PECM Issue 38 2019 | Page 100

ELECTRICAL & ELECTRONICS NEW DIN RAIL AC INRUSH CURRENT LIMITER FOR CAPACITIVE & INDUCTIVE LOADS Powersolve’s new PSICL series is a low-cost peak inrush current limiter designed for capacitive and inductive loads in a variety of applications. These include installations across complex automation systems and machinery as well as isolation transformers or LED lighting applications where they are particularly useful because you can have a large number of LED driver power supplies operating in parallel and all taking high peak currents together on switch on. The PSICL series is a true current limiter and cuts off all peak currents when starting loads under practically every AC condition. Extreme conditions can occur on AC lines in the event of a break in the supply and when power returns, high current peaks can often cause havoc and will trip circuit breakers. In decentralised areas, this will often lead to increased maintenance costs as the breakers require re-setting. The PSICL current limiter prevents this happening and can result in reduced cable cross section used and smaller and faster circuit breakers. The PSICL Series is available in three 230VAC single phase models with continuous operating current rating of 12A, 16A and 25A. Current limiting time is 100- 500mS with repeat intervals of 1000mS. They have an operating temperature range of --40ºC to +70ºC and conform to EN60950-1 and EN61000-6-2,3 standards and are CE and RoHS. MTBF figures are 300,000 hours. The PSICL is a housed in a low profile V0 flammability rated plastic case measuring 91H x 71W x 57Dmm. The same design designated PSESB Series is also available in a very slim width enclosure with measurements of 100H x 22.5W x 112Dmm. Both items are DIN Rail mounted and internal circuitry is identical for both versions. powersolve.co.uk/product-category/ inrush-current-limiters/ KRAUS & NAIMER Now available from Kraus & Naimer - an Industrial interlocked switch & socket, housed in a grade 304L brushed stainless steel sloping roof enclosure. Ideal for use in non-hazardous areas within the food and drinks industry.  The enclosures have a 15 degree sloping roof and integral canopy to assist with the prevention of liquid pooling. The isolators are IEC 60947 compliant with handles that can be padlocked in the OFF position. They are also interlocked with the socket, preventing turning the isolator on when no plug is inserted and the removal of the plug while the socket is energised, ensuring safe operation. • High dust and water ingress protection (IP66) • With or without auxilliary contacts (2 n.o. or 1 n.o.+ 1 n.c.) • Ample wiring space • Now available from stock. Take a look at the datasheet on our website. 01635 26 26 26 Krausnaimer.co.uk Assured control Kraus & Naimer BLUE LINE switchgear since 10-2400 A krausnaimer.co.uk tel 01635 26 26 26 [email protected] 100 email PECM Issue 38 01635 26 26 26 [email protected] 1907