Mechanicsburg, PA Automation Systems Interconnect, Inc is pleased to announce the immediate release of a new and innovative line of IEC limit switches. The ASI limit switches are designed to satisfy requirements comprising quick installation, wiring ease, simple setup, modularity, sturdiness, and constant reliability.

The body cover has a captive closing screw and is hinged at the bottom and is removable. The heads have 4 position at 90 degree angle axial rotation. The auxiliary contact blocks are removable assuring remarkable wiring simplicity. The heads are made of metal while the body housing of a durable self-extinguishing polymer thermoplastic.

The limit switches are available with a broad range of operating heads such as roller plunger, push lever, roller lever and wobble stick. These new limit switches have been designed to satisfy requirements of simple set-up, modularity, sturdiness and constant reliability. In addition to meeting international standards, the safety limit switch series is cUL.

Prices, specifications and delivery information can be found at https://www.asi-ez.com/member/x370-Limit-Switches.asp For additional information please contact ASI at P.O. Box 1340, Mechanicsburg, PA 17055 or calling toll free 877-650-5160.

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HIROSE'S NEW FRONT-ACCESS HYBRID PLUG-IN CONNECTOR DELIVERS 100 AMPS POWER

SIMI VALLEY, CA Hirose, a leader in the development of innovative connector solutions, has enhanced its industrial power connector family with the new PS3F Series: a low-profile, front access hybrid connector that allows mating / unmating of power and signal cables from the plug-in side and eliminates the need for on-site cable wiring. Access from the mating side simplifies cable assembly, installation and maintenance. The PS3F Series is ideal for battery energy storage systems (BESS), uninterruptible power supplies (UPS), and industrial machinery installed close to walls or other machines that have little clearance behind the equipment. Industry applications include battery energy storage containers, data centers, and server farms.

The hybrid PS3F Series' power contacts support up to 100 Amps with rated voltage to 1000 AC/DC. The signal contacts support up to 1 Amp per contact, and interface with two of Hirose's GT8E connectors, utilizing one eight and 10 position connector (18 signal lines total). The power contact structure utilizes a highly reliable clip design with bellows contacts. This blade contact structure features multiple contact points to reduce contact resistance and allow high current carrying capability. The signal lines can be configured in a daisy chain for a serial connection system.

"The PS3F connector's plug-in design eliminates on-site cable wiring, not only reducing installation and maintenance time, but more importantly reducing worker exposure to electrical lines," said Rick van Weezel, Vice-President of Sales and Marketing for Hirose Electric USA. "The PS3F Series connector also provides finger protection during assembly that meets IP2X requirements, further ensuring worker safety."

The PS3F connector features a slim design achieved by employing a unique blade contact that supports mounting to a standard 1U rack. The hybrid connector utilizes a floating structure in which the connector can adjust for misalignment during mating in X and Y directions up to +/-2.5mm. This system supports blind mating for a quick and easy plug-in connection.

The PS3F Series is RoHS-compliant, with an operating temperature covering a range of -40C to +105C, a rated power voltage of 1000V AC/DC and rated signal voltage 250V AC/DC. The rated power contact resistance is 0.3m ohms and rated signal contact resistance is 60m ohms, with an insulation resistance of 5000M ohms minimum at 250V DC.

For additional information about the PS3F Series connectors, please visit: http://www.hirose.com/us.

ABOUT HIROSE ELECTRIC Hirose Electric Co., Ltd. is a leading global supplier of innovative interconnects, with sales of over $1 billion to customers worldwide. Hirose employs advanced engineering services, superior customer support and worldwide manufacturing capabilities to provide value-based connector solutions for various industries including: industrial, telecommunication, consumer electronics, computer and automotive. More information can be found on Hirose Electric's corporate website at http://www.hirose.com/us.

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Centralized Power System From Cirus Controls Makes Installation of Electronic Snowplow Truck Equipment Easier and Faster; See It at the 2015 APWA North American Snow Conference, Grand Rapids, Mich., April 12-15, Booth 739

MINNEAPOLIS, MN--(Marketwired - March 31, 2015) - PowerSmart from Cirus Controls is a new centralized power and accessories wiring system for snowplow trucks. The compact circuit assembly panel fits between or under truck seats and provides a central power and connection point for switches, sensors, relay controlled devices and Cirus snow and ice removal equipment. Easy to install, the system allows upfitters to standardize truck body wiring across multiple end users and equipment sets, making installations more trouble-free and faster. Common wiring, labels and LED indicators on the panel simplify electronic installations, reduce errors and make troubleshooting straightforward.

Cirus Controls developed the PowerSmart panel after listening to the needs of snowplow truck upfitters and dealers. "Installers across the country told us that every day they face the challenge of wide variation in chassis and equipment sets, and are looking for help organizing the power sources and wiring when installing electrical equipment on a truck," said Paul Mortell, CEO and Founder of Cirus Controls. "Based on these industry insights, we used our in-house engineering and manufacturing skills, and over 90 years of experience in the snow and ice removal industry to develop the PowerSmart," said Mortell.

The PowerSmart's panel's main power capacity is 12 volts DC, 120 amps continuous, when connected to a vehicle battery with 4 AWG (American wire gauge) wire. The power contacts or connections for the PowerSmart include 12 volt general purpose power points with individual fuses up to 30 amps each.

The PowerSmart's switch interfaces and control relays are each powered by a 10-amp fuse. The circuit panel's extra relays allow installers to "plug and play" for specific functions. Sensor inputs on the panel have individual 5-amp fuses. For organization and troubleshooting, LED's display individual channel status and label IDs are included for each function.

"A tool like the PowerSmart has been needed for a long time in the snowplow truck upfit industry," said Mortell."Even though it's not sexy, the PowerSmart will help truck upfitters and dealers save time, and that means more consistent snowplow truck installs today and better troubleshooting over the life of the truck."

Cirus Controls is an exhibitor at the 2015 APWA (American Public Works Association) North American Snow Conference in Grand Rapids, Mich., April 12-15, booth 739. Stop by the booth and learn more about Cirus Controls' line of snow and ice removal equipment and accessories.

About Cirus Controls

Cirus Controls designs, engineers and manufactures central hydraulic systems, electronic spreader controls, advanced plow controls and innovative telematics-based performance management systems for snowplow trucks. The SpreadSmart Rx electronic spreader control system and GPS DataSmart, an award-winning, web-enabled winter road maintenance system, give DOTs and municipalities tools to make snow and ice control operations more accurate, cost-effective and environmentally friendly. Regional sales representatives and dealers throughout the U.S. and Canada. http://www.ciruscontrols.com

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This USB-equipped coverplate snaps into place. SnapPower

Smartphones, tablets and gadgets, oh my! Wall warts suck all the space out of our electric outlets. If only every outlet also came with a separate USB port. Oh wait...they all can. The SnapPower Charger coverplate on Kickstarter wants to transform all your outlets into USB charging stations.

USB wall outlets have been done before. Take the U-Socket for example, a device that replaces a standard receptacle and wall plate. What makes the SnapPower so appealing is that it requires no wiring work. You remove the old wall plate and snap the new one into place. You don't have to fiddle with any wires. The USB port sits at the bottom of the coverplate and draws power from the screws inside the outlet.

The coverplate offers 1-amp charging, which may mean larger electronics like tablets take longer to charge. Backers are hoping SnapPower will up the ante and perhaps go with a 2.1-amp charger as a stretch goal. SnapPower has considered the possibility, but currently has no plans to offer the upgrade.

SnapPower is available for either duplex or decor-style outlets and comes in three colors: white, light almond and ivory. Early-bird pledge prices start at $12 for a single coverplate.

The clever coverplate comes from the same creator who successfully launched the SnapRays Guidelight on Kickstarter in 2014. The Guidelight has the same easy installation process as the SnapPower and includes a downward-facing LED light at the bottom of the coverplate.

SnapPower launched this morning and was fully funded in an hour, which is a testament to the appeal of this sort of product. It has already raised more than $200,000, rocketing past its $35,000 goal. We all have tons of USB cables and associated wall warts hanging around. The idea of simplifying the gadget-charging process is a tempting one.

These prongs snap into place and draw power from the outlet. SnapPower

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The Wi-Fi Video Doorbell ($199) from SkyBell is the latest smart doorbell to hit the digital homemarket. Much like the Ring Video Doorbell, it sends a live video feed to your smartphone when somebody presses the button, and allows you to initiate a two-way conversation with the person at your door. It installs in minutes and offers motion detection and on-demand video, but otherwise falls far short of the Ring. The SkyBell ismissing a few important features such as cloud-based recording of calls and motion events, and its picture quality is barely adequate.

Design and FeaturesThe SkyBellis round and measures 2.8 inches in diameter and 0.8 inches thick. You can order it with a silvery Brushed Aluminum finish, or an Oil Rubbed Bronze finish that looks more like flat black with bronze highlights. Whereas the Ring doorbell can be powered by either internal batteries or a low-voltage doorbell transformer, the SkyBell must be wired to a doorbell transformer using the two wires protruding from the back of the device. If your home is not currently wired for a doorbell you'll have to run wires and install a transformer to use it.

The SkyBell has a relatively low-resolution (640-by-480-pixel) camera with a 130-degree field of view. It connects to 802.11b/g wireless networks on the 2.4GHz band and works with Androidand iOSdevices, but it does not yet have a Web browser app. On the face of the doorbell is the camera lens, a motion sensor, an infrared night vision LED, and a backlit ring button. Below the button are a speaker and a microphone.

The kit comes with mounting screws and three base plates for various mounting applications (flush, wedge, and doorframe). It also comes with a small Allen wrench for securing the device to the mounting plate, and an installation guide. Additionally, SkyBell's site offers comprehensive installation and troubleshooting instructions.

When you launch the app, a list of connected SkyBell doorbells is displayed. In the upper right (in Android) or left (in iOS) corner is the Settings icon that takes you to a page where you can view account information, enable push notifications, and add new SkyBell devices. Push notifications can be sent to multiple mobile devices, but the app does not offer a list of calls or motion-triggered events.

Tapping the SkyBell icon on the main page takes you to a Device Settings screen that lists your Wi-Fi ID and gives you options to enable motion detection, turn the chime on and off, and view live video without waiting for a doorbell call or motion trigger. Missing is an option to adjust motion sensitivity, and a listing of recent calls and motion-triggered events. While viewing a live video feed you can take a snapshot, adjust image contrast, and initiate two-way audio communications, but there's no way to record video like you can with the Ring doorbell, at least not yet. SkyBell plans to include server-based video storage in the near future.

Installation and PerformanceIf you are replacing an existing doorbell, installing the SkyBell is a piece of cake. Simply remove the old doorbell and choose the mounting plate that best fits your installation. Attach the plate to your mounting surface using the included hardware, connect the two doorbell wires to the two white wires on the SkyBell, and snap the SkyBell onto the plate. Use the Allen wrench to tighten the set-screw which holds the device firmly in place.

When you download the app you'll be asked to create an account using your name, email address, and a password. Once registered, you can add the SkyBell to your device list by tapping "Add a SkyBell" in the Settings menu and entering the device ID, which can be found on the device and on the box. Next, select your Wi-Fi network from the list and enter your password. Within 20 seconds or so, the SkyBell will connect to your network and you'll be good to go.

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Allen-Bradley FLEX I/O modules designed for extreme conditions are now available for process applications that support HART protocol

MILWAUKEE, Rockwell Automation has introduced a HART-enabled Allen-Bradley FLEX I/O-XT module, an industrially hardened I/O platform that helps OEMs and end users reduce wiring, installation time and enclosure costs.

As industrial applications continue to move into remote locations of the world, the market requires specially designed control equipment to survive extreme environments. The new HART-enabled I/O modules access data from smart field devices that were previously isolated in harsh environments, helping feed performance data into asset management software for a more holistic view of operations and maintenance needs.

FLEX I/O modules remain one of the top selling distributed I/O platforms today, said Chan Wai, product manager, Rockwell Automation. The HART-enabled FLEX I/O-XT module further strengthens our portfolio, and is an ideal fit for the Integrated Architecture and PlantPAx applications from Rockwell Automation with extreme environments.

The FLEX I/O-XT modules are conformally coated to protect against corrosives, dust, gases, salt, condensation, humidity and fungal growth. This industrial hardening eliminates the need for an enclosure, and the additional installation and energy costs associated with auxiliary heating and cooling systems.

The industrial coating to protect from airborne pollutants and moisture, paired with a minus 20 C to 70 C (minus 4 F to 185 F) temperature range, make the FLEX I/O-XT modules ideal for environmentally demanding environments, including energy and power generation, water/wastewater and on-ship applications.

About Rockwell Automation Rockwell Automation Inc. (NYSE: ROK), the worlds largest company dedicated to industrial automation and information, makes its customers more productive and the world more sustainable. Headquartered in Milwaukee, Wis., Rockwell Automation employs about 22,500 people serving customers in more than 80 countries.

Media Contacts Paul Whitney Rockwell Automation 414.382.3696 pwwhitney@ra.rockwell.com

Allen-Bradley, FLEX, FLEX I/O-XT, Integrated Architecture, LISTEN. THINK. SOLVE. and PlantPAx are trademarks of Rockwell Automation Inc.

HART is a trademark of the HART Communication Foundation.

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Who knew so many people couldn't stand their smartphones' outlet chargers?

A new Kickstarter project called SnapPower is tapping into this apparent loathing with an outlet cover plate that has its own USB charger. In just a day, the project has raised more than $360,000well beyond its $35,000 goal.

USB outlets are not new, but SnapPower is promising a much easier installation that doesn't involve replacing your outlet. The inside of the plate has a couple of prongs sticking out, which slide around the sides of the outlet and draw power from the outlet's side screws. The prongs then deliver power to the USB jack on the bottom of the plate and deliver 1.0 amps of power to the USB port. The whole setup should only require a screwdriver.

SnapPower is offering a couple shades of beige plates along with a standard white, and a Dcor-style outlet opening for users who don't have the traditional duplex. Kickstarter pricing is $16 for one cover plate, with some early-bird and bundle pricing available as well.

The usual crowdfunding disclaimers apply: While the design is finalized and there is a working prototype, the product hasn't headed to production yet, and with any project like this things can go wrong. But as Gizmodo points out, the company has experience bringing things to market already, having built an outlet with an integrated nightlight that works in nearly the same way. SnapPower hopes to start shipping to backers in August.

Why this matters: While plugging in an outlet charger isn't a huge burden, the built-in USB port does have a couple advantages: It frees up spaceespecially for larger power adapters that might cover up both outletsand it allows furniture to sit nearly flush with the plate while still allowing a USB cord to sneak through the side. If it works as advertised, it could be a cheap way to make standard outlets a little more useful.

Just don't get too invested in this version before everything gets replaced withUSB Type-C.

Jared writes for PCWorld and TechHive from his remote outpost in Cincinnati. More by Jared Newman

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Dora The Explorer Puppet Show: The Basic Tools in Wiring Installation - ED 125.1 M/12 Project
Our puppet show in Educational Technology (ED125.1) under Mrs. Roxan Concolacion. The objective of this activity is to let the students know the basic tools in wring installation. Group members:...

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Finding an OEM steering column for a vintage ride could result in months of scouring junkyards and online auctions. ididit Retrofit Steering Columns offer a factory fit and function with no rusty components, no sketchy wiring, and no safety concerns.

Each ididit Retrofit steering column is designed for a specific vehicle application. Theyre precisely engineered to retain all the features and aspects of the original column. That means the ignition switch, wiring terminals, and mounting brackets will all be where the factory first put them. ididit offers these columns as a solution to builders who want a modern steering feel but dont want to hack up a firewall or wiring harness.

There are over 200 different models in ididits Retrofit steering column series. The columns can be had in power/manual steering configurations, with dash/column ignition and floor/column shift applications. Each one includes a self-cancelling turn signal stalk/switch and a switch for four-way flashers. They come with all the hardware and mounting brackets required for installation. The columns are designed for aftermarket steering wheels.

PowerNation TV fans saw the Detroit Muscle guys install one these ididit steering columns into their 1970 Dodge Challenger. Watch the full episode here.

Summit Racing Equipment http://www.SummitRacing.com 1-800-230-3030

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GERMANTOWN, WI 2061 surface mount terminal blocks with push-button actuation offer trouble-free installation and easy module replacement. Stranded conductors ranging in size from AWG 20 AWG (16 0.5 mm2 to 1.5 mm2) can now easily be connected and removed via push-button. Solid conductors can also be inserted directly. At just 5.6 mm high with a light color profile the 2061 substantially reduces on-board LED shadowing. Benefits include: Tape and reel packaging for automated wiring systems 6 mm pin spacing Rated data 320 V, 4 kV/ 2(III), 12 A 300V UL 1059

2061 PCB terminal blocks are available in 1-, 2- and 3-pole versions and can be arranged side-by-side without any pole loss. The 2061 is the industry's most compact and easy-to-use 16 AWG SMD terminal block for wiring industrial electronics and LED modules.

About WAGO:

Innovation is at the heart of everything we do at WAGO. From our pioneering CAGE CLAMP spring pressure connection technology to our extensive range of Interconnect, Interface and Automation solutions, such as the fieldbus independent WAGO-I/O-SYSTEM, our customers count on the unconditional performance and reliability of our products to ensure the safe, efficient operation of their systems every time.

For additional information, visit http://www.wago.us. Contact WAGO at 1-800-DIN-RAIL or info.us@wago.com.

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