20 EQUIPMENT REVIEW
Lighting the way
High-tech pedestals from Italy
Service and fire pedestals light the riverside walkway at Newcastle upon Tyne.
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ocated in the beautiful city of Ravenna facing the Adriatic Sea, Plus Marine has been building high-tech pedestals for over 20 years and has also developed the unique E-power metering system. The company offers two main product lines: the S-Line Series; and the Smart Series. An elegant and unique design, the S-Line pedestals are made of stainless steel AISI316L. Moulded from high density polyethylene, the Smart series is a very strong and sturdy bollard, with protection to IP67 standard. Both lines include a metering system, overall management supervision and access control. The E-power metering system
S-Line pedestal. is an innovative and intelligent socket with an integrated system for monitoring the consumption of energy and water; it uses Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) technology, which is able to identify the user and activate the pre-paid system. Every user therefore has access to the system, with display and reader RFID that clearly shows the consumption. By using the communication module (cable or wireless), it is possible to connect to the smart cloud metering system and quickly access all the data for diagnostics and remote billing. Plus Marine Srl f.ceroici@plusitaly.eu www.plusmarine.com
Smart bollard. MARINA INDUSTRY • FEBRUARY 2022
All of the service pedestals offered by Marina & Holiday Park Solutions Ltd can be supplied with illumination, either by a standard 18 Watt energysaving option or by 4 Watt Light Emitting Diodes (LEDs), The lighting is controlled via a photocell to ensure problem-free operation. In addition, the company offers an LED down light underneath the lighting head, which creates an illuminated area around the pedestal. Also available are LED deck lights for installation flush with the decking of a marina pontoon
to create a vibrant luminous effect and the company can provide various types of in-deck LED lights in different colours and finishes. Architectural light fittings and columns, ranging in height from 5-10 metres, can also be supplied for use around marina facilities. These can be used to floodlight dark areas on site, as well as to provide additional security in storage compounds. Marina & HolidayPark Solutions Ltd sales@rmcs.co.uk www.rmcs.co.uk
Circuit tester Multimeters are considered ideal for testing electric wiring, but their use requires specialised knowledge. This is not the case with the HBLT26CM11 Twist-Lock® Circuit Tester from Hubbell Marine. By simply plugging the device into a 20 amp or 30 amp 125V receptacle, coloured LEDs illustrate whether the connection is correct or whether there is an unsafe circuit condition that needs attention. UL 1436 and C-UL listed, the circuit tester features a patented design
styled and sized like a Hubbell Twist-Lock Plug. Easy to find if dropped in a dark or cramped location, the durable housing is made from bright yellow Insulgrip® nylon. The LEDs on the Hubbell circuit tester glow bright enough to be seen in full sun. Attached to the device is a twosided plastic card to interpret the seven possible combinations of coloured lights, including dangerous open grounds and reverse polarity conditions. The circuit tester is supplied with a carabiner to clip it on to a tool belt. Hubbell Marine custserv@hubbell.com www.hubbell-marine.com
