Electromechanical Reference Materials

Description: Having a good understanding of these electrical panel cooling factors can help you protect your enclosure installation and the heat-sensitive components inside. ...

Description: Common components used in electronic and industrial equipment enclosures produce unwanted heat. Without proper thermal management, this heat can reduce the life expectancy and performance of sensitive ...

Description: In many devices and systems, the buildup of heat can lead to reduced performance, prematurely deteriorated components and materials, and increased safety risks. For these reasons, many pieces of ...

Description: Avoid contact with the fan motor and blades while the fan is in operation. Operate the fan only if installed and if all protective features are fully functional and all protective guards are attached. ...

Description: This paper introduces additive manufactured (AM) heat pipes and other advanced thermal management technologies, previously presented as a Keynote Lecture at the 16th UK Heat Transfer Conference at the ...

Description: Wind turbines that are used for power generation have numerous applications for cooling fans. Although fans are fundamentally selected on the basis of volumetric air flow, static pressure and size, ...

Description: The railway transportation industry has numerous applications for cooling fans. Although fans are fundamentally selected on the basis of volumetric air flow, static pressure and size, numerous other ...

Description: SCHURTER has a long tradition in the development and manufacturing of customized membrane switches for demanding applications. Based on our know-how, we find the optimal solution even for challenging ...

Description: Please, do not touch! Because that doesn't have to be the case at all. A new generation of switches for touchless switching has been developed for exactly this purpose. Switching without touching. ...

Description: This paper addresses current trends in liquid cooled systems and focuses on chiller use and applications. This includes chiller standards and design guidelines for utilizing chillers to increase ...

Description: It looks like you are using an old version of the Microsoft Edge browser. To get the best experience with the Busch website, please update your browser. The huge mill blades of modern wind turbines ...

Description: This application note investigates the current carrying capability of a standard solder able pin and a Press-fit pin for Vincotech's power modules. The measurements are carried out on an application ...

Description: WHAT TO LOOK FOR IN AN ARC-FLASH RELAY ...

Description: The automatic transfer switch has moved from a relatively mundane role in power distribution and control systems to being a major player. Read about three traits to consider to ensure you select the ...

Description: The servo and stepper motors that drive linear motion systems often include a braking function, or, in the case of stepper motors, detent torque that helps prevent the motor (and, therefore, the load) ...

Description: Switches-whether they're toggles or rockers, push-button or disconnect-are found in every 12-volt electrical system, doing everything from turning on lights to moderating critical systems. To ...

Description: The question is: should one strive for a hotter or a cooler heat sink? Is a hot heat sink a good thing or a bad thing? Should one worry when the heat sink is hot? How hot is too hot, and how hot is ...

Description: With critical features like resistance to temperature extremes, our diverse auto fans have several applications within the automotive industry that already exist and more continue to emerge. As ...

Description: Guidelines for food processing and storage can vary from product to product, but several central tenets govern the proper processing and storage of products intended for human or animal consumption. ...

Description: This blog post will discuss the four primary benefits offered by electronically commuted fans. ...

Description: This paper explains the NRG concept and how it fits into today's changing market, the importance of real-time monitoring, how data from the NRG can reduce unplanned machine downtime and concludes by ...

Description: The membrane switch is a control panel that has proven itself over the years as a very reliable solution for, among other things, standalone applications. Membrane switches are also used in ...

Description: We have known and used mechanical switches and push buttons since childhood. A clear pressure point, a saturated clicking sound when actuated. Are there other ways? ...

Description: The SKY5A1007 is a state-of-the-art CMOS, silicon-on-insulator (SOI) double-pole, double-throw (DPDT) switch. The switch provides high-linearity performance, low insertion loss, and high isolation. ...

Description: Adding intelligent motion controls (IMC) to your fan or blower design can maximize your system's performance. There are several types of IMC solutions available to add functionality to your fans and ...

Description: The direct current fans, or DC fans, are powered with a potential of fixed value such as the voltage of a battery. Typical voltage values for DC fans are, 5V, 12V, 24V and 48V. ...

Description: In this article, you will learn how to make Wi-Fi switch that you can use for your IoT project with MicroPython and ESP32. ...

Description: An embedded system is a complex device with a multitude of components, many based on heat-sensitive silicon. As current flows through the circuits in these parts, it causes internal resistance and ...

Description: In the mining industry, aftermarket process improvements are essential to enhance hydraulic equipment functionality. To guarantee proper pre-fill and optimize accumulator efficiency, a client ...

Description: High current switching technology Ledex-BLP-200 In the drive towards smart metering and control for domestic power supplies, the solenoid-operated power contactor is a key enabling technology. Utility ...

Description: This white paper informs specifying engineers, original equipment manufacturers, designers, and end users about the most important features in arc-flash relay technology so that they can select the ...

Description: Switches provide assurance of control that not only enhances safety, but also reduces the need for persistent human monitoring and the chance of costly downtime that results from catastrophic ...

Description: A dry-reed switch can be defined as an assembly that contains two ferromagnetic NiFe contact blades, hermetically sealed in a glass envelope and filled with an inert gas. Improper handling of the ...

Description: A dry-reed switch can be defined as an assembly that contains two ferromagnetic NiFe contact blades, hermetically sealed in a glass envelope and filled with an inert gas. The inert gas atmosphere ...

Description: In the second installment of this five-part series, Jon Titus explores the basic elements of a control system. ...

Description: Informative White Paper on how to properly select a Solid State Relay based upon: > Type of Load > Control Voltage > Load Amperage > Load Voltage > Ambient Temperature ...

Description: Mobile air-conditioning units are becoming more popular since they provide decentralised cooling exactly where needed. ...

Description: In the first installment of this five-part series, Jon Titus explores the basic elements of a control system. Check back next month for the 2nd installment. ...

Description: Oil-filled transformers are ideal for handling high loads and are in high demand to support the modernization of the power grid. They are typically used for power generation, transmission and ...

Description: This application note discusses the four different construction types for RF matrix switches with pros and cons for each type. Matrix switch types discussed: blocking matrix switches, non-blocking ...

Description: Top 5 SRCOOL12K Support Issues, including problems, causes and solutions. ...

Description: SmartOnline UPS Systems operate in on-line mode by default. This means that they continuously convert AC input power to DC (battery) power, and then convert the DC power to regulated AC output power. ...

Description: Energy efficiency in the data center used to be an afterthought, if it was on the radar at all. "It made sense at the time," says Craig Watkins, product manager for rack and cooling solutions at Tripp ...

Description: Rack enclosures are rated based on their suitability for certain applications and the degree to which they protect equipment. Each type of enclosure is given a number based on its ability to withstand ...

Description: CABINET COOLERS END COSTLY SHUTDOWNS A manufacturer of enclosure cooling systems prevented the loss of future production and eliminated downtime. Could this type of cooling be suited to your ...

Description: With more and more LEDs being used in the world active cooling of the LEDs is needed to preserve the life of the LEDs. ...

Description: High temperatures cause over 50% of electronic equipment failures, according to a study by the US Air Force Avionics Integrity Program. ...

Description: A totalizer is a counter that sums the total number of cycles applied to its input. Many applications require only additive counting, but we also offer electronic totalizers with bidirectional (add ...

Description: Safety is considered as the top priority in the manufacturing and distribution facilities all over the world. Safety measures not only provide a safe and healthy environment for the millions of ...

Description: Tangential fans, also referred to as cross-flow fans (CFF), or cross-flow blowers, offer a uniform laminar flow pattern without the use of baffles or vanes. Extended linear air flow is exhausted ...

Description: Although the selection of an air conditioner for cooling an electrical enclosure may appear to be a relatively simple task, there are a number of criteria that need to be considered to ensure a good ...

Description: Hybrid and electric drivetrains in cars, trucks and two wheelers are introducing new, previously unknown challenges in the transportation industry. ...

Description: A photovoltaic system has to have excellent isolation. Without proper isolation, currents will flow off into the ground, which will not only cause a loss of power, but may also be very dangerous. ...

Description: Learn how one customer narrowly avoided nearly $1 million in damages and months of downtime. ...

Description: Every year, an estimated 1.3 billion tons of solid waste is generated around the world. The people, equipment and facilities that handle waste must be able to perform in harsh, temperature-varying ...

Description: Industrial limit switches are very popular in sensing and control applications. Limit switches are used to detect presence or absence in areas where physical contact is allowed. Upon sensing an ...

Description: Safety shower and eye wash stations act as a first aid station for emergency use when a person is exposed to harmful and corrosive materials or chemicals. Access to such equipment offers a chance to ...

Description: Switches no longer are viewed as a simple electrical component. Today, they are the primary interface when powering devices, triggering relays, selecting functions or enabling a myriad of ...

Description: Disconnect switches (also known as isolator switches, safety switches, and load break switches) are used to isolate electrical circuits by interrupting the flow of electrical current. ...

Description: Maintaining the proper climate inside industrial electrical enclosures is the key to trouble-free operation of the housed electrical components and, more importantly, the often delicate production ...

Description: Choosing which relay to use for overload protection depends on the specific electric motor starter application. ...

Description: "Contact displacement sensor" was used to detect double sheet metal feeding, however, the sensor and a display unit were expensive. Significant cost reduction can be realized without lowering the ...

Description: Metrol's mechanical positioning switches realize stable detection without being affected by the materials of the workpiece. No need for sensor set-up, which is necessary for optical fiber sensors each ...

Description: Listing of Voltages by Country: PDF file provides quick look up & verification. ...

Description: Pull-In (PI) is described as that point where the contacts close. Using a magnet, it is usually measured as a distance from the Reed Switch to the magnet in mm (inches) or in field strength AT, ...

Description: Many users of reed switches for sensor and reed relay applications try to make the sensors and or relays themselves internally. Often however, they do not observe some basic precautions and preventive ...

Description: Reed relay and sensor training module. ...

Description: The reed switch contact rating is dependent on the switch size, gap size or ampere turn rating, contact material and atmosphere within the glass capsule. To receive the maximum life for a given load ...

Description: Table comparing reed relays with solid state and mechanical relays. ...

Description: This presentation explores reed relay technology. ...

Description: Reading the previous sections on the reed switch basics, key parameters, and operational characteristics before delving into this section will give one a better background and more insight into ...

Description: Presentation describing the basics of reed switches. ...

Description: Presentation describing the basics of reed switches. ...

Description: Presentation describing the basics of reed switches. ...

Description: Presentation describing the basics of reed switches. ...

Description: The life of a reed switch can vary widely depending on the exact switching circumstances. Over the years, many improvements have been made to the reed switch, which have played a major role in ...

Description: This presentation details Standex-Meder's reed switch technology. ...

Description: All of our Reed Switches are 100 % tested in our Standard Test Coils and measured in ampere-turns (AT). Simply stated, we have coils wound in a specific coil form, with a given number of turns. We ...

Description: Using reed switches in a sensing environment, one generally uses a magnet for actuation. It is important to understand this interaction clearly for proper sensor functioning. Sensors may operate in a ...

Description: Table comparing reed switches with mechanical switches. ...

Description: This presentation details RF characteristics and why reed relays work well as RF switches. ...

Description: This presentation discusses reed relays for RF use. ...

Description: This presentation discusses the design and test of reed relays. ...

Description: The reed switch was first invented by Bell Labs in the late 1930s. However, it was not until the 1940s when it began to find application widely as a sensor and a reed relay. Here it was used in an ...

Description: In a reed relay, the reed switch uses an electromagnetic coil for activation and is shown in its simplest form in Figure # 1. Reed relays require relatively little power to operate and are generally ...

Description: The need for innovative ways to diagnose and treat human illness drives the demand for better medical systems and equipment. These new medical instruments and systems require suppliers of electronic ...

Description: Doing more with less is the mantra of our era. Nowhere is this more apparent than in the drive towards miniaturization in the next generation of electronic components and systems. The push for smaller ...

Description: In modern printed circuit board (PCB) manufacturing facilities surface mounting technology has become the dominant approach for component assemblies. Many of the new reed relays and reed sensors are ...

Description: Our team strives to be a true part of your design process, offering a wide variety of services to ensure the success of our global customer network. From tooling and reed switch modification to ...

Description: To meet the current electronic manufacturing trends surface mountable reed sensors and reed relays offer a long list of exceptional features when designed and packaged for surfacing mounting on ...

Description: It's no secret: available in hundreds of sizes and shapes, crucial in dozens of industries, and equipped to survive billions of operations in even the most extreme environments, the Reed Switch can ...

Description: Airliners around the world are bringing more services to the expanding number of flights occurring daily. The airlines compete with each other to convince, we the consumer, to fly on their airline. A ...

Description: When test equipment is used to test discrete power semiconductors, the testers often require the application of high currents to properly test the semiconductor devices, such as, Transient Voltage ...

Description: Standex-Meder Electronics, a leading manufacturer of precise, reliable, and longlasting sensors and magnetic components worldwide, provides a range of products for use in the Alternative Energy ...

Description: When Test Equipment and Automatic Test Equipment (ATE) systems are used to test discrete semiconductors they often require a switching device that can carry high-pulsed currents that do not distort ...

Description: Hybrid and electric drivetrains in cars, trucks and two wheelers are introducing new, previously unknown challenges in the transportation industry. The 12V or 24V board net is now complemented with a ...

Description: Approximately 95% of new, surgically equipped operating rooms use electronic scalpels. These electronic scalpels cut and instantly cauterize the area stopping any bleeding. This greatly helps doctors ...

Description: Electronics based products play an indispensable role in our everyday world, even though we cannot see the waveforms and interaction within the product at the component level. However, in the typical ...

Description: Humanity has changed dramatically as they carry out our daily endeavors, by the invention of the integrated circuit nearly 50 years ago. Whether we are checking the time on our wrist watch, making a ...

Description: Today's high tech electronic fields continue to prosper with innovative new products using finer and finer integrations that drive components smaller and smaller. Whether the electronic components are ...