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Hot Products! 2001 Jul 1, 2001 12:00 PM Are you looking for some new insight into the products that your customers crave? Check out EW's Tenth Annual Hot Products listing.
Electrical manufacturers crank out hundreds of new products each year, and they want to find a home for all of them on your warehouse shelves or counter-area displays. It's tough for electrical distributors to decide where to invest their inventory dollars and valuable warehouse and counter space. We think the following pages can help. The products featured here were selected by a panel of end users for EW's sister publication CEE News magazine in its Product of the Year competition, or chosen by that magazine's editors for its “Product of the Month” feature. Multimeters aim at low price point The Wavetek Meterman line of digital multimeters and test tools is billed as the “working-man meter” for use in design, evaluation, installation, service and troubleshooting of electronic and electrical equipment and systems. Available at industrial and electrical supply outlets, Meterman's meters and accessories are priced from less than $20 to more than $200. The line consists of more than 60 economy-priced instruments. Products range from engineering/technician meters to less expensive meters designed for do-it-yourselfers. They're best for troubleshooting, servicing or maintaining electrical and lighting, environmental controls, automotive, small appliances or home electronics. The Meterman line includes digital multimeters and basic and specialty testers for lighting, electrical and electronics testing. A clamp-on ammeter offers precise electrical readings, while component testers and specialty test tools are for electronics troubleshooting. Wavetek Fire-alarm notification system installs easily The TrueAlert addressable audible/visible notification appliance features interactive addressable technology, which offers scalability, survivability and a lower cost of installation, testing and maintenance. The product is a forward engineered/backward compatibility solution, meaning it works with existing products and will work with future products. Simplex Inc. High-voltage meter is battery-powered The Hi-Z Megmeter is a portable battery-powered HVDC source and meter. Models are available that withstand testing insulation up to 42KV DC, and measuring leakage current as low as 0.001 microamp when testing underground cable, safety gloves, vacuum interrupters, HV resistors and all types of insulation. The Megmeter comes in two models: portable Model VMT15, with a range of 0-15kV DC, 0-260 microamps or 1,000 microamps; and Model VMT42, with a range of 0-42kV DC, 0.001-130 microamps or 0.001-500 microamps, with adjustable current trip. The meters are 12V battery-powered for isolated field use. They also operate as an HV low current source. Ross Engineering Device tests open-neutrals when troubleshooting circuits The Open Neutral Service Tester is designed to detect open-neutral problems that originate anywhere from the very last panel all the way back to the transformer. The tester has an exclusive load feature that makes it possible for a single electrician to test for open neutrals under load. It eliminates the guesswork and cuts the electrician's time from several hours (and maybe several trips) to about 15 minutes. The product allows electricians to discover open-neutral problems at the meter without breaking the seal. Sure Proof Testing Lighting system has interchangeable parts The Criterion Series of outdoor lighting offers the convenience and savings of interchangeable components, excellent optics and photometrics, as well as complete architectural styling integrity in area, flood and wall lighting. The series includes floodlights, wallpacks and area lighting that together light virtually every outdoor application. The lighting's housing offers additional value with low-profile hardware, concealed gaskets and tool-free maintenance. GE Lighting Systems On-site generator is powered by natural gas The DG50 generator is designed to meet the growing demand for distributed generation among a wide variety of businesses. The natural-gas-fueled product is focused on the special requirements of industrial and commercial users who want to supplement utility-supplied power with on-site generating capability. In addition to supplemental power, every unit also serves as an emergency standby power source. The generator provides 50 kW of distributed power on-site for all kinds of businesses, to supplement or replace utility-supplied electricity during peak-demand charge periods and outages. It features integrated paralleling switchgear. Generac Power Systems Inc. Single-phase power-quality logger family The PQL 100 Series is a single-phase power-quality logger designed to measure and log from a complete suite of electrical, power quality, and power quantity parameters. The PQL 100 measures, records and stores the selected parameters in its memory. The recorded information is retrieved via a computer using an RS-232 serial link. A report-compliant DataView Lite software package, which provides graphs, waveforms and pre-configured reports, is supplied with the power-quality loggers. The easy-to-use report-compliant software graphs real-time, posts recorded data and prints reports from a library of standard user-customizable presentations. The PQL 100 Series is designed for North American commercial, industrial and residential applications, and is plugged into a standard AC receptacle. The logger is line powered from the voltage source that it is connected to, with an internal battery to protect data integrity during power outages and programmed configuration for up to one year. AEMC Instruments Residential surge protection The CHSP Ultra provides the highest level of protection for major appliances, home electronics, computers, home-office systems and entertainment systems. The Ultra features a surge-current rating of 70kA, an overcurrent indicator, thermal fusing and an audible alarm. It has a lifetime warranty that includes a $50,000 connected-equipment allowance. Eaton/Cutler-Hammer Transfer device provides emergency lighting The GTD generator transfer device introduces a new way to save energy and provide Code-compliant fluorescent emergency lighting. The device works in conjunction with an auxiliary generator to power fluorescent emergency lighting fixtures regardless of fixture wall switch position. The device senses the loss of normal power, bypasses the wall switch and supplies generator power directly to the AC ballast. The device provides reliable emergency lighting only when it's needed. It's suitable for use in indoor dry and damp locations and comes with a five-year full warranty. The Bodine Co. Inc. Tool strips fiber-optic cable The Roto-Spin tool strips the jacket of electric or communication cables and facilitates and speeds up cable preparation for electrical or fiber-optic connections. The tool features a swiveling blade to ring and straight-cut cable jackets in one easy operation. A foolproof system accurately sets blade penetration using a rotary cam that has 16 depth-of-cut settings to precisely set blade penetration. Cable-stripping length is set with a sliding cable stop. The tool allows easy-blade replacement with blade storage provided in the cable stop. Seatek Co. Inc. Industrial power fuse is “finger safe” The CUBEFuse industrial power fuse provides improved Class J electrical performance to maximize component protection, minimize arc-flash energy and improve system safety. The rectangular construction optimizes mounting space, requiring less footprint space than required for a Midget or Class CC fuse block. Cooper Bussmann Structured wiring system is flexible Leviton Integrated Networks is a high-speed structural wiring system that distributes data, voice, video and audio signals throughout the home. The system's innovative series of modules, media centers and wall plates manages and distributes these connections. Installers can select from pre-configured or customized platforms to match individual home owner's requirements. Leviton Manufacturing Co. Inc. UPS provides backup power to a facility for 30 seconds The PureWave UPS system provides enhanced service continuity to facilities served by a single power source, where momentary disruptions are of concern. Available in ratings from 313kVA to 1,250kVA, it provides backup power to the entire facility for 30 seconds, eliminating up to 98% of voltage disturbances. S&C Electric Co. Cat. 6 structured cabling The Hellermann Tyton GigaBand system of structured cabling products is said to double the bandwidth of the proposed Cat. 6 standard (TIA/EIA-568B.2-1, draft 7). Tested to perform with positive Power Sum ACR up to 400 MHz, GigaBand offers unequalled Cat. 6 performance. The GigaBand system consists of jacks, patch panels and patch cords. When these products are used with approved horizontal cabling, up to 20 dB ACR optimum headroom is achieved through the entire four-connection channel. Also, GigaBand offers backward compatibility and can be used with Cat. 5 and Cat. 5e systems. In addition, the GigaBand system is interoperable by maintaining similar performance when tested with other leading manufacturers' products. Hellermann Tyton Transformer provides maximum efficiency for mission-critical loads Best for mission-critical data centers and facilities with high concentrations of electronic loads, the Neutralizer TransMax-Plus transformer helps ensure maximum system uptime. This Energy Star compliant transformer also complies with Department of Energy guidelines (1992 Energy Act H.R. 776) for maximum system efficiency. Featuring “Blockade,” the manufacturer's proprietary harmonic suppression technology, the transformer prevents harmonic currents from ever forming in an electrical system. The result is increased system capacity and reduced energy-wasting heat losses system-wide. Less heat loss translates to more reliability. Blockade affects only those loads connected to the unit. Harmonics Limited LLC Home network center is versatile The residential Home Network Center configures quickly to support every type of home network, from phone to cable, satellite and closed-circuit television, computer, home office and audio to meet today's home owner's needs. It allows the home owner to have easy access to the latest broadband and high-speed digital services and enables them to distribute audio, video, voice or data to any location throughout the home. Components include phone modules that support up to four lines and easily reassign phone outlets in any room to any line. The phone outlets are also flexible and can be used as data outlets. A home office option allows up to eight incoming lines that can be routed to 36 different locations within the structure. Pass & Seymour/Legrand Substation is designed with small footprint The Power-Zone HVLcc/Model III Packaged Unit Substation's small footprint allows it to be installed in locations that were formerly prohibitive. Designed for industrial and commercial applications, this dry-type transformer is available from 75kVA through 500kVA. A newer model will feature 750kVA and 1,000kVA. Square D/Schneider Electric Co. Color coding allows for fast identification The Rainbow ID System provides fast, reliable identification of cable type, voltage and number of conductors where you can see it — on the cable's armor. This color-coding system reduces picking errors in the warehouse, increases efficiency on the job site and improves safety through visual identification of 480Y/277V cables. AFC Cable Systems Flush poke-through offers large capacity The Walker RC4 Series Flush Poke-Through System provides two dual-circuit 20A single duplex receptacles wired on individual circuits with separate neutral and ground wires. It also supports four multimedia data/communication connectors and achieves maximum data communications flexibility with a nonmetallic bracket that accepts modular connectivity inserts. Wiremold Recessed downlight is for fire-rated applications The Pro-Optic Firebox replaces the traditional custom-built firebox and is ideal for such applications as assisted living, hospitality and multi-housing facilities, which require high light output and compliance with the safety codes of fire-rated ceiling assemblies. The downlight is UL-listed for L500 Series Ceilings. The compact fluorescent recessed light fixture, with photometrically contoured reflector, provides 40 percent more light than traditional flat top reflectors. Progress Lighting Switchboard offers custom configuration The PowerWall switchboard allows users to configure an arrangement that best fits their individual requirements. The design reduces the contractor wiring content, shortens their installation timeline, minimizes equipment footprint, reduces installation time and cost and simplifies job site equipment inventory management. Siemens Energy and Automation Lighting control The ATOM, or Addressable Track Module System, allows individual dimming and switching of track luminaires on the same or multiple circuits. The module is installed between the track and track head and is activated with a laser or by remote control. Best for dimming incandescent fixtures, the versatile lighting control system is best for spaces that employ track lighting. It is also available for the switching of nondimming CFL and HID luminaries. Lightolier Lensed troffer integrates lamp and ballast The SP8 lensed troffer integrates energy-efficient T8 lamps, low-profile T8 electronic ballasts and compact T8 sockets into a high-strength steel, precision-manufactured housing. The new technology, combined with innovative fixture design, enables the SP8 to achieve superior performance in efficiency, lamp obscurations and visual comfort. Lithonia Lighting Mounting box offers easy installation The FB90 Fan/Fixture Mounting Box offers the easiest, most secure way to center mount a fan or fixture on a cathedral ceiling. Installers can attach the box to a 2×4 about 12-inches long. They can also nail or screw the 2×4 box assembly to the pitched rafters, centering the box on the ceiling. The box supports fans or fixtures in excess of 35 pounds. Arlington Industries Structured wiring system The Multi-Link residential structured wiring system provides the three basic home-networking functions of voice/data/video throughout the house. The product consists of a distribution box that is compact and especially designed for easy snap-in installation of feature modules for voice/data/video and others. The box can also accommodate AC receptacles for those modules that require local power. The system is designed to keep wiring neat and organized within the distribution box. Increased functionality can be added at any time using Multi-Link system upgrades, such as modulators for closed circuit TV monitoring. The system also uses an open and flexible format that permits a range of third-party modules to be added for future upgrades. In addition, installation is said to be easy and straightforward. Square D Ballasts cover multiple wattages The line of SmartMate electronic ballasts includes three models that cover 12 major CFL 13W to 42W applications. The models feature a versatile color-coded, dual-entry connector, permitting push-in lead connection to either the ballast's side or bottom. Universal input voltage and multi-lamp capability minimizes the number of SKUs. Advance Transformer Co. Cable tester The Datalite cable identifier identifies cable in new installations, troubleshoots mislabeled networks, and replaces the tone generator for cable mapping. From a workstation outlet, the hand-held power unit sends an electronic signal to the patch panel. The LED modules, when plugged into the patch panel, illuminate to indicate where the cable is terminated. Power units can be set to illuminate LED modules as either red or green, allowing installers to use two units simultaneously. The identifier works on any communications wiring scheme. Ideal Industries. 
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