Phoenix Contact's Contactronfamily of solid-state contactors now includes reversing and non-reversingcontactors in a variety of amperages. The contactors can activate or reverse 1-to 18.5 kW-powered ...

When voltage sags occur inside or outside of a facility, properly placed power quality mitigation technology will save sensitive equipment from costly shutdowns. The cost of this mitigation equipment ...

The Contactron solid-state reversing contactor from Phoenix Contact combines four functions in a module that’s just 22.5 mm wide (see the figure). Designed for three-phase ac motors up to 4 kW/5 HP in ...

Relays and contactors use a variety of technologies to switch signals and power connections. Many devices called relays use similar techniques and topologies, but the terminology can be confusing.

This chapter covers representative general-purpose relays used in the control circuits of most industrial, commercial, and consumer products. Relay names and terminology are in accordance with ...

In many electrical installations, general-purpose contactors are used to switch the supply voltage to a small dry-type transformer on and off. One common reason this is done is for area lighting ...

NORD is constantly working to improve and expand on their product offerings. New versions of the NORDAC ON/ON+ are being developed to include safety functions such as SLS, SMS and SSM in addition to ...

It is often necessary for persons other than licensed electricians to perform minimal electrical work in a commercial or industrial facility. This work must be performed in the same safe manner as all ...

The automaker says defective contactors in its electrical motors could come loose, resulting in a loss of power. Lucid previously recalled its luxury Air sedans over a faulty wiring harness connected ...