For the design of power packs being used within two large concentrated solar power plants in South Africa, Hine Renovables has chosen valve and hose technology manufactured by Eaton. Both plants produce steam which drives a turbine and generates electric power.

Eaton today announced the availability of a new range of specially configured kits from its security business, which are based around its proven i-on16 radio intruder alarm control panel. Designed to provide installers with all the equipment needed for a diverse range of applications, the kits are available in four variants - Essential, Audible, Communicating or Complete.

Eaton has launched its new E67 Long Range Perfect Prox range of photoelectric sensors which offer machine and system builders a precise sensing solution for longer distances and demanding applications such as pallet wrapping machines. These long range sensors reliably detect all targets within their sensing range and up to a distance of 2.4 m – irrespective of variances in colour, reflectance, contrast or surface shape. This makes the refle...

Eaton is adding the PKE-XTU CP trip blocks to its offering for the proven PKE electronic motor-protective circuit-breakers. Users can instantly convert an existing PKE basic unit into an IEC 60947-2 circuit-breaker for protecting cables and lines. When used in conjunction with the SmartWire-DT module, the devices also enable the data of switches and consumers to be read out and monitored so that plant availability and energy consumption can be op...

At the 2014 Electric Event, Eaton will showcase its range of electrical products including wiring accessories, consumer units, as well as lighting, fire and safety products. The annual ECA-sponsored event takes place at the ICC in Birmingham between the 28th and 30th of May 2014.

Offering enhanced control and monitoring facilities, Eaton has introduced an easy-to-use software package for moulded case circuit breakers (MCCBs) with electronic trip units in the company’s popular NZM2, NZM3 and NZM4 ranges. The NZM-XPC-Soft software makes it easy to check the breaker trip settings, which is an important aid to achieving selectivity, and also provides access to trip history information, facilitating fault diagnosis.

Power management company Eaton is presenting its extensive portfolio for all aspects of control and automation as well as circuit protection and power distribution at this year's Hannover Messe from April 7 to 11. At stand C63/69 in Hall 11 Eaton will be showing its breadth of energy-efficient solutions that help customers worldwide use electrical, fluid and mechanical power more reliably, efficiently, safely and sustainably.

At the Light+Building exhibition in Frankfurt/Main, 30th March - 4th April, Eaton’s stand will feature innovations in the field of lighting and LED engineering. Visitors to Hall 4.1, Stand D30 will discover more about the company’s solutions for emergency lighting to explosion-proof lighting. Eaton’s Crouse-Hinds Business will also feature the Funke+Huster Fernsig (FHF) signalling devices.

Offering optimum value and sensing performance for applications in confined spaces, the NanoView range of mini rectangular photoelectric sensors has been announced by Eaton.  

Eaton announce that it has recently installed a Medium Voltage system for a new hospital in The Netherlands. The largest non-academic hospital in The Netherlands at 108,000m2, Isala Klinieken uses Eaton’s MV switchgear alongside a Power System Automation (PSA) solution to ensure a secure electrical energy supply for the complex.

Eaton has today announced a comprehensive four-year apprenticeship scheme at the company’s manufacturing site in Worksop. Helping young people to acquire a wide range of practical engineering and production skills, the apprenticeship involves working in every department of the factory including the tool making department and the injection moulding shop as well as the product assembly areas.

There is a vast selection of industrial proximity sensors on the market today, so how do you choose the best type for your application? Stuart Greenwood, Product Marketing Manager, Industrial Control & Automation, for Eaton’s Electrical Sector, provides some valuable guidance in this ES Design magazine article.

Eaton has launched a new plug-in unit for its NZM3 circuit-breaker which allows customers to exchange the circuit-breaker in a panel simply and quickly. Servicing is also safer and more straightforward because specific system sections can be disconnected easily making it ideal for applications in the industrial, marine & offshore, renewable energy, mining, power distribution, chemical and power generation sectors.

Eaton is expanding its circuit protection product offering with the PM3 power monitoring and metering module, which monitors the power of branch and main circuit applications. Designed for Eaton Series G and Series C molded case circuit breakers, the PM3 with Modbus RTU measures current and voltage, calculates power and energy usage, and provides breaker status.

Eaton has launched an automated version of its proven and successful Xiria SF6-free Ring Main Unit. The new 12-24kV Medium Voltage switchgear is equipped with a Remote Terminal Unit that allows utilities to easily acquire, process, store and transmit valuable data from the network.

Eaton today announced the release of the new Eaton 5S battery backup in North America, a highly efficient, reliable power protection and surge protection device that is integrated with Eaton’s UPS Companion power protection software.

Eaton recently introduced a narrow switchgear design that provides rhttp://www.electronicspecifier.com/admin/prlist.aspeliable switching and fault protection of medium-voltage circuits for industrial, institutional and healthcare customers. The metal-enclosed load interrupter switchgear with a narrow design is engineered to reduce the footprint of electrical distribution systems in an environmentally-friendly and compact design.

Eaton is introducing the new XT motor control center, which utilizes 24 volt (V) direct current control power for commercial, industrial and original equipment manufacturer applications. The compact XT MCC, Eaton’s newest National Electrical Manufacturers Association MCC is designed to support improved uptime and enhanced safety with robust power control, as well as optional communications and industry-leading Eaton arc preventative FlashGa...

Ambitious global efforts are pushing the development and implementation of Smart Grids at various levels. The first steps have already been successfully taken, but there is still a long way to go. Philip Dingle, Segment Manager Power Utilities and Networks, Electrical Sector for EMEA at Eaton, explores further in this article from ES Design magazine.

Eaton today announced membership in the NetApp Alliance Partner Program and a new version of its Intelligent Power Manager software with the ability to monitor, manage and protect NetApp unified storage. Through the collaboration with NetApp, and the release of its latest software features, Eaton will provide lab-verified solutions to increase data protection and business continuity for customers.