Electrical & Electronics
Understanding The New Low
Voltage Directive
A new European Directive will provide greater protection for
users of electrical equipment across a wide range of consumer
and professional products, including power supply units and
components such as fuses.
The Low Voltage Directive (LVD) 2014/35/EU came into force
on 20 April 2016, replacing Directive 2006/95/EC. It provides
detailed and in-depth guidance around the placing of electrical
equipment within certain voltage boundaries.
Rittal have developed a Guide (`The New Low Voltage Directive`)
to the Standard outlining the new features and requirements.
This Guide provides information and a brief understanding of
2014/35/EC. It looks at what is new in the directive, what it
means for panel builders and switchgear manufacturers, and what
they can do to comply. Downloard the Guide at http://www.
rittal.com/uk-en/content/en/support/downloads/
Downloads.jsp?category=5&language=1&page=1.
Email: [email protected]
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Martindale Electric
announces latest range of
pocket sized True RMS
clamp meters.
The new range of professional clamp meters from Martindale
Electric, make it easy to choose the right tool for the job every
time. Whether it’s low current AC, or DC for solar PV and
battery systems, the CM Series get the job done.
The pocket sized clamp range includes the CM55 AC Clamp,
CM57 TRMS AC Smart Clamp and the CM79 TRMS AC/DC
Clamp, combining outstanding specification and measuring
capabilities with reliability and ease of use. The new clamps
meet the exacting requirements of electricians and service
teams working on both AC and DC systems, from basic AC
measurements through to min/max monitoring of start-up
and charging currents. All the clamps are auto-ranging and
measure current to better than 2% accuracy.
For more information, please contact Rob Baldry at Martindale
Electric on 01923 441717 or visit
www.martindale-electric.co.uk