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• Solar HVLS Industrial Fan offers efficient air circulation.10 March 2010, 5:29 am

  Used in industrial, commercial, and agricultural buildings, MacroVoltaic solar High Volume Low Speed (HVLS) industrial fan generates column of air that flows down to ground and outward 360°. This large, slow-moving air mass moves throughout space, mixing and circulating air without generating excessive noise/dust. Air movement system includes HVLS fan with attached controller, solar panel power converter, and solar panels. Auxiliary power supply and battery backup are optional.

• Router/Gateway is designed for smart grid communications.10 March 2010, 5:29 am

  By enabling gathering of real-time information from any converged platform, AE20r router/gateway empowers utilities to manage and monitor assets as well as generate smart grid efficiencies. Solution combines licensed 700 MHz spectrum with WiMAX interface to promote wide-scale coverage, security, and reliability. Furthermore, interfaces support Wi-Fi (802.11b/g/n); 3G/4G (EVDO,GPRS,EDGE,HSPA,LTE); serial, USB, and Ethernet; and 900 MHz (ISM and MAS) industrial radio connectivity.

• Urinal Trap Liquid prevents sewer vapor odor ingress.10 March 2010, 5:29 am

  Designed to work with EcoTrap® system found in all Waterless No-Flush Urinals®, BlueSeal® biodegradable liquid creates barrier that prevents sewer vapors from escaping into restroom atmosphere. When EcoTrap is filled with 3 oz of BlueSeal, urine flows through and under BlueSeal and then down drain. On average, 3 oz of BlueSeal should last 1,500 uses. Equipment

• Multi-Functional Panel PCs are designed for energy efficiency.9 March 2010, 5:32 am

  Based on 1.1 or 1.6 GHz low power Intel® Atom CPU, solid state CP77xx series panel PCs are suited for mid-range control platforms and as HMI units for machine builders and plant engineering applications. PC can be equipped with 6.5, 12, 15, or 19 in. display screen and has low housing depth of 1.1-1.8 in., depending on screen size. Equipped with Compact Flash card, PC comes with 2 RJ45 Ethernet connections and 1 RS232 interface as standard, and optional 2-port USB interface.

• Industrial LED Fixture is suited for use in parking garages.8 March 2010, 5:33 am

  Able to produce 3,800 lm and color temperatures from 4,000-5,000 K, 2200 Series modular parking garage luminaire delivers uniform lighting at less than 50% of ASHRAE standard illumination requirements for parking facilities. This 62 W, 0-10 V dimmable LED fixture, which measures 2 x 2 ft, is dry/damp rated and equipped with industrial SMT kit. Construction has no mercury or lead and is fully recyclable.

• Fuel Recirculating System is used for primary purification.5 March 2010, 5:32 am

  Available in 7, 40, and 90 gpm flow rates, FRS 660-RPU-UL automatically circulates and cleans stored fuel, utilizing end-user's existing pump, on preprogrammed schedule. Remote Pumping Unit Fuel Recirculating System uses proprietary fuel purification technology with no filters or moving parts. UL 508A-listed and Green Clean Institute-certified product removes 99.9% of water, including emulsified water, and up to 98% of normal solid or particulate contaminants found in diesel fuel.

• Hard Surface Cleaners offer biodegradeable formula.5 March 2010, 5:32 am

  Eco-Green® Multi-Purpose Hard Surface Cleaner works on most nonporous surfaces, including wood tile, laminates, and metal. Formulation is based on nano-sized Micro-Blasting® green cleaners that pierce chemical bonds that hold dirt, oil, and other types of residues together. Applied with buffers, steam cleaners, scrubbers, as well as brushes and mops, it biodegrades in as little as 4 weeks. One gallon of concentrated formula makes up to 15 gallons of finished product. Equipment

• Surge Suppressors feature energy-saving Green design.3 March 2010, 5:31 am

  Designed to conserve energy by eliminating phantom loads, 12- and 8-outlet ECO-Surge(TM) Suppressors feature green outlet array with Master and Power Save outlets that cut power to idle peripherals when primary device is turned off. Always-on outlets provide continuous power, and green function can be turned off with manual switch. Manufactured to RoHS environmental standards, suppressor offers dataline surge protection for computers and A/V components.

• High-Speed Cables feature environmentally friendly design.3 March 2010, 5:31 am

  TurboTwin Low-Smoke Zero-Halogen cables support speeds up to 16 Gbps for high-speed connectivity in computer, networking, and telecommunications markets. Units meet CSA FT4 flammability and physical testing requirements and are PVC-free. Parallel-pair cable design ensures optimal performance and consistency between pairs. Available in wire sizes from 30-24 AWG, 2-8 pair cables include foil-shielded pairs with overall cable shield of foil/braid.

• AC/DC Power Supply achieves Climate Savers' 80+ Gold rating.3 March 2010, 5:31 am

  Designed for hot-swapping redundant systems, Model D1U4CS-W-2200-12-HA4C delivers 2,200 W output power with 12 V main output and 5 V standby output. Front end power supply features power density of 24.5 W/cu-in. and achieves efficiency levels of 92% at 50% load and 88% at 20% load. Packaged in 1U enclosure measuring 14.0 x 4.0 x 1.6 in., unit has variable speed cooling fans and is N+1 redundancy capable. If required, 4 units can be packaged in 19 in. 1U power shelf to provide 8.8 kW of power.

• Embossed Solar Encapsulant targets photovoltaic applications.2 March 2010, 5:32 am

  Thin gauge encapsulant Saflex® PG41 is designed to enhance solar panel throughput for solar module manufacturers that use vacuum encapsulation process. Embossing technology creates micro channels on surface of encapsulant, which facilitate quick removal of air during vacuum encapsulation process, while also reducing visual defects due to air bubbles trapped in encapsulant. Product is less moisture sensitive at edges, even with fluctuating humidity.

• Digital Papers are offered in 24 and 130 lb weights.2 March 2010, 5:32 am

  HP Indigo Certified CLASSIC CREST® Digital Papers are available in selection of 24 and 130 lb for writing and double thick cover versions, respectively. Both weights are available in 4 sizes in Solar White, Classic Natural White, and Recycled 100 Bright White. Product is FSC certified, Green Seal certified, Green-e certified, and made carbon neutral plus.

• Consultation Services help develop renewable energy solutions.2 March 2010, 5:32 am

  Engineering consultation services help alternative energy system manufacturers develop efficient and structurally reliable solar, wind, and hydropower systems. In addition to proprietary engineering tools, this service offers alternative energy electronics, mechanical, and manufacturing experience. Services are offered with goal of developing pilot projects aimed at proof of concept as well as future manufacturing strategies.

• Ultrasonic Flow Transmitters suit water supply systems.2 March 2010, 5:32 am

  Providing continuous 4-20 mA flow signal, Model CSLFC transmitters measure flow in municipal/private water supply systems in ranges from 15-700 gpm in ¾-10 in. pipe. Manufactured of Schedule 40 carbon steel, units feature ULTEM® encapsulated ultrasonic transducers and epoxy-coated pipe body material. Their mixed-signal ASIC has algorithm that calculates velocity of flow and ultimately volumetric flow rate. Output is unaffected by water temperature, density, and viscosity changes.

• Ethernet Switches offer power and Web-based management features.2 March 2010, 5:32 am

  Models AT-FS750/24POE, AT-FS750/48, and AT-GS950/48 are PoE, Fast Ethernet, and Gigabit Ethernet WebSmart switches with ECO-Switch technology. Power management ensures LED indicators power off when not in use and that minimum required power is driven into shorter cable lengths. Web-based management features can include implementation of port-based virtual LANs, IEEE 802.1p QoS, port trunking/link aggregation, port mirroring, priority queues, and IEEE 802.1x security support.

• CNC Metal Spinning Machines use bio-based fluids.2 March 2010, 5:32 am

  In addition to noise insulation and devices for smoke, fume, mist, oil, and metal chip collection, ECO ZENN models offer regenerative braking that saves energy and feeds it back to power supply. Most functions used by programmers, operators, and maintenance personnel can be accessed while machinery doors are closed, and production flexibly is promoted via 6-tool change station, pressure control system, replay system, as well as auxiliary trimming and beading units.

• Composite Landscape Pavers are available in 4 x 8 in. size.1 March 2010, 5:31 am

  VAST Composite Landscape Pavers, manufactured of up to 95% recycled car tires and plastic containers, are suited for large commercial hardscapes such as parking areas, walkways, building entrances, and plazas. Weighing less than 9 lb/sq ft, they provide high slip resistance and strength. Products include installation grid, with same composite material, that are laid out on compacted sand base on which pavers are automatically spaced and aligned.

• Disk Arrays offer 8 Gb FC/iSCSI hybrid RAID capabilities.1 March 2010, 5:31 am

  Along with 8 Gb Fibre Channel SAN, dual interface 8 Gb Fibre Channel, and 1 Gb iSCSI support, 3000 Series offers optional AssuredRemote(TM) data management software to help SMB IT managers with remote office data protection, recovery, migration, and compliance. RAID solution features out-of-the-box support for 6 Gb SAS drives and offers sustained bandwidth of more than 1,750 MBps in sequential read applications. Up to 144 fully configured drives are supported.

• Schottky Rectifier Diode suits eco-design power supplies.1 March 2010, 5:31 am

  Housed in ECOPACK®2-compliant package that meets RoHS regulations, Model STPS50U100C features typical forward voltage drop of 0.64 V at 25 A and 0.38 V at 5 A. Device has max leakage current of 200 µA, max average forward current of 50 A, and repetitive peak reverse voltage of 100 V. Designed to help manufacturers achieve energy-efficiency approvals, such as 80 PLUS®, diode is suited for power supplies for adapters, desktop PCs, servers, video products, and communication equipment.

• PWM Controller includes synchronous rectifier output control.26 February 2010, 5:36 am

  Featuring synchronous MOSFET control outputs and light load power management, phase-shifted full-bridge Model UCC28950 achieves efficiencies above 90% from light load to full load, meeting 90+ Climate Savers® efficiency standards. Green device has adaptive zero voltage switching control scheme with 10:1 range that can maintain ZVS over wide input voltage variations or output load swings. Applications include power supplies, solar inverters, DC motor drives, and electric vehicles.