The Power Behind The Brands4th Edition - June 2010

Cooper on track for the OlympicsWith its global reach and eight different businessdivisions, Cooper Industries is uniquelypositioned to deliver industry-leading productsand provide co-ordinated solutions for majorprojects. As part of our on-going commitment tosupport our customers involved in major events,the Cooper Olympic Team has been establishedto meet the demanding requirements anddeadlines of the London 2012 Olympics. We have a lot of experience with major projectswhere we can help not just with product andtechnical support but also by providing guidanceand advice to specifiers and project managementteams on topics such as applications andregulation. Lighting solutions from Cooper havebeen used in multiple applications for previousOlympic Games. For the Beijing “Water Cube”,we provided the emergency exit system, whichuses 3,500 safety luminaires, all connected to acentral battery system to give a higher level ofsafety integrity. We also delivered 5,700 externallights around different event areas for the BeijingOlympics and the exit signs in the nationalhockey stadium for the Athens Olympics. More

recently, Cooper’s lighting fixtures wereilluminating key structures at the Vancouver 2010Olympic Winter Games. Thousands of indoor andoutdoor lighting products from eight of thecompany’s brands were illuminating the speedskating Richmond Olympic Oval venue, theOlympic Village and the Whistler OlympicAthletes’ High Performance Centre. Cooper was proud to once again be a part ofsuch a grand event. These unique projectsdemonstrate the breadth of Cooper’s vastproduct portfolio and the company’s ability toaddress a wide variety of application needs forprojects of any size and scope. Each major eventis different in terms of timing and delivery butalways complex and technically challenging; wealso understand that every stage is critical: fromsupporting the architects at the beginning of theproject to supporting the construction team onthe ground. We work as a partner at all levelswith our customer – offering technical, integrationand logistics support, both before, during andafter the event.

Cooper is proud to support paralympian Sean

Rose and follow his sporting achievements on the

slopes. Sean won a gold medal for the British

disabled ski team at the World Championships in

Italy in 2009 and, after taking 3 world cup

podiums this year, has just completed the Winter

Paralympic Games in Vancouver. To learn more

about Sean and support him, please visit his web

site. www.seanrose.co.uk

Sean Rose

Cooper Industries

Neil PrimroseTancred CloseRoyal Leamington SpaWarwickshire CV31 3RZTel: +44 (0) 7870 889 340E-mail: neil.primrose@cooperindustries.comWeb:www.cooperindustries.com

Given the complexity of environmentalmanagement, it is hardly surprising that you usesolutions integrators and facilities managementspecialists to meet such needs while youconcentrate on your core business. However,while outsourced solutions may save money andsimplify your day to day operations, aproliferation of providers brings its ownchallenges. Individual assets are managed bymultiple partners, while services such as airconditioning and uninterruptible power suppliesmay be managed by others. Consequently, it canbe difficult to monitor, manage and resolveproblems when they do occur; particularly whenthere is a combination of events or disputedresponsibility between providers.

As a result, you may have difficulty controlling thekey threats to your estate – loss of power,overheating, flood and unauthorised access –and resolving issues involves time consuminginspections, calls to providers and site visits bytheir personnel. The greatest threat is that you nolonger have total ownership of the assetsunderlying your core business. When systemsfail your business and your customers may beleft waiting while lost revenues accrue atthousands of pounds per minute. Fortunately,REM Enterprise Server™ and the Cooper B Linei-Box Monitoring Solution hands back the controlyou need to protect your business.

The Cooper B Line i-BOX offers an enterpriselevel access control and security system with theadded benefit of providing a comprehensiveenvironmental monitoring system. A wide rangeof sensors are available including temperature,vibration, flood, and smoke.

The integration of the Cooper B-Line i-BOX intothe REM Enterprise Server™ delivers acomprehensive data centre management systemthat delivers the intelligence and analysis yourequire 24 hours a day 365 days a year.

Cooper B-LineLimited

Walrow Industrial EstateHighbridgeSomersetTA9 4AQ

Tel: +44 (0) 1278 788000Fax: +44 (0) 1278 789037

E-mail : sales@

cooperindustries.co.ukWeb : www.cooperbline.co.uk

Cooper Bussmann

UK Ltd

Burton-on-the-WoldsLeicestershireLE12 5THTel. +44 (0) 1509 882 737Fax. +44 (0) 1509 882 786Email : bulesales@cooperindustries.comWeb:www.cooperbussmann.com

Photovoltaic Array Protection Fuse-LinksIn the last 50 years the Solar PhotovoltaicSystems (PV) have become a more sustainableand adaptive technology and, with the increase inefficiency of solar cells, have improved theirperformance and appearance, as the panels havebecome more aesthetic.

Solar power is a cost effective and cleanalternative to other forms of conventional energysources. As a result, the use of solar energy isgrowing fast and becoming a popular source ofenergy.

The systems that generate solar power are madeof photovoltaic cells and power inverters. Thephotovoltaic cells convert the power of sunlightto clean DC (Direct Current) electricity. Theelectricity generated by the solar cells is then fedinto a Power Inverter (PV inverter) that convertsand regulates the DC source into usable ACpower.

The sunlight has an energy content of 1KW (1000watts) per square meter. A number of PV panelsin series is referred to as a string. The typicalsolar panel achieves an efficiency conversionbetween 10% and 15% and, to achieve a greaterefficiency, the global trend is for string of voltagesof 1000Vdc and above.

As the demand for PV systems increases it is veryimportant that they have effective electricalprotection. PV systems, as with all electricalpower systems, must have appropriateovercurrent protection for equipment andconductors.

Cooper Bussmann, world leader in fusetechnology and circuit protection, has launchedan innovative range of fuse links specificallydesigned for photovoltaic protection.

The National Electrical Code® defines themaximum circuit current as 125% of the short-circuit current of the PV module (Isc). Theconductor’s and the overcurrent protective deviceare then sized at 125% of the maximum circuitcurrent or 1.56 x Isc. Additionally, internationalstandards such as BS EN7671 Sec 712 for SolarPhotovoltaic (PV) Power Supply systems, specifythat a conductor’s current carrying ability must beequal to or greater than 1.25 x IscSTC* at anylocation. The Isc is published by the PV modulemanufacturers on datasheets. The Isc is typicallyonly 110-115% of the maximum power current(Ipm) of the PV module.

This means that, unlike typical grid connected ACsystems, the available short circuit current islimited and the overcurrent protective devices willneed to operate effectively on low levels of faultcurrent. For this reason Cooper Bussmann hasconducted extensive research and developmentof fuses that are specifically designed and testedto safely protect PV systems with high DCvoltages and low fault currents. This new series ofCooper Bussmann PV fuse links ranges from 1Ato 15A, with Cooper Bussmann launching newrating of 20A to 400A later this year. This will givecomplete fuse protection from the PV Stringthrough to the PV Inverter.

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Modular Design for Hazardous AreasExplosion Protected Control Units inStainless Steel

At the heart of every electrical system is thecontrol station. Even under the most adverseconditions, Cooper Crouse-Hinds control stationscan be used and operated reliably. Recently theusage of the well known STB, NXT and ExCellenclosure ranges was extended to controlstations. The enclosures and all metal parts aremade of stainless steel (AISI 316 L) and areproduced in Sheerness/UK.

The robust design of the stainless steel controlstations provides a high degree of safety foroffshore applications and in places whereparticulary adverse chemical, mechanical andclimatic operating conditions prevail within thehazardous areas.

It is now possible to use all known standard sizesof stainless steel enclosures and have themequipped as control stations. Cooper Crouse-Hinds control stations have a well thought outdesign concept. The flameproof built-incomponents, such as signal lamps, pushbuttons,measuring instruments and switches, are snap-on mounted to a rail or lid mounted.

The enclosure covers are bolted or hinged,offering a comfortable operation. A one-piece-gasket ensures reliability over time. The NXT andExCell ranges have an integrated drainagechannel preventing water and debris ingressduring opening of the enclosure.

Besides the standard sizes a large range ofspecial sizes can be provided. This applies alsofor the terminal box application where the STB,NXT and ExCell are market-recognizedstandards.

In addition to the made to order business whereour engineers customise a specific configuration,the “one-terminal-box” gives the flexibility ofconfiguration to the end customer.

Loadstar – Have your cake and eat itLoadstar central power supply systems are atime-proven reliable source of back-up powerused to supply emergency lighting loads withminimum maintenance, reduced powerconsumption and prolonged lifetime ; giving theoverall benefit of minimised overhead cost andimproved carbon footprint.

The Loadstar central battery system utilises ahighly efficient PWM inverter module to convertthe battery power to a voltage and frequencysuitable for fluorescent, Tungsten and LED lightsources without the need for specialised lightingballasts. This allows standard mains luminaires tobe utilised for emergency lighting purposes. Byutilising mains luminaires within the generallighting scheme to provide emergency escaperoute lighting it is possible to reduce the capitalcosts of purchasing secondary emergencylighting and reduce the installation costs.

Due to the passive stand-by operation of theLoadstar central battery systems, the inverteronly operates in an emergency situation andduring normal operation does not consumeenergy in the form of wasted latent heat; thusreducing the day to day electrical power demandand minimising running cost.

Passive stand-by operation of the inverterdramatically reduces if not eradicates long termwear and tear of electromechanical componentswithin the system with the benefit of improvingthe Mean Time Before Failure (MTBF) andreducing maintenance cost/manpower.

Loadstar Systems are fully compliant with BS ENregulatory needs and available in a broad varietyof power capacity, backup period, batterytechnology with a variety of optional features tosuit individual customer needs without significantcost implications.

Cooper Crouse-Hinds

Unit G, Quinn Close

Seven Stars Industrial Estate

Whitley, Coventry

CV 3 4LH

Tel: +44 (0) 247 630 8930

Fax: +44 (0) 247 630 1027

E-mail : sales.CCH.gb

@cooperindustries.com

Web: www.ceag.de

Cooper Lightingand SafetyWheatley Hall RoadDoncasterDN2 4NBTel: +44 (0)1302 303303Fax: +44 (0)1302 367155Email:sales@cooper-ls.comWeb:www.cooper-ls.com

The i-on family of intruder alarms from Scantroniccontinues to grow with the introduction of thei-on40 panel. The i-on40 takes the hugelysuccessful i-on16, adds additional radio zonesand 16 hardwired zones to create a fully hybridsolution. The panel offers huge benefits to bothinstallers and system users through its uniqueinterface. The large keypad display and clearmenu system enables installers and users tointeract with the system quickly and efficiently. Ithas also proven to dramatically reduceunnecessary call-outs to installers.

The built in web browser interface means thatinstallers can rapidly configure the system eitheronsite or take a full configuration to site via aweb enabled device and load it into the panelreducing onsite time dramatically. Because thesystem configuration interface is held on thepanel when an engineer attends a service, heknows he is working on the latest version of thesystem and he has the correct version of thesoftware.

The i-on40 has recently completed somesignificant international approvals including pan-European approval to the new EN50131-3standard for control and indicating equipment,TRA radio approval for use in the United ArabEmirates, T014 and INCERT approval for Beneluxand NCP approval for the Dutch market.

Scantronic radio has long been recognised as themarket leader and it has been improved furtherfor the i-on40 panel. Free space range betweenthe panel and the new xcel radio PIR is nowproven at over 3KM ensuring that within aninstallation the installer can fit radio detectiondevices where he wants to rather than whereradio performance dictates.

All Scantronic and Menvier systems aresupported by the touchpoint initiative which hasre-defined customer support in the alarmindustry.

World-class Fieldbus SolutionsMTL Instruments have launched a new range of6- and 12-way Fieldbus Barrier wiring hubs with aunique feature – live working in hazardous areas.

MTL’s 9370-FB Series Fieldbus Barrierestablishes a new benchmark for such networksin hazardous areas. It retains the major benefitsof the High Energy Trunk technique whileremoving the drawbacks associated with existingFieldbus Barrier implementations. The results arelower cost, safer operation and higher reliabilitythroughout the life-cycle of the fieldbus network,with benefits not only for the plant operator butalso for all parties involved in the design andinstallation process.

The 9370-FB series is modular in construction,comprising of a fixed carrier assembly andpluggable components that can be assembled toform complete, self-contained enclosure systemsin either stainless steel or GRP, that are sizedaccording to the application requirements.

A key feature of the 9370-FB is the speed andease with which it can be reconfigured orrepaired. All parts of the system containingcomplex electronic circuits are housed in“pluggable” modules that can be removed andreplaced, even when the apparatus is poweredand in situ.

This is in sharp contrast with conventionalFieldbus Barrier implementations, whereserviceability is made difficult or impossible bythe ‘hard-wired’ nature of the field enclosure.Tracing and fixing faults is also made easier,because rapid substitution can be used to pin-point the source of problems

The new wireless product portfolio from MTLInstruments provides flexible solutions for a widenumber of applications. From simple cablereplacement technology to wireless infrastructurein hazardous areas, MTL can offer advice andsupport through each phase of a project. MTLwireless networks support Ethernet, serial and I/Ointerfaces which can be configured for differentsystem topologies, transferring data from the fieldto the control room through a wireless backboneor point to point.

i-on40 from Scantronic

MTL Instruments

Great MarlingsButterfieldLutonBedfordshire LU2 8DL

Tel. +44 (0)1582 723633Fax. +44 (0)1582 422283

Email :enquiry@mtl-inst.com

Web: www.mtl-inst.com

Cooper Security

Security House, VantagePoint Business VillageMitcheldeanGloucestershireGL17 0SZE-mail:sales@coopersecurity.co.ukWe b:www.coopersecurity.co.uk

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