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[ { "title": "LEARN | Industrial UPS vs. Generator - do you need both?", "nid": "573", "body": "\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https://www.magnetgroup.co.za/news-letter.html\u0022\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\u0022factory 3\u0022 data-entity-type=\u0022file\u0022 data-entity-uuid=\u0022d14157c7-8e16-4dd7-8881-c93b3440c736\u0022 height=\u0022290\u0022 src=\u0022/cms/drupal8-magnetgroup/sites/default/files/inline-images/AdobeStock_169481730_JPEG.jpg\u0022 width=\u0022514\u0022 class=\u0022align-center\u0022 /\u003E\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EAs power disruptions seem to become more common, industrial organizations need to protect themselves by minimizing unplanned outages. So should they turn to a generator or an industrial uninterruptible power supply (UPS)? In many cases, the answer is both.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EBy delivering both industrial UPSs and generators, electrical contractors can provide customers with a comprehensive backup power plan to enable business continuity. For the most part, customers are familiar with backup generators \u2013 a common sight in various environments, including hospitals, manufacturing factories, construction sites, and wastewater treatment plants, and others. Yet, they may not be as familiar with the benefits of an industrial UPS.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EPower Outage Scenarios with a Generator\u003C/strong\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EWhen the power goes out, an automated transfer switch or Buildings Management System activates the generator. In most cases, it takes sub 10 seconds to make the switch, and without a UPS to deliver uninterrupted power, a lot can happen in that short amount of time.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EBefore the emergency power comes on in a hospital, a surgeon in an operating room can lose visibility for a few seconds, which is potentially dangerous. The switchover to generator power is also just long enough to force MRI machines and other medical equipment to reboot, a process that can take 10 or 15 minutes.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EOn a factory floor, equipment shuts down before a generator starts, forcing motors, drive systems, conveyor belts, and other machinery to recycle. In some environments, the rebooting process can take hours. In production environments for food and beverage or life sciences, entire batches of products have to be discarded because deviances from the production process may cause contamination.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EPower outages also create havoc with microprocessor chip manufacturing, which involves a combination of mechanical and chemical processes. When an outage occurs, the chips in production cannot be finished once power is restored. Instead, they have to be discarded so the whole process of manufacturing a chip can start again.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003ESo while generators are crucial in all of these environments, they alone cannot prevent power interruptions that potentially cause two serious issues:\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Col\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003ELife-and-death situations, as in the case of hospital equipment\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EMonetary losses caused by interruptions to production processes and discarded products\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ol\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EAn\u00A0\u003Ca href=\u0022https://www.se.com/us/en/product-range/65643-square-d-easy-ups-3s/#overview\u0022\u003Eindustrial UPS\u003C/a\u003E\u00A0addresses these issues by providing a stop-gap between the unplanned power outage and when a generator can come online.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EIndustrial UPS Provides Immediate Reliable Power\u003C/strong\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EUPS systems do not replace generators. Instead, they offer a necessary complement to backup generators by keeping the power on until the generator boots. Both provide backup resilience, with\u00A0\u003Ca href=\u0022https://www.se.com/us/en/product-range/65643-square-d-easy-ups-3s/#overview\u0022\u003Eindustrial UPSs\u003C/a\u003E\u00A0delivering short-term protection and generators longer-term backup power.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EWhile often viewed as a power backup, UPS also delivers reliability. Consider that at least 80% of UPS installations are used for power conditioning to handle sags, dips, surges, and swells in electrical currents from the grid. Maintaining a steady voltage and current helps protect equipment by preventing unnecessary shutoffs and other issues that lead to extra maintenance and overall shorter lifecycles.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EData centers, which in many cases support industrial environments, are a perfect example of the need for steady power. Even a power loss of less than a second \u2013 a blink of an eye \u2013 can lead to shutting down IT equipment and its support infrastructure for a period of time. The miniaturized components amplify the risk in newer systems, servers, and networking equipment that can falter more easily than earlier-generation equipment did.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https://www.magnetgroup.co.za/news-letter.html\u0022\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\u0022factory 4\u0022 data-entity-type=\u0022file\u0022 data-entity-uuid=\u00222c110a70-771d-4edb-84c1-bbc3e3df1893\u0022 height=\u0022270\u0022 src=\u0022/cms/drupal8-magnetgroup/sites/default/files/inline-images/Schneider%20solar%20newsletter.jpg\u0022 width=\u0022670\u0022 class=\u0022align-center\u0022 /\u003E\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E3-phase Industrial UPS: More Critical than Ever\u003C/strong\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EAn uninterruptable power supply, therefore, ensures the business operation, improves equipment performance, reduces maintenance requirements, and extends lifecycles. The UPS is especially critical now as factories and other industrial environments undergo digital transformation to adopt Industry 4.0 technologies.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003ENew automated and digital systems are being deployed in industrial environments, facilitating a convergence of operational technology (OT) and IT. This means that in addition to protecting mechanical assets, industrial organizations also have to protect the digital control systems that support their operations.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EHaving generators in place is an obvious requirement in many or certain industrial operations, but it isn\u2019t enough. To prevent costly, lengthy interruptions of industrial processes, organizations need to invest in robust industrial UPS systems that improve productivity, efficiency, and resilience. Learn more about\u00A0\u003Ca href=\u0022https://www.se.com/us/en/product-range/65643-square-d-easy-ups-3s/#overview\u0022\u003Eindustrial UPS\u003C/a\u003E\u00A0options and how they can bolster your business continuity efforts.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EResources:\u003C/strong\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E1. We have in-house engineers. \u003Ca href=\u0022https://www.magnetgroup.co.za/contactus.html\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ECHAT\u003C/strong\u003E\u003C/a\u003E to us about a solar or back-up power solution for your facility!\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E2. \u003Ca href=\u0022https://www.magnetgroup.co.za/news-letter.html\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ESUBSCRIBE\u003C/strong\u003E\u003C/a\u003E to our newsletters to receive informative articles like these, straight to your inbox...\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u00A0\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ESource:\u003C/strong\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https://blog.se.com/power-management-metering-monitoring-power-quality/2021/07/14/industrial-ups-vs-generator-are-both-needed-for-critical-backup-power/\u0022\u003Ehttps://blog.se.com/power-management-metering-monitoring-power-quality/2021/07/14/industrial-ups-vs-generator-are-both-needed-for-critical-backup-power/\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n", "created": "Nov 2021", "terms": "Back-Up Power, Education, Schneider" }, { "title": "LEARN | Advanced Metering Pt 1: The Drive for Tangible Results", "nid": "572", "body": "\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https://www.magnetgroup.co.za/news-letter.html\u0022\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\u0022Metering pic\u0022 data-entity-type=\u0022file\u0022 data-entity-uuid=\u0022d499a535-259b-4508-8053-4ac680e13698\u0022 height=\u0022232\u0022 src=\u0022/cms/drupal8-magnetgroup/sites/default/files/inline-images/Metering%20pic%20NEWSLETTER.jpg\u0022 width=\u0022490\u0022 class=\u0022align-center\u0022 /\u003E\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EHaving a truly reliable monitoring device is certainly the starting point for any business that relies on power availability, but it is certainly not enough. What use it is for engineers and facility managers to have access to highly accurate data if they can\u2019t get real insight from that data?\u003C/strong\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022text-align-justify\u0022\u003EIn this NEW series, we unpack why advanced metering devices should not only be truly reliable devices but also, provide information that helps users to achieve tangible results, information that is meaningful and actionable. In part 1, we give an overview of traditional PQ data reporting, touch on workforce dynamics and then outline the path to tangible results.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ETraditional Power Quality data reporting\u003C/strong\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EThere are quite a few examples of international standards that define limits for power quality parameters within an electrical network. Most advanced metering devices report data using these standards as a reference, assessing parameters against limits defined by the standards, and alerting the users when their systems are operating outside those limits.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EThis works well in highly regulated environments, where electrical utilities are contractually required to provide a certain level of service to customers. But for most users, especially on the demand side (industries, commercial buildings, critical buildings, etc.), this assessment data provides only a partial picture of the overall system health. Here are a couple reasons why:\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EThe data does not provide much insight into the actual causes of power quality events.\u00A0Without that information, users are often unsuccessful when trying to prevent similar events from happening again in the future.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EThe data also does not fully capture the particularities of different electrical distribution systems.\u00A0Different electrical architectures and assets will have different levels of resilience to power quality events. If data is not analysed within this context, users will very likely be flooded with information that really is not meaningful.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ul\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EWith the above in mind, it\u2019s a fair expectation that advanced metering devices should not only provide data defined by the international standards, but also derive contextual actionable information that can drive tangible results and help users with what really matters:\u003C/strong\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003ETracking the health and performance of the assets\u00A0within the electrical distribution system\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EPlanning contingency \u0026amp; resilience scenarios\u00A0to ensure operations aren\u2019t disrupted when \u201Ctypical\u201D events occur\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EWhen \u201Catypical\u201D events occur, the source/cause can be quickly ascertained, hereby expediting a prompt recovery to normal operations.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ul\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EThe workforce dynamics\u003C/strong\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAnother important aspect that is accelerating the need for tangible results is related to the dynamics in the workforce and the work environment.\u003C/strong\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EModern workers often have many different responsibilities and do not have the time, or the need, to be as specialized in one subject matter as they were in the past. They need to juggle different priorities in a highly dynamic work environment, so they simply don\u2019t have the capacity to deal with data overload; they just need to know what to do and why. They expect intelligent devices and systems to help them in their work environment in a similar way that streaming services help them to choose meaningful content to consume.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003ENot only are workers changing, but businesses of all kinds are evolving at a similar pace. Product life cycles are shorter, customers are more engaged, and information is more available than ever before. Agility is the new name of the game and nimble adaptation is essential.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EThis reality poses a few questions:\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EWho can really spend the time diving deep into data and trying to understand the dynamics of a complicated electrical system?\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EShouldn\u2019t that be the job of the specialists supplying the electrical infrastructure?\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EShouldn\u2019t that infrastructure be capable of adapting and learning to better serve my purposes?\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ul\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EWe believe the answers to the questions above are: Nobody, Yes, and Yes! \u003C/strong\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022text-align-justify\u0022\u003EBut most metering manufacturers today are still leveraging the \u201Cold approach\u201D; building devices that produce a lot of data, but almost zero information for the non-specialist professional.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https://www.magnetgroup.co.za/schneider-electric.html\u0022\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\u0022Schneider metering\u0022 data-entity-type=\u0022file\u0022 data-entity-uuid=\u0022ded4489f-ca4e-4d3a-b4a1-555cce69609b\u0022 height=\u0022287\u0022 src=\u0022/cms/drupal8-magnetgroup/sites/default/files/inline-images/Onsite%20pic.jpg\u0022 width=\u0022442\u0022 class=\u0022align-center\u0022 /\u003E\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EThe path to tangible results\u003C/strong\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EFrom our point of view, the path to tangible results needs to be built around two main principles:\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Col\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EData reporting that goes beyond what is pre-defined in international standards: focusing on value to end users. Information such as the location of where a certain event was generated, what caused the event, what parts of the system were affected, and the financial impact incurred by such event. This is meaningful information that provides the necessary context to achieve tangible results.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003ELeveraging AI and embedded analytics to achieve customer intimacy: just like consumer marketing is getting closer to individual relationships with customers, with highly customized advertisement and services, the advanced metering devices should leverage similar technologies to truly understand the specificities of each electrical system providing substantive information which can drive to very targeted tangible results\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ol\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EThese are exciting times for a traditional industry that has not seen much innovation in the last few years, but not a lot of manufacturers seemed to have fully grasped the opportunity. \u003C/strong\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EThe challenge of today\u2019s meter manufacturer is to extract the value found in historic PQ assessments and evolve and adapt it to the changing needs of the modern grid \u0026amp; workforce.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EOne way this can be accomplished is by leveraging tools (like SW, AI \u0026amp; analytics) to extend the scope of these PQ assessments and to recast the historical pile-of-data into bite-sized actionable information. This \u201Cbite-sized synthesis\u201D approach will enable users to realize an improvement in their overall electrical distribution system health \u0026amp; performance. One of the benefits to focusing on delivering tangible results will come from the most \u201Cintangible benefit\u201D of them all \u2026 Customer satisfaction!\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EResources:\u003C/strong\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E1. \u003Ca href=\u0022https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8KEGajX4qs4\u0026amp;list=PL0AHvVniUcgwcgSxZ8bJbYGbHrqklEBLp\u0026amp;index=12\u0022\u003EWATCH\u003C/a\u003E \u003C/strong\u003ESchneider Electric\u2019s Innovative Load Management Solution\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E2. \u003Ca href=\u0022https://www.magnetgroup.co.za/contactus.html\u0022\u003ECHAT\u003C/a\u003E \u003C/strong\u003Eto us for a Schneider Electric solution for your facility\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E3. \u003Ca href=\u0022https://www.magnetgroup.co.za/news-letter.html\u0022\u003ESUBSCRIBE\u003C/a\u003E \u003C/strong\u003Eto receive these informative articles straight to your inbox\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ESource:\u003C/strong\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https://blog.se.com/power-management-metering-monitoring-power-quality/2021/09/10/advanced-metering-the-drive-for-tangible-results/\u0022\u003Ehttps://blog.se.com/power-management-metering-monitoring-power-quality/2021/09/10/advanced-metering-the-drive-for-tangible-results/\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n", "created": "Nov 2021", "terms": "Electrical, Education, Schneider" }, { "title": "PRODUCT NEWS | Discover Marechal Electric \u2013 leader in LV electrical connectors", "nid": "571", "body": "\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https://www.magnetgroup.co.za/news-letter.html\u0022\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\u0022marechal blog\u0022 data-entity-type=\u0022file\u0022 data-entity-uuid=\u00229dfa14eb-96cf-4fa7-82d9-3f98ed63cdca\u0022 height=\u0022142\u0022 src=\u0022/cms/drupal8-magnetgroup/sites/default/files/inline-images/Marechal%20blog%201.png\u0022 width=\u0022678\u0022 class=\u0022align-center\u0022 /\u003E\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EThe Marechal Electric Story\u003C/strong\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EMarechal Electric has been a leader in low voltage electrical connectors for more than 65 years.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EDesigned and manufactured in France, Marechal\u00AE products are renowned as the ultimate in safety and endurance. They are strong and durable, made from premium, quality material.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EThe two brands, Marechal\u00AE and Technor\u00AE service standard industrial as well as ATEX/IECEx environments.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EMarechal Electric Africa has proudly served the SADC region for over 30 years as a subsidiary of Marechal Electric.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ECore Business\u003C/strong\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022text-align-justify\u0022\u003ESuppliers of LV industrial connectors and proud innovators of the patented \u003Cstrong\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https://www.magnetgroup.co.za/solutions-electrical/news.php?type=articles\u0026amp;name=PRODUCT-NEWS--Marechal-Motor-Connections\u0022\u003EDECONTACTOR\u2122\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/strong\u003E technology. The DECONTACTOR\u2122, Marechal Electric\u2019s flagship product, was developed with operator safety and ease of maintenance in mind. The technology allows for disconnection (and reconnection) under load, up to a maximum of 250A. The unit combines a socket-outlet with an integrated switching device facilitating the plug-and-play action.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https://www.magnetgroup.co.za/news-letter.html\u0022\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\u0022marechal post\u0022 data-entity-type=\u0022file\u0022 data-entity-uuid=\u0022770f1e7d-0c9d-4c3c-84b1-e3157e973279\u0022 height=\u0022169\u0022 src=\u0022/cms/drupal8-magnetgroup/sites/default/files/inline-images/Marechal%20Post%202.png\u0022 width=\u0022233\u0022 class=\u0022align-center\u0022 /\u003E\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EOther Marehcal Ranges\u003C/strong\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EMulti-contacts up to 37 pins\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003ESingle pole connectors up to 700 A\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EHazardous areas as well as customised solutions\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ul\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ETechnor\u003C/strong\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E\u00AE\u003C/strong\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003ELighting including fluorescent, LED, wellglass \u0026amp; floodlights\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EControl stations including customised solutions\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EJunction boxes\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EFlameproof enclosures\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EEarthing systems\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EVisual signalling\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003ECable glands\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EAccessories\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ul\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https://www.magnetgroup.co.za/news-letter.html\u0022\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\u0022technor\u0022 data-entity-type=\u0022file\u0022 data-entity-uuid=\u0022deb2a40d-9411-4942-b12c-f64ba3d60cc6\u0022 height=\u0022193\u0022 src=\u0022/cms/drupal8-magnetgroup/sites/default/files/inline-images/Technor%20range.png\u0022 width=\u0022339\u0022 class=\u0022align-center\u0022 /\u003E\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u00A0\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EWe are Authorised Distributors of Marechal Electric products and solutions.\u003C/strong\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E1. \u003Cstrong\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https://www.magnetgroup.co.za/contactus.html\u0022\u003ECHAT\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/strong\u003E to us about a Marechal Electric solution for your facility\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E2. \u003Cstrong\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https://www.magnetgroup.co.za/solutions-electrical/news.php?type=articles\u0026amp;name=PRODUCT-NEWS--Marechal-Motor-Connections\u0022\u003EREAD\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/strong\u003E about motor connections with the DECONTACTOR\u2122\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E3. \u003Cstrong\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https://www.magnetgroup.co.za/solutions-electrical/videos.html#marechal-electric\u0022\u003EWATCH\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/strong\u003E quick, informative videos on the Marechal range\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E4. \u003Cstrong\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https://marechal.com/marechal/en/\u0022\u003EVISIT\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/strong\u003E the Marechal Electric website for more information\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E5. \u003Cstrong\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https://www.magnetgroup.co.za/news-letter.html\u0022\u003ESUBSCRIBE\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/strong\u003E to get these and more articles straight to your inbox\u003C/p\u003E\n", "created": "Nov 2021", "terms": "Electrical, Products, Marechal Electric" }, { "title": "PRODUCT NEWS | Discover the new Fluke 190 Series III ScopeMeter\u00AE", "nid": "570", "body": "\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https://www.magnetgroup.co.za/news-letter.html\u0022\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\u0022Metering image\u0022 data-entity-type=\u0022file\u0022 data-entity-uuid=\u002210ffcba8-f473-4aa2-bef2-3a045aa878b3\u0022 height=\u0022238\u0022 src=\u0022/cms/drupal8-magnetgroup/sites/default/files/inline-images/Fluke%20meter%20onsite%20pic.JPG\u0022 width=\u0022350\u0022 class=\u0022align-center\u0022 /\u003E\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EHigh performance portable oscilloscopes engineered for harsh environments\u003C/strong\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EFluke 190 Series III ScopeMeter\u00AE Test Tools are engineered to go where you go, and tackle just about any troubleshooting job along the way. These CAT III 1000 V/CAT IV 600V rated test tools combine rugged portability with the high performance of bench oscilloscopes to help you take on the challenges of installing, commissioning and maintaining industrial machinery, automation and process controls, and power conversion electronics with ease\u2014from DC to 500 MHz.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EChoose from two or four channel models with a wide range of bandwidth options. Fast sampling rates up to 5.0 GS/s, 200 ps resolution and deep memory of 10,000 samples per channel allow high-accuracy capture and display of waveform details, noise, and other disturbances. 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These features make the oscilloscopes easy to use especially when diagnosing the most difficult problems like complex waveforms, induced noise, intermittent events and signal fluctuations or drift.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https://www.magnetgroup.co.za/contactus.html\u0022\u003ECHAT\u003C/a\u003E \u003C/strong\u003Eto us for a Fluke solution for your facility!\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https://www.magnetgroup.co.za/contactus.html\u0022\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\u0022Fluke 190 Series\u0022 data-entity-type=\u0022file\u0022 data-entity-uuid=\u002218d9787a-603d-4b23-be3b-5025a61150b9\u0022 height=\u0022232\u0022 src=\u0022/cms/drupal8-magnetgroup/sites/default/files/inline-images/Fluke%20190%20Series.png\u0022 width=\u0022299\u0022 class=\u0022align-center\u0022 /\u003E\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u00A0\u003C/p\u003E\n", "created": "Nov 2021", "terms": "Electrical, Products, Fluke" }, { "title": "PRODUCT NEWS | Schneider\u0026#039;s Galaxy family of UPSs", "nid": "569", "body": "\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https://www.magnetgroup.co.za/news-letter.html\u0022\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\u0022Galaxy\u0022 data-entity-type=\u0022file\u0022 data-entity-uuid=\u002230fdb7e7-5850-4c84-bb8b-1d86c5239141\u0022 src=\u0022/cms/drupal8-magnetgroup/sites/default/files/inline-images/Galaxy%20Updated.png\u0022 class=\u0022align-center\u0022 /\u003E\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EDiscover Galaxy -\u00A0Uninterruptable 3-phase power for IT and industrial applications\u003C/strong\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022text-align-justify\u0022\u003EThe Galaxy family of UPSs delivers highly efficient, simple-to-deploy, compact 3-phase UPS power protection. With innovative ECOnversion mode, Li-ion options and a range of 10 kW to 1500 kW, the Galaxy UPS seamlessly integrates into the electrical, physical and monitoring environment of customers operating data centres, industrial applications or facilities.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022text-align-justify\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EIncreased availability. Reduced operating costs. First class power protection for critical infrastructure.\u003C/strong\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EGalaxy VS\u003C/strong\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022text-align-justify\u0022\u003EGalaxy VS is a highly efficient, modular, easy-to-deploy 20 to 150 kW (480 V), 10 to 150 kW (400 V), and 10 to 75 kW (208 V), three-phase uninterruptible power supply that delivers top performance for edge, small, and medium data centers, as well as critical infrastructure in commercial and industrial facilities.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022text-align-justify\u0022\u003EGalaxy VS is EcoStruxure connected to give you peace of mind anytime, anywhere. Smart modular batteries integrated in the UPS cabinet optimize footprint and ensure critical loads have highly predictable runtimes. Start-up service is included to optimize your system\u2019s performance, quality, and safety. With its robust design and industry-leading performance, Galaxy VS is the ideal backbone for your critical infrastructure.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022text-align-justify\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EGalaxy VM\u003C/strong\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022text-align-justify\u0022\u003E160 to 225kVA (480V)160 to 200kVA (400V), full capacity can go up to 1125KVA for 480V system and 1000KVA for 400V system.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022text-align-justify\u0022\u003EGalaxy VM is a highly efficient and easy-to-deploy 3-phase UPS ideal for data centers and industrial applications. Deploying the latest in technology, it lowers energy costs through high efficiency normal mode or ECOnversion\u2122 mode. It features top and bottom cable entry, full front service access, back-to-the-wall installation, and includes start-up services, making Galaxy VM easy to deploy, install, and maintain.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022text-align-justify\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EGalaxy VX\u003C/strong\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022text-align-justify\u0022\u003EGalaxy VX is a highly efficient, modular 3-phase UPS scalable from 500 to 1500 KVA in a single unit with high performance and flexible operating modes. Its scalability accommodates the changing needs of your rapidly expanding business, and its exceptional performance and abundance of cost-saving features reduce your energy costs and total cost of ownership (TCO). Galaxy VX is the ideal UPS for today\u2019s large data centers, cloud and colocation facilities, as well as mission-critical applications.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https://shop.magnetgroup.co.za/#!items/schneider-electric\u0022\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\u0022Galaxy Range\u0022 data-entity-type=\u0022file\u0022 data-entity-uuid=\u002278217c46-9fa5-4a0b-aba2-a940ec752bec\u0022 height=\u0022224\u0022 src=\u0022/cms/drupal8-magnetgroup/sites/default/files/inline-images/Galaxy%20Range_0.png\u0022 width=\u0022692\u0022 class=\u0022align-center\u0022 /\u003E\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022text-align-justify\u0022\u003E\nNeed a Schneider Electric solution for your facility? \u003Ca href=\u0022mailto:hello@magnetgroup.co.za?subject=Schneider Enquiry\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ECHAT\u003C/strong\u003E\u003C/a\u003E to us!\u003C/p\u003E\n", "created": "Nov 2021", "terms": "Back-Up Power, Products, Schneider" } ]