WCA January 2008

Technology news

New all round device for resistance measurement Resistance measurement and Resistomat ® are terms that belong together.

Burster has launched a new Resistomat ® 2316 – a tough, universal and compact resistance measurement device that suits all applications in industry surroundings as well as in laboratory conditions. The new measurement device combines precision as well as easy handling and system integration capability quite perfectly. The instrument measures resistances in the range of 2,0000 mΩ up to 200,00 kΩ with an accuracy of 0.03% rdg, with the resolution in the smallest range reaching 0.1 μΩ. A specially developed measurement in- put protection allows the measurement of inductive samples like electric motors and transformers as much as coils with iron cores.

The new Resistomat ® 2316 m

The measurement of heating elements, fuses, switch and relay contacts or cables and wires are just a few further application fields. Autorange, temperature compensation of the test sample, cable fraction detection and thermovoltage compensation are self-evident. For the integration into fully automatic test stations the instrument features a PLC and RS232/USB interface. Thanks to the large and backlit LCD display, the measuring value can be easily read off from a major distance in dim production halls, as well as in direct sunlight. The simply designed choice of the different measuring parameters is affected via an elaborate operation menu that provides five languages – English, French, Spanish, Italian and German.

Burster GmbH & Co KG – Germany

Fax : +49 7224 64588 Website : www.burster.de

Email : info@burster.de

Nexans’ range extended Nexans has further extended its Buflex range of polyurethane sheathed reeling energy cables with the addition of Buflex X’Prem, designed to boost the performance and durability of cranes operating at high speeds of up to 150 metres/minute in general industrial and port and terminal applications. In stringent laboratory tests, Buflex X’Prem showed that it can increase cable lifetime substantially, compared with conventional reeling cables. Buflex X’Prem’s new design greatly improves the cable in terms of traction and durability, without needing to increase its size. The thinner and lightweight polyurethane sheath enables it to offer similar performance to standard rubber sheathed reeling cables, but within a smaller overall diameter and enhanced abrasion resistance. This enables crane operators and OEMs to utilise smaller motorised reels. Buflex X’Prem is available in both a low-voltage, yellow version, for applications up to 1kV, such as in the general industrial crane market and a medium-voltage, red or black, version for applications from 6kV to 20kV in ports and terminals.

Nexans – France

Fax : +33 15669 8484

Email : nexans.web@nexans.com

Website : www.nexans.com

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