Minimising electrical risks in the workplace
25 July, 2013The skilled worker’s job in electrical safety certification is made easier with the use of rapidly improving and evolving technologies. Thermal imaging is one such technology. Thermal imaging cameras are beginning to lead the way as a cost-effective and practical solution for eliminating many electrical risks.
Emona Instruments PAC3760 Plus II portable appliance and RCD tester
24 July, 2013Emona Instruments has released the PAC3760 Plus II portable appliance and RCD tester which includes an in-built isolation transformer.
CorDEX TC7000 IR Camera
13 June, 2013The CorDEX TC7000 IR Camera is designed to provide thermography in hazardous/explosive areas. Suitable for oil and gas, mining and hazardous dust environments, the intrinsically safe radiometric thermal imaging camera is ATEX and IECEx certified.
Narda NIM-511 and NIM-513 industrial field meter range
13 December, 2012The Narda industrial field meters NIM-511 and NIM-513 are complete handheld measuring systems consisting of a basic unit and a measuring probe equipped with electric and magnetic field sensors.
Added flash for PCB testing
11 December, 2012PCB manufacturers may now have a solution to meet the demand for flash/HIPOT tested (2 kV) unpopulated boards.
Electrical safety must not be taken for granted
09 October, 2012Master Electricians Australia (MEA) has urged Sydney contractors and tradies to remain diligent with electrical safety precautions following two separate incidents late last week where one man received burns to 90% of his body and another man died.
Electrical safety - testing and tagging regulations
19 September, 2012 by Sarah AllenThe new WHS legislation has added to the confusion surrounding testing and tagging - one of the key elements of electrical safety. In this article, Sarah Allen of Appliance Tagging Services explains the revised testing and tagging requirements across Australia.
Narda Safety Test Solutions Selective Radiation Meter SRM-3006 with LTE option
04 June, 2012Narda Safety Test Solutions has equipped its Selective Radiation Meter SRM-3006 frequency selective field measuring instrument with an LTE option (which can be retrofitted to older instruments).
FLIR IR windows
29 May, 2012Opening electrical cabinets to perform IR and visual inspections of live components is dangerous work, exposing technicians to the risk of a hazardous arc flash incident. Placing FLIR IR Windows between the user and their energised equipment adds safety and eliminates the need for opening enclosures.
Fluke 28 II Ex DMM digital multimeter for hazardous zones
28 May, 2012Fluke Corporation has introduced the Fluke 28 II Ex DMM, a digital multimeter for measurements both inside and outside of hazardous zones. The device meets intrinsic safety (IS) standards worldwide (Qld pending) for safe use inside potentially explosive environments, making it suitable for use in petroleum, chemical and pharmaceutical facilities.
CAC Gas PBR-100 push-button regulator
17 May, 2011The PBR-100 push-button regulator can be used for quick testing of gas analysers and gas detection instruments.
Narda EHP-50D isotropic field analyser
04 April, 2011 byThe EHP-50D isotropic field analyser is an improved version of the measuring probe for low-frequency electromagnetic fields from 5 Hz to 100 kHz, expanding the measuring range of the Narda wideband NBM-550 measuring set from 5 Hz to 60 GHz.
Fluke 381, 376, 375 and 374 current clamps
14 February, 2011 byThe 381, 376, 375 and 374 current clamps can be used by technicians, working on hazardous equipment and high-voltage circuits, to complete their electrical test and measurement jobs safely and reduce their exposure to electrical shock.
Narda Safety Test Solutions AMB-8057 Area Monitors
29 November, 2010 byThe frequency range of the AMB-8057 Area Monitors has been extended up to 7 GHz, enabling them to capture electromagnetic radiation emanating from WiMAX, Wi-Fi, WLAN and other wireless services, as well as from industrial controllers. These weatherproof monitors can be installed wherever there is a need to monitor and record potentially dangerous electromagnetic fields for long periods.
Fluke IR windows
29 September, 2010 byFluke IR windows can be used for safe, fast infrared inspections and reduce the time needed to conduct regular inspections. They can also enhance safety by avoiding exposure to live equipment and, additionally, fewer technicians are required to conduct inspections.
