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E-Stop Reduces Installation Costs by 60%
The Smile E-Stop has been engineered to lower the labor costs associated with installation and troubleshooting while improving machine safety. Plug and play technology with multiple connect/disconnect options reduce installation costs by up to 60% compared to conventional machine wiring methods. Troubleshoot more efficiently with built in LED diagnostics that eliminate the need to individually cycle and test each e-stop after a fault. This easy to install design improves safety...
Patented Panelboard Technology: Safer and More Reliable
A US patent has recently been awarded to Dean Latham of ABB, inventor of the Proline Industrial Panelboard, making it the only product of its kind on the market with complete breaker coordination and touchsafe capabilities. Reduce downtime through increased reliability with selective coordination. This advanced technology isolates electrical problems, stops nuisance tripping and avoids system-wide blackouts. Touchsafe technology ensures safety by isolating the operator from...
Maximize Productivity and Cut Panel Costs with ABB's New STAR Series Contactors
ABB's new STAR series contactor takes productivity to the next level with its user-friendly, modular design. Installation and assembly of these devices becomes quick and simple with their snap-on design and close coupling adapters. The standardized 45mm frame width allows for consistency in panel design and device mounting, as well as space savings. In addition, a single device can span a wide range of both AC and DC control voltages due to the integrated...
Reduce Wiring Time by 80% Using Lean Screwless Connection System
ABB's new STAR series contactor takes productivity to the next level with its user-friendly, modular design. Installation and assembly of these devices becomes quick and simple with their snap-on design and close coupling adapters. The standardized 45mm frame width allows for consistency in panel design and device mounting, as well as space savings. In addition, a single device can span a wide range of both AC and DC control voltages due to the integrated electronic...
ABB launches advanced multistage surge protector
The new OVR NE12 enclosed surge protective device (SPD) protects valuable equipment and minimizes risks for extensive damage and repairs. The OVR NE12 enclosed SPDs are designed for a long service life, protecting valuable equipment from transient surges due to lightning strikes, and surges from upstream equipment and utility load switching. They are suitable for protection of facilities such as critical power (hospitals, data centers, etc.), renewable energy...
New Softstarter Offers Compact, Efficient Solution to Motor Protection and Pump Control
ABB's new PSE softstarter is the world's first compact softstarter with both built-in electronic overload for motor protection and torque control for an excellent control of pumps. The PSE softstarter is easy to set up and program with the illuminated language neutral display and four button keypad. The compact design has integrated functionality that provides a very efficient starting solution...
Switch Disconnector S800PV-M Offers Solution for Solar PV Combiner Boxes and Inverters
ABB's new S800PV-M switch disconnector for PV systems offers a highly compact design for installation on the DIN rail, and safety-relevant isolation properties. As master switch for PV systems, the whole DC side can be isolated either locally or remotely. Safe switching of PV strings, and reliable isolation of up to 1200VDC, 125 A rated current at ambient temperatures of up to 60 deg C without any losses makes these devices a great solution for DC side isolation of PV systems worldwide...
New Fusible and Non-Fusible Disconnect Switches Save Space and Installation Costs
ABB is transitioning to our new line of Fusible and Non-Fusible Disconnect Switches. These switches are modular and compact in size allowing for easier installation and greater flexibility, making them a perfect solution for circuit isolation, motor control and over current protection type applications. The comprehensive ABB range of Low Voltage Disconnect Switch products is the perfect choice for all switching applications...
Cut Panel Costs and Increase Circuit Protection with ABB Miniature Circuit Breakers
ABB Miniature Circuit Breakers offer a compact solution to your circuit protection requirements and save installation time with the clip-on DIN rail mounting system. The current limiting features of these devices increase circuit protection by significantly reducing the let through energy and utilizing and tripping more than two times faster than zero crossing breakers. The S200UDC series of Miniature Circuit Breakers is now available in UL489 DC applications up to 125VDC...
E 90 PV Fuse Disconnector Ideal for Protection of Solar Cells, Inverters, and Surge Protection Devices
ABB's new E 90 PV was designed specifically for protecting and disconnecting DC photovoltaic circuits up to 1,000 VDC. This enhancement of ABB's offering to the solar market is ideal for protecting cells, inverters and surge protection devices, as well as providing isolation of circuits and strings during maintenance...
New ABB 2- and 4-Position Joystick
The newest member to join ABB's pilot device team has arrived: With a design made for heavy duty usage and simple assembly our joystick is available in 8 selector styles. Including both momentary, maintained, 2 and 4 positions. In addition, to prevent unintentional operation a separate style with latching function is included...
Power Supply CP-E 12/10.0 Offers Solution for PV Solar Combiner Boxes and Inverters
ABB's new primary switch mode Power Supply CP-E 12/10.0 offers two voltage input ranges, which enables the supply with either AC or DC. It comes equipped with two large capacitors to ensure line buffering of at least 30ms (at 230 V AC). This makes these devices a great solution for providing DC power to string monitoring radios and remote switching devices for high fluctuating networks and battery powered plants worldwide...
New Tmax PV Molded Case Switches Reaches Rated Installation Voltage up to 1100 VDC
ABB's new Tmax PV molded case switches are the first available on the market for such high DC voltages, making them the perfect solution for every disconnecting requirement for all types of photovoltaic installations, electric traction, UPS and other special industrial applications...
CP-T Three Phase Power Supply, smaller offers more
ABB's new 3 phase switch mode power supply offer big new features in a cost efficient smaller package. Like the CP-E range the CP-T delivers 50% more power than the competition at typical temperatures. This means you get 50% more power and 50% more reliability than the competition. When theirs is reaching the load/temperature limit, ready to shut down, the ABB CP-T is just getting started, cool and ready to deliver reliable 24 or 48 VDC control power. Upgrade to...
ABB engineers a new generation of terminal blocks to address your daily Connection Challenges
ABB is unveiling its new line of terminal blocks. Our patented terminal block design will allow ease of marking and the use of our screwless jumpers will facilitate jumpering your terminal blocks while allowing for fewer items to stock. The SNK Series covers a wide range of connection needs from 0.22 to 95mm2 in screw clamp technology and functions include: double deck, disconnect, and fuses...
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