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Moeller on the SPS / IPC / DRIVES 2009

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SPS / IPC / DRIVES 2009


  November, 2009
Eaton's Moeller Business Expands its Product Range for Sensors

As one of the leading manufacturers of components and systems for electrical engineering and automation, Eaton's Moeller business is now offering an even more comprehensive product range in the field of sensors. The sensor offer is being enlarged with a host of inductive, capacitive, photoelectric and mechanical limit switches. Virtually all customer requirements are catered for, thanks to the large number of mounting forms and connection variants for DC and AC supplies with two or three-wire connections. Eaton Moeller now offers four sensor product series as well as extensive accessories. [more...]
 
  November, 2009
xStart DS7 Soft Starter - With Integrated Fan

DS7 is the name of the new soft starter series in Eaton Moeller's xStart system, which expands the tried and tested range of switchgear. Connection design, handling and the 45 mm device width match the motor-protective circuit-breakers and contactors of the device series exactly. The key feature of the system is the toolless plug connection, ensuring easy connection and wiring with other switching devices such as motor-protective circuitbreakers or motor protective relays. [more...]
 
  November, 2009
Energy Saving Made Easy: Only Three Steps

Eatons Moeller business has fully upgraded its product portfolio in recent years and has focused consistently on energy efficiency. Energy measuring and management systems, energy-efficient contactors, control circuit devices with LED technology, as well as variable speed drives today make a significant contribution to energy savings in machine and system building applications. [more...]
 
  November, 2009
M-Max™ Frequency Inverters
Additional Functions Open New Application Areas


After the successful launch of the new frequency inverters of the M-Max series, Eaton's Moeller business is now offering a large number of additional features: Single-phase 230V devices in the rating range from 0.18 to 2.2 kW, threephase 230V devices (0.25 to 2.2 kW), 480V (0.37 to 7.5 kW) and 575V (0.55 to 7.5 kW) are available. External filters are available for special applications such as low leakage current, EMC category C1 or larger cable lengths. M-Max offers an inexpensive solution with devices also without internal filters. [more...]
 
  November, 2009
H-Max™ Frequency Inverters
Cool Head and Warm Feet Thanks to H-Max™


H-Max™ frequency inverters from Eaton Moeller are suitable for universal use. Thanks to their special features they are ideally suitable for use in HVAC applications. As well as a configurator (Wizard) for the two PID controllers and an internal function block that carries out the on and off switching of uncontrolled motors, the devices also feature for example a function that defines its response to a fire. The behaviour of H-Max™ after a power failure can also be configured by the user. Whether a start command is required on restart or whether the drive is to automatically start up can be defined by the user. [more...]
 
  November, 2009
CAD Data, Planning Safety and Process Optimization at the Click of a Mouse

Eaton's Moeller business is now providing CAD data via the Internet and thus meeting the wish of many customers for an optimized planning process. CAD stands for 'computer aided design' and involves the use of a computer in the planning and design process. CAD data is divided into two different categories: eCAD data for electrical design and mCAD data for mechanical design. Eaton Moeller is using the EPLAN Electric P8 project engineering system in addition to the previous offer of electrical design data. [more...]
 
  November, 2009
New Eaton Moeller Online Catalogue
Product Information and Order Management Just a Click Away


Eaton's Moeller business is now offering all essential product information on the Internet in the new Eaton Moeller online catalogue. The completely new and user-friendly platform provides customers with the relevant product details for more than 25,000 Eaton Moeller order numbers. The new Eaton Moeller Online Catalogue also offers detailed product information for over 18,000 products in the form of single data sheets: Technical data, dimension drawings, engineering data, product pictures or installation instructions - each individual data sheet presents important product information clearly. [more...]
 

Further Press releases


  July, 2009
“KUNO” Charity Appeal: xEnergy Low-Voltage Power Distribution System for the (KUNO) Children's University Hospital of East Bavaria

Together with its system partner KlöMö Energie- und Automatisierungstechnik in Regensburg, Eatons Moeller business donated a low-voltage power distribution system to the value of 55,000 euros in order to lay the foundation for a safe power supply system in the Children's Hospital of East Bavaria currently under construction. Thanks to the new building at the Regensburg University Hospital, which has been funded by cash and goods donations, paediatric and adolescent medical care will be provided locally to the highest standards from the end of 2009. Lengthy and time consuming journeys to remotely located maximum care clinics will thus become a thing of the past. [more...]
 
  June, 2009
SmartWire-Darwin Product Film Presented with "Best Special Effects" Award at the International New York Film and Video Festival 2009.

With its trailer for the six minute film on Darwin technology, Eatons Moeller business was presented in March 2009 with the “Best Special Effects” award of the “New York International Independent Film and Video Festival (NYIIFVF)”. The NYIIFVF, was founded in 1993 and is one of the largest independent film festivals in the world. It presents the "Best Special Effects" award in the “Special Categories (International)” section to creative, independent film makers and screen writers (http://nyfilmvideo.info). The renowned NYIIFVF is organized as a competition and offers a stage to independent film makers. The festival enjoys a high standing with media all around the globe. [more...]
 
Moeller at the Intersolar Trade Fair 2009

Press releases

Intersolar 2009


  May, 2009
Eaton's Moeller Business takes part to the "Intersolar"

Eaton's Moeller Business, based in Bonn, Germany, takes part to the "Intersolar" Munich for the first time. Since April 2008, Moeller has been a part of the Eaton Corporation, a diversified global industrial group with 75,000 employees and an annual turnover of about US$15.4 billion in 2008. In hall 5, stand B5.652, the leading manufacturers and suppliers of components and systems concerned with power distribution and automation in industrial, infrastructure and residential building presents a number of new products for DC applications such as photovoltaic or standby battery applications. [more...]
 
  April, 2009
New DC Switchgear Series for Photovoltaic Applications

Eaton's Moeller Business has added to its portfolio a number of products for DC applications such as photovoltaic or standby battery applications. The new range that is designed for DC voltages up to 1000V comprises DC fuse switch-disconnectors, DC switch-disconnectors and DC circuit-breakers with IP20 protection or enclosed with IP65 protection, as well as DC compact circuit-breakers. Eaton's Moeller Business is offering powerful switches for AC and DC tasks with operating voltages up to 1000V AC/DC and rated currents from 1 to 1600 A AC/DC. [more...]
 
Moeller on the Hanover Trade Fair 2009

Press releases

Hanover Trade Fair 2009





  April, 2009
Smartwire-Darwin Innovative Communication System

Eaton's Moeller Business SmartWire-Darwin technology offers an innovative communication system for networking switching devices which allows the implementation of new kinds of switching cabinet concepts. The previous conventional control wiring for switchgear is thus now replaced by the SmartWire-Darwin communication system. As well as the control wiring, this also eliminates the need for the I/O modules that were previously required. This elimination of both wiring and I/O modules also means that the switching cabinet sizes can be considerably reduced, which consequently results in benefits for planning, designing and installation. The enhanced diagnostics options as well as the simple exchangeability and expandability are additional benefits. [more...]
 
  April, 2009
PKE Motor-Protective Circuit-Breakers with Electronic Wide Range Overload Protection.

When it comes to the technical performance of motor-protective circuit-breakers, plant operators nowadays have the following key requirements: keeping the engineering and design requirements to a minimum; reducing the range of variants by the optimum adaption of ratings and increased system availability; and safety by the transfer of process data (condition monitoring). In this respect, motor-protective circuit-breakers with wide-range overload protection have key benefits compared to devices with thermal releases: Large setting ranges, low heat dissipation, tripping classes also higher than CLASS 10, precise and long-time stable tripping characteristics, as well as the possibility to read out parameter data. [more...]
 
  April, 2009
IZM Circuit-Breakers: New Air Circuit-Breaker Series.

At the Hannover Fair 2009 Eaton's Moeller Business is presenting a completely new series of air circuit-breakers. The new IZM product family now consists of four sizes - IZM20, IZM32, IZM40 and IZM63. This covers a rated current range from 800A to 6300A. The height and depth are identical for all devices - only the width increases the higher the size of the circuit-breaker. Eaton's Moeller Business is also offering a completely new and extremely compact IZMX16 for rated currents from 630A to 1600A. [more...]
 
  April, 2009
MCx Energy Measuring and Communication Modules for Compact Circuit-Breakers and Switch-Disconnectors.

For financial and ecological reasons the intelligent use of power is more important than ever. In order to provide greater transparency in the consumption of electrical energy in buildings, production plants or subareas, Eaton's Moeller Business is offering a new range of MCx measuring and communication modules for compact circuit-breakers and switch-disconnector up to 630A. [more...]
 
  April, 2009
Type-tested power-combination xEnergy - the switchgear system for infrastructural applications up to 4000 A

Just in time for the Hannover trade fair, Eaton's Moeller Business presents three more convincing and "intrinsic values" in their xEnergy switchgear system for up to 4000 amps: The new ACB circuit breaker IZM 20 for the power section, the new load disconnector equipped with fuses for the outgoing section and the innovative plug-in technology for a significant reduction of the time and effort of assembly. [more...]
 
  April, 2009
Eaton's Moeller Business Value Added Logistics - Partner for the OEM.

A new department has now been in place for a year at Eaton's Moeller Business central warehouse in Meckenheim: Previously extraordinary customer requirement were satisfied through "unofficial channels". Today Eaton's Moeller Business is offering a new and attractive value added service. This brings benefits for many customers, particularly those from the OEM sector, who not only require the supply of standard Eaton's Moeller Business products to be fast and reliable, but who also require the preparation of the items concerned to specific customer requirements before delivery. This ranges from the individual labelling of articles with the customer's material numbers to the pre-assembly of any Eaton's Moeller Business products. Special requirements related to packaging or form of delivery are also offered by Eaton's Moeller Business with this value added service. [more...]
 
Moeller auf der SPS / IPC / DRIVES 2008

Press releases

SPS / IPC / DRIVES 2008


  November, 2008
New M-MAX Frequency Inverter Series:
Single-Phase and Three-Phase Devices for the World Market.


Moeller's new M-MAX series of frequency inverters offers seven single-phase and nine three-phase variants. They stand out on account of their highly compact design, very good torque response and simple handling. M-MAX frequency inverters will be available from Q1/2009 and are suitable for use with pumps, fans, conveyor belts, transport drives and machine building - in other words, for a wide range of applications. [more...]
 
  November, 2008
Moeller Safety Manual:
The Way to the Safe Machine Compliant with EN ISO 13849-1 and IEC 62061.


As a leading supplier of control circuit devices, Moeller has had many years of experience with emergency-stop devices and is one of the leading suppliers worldwide of components for stopping plants and machines in the event of an emergency. Moeller's red-yellow emergency-stop actuator has been a standard component in machines and plants for several years and is an indispensable part of today's safety systems. [more...]
 
  November, 2008
Connecting Instead of Wiring:
Moeller SmartWire Gateway for Modbus.


The gateway for Modbus RTU (RTU = Remote Terminal Unit) expands Moeller's range of fieldbus couplers for the SmartWire connection system. In addition to the SmartWire gateways for Profibus-DP, CANopen/easyNet that are already in the range, it is now possible to connect up to 16 contactors, motor starter combinations or SmartWire I/O modules to the Modbus RTU fieldbus. [more...]
 
  November, 2008
Change In USA Standard Affects Main Switch!
Requirement for "deliberate action".


Moeller has added special main switch assembly kits each with a supplementary handle to its already extensive range of door coupling handles to meet USA requirements for main switches with rotary drives. This combination of two special handles meets the requirement for "deliberate action" when releasing the door interlock and when switching on the main switch with the switch cabinet door opened. [more...]
 
  November, 2008
XVTL - The Quick-Change Artist in Panel Building:
Stability - with a flexible design.


XVTL is the name of the rugged and side-by-side mountable sheet steel distribution board that can be adapted to new spatial and distribution concepts at any time. Whether for control cabinets in industrial applications or in a consumer unit for functional buildings - XVLT can be modified simply and conveniently. [more...]
 
Moeller on the HUSUM Windenergy 2008 Moeller on the Shipbuilding, machinery & marine technology SMM 2008

Press releases

HUSUM Windenergy 2008
SMM 2008


  September, 2008
Automation System with Approval for Shipboard Use: 5.7 Inch TFT Touch Panel, Compact and Modular PLC.

The MFD4 5.7 inch multi-function display, the XC121 modular PLC and all easyControl compact PLCs (EC4P) are now available for shipboard use. These devices from the xControl series now meet the approval requirements of the following shipping classification societies: Lloyd's Register (LR), Germanischer Lloyd (GL), Det Norske Veritas (DNV), Bureau Veritas (BV) and American Bureau of Shipping (ABS). [more...]
 
  August, 2008
DILH contactors for wind turbine generators:
Electronically controlled vacuum switching in a vacuum.


The output of wind turbine generators is increasing continuously and is calling for the use of new technologies. Consequently, these wind turbine generators themselves and their components have to be designed for greater outputs. Moeller is contributing to this increase in output with the use of vacuum technology in its contactors. Their vacuum tubes are ideal for switching high voltages up to 1000 V as arcs are not produced and no escaping gases occur during switching. [more...]
 
  August, 2008
Overload and Short-Circuit Protection for Wind Turbine Generators up to 2000 A:
Space Saving, Safe and Reliable.


Manufacturers of wind turbine generators avoid the use of bulky devices as much as possible due to the limited space available. The new NZMH4-VE2000 circuit-breaker is ideally suitable for connecting wind turbines to the grid power supply. As a compact circuit-breaker (W/H/D 280 mm x 401 mm x 207 mm) with a small mounting depth it requires very little space. [more...]
 
  August, 2008
Reduce Insurance Premiums:
ARCON Arc Fault Protection System for Wind Turbines.


Arc faults still occur in electrical power distribution systems in spite of all the necessary precautionary measures that may be implemented beforehand. The effects of arc faults are serious when they occur, and range from personal injury to extensive damage to switchboards, to weeks of downtime or even the exchange of the damaged power distribution system. [more...]
 
  August, 2008
Interference-Free Operation with Wind Turbines:
Modular PLC Now with FO Fieldbus Interface


Fibre optic cables are used to ensure highly noise-free data transfer, even in environments with severe electromagnetic interference. The reliable operation of all safety-related equipment is particularly essential with wind turbine generators. XC-CPU101-FC is the name of the powerful modular PLC with the CANopen fibre optic fieldbus interface from the Moeller XC100 range of programmable controllers. [more...]
 

Further Press releases

 
  March, 2008
Xpole entering the digital age
An electronic system issues a warning before everything breaks down


Moeller and their joint development partner DeepStreamTechnologies announce the next step towards the digital world of modern electrical installation. At this year's Light+Building Trade Show, the pioneer in terms of protective switchgear will for the first time present an RCD equipped with digital features not found on conventional RCDs. [more...]
 

Hannover Trade Fair 2008


  11. 4. 2008
xEnergy: New Features for NZM Circuit-Breakers

The XRD remote operator is now available for standard network or load switching from a distance with the NZM2 circuit-breakers up to 300A. The on switching, off switching and resetting is executed with a permanent or pulse contact using a manual control circuit device or automated control commands. [more...]
 
  11. 4. 2008
xStart Contactors: The New Generation.

Moeller has been continuously further developing DILM contactors since their market launch four years ago. The new types DILM15, DILM38, DILM72 and DILM170 add more efficient and economical Eco contactors to Moeller's range: In addition to an improved contact design and the use of new contact materials, it was also possible to increase the performance. [more...]
 
  11. 4. 2008
Small and Compact - DILM570 for 315kW.

Compared to the previous well-established DILM580 contactor, the DILM570 offers an inexpensive alternative for common switching requirements up to 315kW / 400V / AC-3. The DILM570 combines a high performance with compact dimensions at a low cost. [more...]
 
  11. 4. 2008
IEC/EN 60335 - Switchgear for Household Use: Safety of Household and Similar Electrical Appliances.

Moeller's contactors and motor-protective circuit-breakers are also used for household devices in addition to many industrial applications. Electrical switchgear used on household devices also has to comply with the IEC/EN 60335 specifications for the “Safety of household and similar electrical appliances” in addition to the tests in accordance with IEC/EN 60947 “Low-voltage switchgear and controlgear”. [more...]
 
  11. 4. 2008
M22 RMQ-Titan Joystick with Two Switch Positions Per Operating Direction: For Creep/Rapid Motion and Setup Mode.

Moeller's new M22 RMQ-Titan joystick enables users to switch two positions (contacts) in succession in one operating direction. In this way, simple and rugged solutions for setup mode or creep/rapid motion selection can be implemented easily. [more...]
 
  11. 4. 2008
Digital and Analog I/O Modules Added to easy Family.

Moeller is offering new digital and analog I/O modules for the local and remote I/O expansion of the easy family.  [more...]
 
  11. 4. 2008
easyRelay and easyControl: easy Function Library for Microsoft Visual C++ and Visual Basic.

Moeller is offering adventurous programmers a special function library for creating customised PC-based visualization solutions with the easy family. [more...]
 
  11. 4. 2008
IP65 Multi-Function Display: Inexpensive CANopen Interface.

Simple visualization tasks on CANopen can now be implemented inexpensively with the new CP4-CAN interface module. The device features an automatic baud rate detection function. The station address can be set conveniently via the display. [more...]
 
  11. 4. 2008
TouchPanel with 5.7 inch TFT Display,
Shipping and ATEX Approvals


The MFD4 multi-function display from the easyHMI device series now features a full graphics 5.7 inch colour TFT display with 256 colours, resistive touch, as well as a host of communication and network options. [more...]
 
  11. 4. 2008
Relaunch of the Moeller Homepage: Industry Sector Portal Presents Applications and Information from Different Industrial Sectors.

Moeller is relaunching its homepage with a new industry sector portal. Applications and information from different industry sectors will now be presented in a clearer and more effective way. With just a few clicks of the mouse, visitors can navigate accurately in the Moeller world. [more...]
 
  11. 4. 2008
Moeller Field Service: Preventative Action – Inspection and Maintenance.
Preventing Injury to Personnel, Damage to Property and Production Downtimes.


A power distribution system often has a shadow existence in machine and panel building applications. Properly installed and regularly maintained switchboards nevertheless ensure a high level of availability for production. [more...]
 
  11. 4. 2008
Exporting Machines and Systems to North America: Modified Requirements for Electrical Equipment.

In order to export European machines and systems to North America, they must comply with the relevant requirements placed on the electrical equipment of machines. Moeller is offering three new products for the construction of Industrial Control Panels according to UL 508A and NFPA 79. [more...]
 
  11. 4. 2008
Side-Mounted Auxiliary Contact for DILA, DILM7 to DILM15 Contactors for Small Mounting Depths.

Moeller's side-mounted DILA-XHI…-S auxiliary contact is a perfect addition to its range of contactor accessories. The DILA-XHI…-S is ideal for applications up to 7.5kW requiring two auxiliary contacts and where the contactor mounting depth 75mm cannot be significantly increased. Typical applications for this are machines with compact integrated control cabinets since these very often have limited dimensions. [more...]
 

Light & Building 2008


 
  06. 04. 2008
Everything under control from the TV – with Moeller's TVolutionX

Schrems, March 2008 – From now on, all lighting sources and Xcomfort RF installation loads can be easily controlled at home through the TV set while sitting on the couch. A collaboration between Moeller and the companies TARA Systems GmbH and KATHREIN-Werke KG have made this possible. This new benchmark in comfort and ease will first be admired at this year's Light+Building Trade Show in Frankfurt. [more...]
 
 
  06. 04. 2008
Fit for the future with new wireless products

Moeller's Xcomfort program is already responding to tomorrow's demands. As a technological leader and supplier of modern electrical installations, Moeller has been a close follower of domestic living megatrends for many years. The findings: In a person's home, his well-being, comfort and safety are especially held in high regard. In addition, there is a desire for energy-saving solutions. The consequences of rapidly diminishing resources – continuously increasing prices – show no end in sight. Just in time for the Light+Building trade show, Moeller is providing once again a full array of intelligent responses to customers' desires. Among them are two electronic "Managers", one of which is responsible for safety matters while the other one is responsible for the more efficient handling of energy (Schrems, April 2008).  [more...]
 
 
  06. 04. 2008
Focus on safety with Xpole

Bonn, April 2008 – Moeller has always given top priority to safety in product development. There are great demands on it and Moeller is well known for the claim to safety and security beyond the frontiers. The Company’s own Development Department is flexible and innovative, adapting continuously to non-IEC norms. Thus, the Company’s miniature circuit breakers also comply at present with Branch Circuit Protection UL 489. The additional protection complies with UL 1077.  [more...]
 
 
  06. 04. 2008
The innovative SASY 60i busbar system provides maximum efficiency in the switching cabinet

Bonn, March 2008 – SASY 60i – safe and reliable: In combination with the new generation of Moeller’s motor protectors and circuit breakers, SASY 60i provides a universal UL-certified solution for switching, protecting and distributing power.  [more...]
 
 
  06. 04. 2008
Safety is always the decisive factor

Bonn, April 2008 - Xboard – Moeller's comprehensive distributor program, adapted to all industrial applications. Power distribution is made easy with the CS wall-mounted enclosure made of sheet steel, the CI all-insulated distribution boxes, or the IVS service distribution system . [more...]
 
 
  06. 04. 2008
New 19“ enclosure for SOHO applications

Tower Standard Line rounding off Moeller’s Xpatch program in the small enclosures segment. Moeller’s new 19“ Tower scores above all with its slim line. Thanks to its width of 220 mm only it is easy to mount it on the wall or to discretely hide it under your desk. But what’s actually striking at first sight is its love of order: It instantly leads the existing tangled mess of cables in clearly structured paths. . [more...]
 
 
  06. 04. 2008
XVTL – The universal genius from Moeller

There are 55 enclosure dimensions available. The new member of the Xboard family boasts a variety of options that were not available at Moeller in this application class until now – energy distribution up to 2500 amps. According to requirements, the side-by-side mountable XVTL can be easily transformed into a control enclosure for industrial purposes, or into an energy distributor for functional buildings. Its most impressive properties: it is available in 55 different dimensions; it is stable and easy to disassemble.  [more...]
 


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