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Press Releases 2012


  November, 2012
Galileo 8.0 - The Ultimate in Visualization

Eaton is offering HMI / HMI-PLC panels for operation, visualization and control on the machines of machine and system builders. Eaton's state-of-the-art touch panels provide clear and flexible menu guidance in any language required. Control, regulation, positioning and fieldbus communication are implemented using the Xsoft-CoDeSys-2 programming language. The graphical user interface can be created with Eaton's user-friendly Galileo visualization software. Machine manufacturers can thus sell their machines worldwide with only one hardware and software solution required. [more...]
 
  November, 2012
Eaton MFD-Titan Multi-Function Display with Bluetooth Communication

Eaton will be presenting the MFD-Titan multi-function display with Bluetooth communication. A Bluetooth adapter enables machines and plants to be commissioned and maintained remotely. Users can therefore now also communicate with the controller outside of noisy and dangerous areas. Distances of ten meters between the notebook and MFD-Titan can be bridged with a Bluetooth adapter in normal industrial environments.  [more...]
 
  November, 2012
Perfect Soft Starting in the System: DS7-SWD Communication-Enabled Soft Starters

Eaton is launching the new communication-enabled DS7-SWD soft starters. Eaton's DS7 soft starter series covers the rating range from 1.5 to 100kW/400V. The series now includes soft starters with an integrated SmartWire-DT communication interface. Soft starters are increasingly being used to implement star-delta starter solutions. This applies to replacements as well as new installations. They are particularly suitable for applications such as pumps, fans and conveyor belts – applications for which finance and space are limited.  [more...]
 
  November, 2012
The New PowerXL Variable Frequency Drives from Eaton are User-Friendly, Efficient and Robust.

Eaton will be presenting the new PowerXL variable frequency drives for a rating range of up to 250 kW at the SPS/IPC/Drives fair. The company is thus logically expanding its strategy of applying the Lean methodology to the engineering in machine and panel building. Pluggable modules enable the PowerXL variable frequency drives to be incorporated quickly and simply into Eaton's SmartWire-DT connection and communication technology which completely eliminates the need for conventional control circuit wiring.  [more...]
 
  October, 2012
Eaton XC152 PLC: Cost Efficient Integration in Modular Machine Building

Eaton Corporation launches a new XC152 compact PLC which supports intelligent and modular automation concepts with local PLCs and various communication interfaces such as SmartWire-DT, CANopen, RS232, RS485 or Profibus and Ethernet. As a cost-effective solution, the new compactly designed XC152 covers all high performance PLC applications with a need for interface flexibility.  [more...]
 
  October, 2012
Eaton easy800 Control Relay with Bluetooth Adapter

Eaton Corporation presents the easy800 control relay with Bluetooth communication. Thanks to a Bluetooth adapter, machines and plants can be conveniently commissioned and maintained remotely. Users can now also communicate with the controller outside of noisy and dangerous areas. Distances of ten meters between the notebook and easy800 can be bridged with a Bluetooth adapter in normal industrial environments.  [more...]
 
  October, 2012
Eaton Presents Solutions for Unparalleled Efficiency at SPS IPC DRIVES 2012

Eaton will present its latest highly-efficient and reliable products and solutions at this year's SPS IPC Drives exhibition in Nuremberg, Germany. Eaton offers a complete, worldwide solutions portfolio for machine building and system building and will showcase its newest electrical engineering and hydraulics developments at stand 371 in Hall 9 of the exhibition centre from 27 - 29 November, 2012 [more...]
 
  August, 2012
Eaton Introduces Xiria E, the extendable single panel version of the internationally successful Xiria medium voltage switchgear

Eaton's Electrical Sector is launching new IEC switchgear called Xiria E. Xiria E is the new Extendable single panel version of the internationally successful Xiria switchgear range for medium-voltage distribution networks. The Xiria E is specially developed for distribution substations for utilities and bigger commercial and industrial applications. [more...]
 
  August, 2012
Husum WindEnergy 2012: Eaton showcase an extensive portfolio of electrical and hydraulic solutions for the Wind Power Industry

Due to its broad product offering and global capabilities, Eaton has established a strong footprint in wind turbines where Eaton products and knowhow ensure safe, reliable, and cost effective pitch control and conversion of wind power to electrical power. With capabilities from contactors, circuit breaker up to innovative SF6 Free medium volt connection to the grid, Eaton plays a key role in the growing Wind Electrical Energy supply.  [more...]
 
  June, 2012
Eaton Presents Versatile Portfolio to Ensure Safety, Reliability and Efficiency in Shipbuilding at SMM 2012 in Hamburg

Eaton will be showing its full breadth of offerings for the marine and offshore industry at SMM 2012 in Hamburg, 4 - 7 September. At its 95 sqm booth in Hall B6/ Stand 308, Eaton demonstrates its expertise in providing reliable, high-performance energy distribution and UPS systems as well as automation and hydraulic solutions that enable safe and comfortable voyages.  [more...]
 
  May, 2012
Digital Combined RCD/MCB Devices and Type B+ Digital Residual­Current Circuit-Breakers From Eaton

After the development of the digital residual­current circuit-breaker, Eaton's Electrical Sector - is expanding its product range with a digital combined RCD/MCB device and a digital residual­current circuit-breaker with type B+ tripping characteristics. This top quality, efficient series will be available to customers under the name xEffect.  [more...]
 
  May, 2012
Eaton Grid and System Protection to VDE-AR-N 4105 – in the 14 kVA to 866 kVA Rating Range (20 A to 1250 A)

Eatons Electrical Sector is offering individual components for network and system protection to VDE-AR-N 4105, as well as ready to install and connect complete solutions. These individual components include contactors with a low sealing power and motor-operated circuit-breakers with low power undervoltage releases.  [more...]
 
  May, 2012
First New Switch-Disconnectors for Photovoltaic Applications up to 1500V DC with Rated Operational Currents up to 1600A

Eaton's Electrical Sector has significantly further developed its proven DC switch-disconnector product. The constantly growing requirements placed on the efficiency of PV installations require operating voltages above the previously usual limits of 1000 VDC. For the first time, switches for up to 1500V DC with rated operational currents up to 1600A are now available.  [more...]
 
  May, 2012
New Residual-Current Circuit-Breaker from Eaton for the North American Market – Particularly Suitable for Export-Oriented Machine Manufacturers

The Power Distribution Components Division of Eaton's Electrical Sector is extending the range of residual-current circuit-breakers, combined RCD/MCB devices and miniature circuit-breakers for the growing machine building market.  [more...]
 
  May, 2012
Electronic Overload Relays: New ZEB Series for 175A from Eaton

Eaton’ Electrical Sector is offering a new ZEB series for 175A. Eaton is adding the new 175A series to its range of ZEB electronic overload relays. Like the previous devices of the ZEB series, the 175A devices ensure motor protection for different starting characteristics such as CLASS 10A, 10, 20 and 30. Together with the electronic wide-range overload protection with a 5:1 ratio, the new series covers several standard bimetal relays. The type ZEB…-GF electronic overload relays come with additional integrated protection from ground fault currents and can therefore be used as external summation current transformers without any additional accessories.  [more...]
 
  April, 2012
Partnership of Experts Headed for Further Success

On the occasion of the 2012 Hannover Messe, Eaton, a leading manufacturer of components and systems in electrical engineering and automation technology, confirmed the highly encouraging track record of the Partnership of Experts. In addition to Eaton, the alliance includes Phoenix Contact, a leader in electrotechnology, electronics and automation, and Wöhner, a specialist in busbar system technology.  [more...]
 
  April, 2012
PV Fireman's Switches: Ready to Install Device Combinations for Photovoltaic Systems

Eaton’s Electrical Sector is not only offering individual components for switching and protecting photovoltaic installations but also complete, ready to install and connect device combinations.  [more...]
 
  April, 2012
Automatic Transfer Switches for Power Distribution Systems: Microprocessor-Controlled ATS-C Transfer Switch System From Eaton

Eaton's Electrical Sector is launching the ATS-C transfer switch system, an automatic transfer switch system for power distribution systems. Mains supply failures can lead to critical situations, particularly in sensitive applications such as in hospitals, IT centers, commercial or infrastructure buildings, as well as in industrial manufacturing processes. If faults in the grid occur, the uninterrupted power supply (UPS) is a top priority in this case for the protection of persons and in order to secure service continuity. [more...]
 
  April, 2012
New NRX Circuit-Breaker Series from Eaton: Small, Flexible, Efficient

Eaton's Electrical Sector is offering the new NRX circuit-breaker series, consisting of versatile circuit-breakers up to 4000 A - for economically optimized solutions. The IZMX16 from the NRX series is currently the smallest air circuit-breaker in the world. Its innovative concept allows the side-by-side mounting of two withdrawable circuit-breakers in a 600 mm wide panel.  [more...]
 
  March, 2012
Eaton Emergency-Stop / Off Pushbutton Actuators Clearly Indicate Switch Position Even In Darkness

Eatons Electrical Sector is launching new emergency stop/off pushbutton actuators for the RMQ-Titan range of control circuit devices for worldwide use. The system expansion includes emergency-stop palm-shaped actuators (45/60 mm), with or without key, with turn and pull release, non-illuminated, illuminated, with standard LEDs  [more...]
 
  March, 2012
New Eaton Sensor solutions

Eaton’s Electrical Sector added four new Sensor families to the already extensive Sensor offering. The Inductive Proximity family will be enlarged with the new AccuProx analog sensor, and three new types are added to the photoelectric family, namely: NanoView Series, IntelliView Series and the E67 Long Range Perfect Prox Sensor. [more...]
 
  March, 2012
Eaton Network and System Protection to VDE-AR-N 4105 for the Grid Connection of Decentralized (Photovoltaic) Generation Plants

Eaton's Electrical Sector is launching a ready to connect solution for protecting the grid and distribution network of photovoltaic installations from 30 to 100 KVA.
The VDE-AR-N 4105 application guideline in force since 01.01.2012 stipulates that photovoltaic installations larger than 30kVA must be equipped with central grid and network protection at the central meter location. [more...]
 

Press Releases 2011


  December, 2011
3D CAD Download Portal from Eaton Offers Impressive Search Functions.

As one of the leading manufacturers of components and systems for electrical engineering and automation, Eaton's Electrical Sector is presenting its new 3D CAD Download Portal, based on the PARTcommunity technology from Cadenas. A special feature of Version 2.0 of the Eaton Download Portal is its new design.
The 3D CAD online portal includes the product areas industrial switchgear, power distribution systems, system products, as well as building automation and installation technology. [more...]
 

Press Releases SPS/IPC/DRIVES 2011


  November, 2011
New Eaton SmartWire-DT business partners: Hilscher and Wöhner sign cooperation agreement at SPS/IPC/DRIVES 2011.

As a leading manufacturer of components and systems in electrical engineering and automation technology, Eaton's Electrical Sector is presenting two new Eaton SmartWire-DT business partners at SPS/IPC/DRIVES: Hilscher, a system automation company in Hattersheim and a leader in industrial communications systems, and Wöhner in Rödental, a specialist in bus bar system technology. At the trade show in Nuremberg, Eaton signed cooperation agreements with Hilscher and Wöhner in which both companies declared their intention to integrate the SmartWire-DT interconnection and communication system from Eaton in their products. [more...]
 
  November, 2011
At the SPS/IPC/Drives 2011 Eaton Lets the Numbers Speak For Themselves.

As one of the leading manufacturers of components and systems for electrical engineering and automation, Eaton is presenting impressive solutions as well as innovative components at the SPS/IPC/Drives 2011 in Nuremberg. At its 490 sq m fair stand in Hall 9/ Stand 371, Eaton Industries is letting the numbers speak for themselves. When it comes to the performance, reliability and efficiency of an automation solution, it's sometimes numbers that say more than words [more...]
 
  November, 2011
Eaton easy800 control relays with SmartWire-DT Wiring, programming and commissioning controllers quickly and efficiently

As one of the leading manufacturers of components and systems for electrical engineering and automation, Eaton's Electrical Sector is now offering the easy800 control relay with Smart Wire-DT: The easy800 family is being extended with two new devices which offer the features of the easy800 control relay on the one hand and the connection to Smart Wire-DT on the other. Instead of connecting the switching device inputs and outputs to the controller in the conventional manner, the new switching devices are connected to Smart Wire-DT (SW-DT). [more...]
 
  November, 2011
New High-End XV150 Touch Display Series from Eaton with an Aluminum Front

As one of the leading manufacturers of components, systems and solutions for electrical engineering and automation, Eaton's Electrical Sector is launching new XV152 touch display PLCs which offer a high-performance HMI/PLCs and with an integrated SmartWire-DT master. [more...]
 
  November, 2011
SmartWire-DT Now Also for Ethernet/IP and Modbus-TCP.

As one of the leading manufacturers of components and systems for electrical engineering and automation, Eaton is now offering a new gateway for SmartWire-DT in order to connect to Ethernet IP and Modbus TCP: The innovative SmartWire-DT communication system for networking control circuit and switching devices can now also be connected to controllers via an Ethernet/IP or Modbus-TCP network. [more...]
 
  November, 2011
PKE 65 Motor-Protective Circuit-Breaker with Electronic Wide-Range Overload Protection Extends the PKE Range.

As one of the leading manufacturers of components and systems for electrical engineering and automation, Eaton is now offering new PKE 65 motor-protective circuit-breakers with wide-range overload protection. The selection of suitable motor protection is of central importance and determines the functional safety and lifespan of a motor. Thanks to their special features, the PKE motor-protective circuit-breakers offer an interesting alternative to the bimetal solution and an addition to the Eaton PKZ device line. [more...]
 
  November, 2011
TÜV Certificate: Safe Monitoring of Furnaces with easySafety

As one of the leading manufacturers of components and systems for electrical engineering and automation, Eaton is now offering easySafety for the safe monitoring of furnaces - also with TÜV approval. Machines and plants contain potentially dangerous motion sequences that require a technical solution to make them safe. Safety devices such as emergency-stop pushbuttons, guard doors, light curtains and operating elements for safe setting must be controlled and monitored, and the installation may have to be switched to a safe state. [more...]
 
  November, 2011
"Eaton Catalogs" in the App Store
Always Up-to-Date: Catalogs, Brochures, Customer Magazines


As one of the leading manufacturers of components, systems and solutions for electrical engineering and automation, Eaton's Electrical Sector today is presenting the new Eaton Catalogs App for smartphones and tablets includes the current Eaton Main Catalog, the brochure "From Lean Connectivity to Lean Automation" and the latest issues of the Eaton SOLUTIONS customer magazine. [more...]
 
  November, 2011
Eaton's PKE motor-protective circuit-breaker with SmartWire-DT increases the availability of conveyor systems

As one of the leading manufacturers of components and systems for electrical engineering and automation, Eatons Electrical Sector solves heavy load issues in the motor control of conveyor systems with a combination of the PKE motor-protective circuit-breaker and the SmartWire-DT communication system. The result is comprehensive indication functions and extended drive monitoring, even under tough conditions. Unnecessary outages can be prevented. [more...]
 
  November, 2011
Power Xpert CX - Eaton's latest IEC withdrawable LV Motor Control and Power Distribution Center up to 4000 A.

As one of the leading manufacturers of components, systems and solutions for electrical engineering and automation, Eaton's Electrical Sector is launching new Power Xpert CX - Eaton's latest IEC withdrawable LV Motor Control and Power Distribution Center up to 4000 A. The system provides reliable motor control and power distribution functionality for all industrial and commercial installations. The innovative design combined with Eaton's expertise in the area of low voltage applications brings a new platform that is the reliable heart of any motor control or power distribution system. [more...]
 
  November, 2011
xEnergy XW: Withdrawable Technology for the Eaton xEnergy Switchboard System.

As one of the leading manufacturers of components, systems and solutions for electrical engineering and automation, Eaton's Electrical Sector is launching new xEnergy XW - the withdrawable Technology for the Eaton xEnergy Switchboard System. xEnergy is a freely combinable power distribution system, specially designed for the infrastructure sector in buildings and industry up to 5000 A. [more...]
 
  November, 2011
Power Xpert FMX Medium-Voltage Switchgear System - optimized with SASensor for Tomorrow's Smart Grid.

As one of the leading manufacturers of components, systems and solutions for electrical engineering and automation, Eaton's Electrical Sector is launching new Power Xpert FMX Medium-Voltage Switchgear System - optimized with SASensor for Tomorrow's Smart Grid. FMX is an innovative and compact switchboard system with plug-in type circuit-breakers. The system is suitable for use up to 24 kV and was specially developed for use in the supply grids of electricity suppliers and for connecting industrial and supply companies. The FMX can be custom fitted with different digital systems for protection and remote control tasks. [more...]
 

Further Press Releases


  November, 2011
European Energy Masters 2011, Munich: Green Buildings – sustainable, cost-effective building solutions from Eaton

As a leading energy management company, Eaton is ideally positioned to take on one of the key challenges of our time - reducing the costs and ecological impacts of our world's growing thirst for energy. Since 1911, Eaton has been supporting its customers with new ideas for using energy in an as safe, efficient and environmentally-friendly way as possible - and not least in the building sector. Forward-looking building technology saves energy, protects the environment and safeguards investment. [more...]
 
  September, 2011
Eaton DS7 Soft Starter Series Extended with Devices up to 200 A

As one of the leading manufacturers of components, systems and solutions for electrical engineering and automation, Eaton's Electrical Sector today announced the expanding of the soft starter series DS7 with devices up to 200 A. The soft starter is increasingly becoming established as an alternative to the star-delta starter. [more...]
 
  July, 2011
Eaton Technology Road Show Europe
"Solutions from Lean Connectivity to Lean Automation"


As one of the leading manufacturers of components and systems for electrical engineering and automation, Eaton's Electrical Sector together with Eaton Hydraulics is presenting "Solutions from Lean Connectivity to Lean Automation" in a European-wide technology road show. From August 2011 to the end of 2012 the Eaton Road Show will be touring Europe. [more...]
 
  July, 2011
Eaton Completes the Integration of Moeller with Product Branding and New Packaging.

Eaton is about to complete the integration of the Moeller Group acquired in 2008 with changes to its products and packaging: From July 1 Eaton will start to replace the Moeller logo with the Eaton logo on all products and packaging. These changes in the product range will be completed over the course of 2011 by the planned completion date of January 1 2012.
All products will have the same form, fit and function and carry the same order codes. Article numbers and product designations will stay the same. [more...]
 

Press Releases Intersolar 2011


  May, 2011
From the Solar Module to the Grid Supply – Safety from Eaton

As one of the leading manufacturers of components and systems for electrical engineering and automation, Eatons Electrical Sector EMEA is presenting at the Intersolar 2011 fair a wide range of products and solutions which help the safe and efficient use of electrical energy.
Safety, from the solar module right through to the grid supply, plays a key role in the photovoltaic sector, where nothing is more important than investing in the right technology from the start. Eaton supplies all the products required for safely transporting the energy from the solar modules to the grid. [more...]
 

Press Releases Interpack 2011


  May, 2011
Solutions for Packaging Machines:
From Sensors, Circuit-Breakers, Frequency Inverters, Lean Connectivity with SmartWire-DT to Lean Automation


As one of the leading manufacturers of components and systems for electrical engineering and automation, Eatons Electrical Sector is presenting a wide range of solutions for packaging machines at its stand C95, in Hall 13 at the Interpack 2011 fair. These range from sensors, circuit-breakers, frequency inverters, to lean connectivity with SmartWire-DT, right through to lean automation solutions. One highlight of the Eaton stand is a customized packaging machine featuring Eatons PKE motor-protective circuit-breakers integrated with SmartWire-DT. [more...]
 

Press Releases HMI 2011


  April, 2011
Eaton and Phoenix Contact sign cooperation agreement on electronic CONTACTRON motor starter with SmartWire-DT at the Hannover Messe 2011

Phoenix Contact, global market leader in components, systems and solutions in electrotechnology, electronics and automation, and Eaton, one of the world's leading manufacturers of energy distribution and UPS systems as well as components and systems for electrical automation technology, have concluded a cooperation agreement on the electronic Contactron motor starter with SmartWire-DT™ at the Hannover Messe 2011. On the first day of the trade fair, Roland Bent, managing director of Phoenix Contact, and Tom Gross, Vice Chairman and Chief Operating Officer of Eaton's Electrical Sector, signed a contract which provides for the development and commercial exploitation of industrial, electronic switchgear and communications systems. [more...]
 
  April, 2011
Eaton Corporation Builds on 100 Years of Innovative Ideas to Position Company for Continued Growth

Diversified industrial manufacturer Eaton Corporation (NYSE:ETN) this year celebrates its 100th anniversary of providing customers around the world with innovative and sustainable products and systems. Founded as a small axle business in 1911, Eaton has evolved to become a global power management company and a leader in energy-efficient technologies that help its customers use power more safely and effectively. [more...]
 
  April, 2011
From Lean Connectivity to Lean Automation
New Eaton HMI/PLCs Integrate SmartWire-DT Master


As one of the leading manufacturers of components, systems and solutions for electrical engineering and automation, Eaton’s Electrical Sector is launching new XV102 touch display PLCs which offer a high-performance HMI/PLCs with an integrated SmartWire-DT master. SmartWire-DT is a comprehensive connection and communication technology from Eaton: The uniform and open system replaces the control wiring in all components, from the circuit-breaker to motor starters and frequency inverters, right through to pilot devices and sensors. [more...]
 
  April, 2011
New Decentralized Electronic Drive System Rapid Link 4.0

As one of the leading manufacturers of components, systems and solutions for electrical engineering and automation, Eaton’s Electrical Sector is launching new decentralized electronic drive system. The Rapid Link 4.0 decentralized drive system will enter its second generation, bringing with it an extended performance range. The latest motor starters and frequency inverters stand out on account of their improved operating values so that Rapid Link 4.0 offers a real added value with regard to engineering and plant installation. [more...]
 
  April, 2011
Power Xpert® UX, withdrawable medium voltage switchgear system

Diversified industrial manufacturer Eaton Corporation today announced the introduction of Power Xpert® UX, an innovative and compact withdrawable medium voltage air insulated switchgear system designed and built in accordance with International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) 62271-200. Building on Eaton’s extensive knowledge and understanding of medium voltage switching technology built up over 90 years of medium voltage switchgear manufacturing, Power Xpert® UX is the latest medium voltage switchgear offering from Eaton for world-wide application. [more...]
 
  April, 2011
Eaton Introduces New W-VACi IEC Medium Voltage Circuit Breaker Portfolio

Diversified industrial manufacturer Eaton Corporation today announced the introduction of its new and comprehensive line of W-VACi medium voltage (MV) vacuum circuit breakers with International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) ratings of 12 kilovolts (kV), 17.5kV and 24kV. W-VACi circuit breakers are designed specifically to offer reliability, safety and performance in a compact, environmentally friendly and cost-effective package. [more...]
 
  April, 2011
New Switch-Disconnectors for Photovoltaic Applications up to 1500V DC with Rated Operational Currents up to 1600A

As one of the leading manufacturers of components, systems and solutions for electrical engineering and automation, Eaton’s Electrical Sector or is launching new DC- Switch-Disconnectors.The constantly growing requirements placed on the efficiency of PV installations require operating voltages above the previously usual limits of 1000 VDC. Eaton has consequently further developed its proven DC switch-disconnector product series. Switches for up to 1500V DC with rated operational currents up to 1600A are now available. Switches and accessories are now suitable for ambient temperatures up to 65°C. Typical applications for example are switch-disconnectors in generator terminal boxes, as well as isolating main switches that are suitable for use as maintenance and repair switches on the incoming side of the DC/AC inverter. [more...]
 
  April, 2011
NZML2 and NZML3 circuit breakers with high switching powers at 690VAC

As one of the leading manufacturers of components and systems for electro- and automation technology, Eaton's Electrical Sector offers high switching powers at 690VAC, with its new NZML2 and NZML3 circuit breakers. With the new NZML2 and NZML3, special highlights are being brought to market at the 2011 Hannover Messe. Both enhance the already-existing, world-renowned NZM family and round off the assortment in the area of systems with high energy density. Not only do industries such as mining, ship applications or the chemical industry require high switching powers of 690VAC, renewable energies such as wind energy systems, for example, are also a target of the new products. [more...]
 
  April, 2011
New I/O Modules for the SmartWire-DT Communication System

s one of the leading manufacturers of components and systems for electrical engineering and automation, Eatons Electrical Sector is now offering new input/output modules for SmartWire-DT. New input/output modules can now be connected to the SmartWire-DT connection and communication system. A 4-channel input module with a 3-wire connection and integrated short-circuit proof power supply, as well as an 8-channel output module (8 *24VDC, 0.5A) have been added to the range of digital modules. [more...]
 
  April, 2011
Simple Plant Modifications with SmartWire-DT Universal Modules

As one of the leading manufacturers of components, systems and solutions for electrical engineering and automation, Eaton’s Electrical Sector is launching new universal modules for SmartWire-DT. [more...]
 
  April, 2011
Eaton's Energy Saver Rectifier Verified by Independent Testing Laboratory

iversified industrial manufacturer Eaton Corporation today announced that Underwriters Laboratories (UL) confirmed the Eaton® Energy Saver Rectifier (APR48-ES) to be 96.4 percent efficient. Compared to existing technology, the Energy Saver Rectifier is intended to reduce customers’ network direct current (DC) power waste energy by 50 percent or more, achieve significant energy savings for customers in the telecommunications sector, and reduce carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions. [more...]
 
  April, 2011
Eaton Technology Helps Protect Power Systems on World's Largest Cruise Ship

Diversified industrial manufacturer Eaton Corporation is supplying the world’s largest and most revolutionary cruise ship, Royal Caribbean International’s Allure of the Seas, with more than 20 uninterruptible power systems (UPSs) to assist in protecting the ship’s critical systems and applications. With a 40-year history of supplying the marine and offshore industry with power protection solutions, Eaton’s UPSs are designed to safely, reliably, and efficiently operate the ship’s power system. [more...]
 
  February, 2011
Eatons iProx Sensor Series "Best in class":
Powerful and Versatile Inductive Proximity Sensors.


As one of the leading manufacturers of components, systems and solutions for electrical engineering and automation, Eaton's Electrical Sector today is launching a new iProx inductive sensor series that embodies both power and versatility in equal measure. Thanks to an integrated microprocessor and the unique Smart Sense™ technology, each iProx sensor has a large detection range and intelligence that can be adapted to each application. [more...]
 

Press Releases

SPS/IPC/DRIVES 2010


  November, 2010
Eaton Presents "Lean Automation Solutions" at the SPS/IPC/DRIVES 2010 Fair in Nuremberg.

With "Lean Connectivity" and "Lean Automation" Eaton is presenting another main focus at this year's SPS/IPC/DIVES fair. "Lean" describes the ability to identify every type of waste and thus optimize every process continuously and consistently. Lean automation "slims down" control panels, simplifies wiring, increases data transparency and performance, whilst reducing costs - now to a degree previously unknown. Lean automation is also synonymous with fewer error sources and greater flexibility with modular machine concepts. [more...]
 
  October, 2010
New Eaton XC202 High Performance PLC with Variable IP Addresses

As one of the leading manufacturers of components and systems for electrical engineering and automation, Eaton's Moeller is rounding off the upper end of its XC controller series with the new XC-CPU202-EC4M-XV. The XC202 is designed as a high performance PLC: A high-speed RSC processor (532 MHz) and a larger memory (4 MB) provide considerably greater resources for communication tasks. Compared to an XC-CPU201, the XC-CPU202 thus offers around a six to eight times faster processing speed. [more...]
 
  October, 2010
New High-End XV150 Touch Display Series from Eaton with an Aluminum Front
As one of the leading manufacturers of components and systems for electrical engineering and automation, Eatons has added 5.7", 8.4" and 10.4" devices to its HMI and HMI/PLC series: The new XV150 devices with resistive touch technology and color TFT display offer an optimum solution especially for the price sensitive sector and stand out for their high quality aluminum fronts with protection to IP65, robust metal housings and an especially flat design. [more...]
 
  October, 2010
Eatons Expands its Multi-function Display Product Range
Low-cost visualization with twice the performance


As one of the leading manufacturers of components, systems and solutions for electrical engineering and automation, Eaton is launching new CPU modules to its Multi Function Display MFD.
Open and closed-loop control, display and operation in a compact format: Eaton has added two new CPU modules with a 24 V DC power supply to its MFD-Titan range. They can be fitted directly on the MFD-80 (IP65) display units in the usual manner and fastened via two standard 22.5 mm drill holes - plug & and work at its simplest. Like the tried and tested MFD-CP8.., the new CPU modules are available as a version with easyNet (MFD-CP10-NT) or as a "stand alone" version (MFD-CP10-ME). [more...]
 
  November, 2010
Developed for the North American Market
Eatons Expands its Circuit-Breakers Product Range


As one of the leading manufacturers of components and systems for electrical engineering and automation, Eaton is launching a new circuit breaker for the American Market. Unlike PKZM4 motorprotective circuit-breakers, the PKZM4-..-CB circuit breakers are provided with large creepage and clearance distances at the incoming and outgoing main current terminals. The new device height is therefore 165 mm. These changes and extensive testing have made it possible for the switches to be approved as fully-fledged circuit-breakers to UL 489 / CSA C22.2-5.09. On the PKZM4-..-CB, the current flow direction can be set as required - as is the case with the entire Eaton range of circuit-breakers. [more...]
 
  November, 2010
Eatons Moeller Business expands its contactor product range from 90 to 160kW: Smaller, lighter, cheaper and more energy efficient

As one of the leading manufacturers of components, systems and solutions for electrical engineering and automation, Eaton is launching new power contactors. New materials and technological processes allow the development of new and attractive solutions. This fact is also the case at Eaton: The contactors for 90 kW, 110 kW and 160 kW represent the start of the new designs - making them smaller, lighter and cheaper. [more...]
 
HUSUM WindEnergy 2010

Press releases

Husum WINDEnergy 2010

 
  September, 2010
Eaton Offering an Extensive Portfolio for Applications in the Wind Energy Sector.

Eaton's Electrical, Hydraulic, Aerospace and Vehicle businesses supply products, systems and services in over 150 countries. Eaton also offers perfectly matched products, systems and services in the wind energy sector, as well as robust and efficient power management systems.
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UPS systems that are specially designed for applications in the wind energy sector ensure a highly reliable power supply for all safety-related systems. Moreover, innovative automation and hydraulic solutions enable wind turbines to meet all requirements in any weather - onshore and offshore. [more...]
 
SMM 2010

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SMM 2010


 
  August, 2010
Eaton Offering a Comprehensive Product Portfolio for Marine & Offshore

Eaton's Electrical, Hydraulic, Aerospace and Vehicle businesses supply products, systems and services in over 150 countries. Eaton also offers perfectly matched products, systems and services for ships of every size, as well as robust and efficient power management systems.
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UPS systems specially designed for marine and offshore applications ensure a totally reliable power supply for all safety-related systems onboard. [more...]
 
Intersolar 2010

Press releases

Intersolar 2010


 
  May, 2010
Danger! Voltage!: "Photovoltaic Fireman's Switch"

As one of the leading manufacturers of components and systems for electrical engineering and automation, Eatons Moeller business presented for the first time a "PV fireman's switch", the SOL30-Safety, at the Intersolar 2010 fair. Whether for maintenance, cleaning or repair work, or even in the event of a fire, personnel must be able to have access to extensive information about a PV installation and take the necessary precautionary measures. [more...]
 
  April, 2010
Eaton Expands its Photovoltaic (PV) Product Range

As one of the leading manufacturers of components and systems for electrical engineering and automation, Eaton is launching a new generation of Power Inverters as well as DC and AC Switchgear Series for Photovoltaic Applications in Residential Building. [more...]
 
  April, 2010
Eaton Expands its Photovoltaic (PV) Product Range

The new ISG PV power inverters allow Eaton to expand its product portfolio for the photovoltaic market. As one of the renewable energies, the photovoltaic sector is showing high growth rates. [more...]
 
HMI 2010

Press releases HMI 2010


  April, 2010
Eaton Industries Presented with TR Award for SmartWire-Darwin Technology at the 2010 Hannover Fair.

As one of the leading manufacturers of components and systems for electrical engineering and automation, Eatons Moeller business was awarded the TR Award 2010. [more...]
 
  April, 2010
SmartWire-Darwin Technology from Eaton Industries Receives the INDUSTRY PRIZE 2010 at the Hannover Fair. Awarded Both Overall and Category Winner.

As one of the leading manufacturers of components and systems for electrical engineering and automation, Eatons Moeller business was awarded the INDUSTRY PRIZE 2010 for SmartWire-Darwin at the start of the Hannover Fair 2010. [more...]
 
  April, 2010
Eaton Expands its HMI and HMI/PLC Product Range for Industrial Automation

As one of the leading manufacturers of components and systems for electrical engineering and automation, Eaton is launching new fully graphical 5.7" or 7" widescreen touch display. [more...]
 
  April, 2010
Eaton Expands its PKE Motor-Protective Circuit-Breakers with Electronic Wide Range Overload Protection

As one of the leading manufacturers of components and systems for electrical engineering and automation, Eaton is launching a SmartWire-Darwin Module for the PKE Motor protective circuit breakers. [more...]
 
  April, 2010
Eaton’s Moeller Business Expands Its Product Range for Safe Emergency-Stop Buttons

As one of the leading manufacturers of components and systems for electrical engineering and automation, Eatons Moeller business is now offering new emergency-stop buttons for the RMQ-Titan range of control circuit devices for worldwide use. [more...]
 
  April, 2010
Eaton’s Moeller Business Expands its Electronic Motor Protective Relay Product Range

As one of the leading manufacturers of components and systems for electrical engineering and automation, Eaton’s Moeller Business is launching a new generation of ZEB Electronic Motor Protective Relay with Wide-Range Overload [more...]
 
  April, 2010
Eaton’s Moeller Business expands its High rated Contactor Product Range up to 3200 A

As one of the leading manufacturers of components and systems for electrical engineering and automation, Eaton’s Moeller Business is launching a new up to 3200 A high rated contactor devices. [more...]
 
  April 2010
Eaton’s Moeller Business adds a Front-Mounted Auxiliary Contact to its contactor Product Range.

… As one of the leading manufacturers of components and systems for electrical engineering and automation, Eaton’s Moeller Business is launching a new auxiliary contact device for Switching Small Signals. [more...]
 
  April 2010
Eaton’s Moeller Business expands its mini-contactor relay series

As one of the leading manufacturers of components and systems for electrical engineering and automation, Eaton’s Moeller Business expands the Ratings of the DILE Range of its DILE mini-contactor series. [more...]
 
  April, 2010
Eaton’s Moeller Business Expands its motor connector Product Range

As one of the leading manufacturers of components and systems for electrical engineering and automation, Eaton’s Moeller Business is launching a new generation of a motor connector system. [more...]
 
  April, 2010
Industrial Main Catalogue 2010 – Moeller Becomes Eaton

The new Industrial Main Catalogue 2010 provides a clear overview of the broad product range of Eaton’s Moeller business. The catalogue is targeted at the three sales channels of the German sales company, Eaton Electric GmbH: Electrical wholesalers, machine builders and panel builders [more...]
 
  April, 2010
Eaton’s Moeller Business Wins Automation Award - the Most Important Prize in the Automation Sector.

On the 26.01.2010 Eaton’s Moeller Business was officially presented with the Automation Award 2009 in Leinfelden-Echterdingen. Dr. Martin U. Schefter, Business Unit Manager for Industrial Automation and managing director of Eaton Industries Holding GmbH, together with Karl-Heinz Arndt [more...]
 
  April, 2010
Eaton expands its Circuit Breakers Product Range

As one of the leading manufacturers of components and systems for electrical engineering and automation, Eaton’s BZM circuit breaker product series closes the Gap in the Product Range. [more...]
 
  April, 2010
Eaton’s Moeller Business offers a free Software Tool for Optimum Selectivity Configuration of Protective Devices – CurveSelect V1.10

As one of the leading manufacturers of components and systems for electrical engineering and automation, Eaton’s Moeller Business is offering with CurveSelect a free software tool for displaying the tripping characteristic curves of protective devices such as miniature circuit-breakers, motor-protective circuit-breakers and standard circuit-breakers next to each other, in order to examine the selectivity of the protective devices connected in series. After all [more...]
 
Eaton Moeller on the light + building 2010

Press releases light + building 2010


  April, 2010
Eaton Expands its Photovoltaic (PV) Product Range

As one of the leading manufacturers of components and systems for electrical engineering and automation, Eaton is launching a new generation of Power Inverters as well as DC and AC Switchgear Series for Photovoltaic Applications in Residential Building. [more...]
 
  April, 2010
Eaton Expands its Photovoltaic (PV) Product Range

The new ISG PV power inverters allow Eaton to expand its product portfolio for the photovoltaic market. As one of the renewable energies, the photovoltaic sector is showing high growth rates. [more...]
 
  April, 2010
Eaton Adds the Digital RCD to Its Product Range for Building Automation.

As one of the leading manufacturers of components and systems for electrical engineering and automation, Eaton is launching a new generation of residual-current devices with the new digital RCD. [more...]
 
  April, 2010
Smart Metering: Eaton also covers the left-hand side of the switching cabinet

Previously the world upstream of the distribution panel was the domain of energy suppliers and distributors, whilst the world behind it was the domain of the consumers. Eaton is now bringing both worlds together with a comprehensive smart metering solution. [more...]
 
  April, 2010
Eaton expands its CS Sheet Steel Wall and CI Insulated Enclosures Product Range.

The second generation of Eaton's CS sheet steel enclosure series offers outstanding stability and can be used wherever special protection is required. Whether this is effective protection against direct contact with live parts or the protection of all installed equipment against harmful external influences.
CI Insulated Enclosures - Plastic Enclosed Distribution boards in a Modular System for the Harshest Ambient Conditions
Eaton has developed a cover fastener with a cylinder lock as a new feature, which users can fit in all existing CI covers. However, new transparent or non-transparent covers are available for where the DVS lock is already fitted. [more...]