Sparks Electrical News September 2019

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IMPROVED MEASUREMENT WITH NEWDIGITAL MULTIMETER

V oltex, leading supplier of electrical accessories and Bidvest Group subsidiary, has been appointed the exclusive distribu- tor of the ground-breaking UNI-T® UT89X digital multimeter in South Africa. The new digital multimeter, which has just landed in South Africa, offers cutting-edge versatility currently unseen in its price range. The UNI-T® UT89X redefines what a voltage tester is, and boasts an array of handy features that make the job of an electrical contractor a whole lot easier. Issues faced by electrical professionals Whether qualified electricians or handymen, most electrical profes- sionals deal with multimeter-related issues from time to time. Voltage testers have come a long way since the first galvanometer was intro- duced to the electrical industry in 1820, gaining greater accuracy and

power efficiency with battery-powered and digital display technologies. However, few modern multimeters come close to the UT89X in terms of practical functionality. Issues electrical contractors face on a daily basis range from multimeter test leads getting worn out, to unlit display screens rendering testing in poor light a challenge; and when testing at night, a built-in torch would make a world of difference. With these and other challenges in mind,UNI-T® has designed a powerhousemultimeter that is as affordable as it is versatile. A modern measurement solution The UNI-T ® UT89X solves these challenges, and offers added func- tionality for ease of use. The double injection-moulded digital voltage tester features a dual indicating system, with the traditional display

screen and an added front-facing LED light to indicate voltage status. Instead of testers having to look at their multimeter to see if there is power, the UT89X beeps to notify that it has picked up an electrical current – so multimeter users can keep their eyes on what they’re doing. The latest multimeter from UNI-T® boasts true RMS count of 6000, with dual range NVC testing that quickly identifies neutral and live through the front-facing LED. The UT89X is ranged at 1000 V ac/dc to 20 A ac/dc, and the on-board transistor charge testing comes in handy when working on circuit boards.

Voltex supplies awide range of electrical and related products through its 20 supply divisions and 54 distribution outlets across Southern Africa. As South Africa’s leading supplier of electrical accessories, the company is a stockist and distributor of more than 60 000 specialised products.

Enquiries: +27 (0)11 879 2000

COMPUTER CENTRE DONATED BY HENGTONG ABERDARE

KWAZULU-NATAL MEC for Education, Kwazi Mshengu, officially launched a high-tech computer centre in Siqongweni High School, Imbali Township, Pietermaritzburg in August. The provisions, do- nated by Hengtong Group Aberdare Cables, were announced by President Cyril Ramaphosa during a visit to the school in January this year. Siqongweni High School is one of the highest performing schools in the country with an 84% matric pass rate. Addressing the students, MEC Mshengu said that as the modern world becomes sophisticated as a result of technological changes, institutions of learning in South Africa need to adapt and acclimatise themselves with the new digital education system, which has been em- braced by many countries all over the world. “We strongly believe that the computer centre facility in Siqongweni High School will serve this purpose as we aim to advance and revolutionise basic education in KwaZulu-Natal. The launch of this facility is in line with one of our strategic ob- jectives which is to rigorously develop our leaners’ technological skills to ensure that they compete with the best in the world. "We are prepared to work closely with the pri- vate sector and our social partners to improve our education system, particularly in technology, math- ematics and science, to prepare our youth for the Fourth Industrial Revolution,” said MEC Mshengu. The donation of the computer centre is part of Aberdare’s socio-economic development pro- gramme AberSchool Project, launched in 2017 in Pi- etermaritzburg to assist in addressing the low math- ematics, physics and science subject pass rate in the country, and to encourage pupils to take on these subjects. Siqongweni is one of the beneficiaries. Dr. Song Haiyan, Africa Regional President of Hengtong Group and CEO of Aberdare South Af- rica, said the world is moving towards the Fourth Industrial Revolution, therefore Aberdare be- lieves the youth in townships and rural areas need to be equipped with necessary technological skills to be relevant in this new technological era and to ensure that they are not left behind in the era of internet of things. “It was this realisation that pro- pelled us to launch the AberSchool Project. As part of the initiative, we donated eLearning Tablets to Pietermaritzburg schools in August 2018. The pro- ject has thus contributed significantly to the excel- lent performance of the participating schools in- cluding Siqongweni,” said Dr Song.

Enquiries: www.aberdare.co.za

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