP fuses; as well as mini and ATM series of mini auto

fuses. Voltage rating is at 500 VAC and 15-30 A. The new entries are made of brass with tin nickel plate and are available in bulk or in tape and reel.

The vertical entry clips used with mini, low-profile or standard auto blade fuses have a catalogue number of 3586 (bulk) or 3586 TR (tape and reel). The horizontal clips used with mini auto blade fuses have a catalogue number of 3569 (bulk) or 3569 TR (tape and reel). The low-profile environment vertical entry clips using mini auto fuses have a catalogue number of 3563 (bulk) or 3563 TR (tape and reel).

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GearboxThe standard hypoid gearbox (designated with an ‘S’ in the ordering code) has seven output options to choose from which are identified numerically in the ordering code. The extended construc-tion kit (designated with a ‘B’ in the ordering code) allows for even more output options including: closed cover and standard shaft; standard shaft with rear hollow shaft; solid shaft with rear hollow shaft; keyed shaft with rear hollow

shaft; involute shaft with rear hollow shaft; standard shaft with rear solid shaft; keyed shaft with rear solid shaft; involute shaft with rear solid shaft; standard shaft with rear keyed shaft; keyed shaft with rear keyed shaft; involute shaft with rear keyed shaft; system output with rear hollow shaft; system output with rear solid shaft; system output with rear keyed shaft.

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EtherNet/IP-enabled motor control centresLeveraging a single, standard network simplifies communica-tion for the entire enterprise and allows users to control, configure and collect data from any point in the system. In addition, by taking advantage of Premier Integration, users can configure and commission their MCC faster with RSLogix 5000 software, reducing the risk of errors associated with redundant programming. The ethernet connection also allows users to access information remotely. This allows personnel to monitor, troubleshoot and diagnose the MCC without being exposed to dangerous conditions and power equipment.

With embedded IntelliCenter technology, the MCCs use a pre-configured and pretested network with integrated hardware and software. This level of integration helps reduce installation time with its plug-and-play set-up and can help minimise facility downtime by providing intelligent diagnostic and predictive failure information.

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Self-fusing silicon tapeOne Tape Pro is a self-fusing UV-resistant silicon repair tape with no adhesive that is able to bond to itself upon contact, forming an airtight and waterproof seal.

It comes in a range of colours suitable for marking and identi-fication purposes and offers an alternative to traditional butyl rubber weatherproofing. The tape can be used in diverse temperature environments from -54 to +260°C. Feeders can be identified using a simple colour-coding system. Using a wrap or two in prominent positions can make feeder ID easy from ground level.

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Fibre-optic enclosures

The 148S RapidConnect fibre-optic enclosure is designed for fast installation in data centres. It comes with a sliding cable tray and dual splice cassettes cable management, holding up to 48 connections in 1RU.

Traditionally, fibre installers spend a lot of time preparing fibre-optic trays for installations. The installers will no longer have to mount adapters, install cable management, unpack, clean and check optical connectors and adapters, adding additional fibre management, routing fibres and installing pigtails. Normally, this process can take up to two hours.

A completed preloaded patch panel, with the user’s choice of adaptors and pigtails, will be de-livered with the new enclosures.

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Safety switchThe SOL30-Safety fireman’s switch offers maximum safety to firefighters where solar PV systems are installed.

During the day when the solar panels are actively producing DC power, it becomes necessary to quickly and safely isolate the PV panels from the rest of the system in the event of a fire. The safety switch works by discon-necting the PV panels from the rest of the system as soon as the main AC breaker is tripped or switched by the firefighters. This is achieved by the inherent undervoltage release which automatically disengages the switch when the AC voltage is not present.

The fireman’s safety switch is rated at 1000 VDC, 30 A and can be manu-ally switched as well. Various input/output connection options are available.

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In May last year, the Building Code of Austra l ia (BCA) introduced significant changes to what was allowed in terms of

energy consumption from lighting per square metre in all new building projects. The regulations allow only 5 W per square metre, as opposed to the previous 25 W per square metre.

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Get your lights right

The new BCA regulations assist the

gradual phasing out of 50 W halogen and

incandescent globes and cause business

managers and property owners to find

suitable replacements. Compounding

this situation is the fact that while the

wattage per square metre has changed, the

regulations for lux levels have not, and

commercial properties are still required

to meet the minimum lux levels based

on the Australian Standards Lux Levels

(AS 1680 series) for commercial settings.

As a result, building projects must now

install lights that comply with the new

energy-efficiency codes while maintaining

the required lux levels as part of Australia’s

occupation health and safety (OHS) guide-

lines. Poor or defective lighting can cause

problems such as eyestrain, general vision

problems and headaches. This can lead to

employees having time off as well as in-

creased workers compensation premiums.

The rapidly evolving light emitting diode

(LED) technology offers a solution to this

issue. Many LED products are now able to

reproduce the same lighting quality and

brightness as the common 50 W halogen

globe, effectively becoming a direct replace-

ment. It is important to choose the right

LEDs that meet the specifications required

for a commercial property.

One important specification in main-

taining lux levels will almost always be

the luminosity of the LED. LEDs have the

ability to produce high luminosity from

a low wattage, making them a desirable

option for the new BCA requirements. In

fact, some high-quality LEDs can produce

up to 720 lumens while only running off

10 W of power, making them a direct

replacement for 50 W halogen.

Electricians should read the specifica-

tions of all LED lights to see whether

it meets the new requirements and lux

levels. They should ensure that any LED

they choose can produce a minimum

of 720 lumens without exceeding 20 W.

They should also check out the colour

temperature and colour rendering index

(CRI) of the light - these two factors

determine how well the light is capable

of reproducing vibrant colours. This is

important in workplaces where visual clar-

ity is essential. Lastly, electricians should

also make sure builders are educated on

the new regulations as buildings that don’t

meet the new requirements may fail their

final inspections.

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The new ProTag Optima System tests portable appliances and RCDs,

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Safety relaysThe line includes basic units capable of supporting a range of safety devices in various applications, such as single and multizone configurations. It can help machine builders and end users simplify safety relay selection and reduce component inventory and life cycle costs. Users can expand and cascade safety functions up to a SIL 3 rating using a single wire to connect devices. This leads to reduction in installation time and effort. In addition, AND/OR logic can be set via a rotary switch on the front of the relay, yielding a variety of configurations including regional and global e-stop architectures.

It also features dual-input modules, providing users with twice the functionality of a stand-ard relay in 22.5 mm housing. A single TUV-approved rotary switch with internal redundancy eliminates the need for double switches, helping to speed configuration while addressing multiple functions such as reset modes and time delays.

The range includes: Guardmaster DI/DIS that consolidates functionality of two safety relays into a single 22.5 mm housing; Guardmaster SI, with two NO outputs and one PNP auxiliary output, which is suitable for simple safety applications using one dual or single-channel safety device; Guardmaster CI which has the same functionality as SI but the terminals on the CI are arranged in a similar layout to legacy Guardmaster MSR safety relays and other brands of safety relays; and Guardmaster EM/EMD. The safety relay line is designed to meet new functional safety standards such as EN ISO 13849-1 or IEC/EN 62061.

Rockwell Automation Australia


Non-contact measurement sensorI t f e a t u r e s a 1024 p ixe l C M O S l i n e a r imager that can achieve up to a 1 micron resolu-tion under nomi-nal conditions. It also features target displace-ment or thickness measurement with high resolution 4-20 mA or RS485 serial com-munication outputs. Two sensors can be configured to self-synchronise for thickness measurements - performing the thickness calculation within the sensors - requiring no external controller for operation.

The LH can be used in a network of up to 32 sensors, providing the capability to perform multiple, simultaneous inspec-tions. With a narrow laser spot, it easily aligns to small targets. A graphical user interface (GUI) guides the user through setup and performance monitoring, when adjusting the sensor parameters. After the sensor is installed, the GUI provides data acquisition tools to graphically display the current measurements. Parameters such as analogue output scaling, averaging, sample size and other advanced features can all be set within the GUI. All data is displayed in real time and can be saved to a log file.

Micromax Pty Ltd


Power quality analyserThe high-speed (0.5 µs 2 MHz) field unit is available in models including either 1000 A clamps or 5000 A Rogowski coils.

It features: four voltage channels 150 to 600 VRMS; 4 current 0 to 5000 A flexible Rogowski coils or 1000 A CTs depending on model; high-resolution colour LCD; total energy, tariffs, max demands, transient and sub-cycle disturbances.

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Vehicle tracking softwareThe simTRAC vehicle tracking software can be used to track a vehicle fleet to help improve job planning and reduce fuel costs.

Users can set geofences to be alerted when a vehicle enters or leaves a specified area. Some companies set fences around suppli-ers’ and employees’ houses; the software is also useful to monitor weekend usage and speeding on company vehicles.

It is possible to view in real time where the vehicle is currently parked, whether or not it is turned on or off and for how long it has been on site. Furthermore, replays give users the ability to look back on the vehicles’ history to help visualise how economical job planning is.

Users can integrate to simPRO to visualise all planned jobs to obtain the most efficient job schedules or view the nearest technician for emergency jobs.

simPRO Software


LED work lampsNarva’s small oval and square work lamps have been released with an improved lumen output of more than 30% when compared with the earlier versions of the same lamps. Using only two LEDs the oval lamp (part no 72446) delivers 550 lumen, while the square lamp (part no 72449) with four LEDs delivers 1200 lumen. Both lamps provide a crisp white light resulting in reduced eye strain and fatigue for operators during long night works.

The original lamps had low current draw and compact size making them suitable for stationary vehicles and allowing easy fitment in confined spaces. The new higher lumen output and 9 - 64 V multi-voltage make them suitable for a broader range of applications such as forklifts, materials handling equipment and machinery. Marine versions of both the oval and square lamps have been included in the upgrade and come with a white powder-coated finish and marine-grade 316 stainless steel mounting hardware. The lamps with increased lumen output are available in blister packs from automotive, transport and marine outlets.

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Unmanaged industrial ethernet switchThe industrial ethernet product range includes fast ethernet or gigabit un-managed switches and 10/100 media converters. All switches are housed in robust metal casings, which act as a heatsink, eliminating the need for fans

and case venting. This delivers IP40 protection and stops any foreign objects from penetrating the device and causing failures.

To ensure the switches are always operational in harsh and extreme environments, they have been created to withstand a wide operating temperature up to 85°C as well as high vibration and deliver EMC protection.The plug-and-play switches come with a universal low-voltage power supply of 18-72 VDC/13-50 VAC. They are suitable for general automation and the mining, marine and oil industries.

The gigabit switch range incorporates a choice of combination ports - the users can choose between five or eight RJ45 ports, or a gigabit switch with six RJ45 ports and two combination ports, totalling eight RJ45 outlets. If a single- or multimode fibre port is required, users can simply insert up to two plug-in fibre outlets to convert two gigabit RJ45 ports into two fibre ports. The gigabit range has an operating temperature of -40 to 85°C.

Other models available include the entry-level IES10 fast ethernet range. These are available in 5- or 8-port switches with a single universal power supply. The IES20 fast ethernet range includes both copper and fibre ports and a dual universal power supply. The IES20 models have an operating temperature range of -40 to 85°C. All models come with LED status indicators, which display the operational status of the power supply, RX/TX operation and port status. All models can be DIN rail mounted or optional wall mounted.

Weidmuller Pty Ltd


Ethernet over copper mediaMultiple-channel ethernet extenders, unmanaged eth-ernet switches and PoE mid-span power injectors are now available to provide a wide variety of solutions for virtually any network application. These products are designed for applications where existing copper media, such as coaxial cable or twisted pair (UTP) are currently installed and provide a cost-effective alternative to installing new media.

CopperLine consists of 1-, 4-, 8- and 16-channel models that utilise coaxial cable or twisted pair. The higher port count models solve density challenges,

allowing up to 16 channels to be supported in a one RU high rackmount chassis.An unmanaged switch allows four ports of 10/100TX ethernet to be transported extended

distances over a single coaxial cable or UTP.

ComNet Europe Ltd


Outdoor luminaireThe series features the option for an RGB optical waveguide system. The system allows colour accenting of the luminaire head, which in turn provides a luminous design element for architecture and its surroundings. In combination with the Siteco Light Control (SLC) system, each individual luminaire within the system can be precisely adapted according to specific on-site lighting demands.

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New productsNetwork integrity in premise cablingPremise (or customer) cabl ing is def ined in the Telecommunications Act (the Act) as “cabling beyond the carrier’s network boundary” and involves any cabling that can connect a device to the telecommunications network. This includes all customer cabling work in the telecommunications, fire, security and data industries.

These two cabling environments are distinguished from each other through a demarcation point at every premise, and are qualified under different rules and regulations. Cablers registered to perform premise cabling works are only permitted to work on cabling up to the consumer’s side of that demarcation point. However, what happens within a premise can have a profound effect on the network infrastructure outside, both from a safety perspective as well as the integrity of the network.

As the equipment that’s connected to the cabling typically sends electronic signals over the transmission lines and is powered by mains electricity, the potential exists for abnormally large or inappropriate signals to be sent onto the telecommunications network if correct wiring is not adhered to. The consequences of such abnormalities could be injury to individuals working on the line, even some distance away, or damage to telecommunications network equipment, ultimately undermining parts of the network. Nobody wants to be held responsible for such trauma, especially if it’s caused by their poor cabling choices or practices.

The Act calls for Cabling Provider Rules (CPRs) to define the relevant regulatory standards to be complied with and apply to all cablers. Under the CPRs, cablers are required to:

•Use cabling products that are labelled as compliant in accordance with the Telecommunications Labelling Notice and tested to AS/CA S008:2010); and

•Comply with the Installation Requirements for Customer Cabling (Wiring Rules), AS/ACIF S009: 2006.A key objective of the CPRs is to deliver acceptable quality

in cabling installation and maintenance practice by promoting client safety and network integrity, and assuring clients that work is consistent with industry standards.

So all cablers should have copies of the CPRs, be very familiar with them and apply the directions in them for proper cabling practices. And remember, the CPRs apply to both the installation and maintenance of customer cabling.

One important component of compliant cabling that appears to be overlooked by some cablers is the completion of the Telecommunications Cabling Advice (TCA1) form. The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) stipulates that this form (download from www.brca.asn.au/forms/pdfs/TCA1-Updated.pdf) should be completed and signed in duplicate for every cabling job they do. One copy must be left with the client and the other retained by the cabler for at least 12 months and presented to an ACMA inspector or auditor upon request.

The ACMA has an optional form - TCA2 (download from www.brca.asn.au/forms/pdfs/TCA2-Form.pdf) - which is designed for use by cablers to alert their customers of any existing non-compliant cabling they encounter in a premise that is there before they start, or outside the scope of their works. This highlights any substandard workmanship on site and helps to distance quality cablers from poor cabling.

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Waterproof LED driversThe HLG series of waterproof LED drivers from Meanwell have recently obtained energy safe approvals for the Australian market. The 100 (H)W, 120(H)W, 150(H)W and 185(H)W drivers are now available in 12 VDC and 24 VDC output, each unit being supplied with a 1.8 m SAA cable and 3-pin Australian plug for easier use.

The LED power supplies are fully potted with heat-dissipating glue and reach IP67 waterproof level. Additional features include 90-305 VAC wide range input and they meet the harmonic current limitation as per EN61000-3-2 class and possess 4 kV surge immunity (EN61000-4-5) which complies with the requirements of street lighting.

The A-type models allow users to adjust the DC output voltage range from 90 to 110% and current range from 50 to 100%. The B-type models are constant voltage with an adjustable current limit and are capable of being dimmed by 1-10 VDC, 10 V PWM or vari-able resistance as a ‘three-in-one dimming function’.

ADM Instrument Engineering Group


LED light towerThe WALTP-2XWP400 LED light tower from Larson Electronics’ Magnalight.com provides an alternative to halogen and metal halide light towers. The LED light tower, designed to provide high-quality illumination for large areas, claims to produce as much light as comparable halogen towers and to rival metal halide units for total area coverage.

The tower is claimed to cost less than traditional HID towers. It also provides savings through reduced energy consump-tion and there is no need for frequent bulb replacements. The telescoping tripod light tower is designed to provide illumination rivaling the output from traditional halogen and metal halide towers. Equipped with two waterproof and vapourproof 40 W LED light heads producing a total of 2924 lumens, the light tower can be extended from 120-275 cm in total height.

It is suitable for first responders, emergency utility services, maintenance operations and outdoor events.

Each LED light head is constructed of aluminium and finished in a durable powder coat for durability and resistance to corrosion. Polycarbonate lenses provide impact-resistant protection for the LED lamp assemblies and integral cooling fins provide efficient cooling to extend and preserve the LEDs 50,000-hour lamp life rating. The light weight of the LED assemblies and rugged tripod construction provides good tower stability, even in windy conditions. Each LED light head is wired independently, allowing operators to run either one or both of the lights if desired. The light output from this unit is equal to a dual 400 W halogen equipped unit, but the light produced is much whiter. The special LED and reflector design provides a light beam that exceeds 250 W metal halide lights in total length; all while using only 80 W at .90 A of total power.

Larson Electronics

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Ballast control ICThe IRS2526DS Mini8 compact fluo-rescent lamp (CFL) ballast control integrated circuit (IC) offers full pro-grammability and a high degree of accuracy and control for all lamp types. It features a 600 V half-bridge control circuit working at 50% duty cycle and variable frequency for driving the resonant mode lamp output circuit. The high-accuracy oscillator is controlled by

a single analog-to-frequency input pin used to set the different operating frequencies of the ballast.Available in an 8-pin SO-8 package, the IC reduces component count, simplifies circuit design

and increases efficiency in a compact footprint. Complete fault protection circuitry is also included for protection against such conditions as mains interrupt or brown-out, lamp non-strike, lamp filament failure and end-of-life.

The device also incorporates an internal frequency dither to reduce conducted EMI, ignition control to reduce inductor size, and end-of-life detection. It is targeted at applications that do not require PFC or utilise an external PFC controller.

International Rectifier


Thermal imagerThe testo 890 is a camcorder-format thermal imager with a rotatable handle. High-resolution thermal images in megapixel quality can be recorded by the 640 x 480 pixels detector in combination with the SuperResolution technology.

For the analysis of heat development in microelectronic components, the resolution of structures up to 115 µm is possible at a focus distance of only 10 cm. The fully radiometric video measurement enables real-time recording of thermal processes, and valuable analyses for research and develop-ment carried out on a PC. The exact temperature values of all pixels are available at any time.

The telephoto lens and the image quality enable the user to carry out thermographic evalua-tions even on extremely far away measurement objects. The possibility of taking measurements in temperature ranges up to 1200°C allows the testo 890 to offer a suitable measuring range for every application.

Testo Pty Ltd


Software to transform PC into a control systemThe software PLC is programmed using the PC Worx automation software supporting all five IEC languages. By using the Valueline industrial PC equipped with Intel Core2Duo processor from Phoenix Contact, a high-performance control system can be configured with pro-cessing times of 0.7 µs for 1 Kb instructions.

When used separately, the two processor kernels for control and the Windows environ-ment make it possible to configure a real-time control system. Existing programs written in a high-level language or other software and hardware running under Windows can still be used.

The software PLC reduces wiring costs, control cabinet sizes and the installation footprint in the plant or system.

Phoenix Contact Pty Ltd



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