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Plugged in NEW CCTV RANGE RELEASED
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KEEP TRACK OF CABLES Beha-Amprobe has launched the new AT-7000-EUR advanced wire tracer, designed to help contractors identify any routes or breakages in cables. The tracer includes a receiver and transmitter to help locate energised and de-energised wires, breakers and fuses, picking up on any changes in the detected signal multiple times a second. The transmitter features three power modes: ‘high’ for normal circuits, ‘low’ for precision tracing in difficult areas, and ‘clamp’, which provides a boosted 6 kHz signal using a signal clamp for cases where there is no access to bare conductors. The receiver features non-contact voltage detection of energized wires from 90,600V and 40,400 Hz. www.beha-amprobe.com
ESP has released an entire new collection of CCTV products, based around the latest analogue high-definition technology. The package is designed to use the AV transmission capabilities of digital TV to generate a high-definition video using existing coaxial cabling; the same cabling used for standard resolution analogue systems. The HDView CCTV range consists of 40 new products, including 14 HD CCTV Kits, 15 digital video recorders and nine cameras. It includes the DigiviewHD range of four and eight-channel CCTV kits. Installing networked systems such as CCTV is increasingly coming under the remit of the modern contractor, alongside lighting control and home automation systems. www.espuk.com See our feature on smart homes on page 31
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HEAVY METAL FROM EATON Eaton has become the latest manufacturer to launch a range of full metal consumer < Eaton’s large metal units to meet the consumer unit requirements of the third amendment to the 17th edition. The new units have an all-steel base, cover and door and are designed to contain any fire that could break out in the unit. The addition to the Memera range features top, bottom and rear access with multiple openings to allow for cable entry, while the door hinge is top-mounted to prevent the unit being accidentally left open. It also features a door catch that can be replaced with a locking device if required. www.eaton.uk.com/electrical
POSITIVE DISCRIMINATION
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New from Martindale Electric, the TEK101 non-contact voltage indicator has been designed to discriminate between adjacent live conductors. The device features an extended tip to help gain access to hard-to-reach spaces and help distinguish between conductors, and detects voltages from 180V to 600V AC by generating an alarm and lighting up LEDs. It also includes a built-in proving device that continuously checks the tester is functioning correctly, removing the need for a separate proving unit. This works by activating the sensor in the tip of the testers at 50Hz, as well as checking the battery and LED, to ensure the entire circuit and not just the indicator LED is tested. www.martindale-electric.co.uk
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