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Comprehensive energy logging and reporting

Dedicated energy logger for performing energy surveys and load studies

omtest is offering the Fluke Some outstanding features of the 1730 are:
1730 three-phase power logger • Comprehensive logging: More than 20 separate
Cspecifically designed for energy logging sessions can be stored on the instrument.
conscious consumers. The Fluke 1730 is In fact, all measured values are automatically
highly rated for its simplicity in discovering logged and can be reviewed during logging and
sources of electrical energy waste. The before downloading for on-the-go analysis.
instrument’s ability to profile energy • Complete “in-the-field” setup through the front
usage across facilities allows the user to panel: no need to return to the workshop for
identify opportunities for energy savings download and setup or to take a computer to the
and provides easy-to-understand data electrical panel. Battery life: four-hour operating
required to take the appropriate action. time (backup time) per charge on lithium-ion
The 1730 shows when and where energy is being consumed in the facility, from battery.
the service entrance to the individual circuits. The instrument compares multiple • Highest safety rating in the industry: 600 V CAT
data points over time and builds a comprehensive picture of energy usage with the IV/1000 V CAT III rated for use at the service
energy analysis software package. It facilitates the rapid understanding of specific entrance and downstream.
points of energy loss, which can in turn reduce energy bills.
The 1730 energy logger, in conjunction with Fluke’s infrared cameras, can take Contact Comtest, Phone 010 595-1821,
energy surveys to the next level by quickly identifying opportunities for energy sales@comtest.co.za, www.comtest.co.za
savings both electrically and thermally. When using an infrared camera along with Facebook: bit.ly/3iuk4cg
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conditioning and other large loads that could be switched off when not in use. Hashtags: #Comtest #Fluke #Energy #PowerQuality

Compact emergency stop button

wo years ago, Bernstein AG introduced An emergency stop happens when a dangerous movement
its new safety rope limit switch (SRO), is anticipated or has been spotted. It is different to a normal
Tadding an extra layer of safety to the stop, which switches off the power. With one action, any person
operation of machines and conveyor belts. present can avert danger by pulling down on the rope or hitting
Now in 2022, Bernstein has brought out a the emergency stop button.
smaller version of the SRO offering greater The SRO emergency stop device has an ISO13850 rating. Its
space saving and versatility to the market. compact design is useful for narrow spaces, with a maximum
Bernstein has focused on developing the best rope length of 30 metres. The housing comes in either metal or
electrical safety products to protect machine thermoplastic or as a combination of both. The SRO combines two
and process operators for over 70 years. The different devices in one: an emergency stop activated by pulling
product family of safety rope pull switches is a rope and an integrated emergency stop button on the device.
no exception. Customers can choose either the simple rope pull or the rope pull
with stop button.
More safety on the production line Applications in which the SRO can be used include packaging
The SRO provides an additional safety function machines; woodworking machines; intra-logistic systems; printing
for machine operators. It is designed to be and paper machines; textile machines and automation systems.
installed on machines as a supplementary Bernstein AG is able to offer a reliable and proven solution for
safety device to existing safety devices. The specific customer applications.
rope pull switch comes into play if other
measures stop working or the operator is, for Contact Karin Visser, Anglo Allied Engineering,
any reason, unable to conduct a normal stop. Phone 011 766-1180, info@angloallied.co.za.

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