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10 Tipsforimprovingstaffproductivity

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ECD SOLUTIONSMARCH/APRIL 2015 FROM THE EDITOR

11 Comms + Data 13 Clearingtheconduitconfusion

24 NBNandalarmmonitoring

After around two decades of existence, blue

LEDs were awarded the Nobel Prize in Phys-

ics in 2014. Isamu Akasaki, Hiroshi Amano

and Shuji Nakamura’s invention revolutionised

lighting technology and facilitated the creation

of white lights that are now used everywhere,

from smartphones to light bulbs.

While the award-winning LEDs have been

around since the 1990s, there has been a

gap in our understanding of how they actu-

ally work, according to John Buckeridge of

UCL Chemistry. Buckeridge, in collaboration

with groups at the University of Bath and the

Daresbury Laboratory, recently uncovered the

mystery of why blue LEDs are so difficult to

make, by revealing the complex properties

of their main component - gallium nitride -

using sophisticated computer simulations.

“The key ingredient for blue LEDs is gallium

nitride, a robust material with a large energy

separation, or ‘gap’, between electrons and

holes - this gap is crucial in tuning the

energy of the emitted photons to produce

blue light. While doping to donate mobile

negative charges in the substance proved

to be easy, donating positive charges failed

completely. The breakthrough, which won the

Nobel Prize, required doping it with surpris-

ingly large amounts of magnesium.”

These long-lasting, energy-efficient diodes

have already helped many Australian busi-

nesses, home owners and government

bodies achieve significant energy and cost

savings. This issue’s front cover features one

such project - a dynamic lighting installation

at Melbourne Airport. The landmark project

features a 14 m ‘Melbourne’ sign in the fore-

court; 140 m double-sided light projections

beneath the elevated roadway; 60 m canopy

lighting within pedestrian bridges, plus light in

shell canopies and trees; and an interactive

‘Light Shower’ that bathes visitors in blue

light, inspired by research into its effects

on the circadian rhythm. Turn to page 66 to

read more about the project.

Mansi Gandhi - [email protected]

63 Efficiency + Renewables 65 Sixretrofittingtrendstowatchfor

68 Solar2015

68 ToplightingexpertstogatherinsydneyforSPARC2015

70 Centralisedvsdecentralisedpowersystems

29 Electrical Distribution 31 Waterblockingincables-thewhat,whyandhow

40 Start-updevelopscarsthattrackenergyleaksinhomesandbuildings

44 DoingbusinessinAustralia:anti-bribery

55 Makingthemostofthebigdataera

60 ElectricalsystemforfloatingLNGfacility

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The AS/NZS 5033:2014 - Installation and Safety Requirements forPhotovoltaic (PV) Arrays standard has just been updated and thechangescameintoeffecton6February2015.Thisarticledetailsthekey updates and explains how they affect installers.

The latest update includes severalpositive changes and clarificationsbut,comparedwiththe2012release,thechangesareminimal.Standard

updates like these are a necessary hurdlefor an industry that is constantly growingin size and experience, and encounters anever-broadening range of products. GlobalSustainable Energy Solutions (GSES), withits extensive experience in PV training,designandinspections,isregularlyinvolvedin discussions over practical methodsthat installers can use to implement thelatest standards and guidelines. This articledescribes the key changes to the standard.Pleasenotethatnotallchangesareincludedhere,soGSESrecommendsthatinstallersreadthestandardforthemselvestoensuretheyareawareofallcurrentrequirements.

Heavy-duty conduit within buildingsWhenthepreviousversionof theAS/NZS5033standardwasreleasedin2012,oneofthekeychangesthatshockedthe industrywas the requirement to use heavy-duty(HD) conduit to protect all DC wiring in abuilding.This requirementwas introducedwith an aim to reduce the risk of shortcircuit by providing additional mechanicalprotection.

The latest version of the standard hasreducedthescopeofthisrequirement,pro-vidingamorepracticalmethodofachievingthedesiredprotection.TheareasrequiringHD conduit are now limited to those thatare not clearly visible, specifically, ceilingspaces, wall cavities and under floors. Inother areas of a building, cabling is morevisibleandthereforethereisalowerriskofdamage.Nonetheless,DCPVcableswithina building, but not within these cavities,need to be protected with medium-duty(MD) conduit. While fewer areas will nowrequire HD conduit, the change may nothaveasignificantimpactonPVinstallationsin the domestic market. Cabling is oftenrun within cavities in order to hide ‘ugly’conduit - this leaves only a short lengthat the inverter that can be in MD conduit.Toavoidchangingbetweendifferenttypesof conduit, such as MD, HD and UV-

resistant conduit, some installers choosetouseUV-resistantHDconduitatalltimes(Figure1). AlthoughusingonlyUV-resistantHDconduitincreasesthecostofmaterials,itincreasesthedurabilityofthesystemandmayreducetheinstallationtime. TherevisedHDconduitrequirementswillhaveasignifi-cantimpactwhenPVsystemsareinstalledonshedsandcommercialbuildings,wherecavitiesarenotusedtorunDCcabling. Inthese installations, it is now possible fortheinstallationtobecompletedwithoutHDconduit.Inaddition,non-domesticbuildingsare permitted to be exempt from usingHD conduit where the installation methodotherwiseachievestheobjectiveofminimis-ing short-circuit risk. An example of thismay be the use of cable trays. However,itwill bedifficult todemonstrateadequateprotection - so, a safer alternative wouldbe to adhere to the same requirements asdomestic installations.

For more information, see AS/NZS5033:2014 4.3.6.3.2.

Bonding cabling requirementsSince the release of AS/NZS 5033:2012,earth cables for bonding the array havebeen required to be 4 mm2. This led toinstallers running 4 mm2 earthing cables,independently,allthewayfromthearraytothe main switchboard. However, the 2014release of AS/NZS 5033 has brought tolight that the 4 mm2 requirement was toensure mechanical durability of the earthcableatthearrayandthereforethe4mm2minimum is not necessary at the AC sideoftheinverter.ItfurtherspecifiesthattheearthingcablefromthearrayframecanbeconnectedtotheACearthconductorattheinverter. However, in doing so, installersneed to ensure that the earthing systemwill not be interrupted if the inverter isremovedandthatthecable isofsufficientsizeaccordingtothesystemratingandtype.

For more information, see AS/NZS5033:2014 4.4.2.2.

AC and DC segregations clearly definedAlthough AS 3000:2007 covers segrega-tion of circuits, it does not directly refertosegregationofACandDC.WithAS/NZS

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5033:2014, additional requirements havebeenintroduced,specificallyforACandDCsegregation.ItisnotonlyclearthatACandDC need to be segregated, but insulationbarriershavealsobeenclearlyspecifiedasthemeansofsegregation.Insulationbarri-ersbetweenACandDCmustbeequivalentto double insulation and IP4X. The onlyexceptiontothisiswhencablingisoutsideenclosures,where50mmseparationcanbeused. Within 50 mm, an insulation barrierwill be required.

Asimplewaytoabidebytheserequire-ments is to install AC and DC in separateenclosuresandseparateconduit(Figure2).InstallingACandDCinthesameenclosure,with a compliant insulation barrier, is dif-ficult to achieve. The IP4X rating requiresthebarriertopreventpenetrationofobjectswith a 1 mm diameter or greater. In addi-tion to this,ACandDCswitchgear cannotshare the same mounting rail, unless it isconstructed from a non-conductive mate-rial.Itwillbedifficultforbarriersinstalledwithin enclosures to follow these require-ments, unless purpose-made, compliantenclosures are used.

For more information, see AS/NZS5033:2014 4.4.4.3.

Restricted accessAnother significant addition to AS/NZS5033 in 2012 was the voltage rating fordomestic systems limited to 600 V andrestrictedaccessfornon-domesticsystemsgreaterthan600V.Inmanyinstances,thishas resulted in installation of large cagesaround the inverter, isolators and cableruns. However, the 2014 version of thestandardprovidesclarificationthatreducestheneed for installing thesecages. Itnowstates that, if HD conduit is used on allaccessiblecabling,uptoand includingtheinverterterminals,andtheDCisolatorsandprotectiondevicesareinenclosures-onlyaccessible with a tool - then there is noneedforadditionalbarriers.Thiswillsaveinstallers a lot of work, especially if they

arealreadyusingHDconduitandinstallingisolators within enclosures with lockableflaps. However, if a lockable room is usedfor providing restricted access then theseprecautions are not necessary.

For more information, see AS/NZS5033:2014 1.4.61 and 3.1.

Matching parallel stringsInadditiontomatchingmodulesconnectedto thesamemaximumpowerpoint tracker(MPPT), AS/NZS 5033:2014 now requiresthat strings connected in parallel have amaximum variance in open circuit voltageof 5%.Although thismay seemminor, notadhering to this can result in circulatingcurrents between strings, even when thesystem is isolated. This could lead to apotential hazard if the circuit is discon-nectedwithoutadequateprotection(suchasa load-breaking DC isolator). A differencein voltage between strings with similarmodules can be caused by thevariance inmanufacturingtolerance,wherepowerrat-ings of each module can vary up to ±3%.Modules deteriorating over time can thencompoundthedifference.Therefore,install-ersupgradingoldsystemswithnewparallelstrings need to pay particular attention tothis requirement.

For more information, see AS/NZS5033:2014 2.1.6.

DC-conditioning units and microinvertersAspreviouslystated,oneofthekeydriversof updates to the standard is the introduc-tionofnewproductstotheindustry.Inlinewith this, AS/NZS 5033:2014 has includedspecific requirements for DC-conditioningunits(alsoknownaspoweroptimisers)andmicroinverters (Figure4).However, pleasenotethatpowerlimitsandinstallationmeth-odshavebeensetfortheseproduct-specificrequirements,soitisimportantthattheyarereadcarefullybeforeusingtheseproducts.

For more information, see AS/NZS5033:2014 2.1.5 and 4.3.12.

One of the main benefits of these newproducts is that individualmodulescanbeorientated in different directions, owingto the ability of these products to trackthe maximum power point (MPP) of eachmoduleindependently.Thepreviousstandardonly considered the scenario of a stringof modules connected to a single MPPTand therefore did not allow for the flex-ibilityofthesenewproducts.WithAS/NZS5033:2014,systemsthatincorporatedevicesthat track the MPP of each module, suchas DC-conditioning units and microinvert-ers, are exempt from the requirement forall modules in a string to be in the sameorientation within ±5°. This is particularlyuseful for installing on roofs with smallareas facing different directions.


Another point the previous version ofAS/NZS5033didnotaddresswaswhethera load-breaking DC isolator was requiredbetween DC-conditioning units and theinverter.AS/NZS5033:2014nowspecifiesthatload-breakingDCisolatorsarerequiredas normal; however, the isolator’s ratingmaybematchedtotheinverter’smaximuminputratings,aslongastheDC-conditioningunits will not exceed these ratings undernormal and first fault conditions. As formicroinvertersystems,thepreviousstand-ardalreadyspecifiedthatload-breakingDCisolators are not required, but in AS/NZS5033:2014 certain criteria must now bemetbythemicroinvertersforthistoapply.

For more information, see AS/NZS5033:2014 2.1.5 and 4.3.12.

AsDC-conditioningunitsandmicroinvert-ers have unique electrical characteristics,ithasbeenunclearhowtheyshouldaffectthe labelling and signage displayed. How-ever,AS/NZS5033:2014hasnowspecifiedlabelling requirementsthatareappropriatefor these products. For DC-conditioningunits,thevoltageandcurrentdisplayedonthe fire emergency information signs areto be equal to the maximum input ratings

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Figure 1: UV-resistant HD conduit - a good option for achieving compliant conduit throughout the PV installation.

Figure 2: AC and DC installed in separate conduit and enclosures. This is the most effective way to achieve compliant insulation barriers between AC and DC circuits.

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of the inverter, consistent with sizing theload-breakingDCisolator.Formicroinvertersystems,displayingtheseratingsisgenerallynotnecessaryasthevoltageisusuallythesameasforotherACelectricalsystems(240VAC).Toallowforthis,AS/NZS5033:2014hasspecifiedafireemergency informationsignformicroinvertersthatdoesnotincludesystemratings.Furthermore,asmicroinvert-ershaveasimpleshutdownprocedure,themethod of isolating the system has alsobeen incorporated into the fire emergencyinformation sign and therefore a separatesign for the system shutdown procedureis not necessary.


SignageUncertainty around fire emergency in-formation signs has not been limited toDC-conditioning units and microinvertersystems. Even for standard PV systems,the conditions used for calculating thedisplayed system ratings have varied.Toremoveinconsistency,AS/NZS5033:2014specificallystatesthatthedisplayedvaluesshall represent the PV array maximumvoltage (at minimum temperature) andthe short-circuit current at standard testconditions (STC) (provided by the modulemanufacturer). This means that measure-mentstakenduringcommissioningarenottobedisplayedonthesesigns.Italsofurtherspecifies that, where multiple arrays areinstalled, the voltage shall be the highestvaluepresent and the current shall be thesum of all array currents. These clarifica-

tionswillhelptoprovideconsistencyintheindustry and more reliable information foremergency workers.

Anotherrequirementintroducedin2012was the warning regarding DC isolatorsnot de-energising the PV array and ar-ray cabling. GSES has observed many PVsystems installed since this update thathavenot includedthiswarning,sometimesowing to the installer not being aware oftherequirementorusingupold-stocklabel-ling kits. In AS/NZS 5033:2014, shutdownprocedureshavenowbeengiventheirownclause and the required warning needs tobe black writing on a yellow background.An example shutdown procedure has alsobeen displayed in the standard. Thesechanges to the standard may assist in theuptake of this requirement, including thenew colouring. Installers need to ensurethatthe labellingkitstheyuseareupdatedto meet AS/NZS 5033:2014.

Although installing the correct labellingand signage is important, where they aredisplayed is also vital. AS/NZS 5033:2014has included several adjustments to thelabelling and signage requirements thathelp ensure they are installed in practi-cal and visible locations. For example, thelabelling of conduit has been simplifiedfrom being required at each end and eachchange in direction, to being required atevery2metres,consistentwiththecablinglabels. Furthermore, the labelling needs tobe visible. This means that, if conduit isfixed to a wall, the solar labelling needsto be facing out. Installers should reviewAS/NZS 5033:2014 5 Marking and Docu-

*Dan Atkins has worked with GSES as a Project Engineer and Photovoltaics (PV) Systems Inspections Manager since 2011. He has completed a Bachelor of Engineering in Renewable Energy at the University of New South Wales. As Inspections Manager, Dan is responsible for the oversight of PV installation audits around Australia, includ-ing technical review of inspection outcomes and the management and training of PV inspectors. He has invaluable experience in assessing Australian PV standards and has provided technical consultancy services to regulatory authorities.

mentation, to confirm they are installinglabels in appropriate locations.

For more information, see AS/NZS5033:2014 5.

Keeping on top of changesToassistPVinstallersinkeepingontopofchangesintheindustry,likethesenecessarystandardsupdates,theCleanEnergyCouncilhasput inplaceacontinuousprofessionaldevelopment (CPD) program. GSES alsoprovides professional development daysat locations around Australia, which giveinstallers the opportunity to achieve theannualrequirementof100CPDpoints inasingleday.Topicscovered in recentGSESprofessional development days includecommissioning,maintenanceandfaultfind-ing; responding to solar tenders: technicalcontent;andPVmodulepowerconditioningand control devices.

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Figure 4: Left: Enphase microinverter. Right: SolarEdge power optimiser (a DC-conditioning unit). These types of products are now covered by AS/NZS 5033:2014

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Makingiteasierandmorerewardingforstafftodotheirjobwellismuchmoretime-andcost-effectivethanoutlayingvast sums on additional employees or new systems.Belowarefivetipsforimprovingstaffproductivity:

• Motivate staff – While remuneration is an important factor injobsatisfactionandstaffretention,thereareanumberofothercontributors to job satisfaction. Research has suggested thatemployees increasinglyvaluefactorssuchasa flexiblework-place, additional time off, or recognition and praise. Ensuringthatworkplacecomplaintsareheardandseriouslyconsideredis another significant factor in staff motivation. Additionally,increasingindividualaccountabilityfortaskswillimproveworkethic and increase people’s sense of achievement.

• Expand skill sets–Rotateemployeetaskswhereverpossible.Staff will develop a more diverse skill set, people will feelthat they are making career progression and it will increaseemployeeengagement.Assigningonestaffmemberasatrainerormentortoothers isagreatwaytodemonstrateconfidencein someone, while simultaneously giving the business an op-portunitytoevaluatetheirleadershipskillsbeforeapromotion.

• Time management – A common complaint from employees iswasting time in meetings that they do not feel they need tobe at. Encourage staff to keep meetings to a minimum andto question whether they need to attend. Similarly, returningphonecallsandrespondingtoemailsisnotjusttime-consumingbutcanalsobeextremelybadforemployeeproductivity.Con-stant interruptions break people’s concentration and can bevery distracting. Encourage staff to have specific times eachday that they return phone calls and emails to help improveproductivity and concentration.

Improving productivity is a common concern for most businesses; in particular, finding ways to helpemployees make the best use of their time in the office.

• Digital organisation – It iseasytoequatea ‘paperlessoffice’with an ‘organised office’, but that isn’t always the case.Ifstaffhavedifficultylocatingcomputerdocumentsorprograms,thiscanbeasignificantbarriertoproductivity.Additionally,itcreatesasenseofdisorderthatcanimpacttheirperceptionofmanagement.Organisingthecompany’sdigitalworkplace,andencouragingindividualstaffmemberstobesimilarlyorganised,can go a long way in improving productivity.

• Productivity software – There are a lot of new productivitysoftwareproducts andapps that aredesignedspecifically forthe workplace. Some of these are even created for specificindustries or roles. Examples of helpful software productsor apps include digital time trackers, to-do lists, productivitymonitors and project management software.

*John Raffaele, Partner Business Advisory Services, Consulting Services, HLB Mann Judd. Raffaele has over 15 years’ experience working predominantly with privately owned businesses and investment firms, advising and consulting across a wide range of business issues. A key focus of his work has been assisting privately owned businesses to implement realistic, workable and sustainable growth plans, particularly in relation to managing growth from a financial and strategic perspective. Other key areas of focus include succession and estate planning, strategic taxation advice, and debt and equity raising.

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Thereisalsoalotofconfusionaboutthecolouranduseofconduits.Therearerulesandstandardsforthecompliantuse of conduits and failure to comply can have seriousconsequences,suchasheavyfines, imprisonmentand/or

licencedisqualification.The new workplace health and safety laws have redefined

‘due diligence’ and introduced significant changes to officers’responsibilities and liabilities. To clarify, officers (includes aperson,corporation,director,manageroremployee)areseenasexercising due diligence if they take reasonable steps to ensurethat they: understand the nature of the operations and the as-sociated hazards and risks; and have appropriate resources andprocesses for risk and hazard elimination or minimisation.

Thedefencetothechargeofnotperformingduediligenceisa‘reasonableexcuse’.Thismeansthatthepersonhadareasonableexcuse for failing to exercise due diligence. What constitutes areasonable excuse is determined based on the facts of the caseandthecourt’sassessmentofwhatthecommunitywouldregardas reasonable, ie, a reasonable knowledge of hazards and risksin the industry inwhichyouworkhavebeenmet.The followingexampleillustratesthesevereconsequencesofignoringAS1345.

One Sunday morning, a data centre design manager involvedinarefurbishmentprojectgetsacallfromthedatacentrefacilitymanagersaying,“Youneedtogetherenow!Thedatacablerhas

electrocutedhimself.Thepolicearehere.”Onarrivalatthedatacentre site, the design manager sees organised chaos - police,ambulance, WorkSafe and the ACMA. He wonders why ACMA ison the incident site. As he looks for a place to park his car, hethinksabout all themeetingsand reviewshewill have toattendand all the paperwork that he will have to submit. He wondersabout how the event may have happened and worries aboutthe consequences. The WorkSafe investigators determine thatthe cabler cut through a white conduit printed with ‘Electrical’,instead of the white one next to it, printed with ‘Communica-tions’. The data centre manager is held liable and charged withnegligencecausingfatality.Theprojectmanageranddesignerarealsounderinvestigation,andexpectedtobecharged.Thedesignmanager faces possible imprisonment or massive fines. This isnot an exaggeration or scare mongering. What would you havedone to prevent something like this happening to you? Or if youwere in this situation, how would you have protected yourselffrom prosecution?

Theanswer lies inunderstanding andcorrectlyapplyingthreeareasof legislation:theWHSAct,theCrimesActs,theTelecom-munications Act plus Australian Standard AS 1345.

The Australian Standard AS 1345:1995 ‘Identification of thecontents of pipes conduits and ducts’ (based on internationalstandards)specifiestherelevantcoloursforhazardousservices.

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One of the greatest concerns to the health and safety of registered cablers is a complete disregard oftheAustralianStandardAS1345-1995 ‘Identificationofthecontentsofpipes,conduitsandducts’bytheelectrical industry.

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To state the obvious again, these standard colours are used toidentify hazardous services provided in conduits. It should beclearlynotedthatthebasiccolourschemeforpipe identificationhas remained the same in AS 1345:1995 as it was in the 1982edition,ie,conduitcolourschemeshavenotchangedin33years.Furthermore,themandatoryWiringRules,AS/CAS009:2013,statethat conduit colours shall be in accordance with AS 1345. Thebase identification colour is a single colour intended to provideimmediate information on the contents/hazard within the pipe.Whenapplying thebase identificationcolour, thepipes, conduitsor ducts can either be painted completely with the identifyingcolour or they can be regularly banded with the identifying col-our. Now, would this be regarded as a ‘reasonable knowledgeof the hazards and risks in the industry in which you work’?Of course - this requirement has been around for 33 years, soit is reasonable knowledge.

TheothergreatconcernisthesignificantlackofunderstandingoftheTelecommunicationsActbytheelectricalindustry(electricalengineers,designersandinstallers).Toexplainhowthissupportsachargeofnotperformingduediligence,allowmetooutlinethekey definitions and sections within this 18-year-old Act, beforerunning through a typical building service installation.

Under Section 7 (Definitions) of the Act:•Telecommunications network - means a system, or series of

systems,thatcarries,oriscapableofcarrying,communicationsby means of guided and/or unguided electromagnetic energy.

Thereferencetothecarriageofcommunicationsbymeansof‘unguided electromagnetic energy’ refers to communicationsby means of radiocommunications - Explanatory StatementTelecommunicationsRegulations2001.Thisdefinitionstatesthatatelecommunicationsnetworkdoesnotonlyincludefixedlinenetworks,italsoencompassesradiocommunicationsnetworks.As an example: LTE/4G carrier networks.

•Communications includes any communication (a) whetherbetween persons and persons, things and things or personsandthings; (b)whether intheformofspeech,musicorothersounds;(c)whetherintheformofdata;(d)whetherintheformoftext; (e)whether inthe formofvisual images(animatedorotherwise); (f)whether in the formof signals; (g)whether inanyother form;and (h)whether inanycombinationof forms.

•Linemeansawire,cable,opticalfibre,tube,conduit,waveguideor other physical medium used, or for use, as a continuousartificialguideforor inconnectionwithcarryingcommunica-tionsbymeansofguidedelectromagneticenergy.Thisdefinitionis a little ‘tricky’. It should be noted that a line includes thecablepathway(conduits,cabletray,ducts,etc-otherphysicalmediumusedinconnectionwithcarryingcommunications).Thismeans that a registered cabler shall install the (non-carrier)comms cable pathway.

•Connected, in relation to (a) a telecommunications network;(b)afacility;(c)customercabling;or(d)customerequipment.Includes connection otherwise than by means of physicalcontact, eg, a connection by means of radiocommunications.Theabovepointisnotveryclear,buttheconnectionbymeans

of‘radiocommunications’isveryimportant.Thismeansthatifyouhave a network controller with a 4G card in it, it is consideredto be ‘connected’ to a telecommunications network. Everythinginstalled after it is customer cabling and needs to be installedby a registered cabler.

Now that we’ve understood the key definitions, let’s applythem to the key clauses of the Act; Section 20 and Section 21.

Section20states that ‘Customercablingmeansa line that isused,installedreadyforuseorintendedforuseonthecustomersideoftheboundaryofatelecommunicationsnetwork.’Themostsignificantwordinthisclauseistheword‘intent’.Itdoesnotmat-terifthelinewillbeconnectedtoatelecommunicationsnetworkat the time of installation, or in the planned future. If the line,duringitsinstallationlife,hasthepotentialtoconnectdirectlyorindirectlytoatelecommunicationsnetwork,itisCustomerCabling.In the ‘age’of interconnectivity, it isa foreseeablecertaintythatthis will happen during the life cycle of a line.

Section 21 states that customer equipment is:(a) any equipment, apparatus, tower, mast, antenna or other

structureorthingthatisused,installedreadyforuseorintendedfor use on the customer side of the boundary of a telecommu-nications network; or

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THE MANDATORY WIRING RULES, AS/CA S009:2013,

STATE THAT CONDUIT COLOURS SHALL BE IN

ACCORDANCE WITH AS 1345.

Table 1: AS1345 base identification colours for pipes.

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(b)anysystem(whethersoftwarebasedorotherwise)that isused,installedreadyforuseorintendedforuseonthecustomerside of the boundary of a telecommunications network.

NowletusapplythesedefinitionsandsectionsfromtheActtoarealscenario.Anexperiencedelectricalengineer,withsupervi-sion from a principal electrical engineer designed a networkedlightingcontrol system.The instructionby themanufactureranddesignerwastoinstalltheCAT5cabletothesensorsinwiththeLVpowercable, in thesame ‘electrical’conduit, all comingbackto the switch room. The sensors were on the same light polesas the lights. The conduit had electrical printedon it. The argu-mentwas:itwouldsavemoneyandthisishowithadbeendonefor 15years. Inaddition, theelectricianwilldothemaintenance.

The manufacturer also strongly supported this view. The sys-tem was eventually networked but a rat chewed the cables.The network equipment was damaged. A communications techni-cianwentouttothesitetofix/replacethedamagednetworkcard.Hewasreplacingthebox,sohedisconnectedtheline,notexpect-ing dangerous voltage travelling through, and touched it. Therewere no major injuries but he spent a day in hospital on a heartmonitor. He was lucky, the injuries could have been a lot worse.

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Lawrence McKenna (CPEng NPER RPEQ RBP), Principal Telecommunications/ICT Systems engineer, Jacobs. Lawrence has over 25 years of telecommunications and ICT systems industry experience. This experience includes voice networking (including PABXs, regional-wide networks), telecommunication and transmission networks (optical fibre and microwave radio), structured cabling designs, WAN/CANs, LANs and audio-visual, security, and radiocommunication systems. Lawrence is currently a member of the following standards committees: Standards Australia CT-001 (Communications Cabling); Standards Australia CT-002 (Broadcasting and related services); International Telecommunication Union ITU-T SG5 working group; and International Telecommunication Union ITU-R ARSG-5 working group.

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COMMS +DATA

Fibre-optic connectors for harsh environmentsHUBER+SUHNER has launched the Q-ODC-12 remote radio interface family,

a portfolio currently consisting of four connectors, the QX plug, the QY exten-

sion, the QZ square socket and the QW hexagonal socket. Designed to be

the smallest and most robust products in their class, the connectors are said

to have the highest fibre density - based on the proven QN push-pull mating

system, Q-ODC-12 connectors are similar in size to the two-fibre Q-ODC but

can connect up to 12 fibres in one mating step.

The connectors are waterproof, dust-proof and corrosion-resistant. They

are suitable for use in a wide variety of outdoor environments and industries

including FTTA (fibre to the antenna), railway, shipbuilding, defence, wind and

power energy, industrial automation, offshore and mining.

Huber+Suhner Aust Pty Ltd

www.hubersuhner.com

Environment monitoring systemThe ENVIROMUX-5D advanced server environment monitoring system from Network

Technologies Incorporated (NTI) utilises sensors to monitor critical sever room envi-

ronmental and security conditions. When an environmental sensor goes out of range

of a configurable threshold or a security sensor is triggered, system administrators will

be notified via email, alarm beacon, front panel LED indicators, web page notification,

network management (SNMP) software or SMS.

The system provides two internal sensors for temperature and humidity, five RJ45

ports for connecting external sensors, five digital (dry contact) inputs and two relay

outputs. The environmental sensors include: air, duct and pipe temperature sensors,

humidity sensors, liquid/water and smoke detectors. Security sensors include a range

of power, motion, vibration and intrusion detectors.

The system can monitor (ping) up to 64 IP addresses to determine if critical server

or network equipment is up and running. IP surveillance cameras can be viewed

simultaneously via a web interface and event-triggered IP camera snapshots can be

sent via email. Two USB ports allow the system to send alerts via USB 3G modem

or download log data to a USB drive. The system is powered via a 240 VAC power

adapter. An optional rechargeable SLA battery can provide back-up power for 2 h

of operation.

Interworld Electronics and Computer Industries

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COMMS +DATA

Security solutionThe entry-level, plug-and-play TruVision TVN10 solution

provides customers with the opportunity to enhance their

existing alarm systems.

This is an important release for Hills as the network video

recorders can be integrated to the Tecom series software

such as Security Commander 2.1 and Forcefield 7.1. TruVi-

sion will provide video verification on alarms triggered from

these access control systems. The video integration in the

Tecom management software enables common alarm, ac-

cess and video management tasks to be performed from

a single user interface. This simplifies operation for the

end user by allowing visual verification of alarms and other

occurrences, such as door access events.

Video footage can be linked to alarm events to provide

visual verification of the reported alarm. This means that

users can instantly recall footage based on an event, rather

than having to manually search through hours of footage.

The retrieved footage can then be exported directly to a

USB key.

Hills

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Multi-contact physical connectorAFC’s MCPC (multi-channel physical contact) fibre-optic cabling system is

suitable for any outside plant, industrial, mining and infrastructure application.

These IP-rated connectors use MT ferrule technology to deliver a high

fibre count in a smaller footprint compared to traditional cylindrical connec-

tors. The MCPC is hermaphroditic (non-gender specific) in design to allow

for easier daisy chaining of assemblies, where longer lengths are required.

Features include: all metal construction; bayonet coupling with red locking

nut, suitable for fixed or permanent installations; MCPC receptacles (bulk-

heads) can accommodate 2.0 mm fibre over sleeving or standard distribution

or breakout simplex cable pigtails; plug strength exceeds 130 kg tensile

load when utilising AFC’s MT optimised distribution or breakout style cables.

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The location of small cells

is very different to that of

base stations. Small cells

are often placed on the side

of buildings, on lampposts

and utility poles, in shopping malls

and stadiums, at transport hubs or on

outdoor street furniture. The diversity

of the environment and the increased

number of sites pose different challenges,

and access to electrical power becomes

a far greater challenge than for traditional

tower and rooftop sites.

AMDOCS recently published a white

paper estimating the costs involved in

rolling out small cells. About 38% of the

total cost consists of network planning,

site survey, planning permission and

site leasing activities. Clearly, there is

opportunity for improvement.

The lack of a conveniently located

electrical socket next to the small cell

device is the problem. Alternatively, if a

A basic, yet often overlooked issue in deploying small cells is how to get electrical power to the device. Discussions of small cells tend to focus on the challenges of RAN integration, backhaul and spectrum management. However, every small cell or DAS antenna needs electrical power, and arranging access to power can be costly and cause a logistical dilemma for many remote sites.

socket is available, who owns it and is it

secure? Power rights must be individually

negotiated with each building owner

and utility company. Sometimes the site

owner and the closest power owner

may be different, further adding to the

complexity of site acquisition and the

resources required. Let us look at an

example. A major carrier in South Korea

is planning a small cell deployment to

supplement 4G services in Seoul. Fibre is

not the problem - Seoul is very densely

fibred. The problem begins when the

carrier negotiates access to power. Some

utility companies and building owners

want the carrier to install electrical

meters (paid for by the carrier) at each

small cell for usage-based billing.

All of this adds significant cost and

time to a deployment. At the Small

Cells World Summit 2013 in London,

one speaker presented the results of

a field trial of small cells on a main

Deploying remote PoE devices

TE Connectivity’s powered fibre cable system combines traffic backhaul and electrical power in a single cable, for distances up to 3 km.

TE Connectivity

www.te.com/enterprise

thoroughfare in London. He stated that

gaining access to power was one of the

biggest obstacles on the project, and

that the trial organisers had seriously

underestimated this issue. Similar

experiences abound from other field

trials and deployments.

One solution to this challenge is to

deploy a powered fibre cable - a single

cable that combines copper and optical

fibre, so that electrical power can be

delivered remotely. The cable provides

fibre connectivity for backhaul while

simultaneously powering the device.

TE Connectivity’s powered fibre cable

system can carry power over distances

of 3 km or more from a central power

source, in effect acting like a long

extension cord to the small cell. The

system incorporates everything needed

to power and communicate with a small

cell - including the power supply, a hybrid

cable and a remote powering unit that

corrects for DC line loss to eliminate the

need for electrical design calculation.

A single 1RU power supply can feed

32 small cells. UPS power can also be

installed at the central location, providing

battery backup to many small cells. On

the device side, a universal interface

breaks out the fibre (single mode or

multimode) and provides PoE+, 12 V

or 48 V power options to the device.

Lightning protection and an optional

media converter to copper Ethernet are

available. The system meets NEC Class II

and SELV standards.

Site acquisition is already an inherently

difficult process. The theoretical RF plan

is constrained by the suitability of the

site (from the site survey), options for

backhaul, negotiation with site owners

and cost. Why let access to power pose

an additional constraint in the planning

process? With TE Connectivity’s powered

fibre cable system, it does not have to.

The powered fibre cable system consists of the following:Power and fibre distribution elements

• -48 Vdc power supply

* 1 U height, 19″ or 26″ standard rack

mounted

* Modular in units of eight cable

outputs. Each output capable of

powering a 25 W device at distances

of more than 1 km with 12 AWG cable

* Four modules total per power supply

for 32 cables per power supply

• Cable and fibre management - TE offers

an array of cable and fibre management

options to suit your network connection

needs

Hybrid fibre/copper cabling• 12 AWG (2 mm) and 16 AWG (1.2 mm)

conductor size options

• From one to two optical fibres, G657.A2

singlemode or OM3 multimode

• Outdoor rated and indoor/outdoor

Riser/LSZH rated options

• No special cable access tools needed

• Uses commonly available flat cable

installation hardware

Universal interface termination point• DC/DC conversion electronics

• Eliminates electrical engineering cal-

culations by converting the received

voltage to the correct DC voltage level

for the small cell (12 V or 48 V for fibre

fed devices)

• Provides three separate levels of electri-

cal protection per ITU.T K21 and Telcor-

dia GR-1089

• SELV and NEC Class II compliant,

designed for a ‘no electrician needed’

installation

Universal interface closure• IP56 outdoor rated

• Houses electronics, power termination,

fibre management and cable termina-

tion

• Unobtrusive installation

• Designed for a variety of optical and

power outputs to match virtually any

commercially available small cell or

other low-power network access device.

Key advantages of the system include:•The powered fibre cable system from TE has a reach greater than

10 times the distance of PoE+ (Power over Ethernet) cables. The ability to transport power further makes it possible to place small cells exactly where they are needed to focus wireless capacity.

•By combining power and fibre communications into one system, local powering is no longer needed. This eliminates the complexity of determining how to obtain power from building owners, utility companies or municipalities.

•TE estimates that this system can reduce up-front planning and engineering time for many small cell deployments by 50% or more.

•The system simplifies installation. Remote powering units can be factory terminated onto the hybrid cable with exactly the correct connectors for a given small cell.

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Sydney3-4 June 2015Sydney Showgrounds

Events for critical communications users and industry

Important dates for your diary ...

Perth registration now open - visit http://bit.ly/CCPerth to reserve your space

What can you expect?• Case studies — mining, public safety, local councils

• Technical presentations

• Networking Drinks

• ARCIA annual industry dinner

• Half Day Training Workshops: – Radio over IP – Addressing ICT migration and integration with

evolving critical wireless technologies

Comms Connect PERTH

26 March 2015 – Pagoda Resort and SpaNEW for 2015 –

In association with: Magazine partner: Organised by:

Melbourne1-3 December 2015Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre

In conjunction with ARCIA, the team behind Comms Connect will for the very first time convene a one-day conference in Perth, to be held on 26 March, 2015.

A series of case studies and technical presentations will be followed by training workshops, networking drinks and ARCIA’s annual industry dinner.

Tickets for the ARCIA Networking dinner can be booked via ARCIA.org.au or by visiting http://bit.ly/CCPerth as part of a package when you book your conference and training workshop delegate pass.

For enquiries on either please contact: Katherine Lewis or Lisa Crossley on 02 9487 2700 or [email protected].

http://www.comms-connect.com.au


The benefits of industrial wireless networks in IPsurveil lance are growing significantly. Wirelesstechnologies al low easy transmission of digitalsurveillance videos in outdoor and remote areas. Inharshenvironments,enterprisewirelessnetworksareunabletosatisfythehighdemandsofconnectivityandreliability;therefore,industrial-gradewirelessnetworkdevicesaredesignedfordealingwiththerequirementsofthesedemandingenvironments.

Industrialwirelessiswellsuitedtoprovidingaremotemonitoringlinktocameraslocatedinanisolatedarea.Long-rangeindustrialwirelessisalsosuitableforlinkingbuildingstogetherinruralareaswhereinstallingphysicalcablessuchasfibreopticsisnotcosteffective.

Today’s industrial networks face a set of difficultcommunication challenges. Ensuring reliable mobileconnectivity for vehicles and equipment is critical.The device should not only survive under extremetemperaturesbutalsotheconstantshockandvibrationofmobileapplications.Standardnetworkingprotocolssuchaslatency,jitterandpacketlossarealsoofhighconcernwhen selecting suitable equipment for IP surveillancesystems.

AntairaTechnologies’wirelessnetworkingdevicesaredesigned to solve commonly encountered connectivityissues.Theconstantlyincreasingrateoftrafficcausesseriouscongestionissuesinnetworkthroughput.Antairawirelessproductshaveabuilt-inIEEE802.11nstandard

to improve bandwidth to 300 Mbps, a much fasterthroughputthantheonesfoundintheIEEE802.11a/b/gstandards. With a continued focus on advancements,AntairaTechnologies isalso looking intothemostup-to-date wireless standards. Wireless features such asthe emerging IEEE802.11acprotocolwill increase themaximumavailablebandwidthtospeedsofupto1.3Gbps.

Furthermore, wireless devices have been adoptingmoreadvancedsecurityprotocolssuchasWPA2,IEEE802.11i and IEEE 802.1x to ensure that the privacy ofdata transmission is protected. The combination of IPsurveillancewithwirelesstechnologyresultsinareliableandmoresecurealternative tohardwiredapplicationsandoffersthefollowingfeatures:eliminatinginstallation

costs;mobileapplicationbyapplying3G/4G;flexible network scalability options; easyto deploy by using user-friendly designedconfiguration; supports different modes(AP/Repeater/Router); remote monitoringforsurveillance.

Theadvantageofusingindustrial-gradewireless network devices is that they notonly provide environmental benefits butalso offer high bandwidth connectionsand advanced security options. Both ofthese factors are ideal for creating point-to-point connections between locationswheretraditionalhardwiringisnotsuitable.Industrial-grade equipment is the onlypractical solution in mobile applications,where the constant shock and vibrationexerted on the equipment would quicklycausefailuresincommercialequipmentthathasnotbeentestedorcertifiedforshock-andvibration-proneenvironments.

The advantages of using a wirelessnetwork with IP surveillance systems are

endless.Accordingtostatistics,Asiahashadatendencytobetheleaderintheworldofsecuritywhenitcomesto the most up-to-date technologies. Over the next10years,asreportedbyAlliedMarketResearch,APACwillseethemostgrowthintheIPsurveillanceindustrywith an estimated market size of 57 billion. With therapidlygrowingmarket,userswillencounteragrowingnumberofapplicationsthatwillrequireruggedequipmentfor their applications. This continued expansion of IPsurveillance systems in industrial environments willprove the undeniable importance of industrial-gradenetworkingequipment.Antaira Technologieswww.antaira.com.tw

Benefits of industrial wireless in IP surveillance networks work


TheMulti-TechnologyMixmodelcanbebrokenupintothreekeytechnologies:fibretothebasement(FTTB);fibretothenode(FTTN);hybridfibre-coaxial(HFC).

Now that contractual terms have been finalised withTelstraandOptus,networkconnectionstotheNationalBroadbandNetwork(NBN)areexpectedtoaccelerate.NBNCohascommencedplanning, design and construction for FTTB services to 6000premisesinSydney,MelbourneandtheAustralianCapitalTerritory.

43 apartment blocks with 6000 premises in total will be thefirst to be connected to the NBN through FTTB. NBN Co expectsapproximately 2000 premises to be ready by the end of March2015. It comes over a year since NBN Co commenced trials ofFTTB technology in Melbourne.

NBN Co has said that the average download speeds for thetrialuserswere89Mbpsdownand36Mbpsupoverthevectoreddigital subscriber line (VDSL) and will be looking to get FTTBcustomers connected quickly. NBN Co will likely commence of-fering commercial FTTN products to retailers in the third quarterofthisyear,whileservicesontheHFCnetworkswillbeginbeingsold in March 2016.

NBNCo’snewrolloutmethodologywilldetermine,areabyarea,which technology is most suitable. NBN Co will look at each ofthe potential technology choices for that area, the cost for eachtechnology in that area, and estimated revenues and net present

NBNANDALARMMONITORINGJohn Fleming, General Manager

Last year, Federal Communications Minister Malcolm Turnbull directed NBN Co to use the most cost-effective technologies to deliver a minimum of 25 Mbps to every premise by 2020. What this meansis that a large portion of premises that were to get fibre to the premises will now instead get whatis known as the Multi-Technology Mix model.

value for that area. A survey will be conducted to see what kindof condition the existing copper is in.

Thetechnology implemented inspecificareaswillbebasedonwhat offers the best-value solution for that area. For example, itis unlikely that in anHFCarea,NBNCowouldusebothHFCandFTTN services.

What does this mean for over-the-top services such as security and medical alarms?Firstly, unlike the fibre network, where everyone received a freebattery backup unit from NBN Co in their home, the FTTN andHFC networks will terminate at the existing phone or cable wallsocket in the home.

NBNCowillnotbeinstallinganyinternalequipment.Instead,itwillbeupto retailserviceproviders (RSPs) - forexample,phoneand internetproviders - to supplymodemstocustomers for self-installation, much like ‘naked DSL’ today (though some premiumproviders may still offer professional installation for clients whoprefer it).

It’s not yet known to what extent NBN Co will be putting bat-tery backup out in the FTTN and HFC networks. Unlike the fibrenetwork which was purely passive - simply light travelling overglasscables-theFTTNandHFCnetworksrequiremanyelectrically


powered devices throughout the copper street network. AlthoughNBN Co will no doubt deploy some batteries in the field to meetitsnationalavailabilitytargets,itprobablywon’tcovereverysingleline in every single circumstance.

As a result, the security industry won’t be able to rely on itsequipment being able to make calls over an NBN service duringa local power blackout.

Analogtelephonyproductswillalsonolongerbeoffered-onlyvoiceoverinternetprotocol(VoIP)fixed-linephoneserviceswillbeoffered.AsVoIPencodesaudio intoadigital formandthenslicesthe audio into data packets and sends them over the internet, itcan’t be assumed that equipment that worked well on the analogcoppernetworkwillworkexactlythesamewayoveraVoIPservice.

NBN Co does have a test lab in Melbourne where equipmentcan be tested free of charge against the various providers’ VoIPservicesovertheNBNfibrenetwork,butwiththeupcomingFTTNandcablenetworks, thiswill addagreatmanytestscenarioper-mutations into the mix.

Additionally, because analog phone services are being discon-tinued,onceauserswitchesovertotheNBN,anyexistingphonesockets in a home or business will no longer be connected to aphoneservice.Ifacustomerwantedtokeeptheiralarmconnectedto a fixed-line phone service, a registered cabler would need to

attend and reconnect their existing phone sockets to the voiceport on the new modem.

Allthesefactorscombinedmeanthatwireless(3G/4G-bearingin mind Telstra has announced the shutdown of the 2G networkin 2016) becomes a very attractive and viable migration path forexisting security alarm systems in NBN switchover areas. Newsecurity installations would also benefit from using a wirelessalarm transmission solution.

Thismethodallowsthesecuritysystemtooperateindependentlyof the service provided by the RSP and is not compromised byany changes in their service offering.

3G modules will allow security providers to continue to meetAustralian Standards for alarm uptime during blackouts. Theyare available as add-ons for many alarms, even those that werenot originally planned with wireless connectivity in mind. To findout more about the best options for the alarms that you service,speak to your hardware supplier. The service call, hardware andattendant data costs involved with this will be an issue for manyin our industry. However, it also provides a good opportunity toengage with your customers with new offerings. For example,security companies providing monitoring services could consideroffering customers a new contract by bundling the upfront costinto a 24- or 36-month monitoring contract.

With the decision to roll out a Multi-Technology Mix model,expect to see a marked pick-up in the rollout of the NBN overthe coming year.

Important information for cablersThe Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA)requires any cabler performing specialised cabling work - aerial,underground, optical fibre, structured, co-axial or broadband - toholdthenecessarycompetenciesrelevanttoperformingthatcablingwork. Significant penalties apply.

ASIAL is a cabling registrar accredited by the ACMA to offercablingregistrationservicesundertheTelecommunications Act 1997.

ASIAL www.asial.com.au

SECURITY SYSTEMS

3G MODULES WILL ALLOW SECURITY PROVIDERS TO

CONTINUE TO MEET AUSTRALIAN STANDARDS FOR

ALARM UPTIME DURING BLACKOUTS. THEY ARE

AVAILABLE AS ADD-ONS FOR MANY ALARMS, EVEN

THOSE THAT WERE NOT ORIGINALLY PLANNED WITH

WIRELESS CONNECTIVITY IN MIND.

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COMMS +DATA

Cable carrierThe igus Chainflex cable range with GL certification is approved for

use in offshore and mining applications.

The Chainflex (350 mm interior link height) was specifically devel-

oped for the most demanding applications where electrical cables

and large hydraulic hoses must be guided and protected on mission-

critical equipment. With attributes such as its high strength-to-weight

ratio, resistance to grease, oil, sea water, dirt, other debris, sun and

temperature, it is a suitable alternative to traditional heavy-duty steel

carriers. This addition to the E4 range of heavy-duty plastic cable

carriers combines the features and benefits of its predecessors in

the E4 range, such as low noise, modularity, and ruggedness into

the “All for One” energy chain.

The new-generation cable management system offers design

improvements such as a 33% increase in the unsupported span ca-

pabilities of the energy chain and a 133% increase in tensile strength.

Other performance enhancements such as enlarged wear sur-

faces for extending life, noise-dampening features and accessories

including the Push Pull Detection System (PPDS), which monitors

forces on the chain during operation, offer a complete solution for

machine builders.

Treotham Automation Pty Ltd

www.treotham.com.au

IP video surveillance solutionEthernet Australia has released the Digiever Pro+ series, Digiever NVR

Pro+ and Pro series to meet the increasing storage space demands

for high-resolution IP video surveillance.

Digiever NVR Pro+ and Pro series supports WD Purple 6 TB or

Seagate Enterprise Capacity 6 TB 3.5 HDD to vastly expand video

storage capacity. It also supports Enterprise Capacity 3.5 HDD series

and WD Purple series providing a range of storage options from 1 to

6 TB high-capacity HDDs.

Ranging from 1- to 8-bay HDD storage capacity, the Pro+ and

Pro series offers a diverse choice to build a surveillance system to

a maximum storage capacity of 48 TB in a single server. With the

addition of a DIGIARRAY storage expansion unit, Digiever NVR can

support up to 96 TB - the maximum total storage capacity per unit.

CrispTech Pty Ltd

www.crisptech.com.au

http://www.bicsi.com.au/2015-conference


COMMS +DATA

Ethernet switchesBelden’s EESX20 and EESX30 managed Hirschmann embedded

Ethernet switches (EES) are claimed to allow automation devices

to be quickly and reliably equipped with gigabit switch technology.

The EESX20 and EESX30 switches can be mounted on the main circuit

board of automation devices with an Ethernet interface. In addition, by eliminat-

ing the need to worry about challenging switch technology, both development processes

and time to market are reduced, allowing manufacturers to concentrate on core capabilities.

The switches offer a range of performance features, including: eight Fast Ethernet ports (EESX20) and

two additional gigabit uplinks (EESX30); extensive management functions, combined with the industrial

HiVision network management software, allow for convenient start-up and diagnostics; fast redundancy

procedures, as well as port and cyber security.

Belden Australia Pty Ltd

www.belden.com

Cloud-based, one-platform network monitoring systemVeEX’s VeSion is a cloud-based,

one-system platform for network

monitoring. VeSion integrates RF

monitoring systems (return and

forward), advanced DOCSIS moni-

toring, DOCSIS Burst demodulation,

sweep, ethernet, MPEG, and work-

flow and asset management system,

all under one umbrella.

VeSion’s one-system concept

is said to reduce network trouble-

shooting and problem resolution

time significantly. Bringing VeSion

to the network, VeSion integrates

VeEX RF monitoring, maintenance

and fulfilment solutions into ‘one’

cloud-based platform. Results can

be accessed anywhere, anytime

and at any location using a com-

mon web browser or mobile apps.

A user can review uploaded test

results, system alarms, live traces

and be able to perform on demand

tests as required.

Benefits include: flexible distrib-

uted architecture for easy expansion,

increased reliability and reduced

system downtime; secured IP con-

nection for access from any location

with internet connection via tablets,

web access or VeEX portable test

sets; interfaces with VeEX portable

test sets to enable sweep, ingress

and digital signal measurements for

complete single-person return path

troubleshooting.

Additional features include: true

return path QAM analyser and

tracer with Bursty QAM demodulator;

upstream testing qualification and

troubleshooting; workforce and as-

set management, data enrichment,

mapping; web, tablet or field meter

access; sweep (forward and return).

TelecomTest Solutions

www.telecomtest.com.au

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COMMS +DATA

UndertheTelecommunications Act 1997,theAustralianCommunicationsandMediaAuthority(ACMA)isresponsiblefortechnicalregulationoftelecom-municationscustomerequipmentandcustomercabling.Wherebreachesoftheregulationsoccur,theACMAhastheauthoritytocommencecorrectiveactionagainst allegedoffenders.

Firstly, the ACMA advises alleged offenders of any breaches and thestepsneededtocomplywithrequirements.Ifunsuccessful,theACMAcanescalatetheregulatoryactionbyissuingallegedoffenderswithaTelecom-munications Infringement Notice, setting out the nature of the offence,thepenaltyamountandthemaximumpenaltyacourtcould imposefor it.

Infringement notices are a better alternative to prosecution and sub-sequent legal representation in court, imposing lower penalties than themaximumpenaltyacourtcouldimposeforsuchoffences.Inaddition,whenthepenaltyispaid,thematterisdisposedofwithoutanyadmissionofguiltoraconviction,whereas incourt, acriminalconvictionmaybe recordedwiththepotentialforsignificantharmtobusinessandpersonalreputation.OffencesInfringement notices cover:

•connectionofunauthorisedcustomerequipmenttoatelecommunicationsnetworkor installationofunauthorisedcablingproducts;

•labellingtelecommunicationscustomerequipmentorcustomercablingwith the ‘A-tick’ without satisfying relevant standards or documenta-tion requirements;

•unauthoriseduseofprotectedsymbols;•supplyofunlabelled telecommunicationscustomerequipment;•performanceofunauthorisedtelecommunicationscustomercablingwork;•breaching theTelecommunicationsCablingProviderRules2000;and,•contraveningcabling licenceconditions.

PenaltiesPenalties are linked to penalty units under the Crimes Act 1914 andcurrently, one penalty unit equates to $170.

Example 1: If an individual performs unauthorised cabling work, anInfringement Notice imposes 12 penalty units ($2040) for each offence,whereas the maximum penalty a court may impose on conviction of theoffence is 120penaltyunits ($20,400).

Example2:Ifanindividualsuppliesunlabelledcustomerequipmentthatshouldbelabelled,aninfringementnoticeimposes12penaltyunits($2040)foreachoffence.Abodycorporatewouldhave60penaltyunits($10,200)imposed foreachoffence.Themaximumpenalty acourtmay imposeonconvictionof theoffence is 100penaltyunits ($17,000).

Thosewhobelievetheyhavenotcommittedanoffenceshouldprovideawrittenstatementshowingwhytheybelieve theyhaven’t committedanoffence,andanymaterialthatshouldbetakenintoaccountintheACMA’sconsiderationof thematter.TheACMAwill thenprovidewrittennotifica-tionadvisingwithdrawalornon-withdrawalof the infringementnotice.

Indecidingon thematter, the following factorsareconsidered:•Material providedby the individual.•Circumstances in which the offence mentioned in the Infringement

Notice isalleged tohavebeencommitted.•Whetherthepersonhasbeenconvictedpreviouslyofanoffenceagainst

theTelecommunicationsAct.•Whetheraninfringementnoticehaspreviouslybeengiventotheperson

foranoffenceof thesamekindas that in the infringementnotice.•Anyothermattertheauthorisedpersonconsidersrelevanttothedecision.

If the penalty is not paid within the prescribed timeframe, the ACMAmaycommenceprosecutionaction, taking thematter tocourt.www.bicsi.com.au

Modular PTP GrandmasterThe OSA 5335 Modular PTP Grandmaster is a scalable

and high-performance IEEE 1588v2 standard compliant

Grandmaster Clock for distribution of frequency, phase

and time synchronisation over packet-based network

infrastructure including IP/MPLS, Carrier Ethernet, PON

and DSL networks. Its carrier-class design provides

high client capacity and a wide range of redundancy

options to deliver scalable performance and maximum

availability.

The device is designed to deliver precise and reli-

able frequency, phase and time-of-day information in

telecommunications, media broadcast and power utility

communications applications.

The device comes with universal input modules

accepting a wide range of input signals. It can be

equipped with up to two GNSS input modules, each

supporting GPS and GLONASS to achieve precise

synchronisation, therefore enabling operators to meet

Stratum 1 requirements without the need to install

and manage external receivers or Cesium reference

clock sources.

Its modular design accommodates up to three high-

capacity PTP modules enabling a total capacity of more

than 3000 remote PTP slave clients. Each high-capacity

PTP module includes a hardware-based PTP engine with

highly accurate time-stamping and supports more than

1000 PTP slave clients in IP unicast mode according

to the ITU-T G.8265.1 Telecom Profile.

For management and performance assurance, the

SyncViewPlus management software provides powerful

fault, configuration, inventory, performance and security

management of the device through an intuitive graphical

user interface either locally or from a remote location.

Benefits include: ITU-T G.8272 Primary Reference

Time Clock; supports Synchronous Ethernet timing

signals including the Ethernet Synchronisation Message

Channel (ESMC) and optional NTP server; intuitive

graphical user interface enables full management via

SNMP and TL1.

TelecomTest Solutions

www.telecomtest.com.au

Telecommunicationscablinginfringementnotices Paul Stathis, CEO

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ShareLive™Video Calls

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Fluke Cloud™ Storage

The largest system of connected test tools in the World.

Fluke Connect™

Fluke Connect™ is a system of wireless

test tools, which when connected to a

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engineers to capture, store, and share

data across their entire team without leav-

ing the field. It provides instant access

to data and measurements from smart

phones to review images, check reports,

spot trends and more, helping teams get

their jobs done better and faster.

More than 20 Fluke tools connect wire-

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the Fluke Connect app to add measure-

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the need to write down measurements. It

can be assigned to specific equipment to

maintain and long-term history. Readings

can be shared in real time via ShareLive™

video calls with team members in other

parts of the plant and work orders with

measurements added can be issued via

the app so the team can see the precise

problem.

Fluke Connect benefits:

• Supervisors can review measurements,

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CABLES

Whenmoistureisintroducedintoareasofinstallationitcancauseprematurefailureofthecable,accessoriesorelectricalequipment.Therearetwowaysmoistureor water may ingress a mediumvoltage (MV) cable:

Radialingress-Inthecaseofradialingress,moistureorwaterenters the cable either by permeation through the protective lay-ers(sheaths)orthroughanybreachofthesesheaths(mechanicaldamage). Once water has entered the cable it then travels longi-tudinally through it.

Longitudinalingress-Inthecaseoflongitudinalingress,mois-tureorwater enters the cable through ineffective endcappingorpoorly made joints or terminations (especially if jointing pits etcare flooded).

Anatomy of Australian MV cablesThere are two types of MV cables used in the Australian market,specifically three-core and single-core constructions, that aremanufactured in accordance with AS/NZS 1429.1.

The cross sectional drawings overleaf show the respectiveconstructional make-up of both types.

ObservationsIt can be seen from these cross-sectional drawings that both thethree- and single-core cable constructions have areas internallywhere water may progress through the length of the cable.

The primary objective of water blocking in cables is to prevent the entry and migration of moisture orwater throughout the cable.

These areas are:For three-core cables: The gaps between the screen wires overeach core; the central void; the filled interstices (or outer voids,filled with non-hygroscopic polypropylene fillers); and the com-pacted conductor.

For single-core cables: The gaps between the screen wiresover the core; and the compacted conductor.

Longitudinal water blockingThree-core cables are more difficult to longitudinally water blockthan single-core cables. This is due to the fact that the largeinterstitial areas in the cable cannot be effectively blocked usingfibrousfillingmaterials.Thereareconstructionsutilisingextrudedfilling compounds but these have proven cost prohibitive and arenot in general manufacture or use in the Australian market.

Generallyforthree-corecableconstructions,theacceptedlevelof longitudinal water blocking in the Australian market is semi-conductivewaterswellabletapes (SCWST)underthecorescreenwires.Additionally,theinclusionofwater-blockedconductorsmaybeconsidered.RefertoAS/NZS1429.1clause2.14Water-blocking(optional) for further guidance on this matter.

Single-corecableslendthemselvestomoreefficientlongitudinalwaterblockingthantheirthree-corecounterparts.Thegapsbetweenthescreenwiresinthesingle-corecablescanbeeffectivelyblockedusingwaterswellabletapes(WSTs).WSTseffectivelypreventwater

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ingressintocables.ThestandardformatforthisprocessbeingthatSCWSTisfirstappliedovertheinsulationscreenand,followingthis,anon-conductivewaterswellabletape(NCWST)thenappliedoverthescreenwires.Again,theinclusionofwater-blockedconductorsmay be considered as a countermeasure.Radial water blockingIn the case of radial water blocking, there are many preventivemethods available to cable manufacturers. These methods canbe utilised for both single- and three-core cable constructions,which include:

•Extruded non-ferromagnetic sheaths - lead, stainless steel,aluminium or copper being the most commonly used.

•Hermetically sealed tapes applied longitudinally under thesheath layer(s).

•Low-permeability polymeric sheaths such as HDPE.

Metallic non-ferromagnetic sheaths & barrier layersThetraditionalnon-ferromagneticsheathfoundincables,lead,hasbeen inuse forover 100years incableproduction.Leadwasthefavouredsheathforpaper-insulatedcablesbecauseitisanimper-viousbarrier tobothwaterandhydrocarbons, althoughcorrosioncan occur when in direct contact with alkaline soil.

Over the last two decades, alternative designs for cables havebeen developed using extruded aluminium, copper sheaths andlongitudinally applied foil tapes. These alternative designs havethe advantage over lead in that they do not suffer the same OHSand environmental pollution concerns as lead.

Low-permeability polymeric sheath compoundsCables sheathed with the correct grade of HDPE demonstrate a

high resilience to radialwaterpenetration.TheHDPEcompoundsused in modern cable construction are pipe grade with excellentmechanicalproperties.Three-corecablessheathedwithHDPE(withand without WSTs in the individual screens) are used for directburied application by many Australian power utilities.

Test for effectiveness of water blockingAS/NZS 1429.1:2006 Appendix C defines the water penetrationtest required to be met for all cables claiming compliance to thatstandard. In the test, a prepared cable sample is subjected to theexposure of a 1000 mm head of water for 24 hours, after whichtime 10 heating cycles (to a maximum of 100°C) shall be appliedoveran8-hourperiodwiththewaterheadmaintainedat1000mm.

The cable is deemed effectively water blocked if there is noleakage at the cable ends at the conclusion of the test.

SummaryAlthough modern cables are supported well by compound andtechnologicaldevelopment,paramounttotheeffectiveexclusionofwaterandmoisture inanycablearethepre-andpost-installationtechniques applied by the installer. Ineffective protection of cableends inexposedsituationsshouldbeavoided.Everyeffortshouldbe made to ensure cable pits and conduits are not flooded andthat at time of pulling, effective mastic-filled end caps should beused to avoid force flooding the cable with water. Cable endsshould be secured above any high water level in the installationpending final works.

Prysmian Cables & Systems Australia Pty Ltd www.prysmian.com.au

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ELECTRICALDISTRIBUTION

Power outage monitoring solutioniSocket Systems has introduced the iSocket power outage monitoring solution,

an intelligent socket that plugs into a power point and immediately notifies the

user when the power fails in a remote location. This allows people to take the

appropriate action. The plug-in device uses mobile networks and is certified

for use in Australia. iSocket can send power failure alerts by text message

to up to 10 pre-programmed numbers. The device is compatible with Telstra,

Optus and Vodafone mobile networks, which means that almost all Australian

territories are covered. Just plug it into a power point and send the message

“ALERTME” to the device and it is ready for action.

iSocket Systems

http://www.isocket.com.au

Pre-wired LED COB array holdersThe Molex SlimRay Pre-Wired

LED COB array holders simplify

the LED installation process and reduce assembly time

with compression contacts that eliminate hand soldering.

Quality issues such as cold solder joints and operator

variation arise from hand-soldering wires to LED COB

arrays. Molex’s LED array holders eliminate those issues

with compression contacts, providing consistent results

when installing LED COB arrays into suitable applications.

Applications include: area lighting, downlighting, linear

lights, parking lot lights, pendant lights, roadway lighting,

track lighting and wall packs.

Molex Premise Networks Pty Ltd

www.molexpn.com.au

http://www.satec-global.com.au


HAGERGROUPACQUIRESCABLEMANAGEMENTBUSINESS

HagerGrouphasacquiredBocchiotti,anItalianfamily-ownedcablemanagementcompany.

“Thisacquisitionreinforcesourpositioninthefieldofcablemanagementandmeansthatwearegainingafantasticadditiontoourpresentoffertoprovidebettersolutionstoourcustomers,”explainsDanielHager,CEOofHagerGroup.

TheacquisitionwillenableHagertostrengthenitspresenceinFranceandItaly.ItwillalsoallowthecompanytoembarkonnewactivitiesinNorthAmerica,aregioninwhichBocchiottiisalsoactive.

“WeareproudthatourcompanyisnowbecomingamemberofHagerGroupandjoiningasustainablysuccessfulfamily-ownedcompany.Afamilycharacter,similarvaluesandsharedvisionsareimportantprerequisitesforachievingintegrationandensuringsuccessfulgrowthtogether,”saidCesareBocchiotti,oneofthetwofoundersofBocchiottiGroup.

SCHNEIDERELECTRICBUILDINGSBUSINESSAPPOINTSNEWVPSchneiderElectrichasappointedJayRocavertasvicepresidentforSchneiderElectric’sBuildingsBusinessinAustralia.

Rocaverthasover20years’experienceinworkingacrossthebuildingsservicestechnology industryandhasaproventrackrecordinbuildingandmanaginghigh-performanceteamstotransformcustomers’businessesbyincreasingsustainableprofitablegrowth.

“Customersarenow facing increasingcomplexityacrosstheirfacilities,withmanysystems,bothdisparateandintegrated,gatheringanever-increasingamountofdata.However, therealchallengeisknowingwhattodowiththisdatatoachieveoverarchingbusinessgoals,”saidRocavert.

“MyaiminthisroleistoeducatecustomersontheimportanceofutilisingdataandrevolutionisetheirexperienceinworkingwithSchneiderElectric.Wewanttoactasasupportivepartner

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He also has a solid understanding and skillset in thetechnicalaspectsofbuildingservices,HVACandcriticalenergymanagementofsmartand integratedconnected facilities.Hisknowledgespansacrossmultiplesectorsincludingcommercial,residential,education,health,IT,telecomandpublicconstructionprojects,andthisappointmentplaceshimintheperfectpositiontodrivechange.

RocaverthasplayedacriticalroleacrossSchneiderElectric’sBuildingsbusinesssincehejoinedtheorganisationbackin2008.

SNOWYHYDROORDEREDTOPAY$400KINPENALTIESTheFederalCourtofAustraliahasorderedbyconsentthatSnowyHydropaytotalpenaltiesof$400,000forfailingtocomplywiththeAustralianEnergyMarketOperator(AEMO)dispatchinstructionsincontraventionoftheNationalElectricityRules,inproceedingsbroughtbytheAustralianEnergyRegulator.Thesearethefirstcourt-orderedpenaltiesforabreachoftheNationalElectricityRules.TheCourtdeclaredbyconsentthatSnowyHydrohadbreachedtheNationalElectricityRulesonnineoccasionsin2012and2013byfailingtocomplywithdispatchinstructionsissuedbyAEMO.Oneachoccasion,SnowyHydrogeneratedmorepowerthanthedispatchinstructionrequired.

“This isan importantoutcome for thenationalelectricitymarket.Failurestofollowdispatchinstructionswillusuallyaffectothermarketparticipantsandcanhaveseriousimplicationsforsecurityofthepowersystem,”saidAERChairPaulaConboy.

“This decision also highlights the AER’s ongoing focuson compliance with dispatch instructions and the AER’sdeterminationtotakeappropriateenforcementactiontodealwithnon-compliance.Themessagetomarketplayersisclear-theobligationtofollowdispatchinstructionsisacriticalprovisionoftheNationalElectricityRulesandtheAERtakesnon-complianceveryseriously,”Conboysaid.

TheCourtalsoorderedbyconsentthatSnowyHydroappointan independentcomplianceexpert to reviewtheaccuracyofSnowyHydro’s internaldocumentsrelatingtothecompliancewithdispatchinstructions.SnowyHydrowasalsoorderedbyconsenttomakeacontributiontotheAER’scosts.

Inconjunctionwiththeseorders,SnowyHydroalsoprovidedanenforceableundertakingtotheAERregardingtheoperationofgeneratorsundercertainconditions.TheundertakingisthefirstenforceableundertakingacceptedbytheAERundertheprovisionsoftheNationalElectricityLaw.

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Scissor liftsGenie has expanded its 69″ wide compact rough terrain electric scissor lifts.

The Genie GS-2669, GS-3369 and GS-4069 BE hybrid scissor lifts provide users

with a true ‘start to finish’ machine.

In the early stages of construction, the scissor keeps itself charged and

can supply 240 VAC power when on-site power is not available. As the jobsite

progresses, it can switch to hybrid or electric to meet rough terrain or indoor

slab environments. This type of versatility ultimately leads to higher utilisation

for rental companies. The Genie GS-2669 BE hybrid scissor lift provides a lift

capacity of 680 kg. The bi-energy hybrid scissor lifts are available in 7.70, 9.75

and 12.12 m models. All units provide the ability to drive at full height for jobsite

efficiency and uptime. A 1.52 m slide-out deck on all three models provides end users with plenty of room

to accomplish what they set out to do. The simplified 3-4-5 link stack design provides commonality across

the entire range to help simplify parts stocking for fleet owners.

The Genie BE scissor lift series features two operating modes. This selectable feature meets the needs of

both outdoor jobsites with no on-site power, and indoor jobsites with sensitive noise and emission environments.

When the power management hybrid operation is selected, the system automates the charging function

of the integrated generator, maintaining the battery charge and allowing the operator to focus on getting the

job done. All models are also equipped with an onboard charger for wall power charging. An optional feature

supplies 240 V, 10 A power from the integrated generator to the platform. End users can power additional

tools from the scissor without needing on-site power. The series’ AC sealed electric drive motors provide

full performance in both operating modes.

Genie Australia

www.genieindustries.com.au

Statoil, on behalf of Wintershall, has signed a contractwithNexansforthesupplyofdirectelectricalheating(DEH)technology.TheDEHriserwillconnecttheKristin

andMariafieldsintheNorwegianSeawiththeKristinplatform,ensuringtheconstantflowthroughpipelines.

Thedelivery,worthapproximately€13 million, will replace an existingDEH riser cable from the Kristinplatform. The new riser cable willconnect the Kristin platform witha subsea connection box and willcontain four cores to enable theoperation of one DEH line to theKristinfieldandonetotheMariafield.

Directelectricalheatingisaflowassurance method used on many pipelines. The method isbasedoncontrollingthetemperatureonthepipelinebypassingelectric current (AC) through the steel wall of the pipeline,thus preventing hydrate and wax formation. At more than300metresdepth,thewaterisjustabove0°C.

Inaddition,NexanshasalsobeenawardedasubcontractbyFMCTechnologiesforadynamiccontrolumbilicalsystemfor

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selected for two Norwegian sea fieldsthesameproject.FloatingplatformslikeKristinfeaturearisersystem containing flexible production lines, water injectionlines,gasinjection/liftlines,umbilicalscontrollingthesubsea

templates and electrical cables forheatingthepipelines.

Dirk Steinbrink, Nexans seniorvice president high voltage andunderwater cable group, said, “Theaward of both of these contractshighlights Nexans’ expertise insubsea cables and direct electricalheatingsystems.”

Krister Granlie, executive vicepresidenthybridunderwatercables,added, “Nexans is pleased to beworkingwithStatoilandWintershall

on this project. We are looking forward to continuing ourlongstandingrelationshipwithStatoil.”

ProductionoftheDEHriserwillstartduringautumn2015,withdeliverytakingplaceduringsecondquarterof2016.

Olex Australia Pty Ltd www.olexcables.com.au



performa 2 has arrived...Boasting a new aesthetic design and an improved, more robust construction, the performa 2 range of panelboards provides more space for wiring and incomer cables, along with a secure 3 point door locking system. An extensive offer, with unique features, combined with our comprehensive range of circuit protection, meters, time clocks, AOB 3 phase earth leakage & control devices, all pre-fitted & wired if required - means your solution to efficient energy distribution has arrived.

performa 2 revised, redesigned & renewed

www.hagerelectro.com.au

Junction boxesJT Day’s IEC Ex-certified

hazardous area and in-

dustrial junction boxes from

manufacturers such as Wei-

dmuller and Hawke International

are suitable for use in arduous

environmental conditions.

With local assembly and modifications

carried out in JT Day’s Perth-based workshop, custom-

ers can be assured of a quick delivery to meet any urgent require-

ments. JT Day’s estimators offer high level of technical support

and offer turnkey solutions with customer-specific configurations.

In-house capabilities also include marking, printing and labelling.

The junction box range includes over 30 different sizes and

depths and is available in predominantly 316 stainless steel and

GRP. The box includes a humidisorb satchel, a self-regenerating

desiccant that protects the internal components from humidity

and corrosion.

JT Day Pty Ltd

www.jtday.com.au


LED flat panelsSuitable for installation in 15 and 24 mm T-bar

ceilings, the VersiTile slimline LED flat panels allow

for easy retrofit into existing suspended ceilings.

The panels are suitable for use with daylight

sensors to adjust to change in light levels and

space requirements.

Featuring optical polycarbonate for optimal light

distribution, the panels are also suitable for office

environments where light plays an important role

in employee wellbeing and performance. Other

features include: up to 5500 lm, 3000-6500 K;

dimmable and non-dimmable; IP44 rated; rear

of panel is IP20 rated; CRI (Ra) 80+; 40,000 h

lifetime to L70.

The Colour Xchange (CX) models, specially

designed to create biodynamic lighting with

independent dimming and colour temperature

adjustment, allow users to change colour tem-

perature to suit their mood, task and natural

circadian rhythm.

Aurora Ltd

au.auroralighting.com

http://www.hagerelectro.com.au


As we collectively mourn the loss of two of our own after the GalleriaShoppingCentreexplosion intheWestAustraliancapitalofPerth,ques-tionsarebeingraisedaroundhowsuchatragedycouldoccur,andhowwecanallmakesure it neverhappensagain.

On 2 February, four electrical workers went off to work as usual,unawarethatbymidafternoontwowouldbedeadandtwootherswouldbe in critical condition with injuries that will take years to heal. As themenranoutof thebuildingonfire,motherswithchildrenplaying intheneighbouring park and passers-by became emergency workers - forcedtogetafirehydrantopeninordertopourwaterontothevictims.Thesewitnesseswill also be affected for years to comeas they dealwith theemotional after-effects of being caught in the midst of such a distress-ingsituation.It’sbelievedthemen-employeesandsubcontractorsofanelectrical firm based in Wangara that specialises in high-voltage electri-calwork -hadbeenworking inanareaof theshoppingcentrenearanelectrical transformerwhen it exploded.

It’s a scene every single member of the trade fears, and the tragicdeathsof22-year-oldMattHutchinsand30-year-oldAlanCummins,andtheshockinginjuriesinflictedonthe50-year-oldand48-year-oldsurvivors,haveraisedmorequestionsthanthereareanswers.Themen’semployers,HighEnergyService,arenaturallydevastatedanddoingeverythingintheirpower to work with the relevant authorities to try to find out how thistragiceventunfolded.Thenation’selectrical industry issubject tosomeof the most stringent safety requirements in the developed world - sowhiletheinvestigationrampsup,weshouldallbetakingsometimeouttoquestionourownbusinessoperations.Arewealldoingeverysinglethingwecantomakesureweare 100%compliant?Whatsafetymechanismsdo we have in place to make sure our staff go home to their familiesevery night? And what arrangements do we have to be assured we’vetickedeverybox if somethingoutsideofourcontrolwas tohappen?

Aswewatchtheseyoungmen’sfamiliestrytopickupthepiecesandthe familiesof those injured facingyearsofhelpingwith their recovery,we would like to see every business undertake a full safety audit, fol-lowed by the implementation of a safety management plan. Each statehas its own system - for example, WorkCover Queensland offers a listofaccreditedauditors,SouthAustralianshavetheOfficeoftheTechnicalRegulatorandVictorianshaveaccess toEnergySafeVictoria.

MEA also has a specially designed and sophisticated health, safety,environment/energy and quality (HSEQ) management system that’s anaffordable option to run as an add-on, fee-for-service alongside MEAmembership. It’s an integrated safety management system that we de-signed for the electrical industry to ensure the protection of both staffand customers through a series of checks and balances. We want tomakesurethateveryemployer,contractororsoleoperatorinthiscountryis carrying out their duties under the current national workplace healthand safety requirements. Once implemented, the program dramaticallyreducesthe riskofaccidentsandensuresthesafetyofworkers. It alsoincreases business productivity, customer satisfaction and product andservice quality, and reduces errors and costs; but at this point in time,themost importantthinganyofuscando ismoveswiftlytomakesureour safety systems are up to scratch so that every person who headsoff towork in themorning returnshomesafeandsound.

ElectricalsafetyagaincalledintoquestionafterPerthtragedy Malcolm Richards, CEO

Master Electricians Australiawww.masterelectricians.com.au


Cable standsAdept Direct’s A Frame cable

stands ensure the cable, wire

or lead is dispensed easily

without excessive tugging

and prevents reels of cable

rolling around when electricians

or telecommunications personnel

are installing lines.

Adept Direct has released an extra

heavy-duty version of its proven A Frame cable stand. This stand

is designed to handle large cable rolls up to 1.5 m dia. and has

a safe working load of 150 kg. At 1 m wide, the cable stand

will hold and dispense most rolls of cable, neatly and safely.

The cable stand incorporates most of the features of Adept-

Direct’s other cable handling tools including - galvanised tubular

steel cable support axle; powder-coated safety yellow finish;

multi-use - can be utilised for reels or rolls of any product:

power lead, rope, hose, etc; multiple cable drum reel capac-

ity for plastic, timber or steel reels; collapses down for easy

transport and storage.

Adept Direct - Cable Rollers & Lead Stands

www.adeptdirect.com.au

Termination toolThe DataGate 4 Pair Termination Tool offers faultless gas-tight

termination of the four pairs of the cable simultaneously. The

tool frame and termination heads are supplied as separate

units, allowing the installer to terminate both UTP and shielded

jacks simply by changing the termination heads.

Designed specifically for use with Molex DataGate, Keystone

and C6A shielded jacks, the termination tool frame accepts

either the UTP termination head (for termination of the UTP

DataGate and Keystone jacks) or the C6A termination head

(for termination of the C6A shielded DataGate jacks).

In order to terminate Molex Mod-Clip UTP jacks, the company

has introduced the Mod-Clip UTP 4 Pair Termination Frame,

designed for this purpose. The tool frame is supplied unloaded

onto which the UTP termination head is fitted. The MOD-Clip

tool frame is required for termination of UTP MOD-Clip Jacks

only. This 4-pair tool frame is distinguishable by the yellow

jack pusher assembled into the frame. The frame includes a

red jack pusher. The jack is placed over the eight wires that

have been securely seated in the relevant termination head.

The cable wiring schematic label and jack position diagram

present on the termination tool frame guide the user to en-

sure foolproof positioning of the jack prior to termination. The

termination head is then pivoted into the cutting position and

the handles depressed for termination and cut-off. The result:

wires that are firmly and accurately seated and neatly trimmed

in one simple operation.

Molex Premise Networks Pty Ltd

www.molexpn.com.au

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+61 2 8741 5000

Ampec Technologies specialises in manufacturing of custom design cable assemblies at our local factory in Sydney.

We also have overseas manufacturing partners to cater for high volume production.

Our experienced team is at your service.

Local manufacturing capabilities for cable assembly with a fully equipped factory

Production team trained to IPC/WHMA-A-620A

Fully automatic cut,strip and crimpmachines

High mix low volume and quick turnaround

Cable Assembly @ Ampec

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Thestart-updeployscarswiththermal-imagingrooftoprigsthatcreateheatmapsofthousandsofhomesandbuildingsper hour, detecting fixable leaks in ‘building envelopes’ -windows, doors, walls and foundations - to help owners

curbenergyloss.About the size of a large backpack, Essess’s rig includes

several long-wave infraredradiometriccamerasandnear-infraredcameras. These cameras capture heat signatures, while a LiDARsystem captures 3D images to discern building facades from thephysicalenvironment.Anonboardcontrolsystemhassoftwaretotrack the route and manage the cameras.

On the software side, computer vision and machine-learningalgorithms stitch together the images, extract features and filteroutbackgroundobjects. Inonenight, thecarscangeneratemorethan three terabytes of data, which is downloaded to an onboardsystem and processed at the start-up’s Boston headquarters.

Combiningthoseheatmapswithnovelanalytics,Essessshowsutilitycompanieswhichhouseholdsleakthemostenergyand,amongthose, which owners are most likely to make fixes, so they knowwheretodirectenergy-efficiencyspending.Thismayincludesendingcustomersthethermal imagesoftheirhomesalongwith informa-tion on the fixes that could offer the most return on investment.

Thestart-upalsoworkswiththeUSDepartmentofDefensetohelp identify energy-wasting buildings on its bases. And schools,municipalities,oilrefineriesandotherorganisationshavehiredEs-sesstoscantheir facilitiesandfind, for instance,fixesthatmightaffecttheirheatingbillsinthewinter,haveashortpaybackperiodorarewithinacertainbudget.Essess’sanalyticscananswerthosequestions, as well.

“We’ve made thermal imaging very automated on a very largescale,”saysEssessco-founderSanjaySarma,theFredFortFlow-ersandDanielFortFlowersProfessor inMechanicalEngineering,who co-invented the technology.

Foundedin2011,thestart-uphassincemappedmorethanfourmillionhomesandbuildings incitiesacrosstheUnitedStates formilitary, commercial and research purposes.

Revving up EssessTraditionalenergyauditsusually involvesendingoneemployeetoa home to manually scan and record leaks. In fact, the idea for

MIT spinout Essess has developed cars that can quickly track energy leaks in thousands of homesand buildings.

thermal-imaging cars came to Sarma in 2009, when a companysent an employee to his home with a handheld thermal-imagingdevice — which took longer than expected.

“I remember thinking, ‘Wouldn’t it be easier to just throw it onacaranddrivebythehouse?’”Sarmasays.Butthereweremanychallenges.“Veryexpensivethermalcamerashadlowerresolutionthan your smartphone camera,” Sarma says. Such cameras costabout $40,000 at the time.

Then, in 2011, Field Intelligence Lab student Long Phan PhD’12madekeyinnovationstotherigthatallowedlow-costcameras(about $1,000) to produce high-resolution thermal images.

Among other things, this included an algorithm called KineticSuper Resolution — co-invented with Sarma and MIT postdocJonathanJesneck—thatcomputationallycombinesmanydifferentimages taken with an inexpensive low-resolution infrared camerato produce a high-resolution mosaic image.

Thatyear,Sarma,Phan,andJesnecklaunchedEssesstofurtherdevelop the technology, estimating that bymakinghomes just2%more efficient, billions of dollars could be saved.

Not just finding the culpritsTheseearly innovations to thehardwarehave “enabledEssess tohave this large-scale, software-analytics approach,” says Sarma,who is now Essess’ board director. For utility companies, thismeans pinpointing home and building owners who are more orlesslikelytoimplementenergy-efficientmeasures.Todoso,Sarmahelpeddevelopsoftwarethatbringsinhouseholdanddemographic

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Essess’s thermal-imaging rig, mounted on a car’s roof, includes long-wave infrared radiometric cameras, near-infrared cameras, and a LiDAR system to capture 3D images. Image courtesy of Essess.

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data — such as information on households’ mortgage payments,age of tenants, number of children, and utility bills.

Based on data from across the US, for example, a householdwith three children is around 8% more likely to seal up leakscomparedtoahouseholdwithtwochildren,EssessPresidentandCEO Tom Scaramellino says.

“It’s not just figuring out who the worst culprits are — who’swasting the most energy — because there are customers thatcan be wasting energy, but they’ll never fix it,” he says. “There’sthe actual energy waste and the psychological component to dosomething about it. Those are two distinct analyses we layer ontop of one another.”

Results for utilities companies indicate, for instance, whichzip codes have homes with the leakiest attics and, among those,which owners are most likely to install attic insulation. Throughthis process, called the Thermal Analytics Program, utilities canbettertargetcustomersforenergy-efficiencymarketingcampaignsand other outreach programs, Scaramellino says.

Another thing setting Essess apart, the start-up claims, is itsability to accuratelymeasure the efficiencyof heating,ventilation,andairconditioning(HVAC)systems,whichconsumearound50%of energy used in homes and buildings.

HVAC system efficiency is affected by the system itself, byhousehold behavioural factors — such as thermostat and windowusage — and, finally, by the building envelope. But companiesmeasuringHVACefficiency,byreadingmetersandusingotherdata,havenobuilding-envelopescans,sotheycan’t reallydetermine iftheenvelope is indeedtheculprit.Essess,ontheotherhand,hasall that information.

“IfweseehighmeterusagethatcorrespondstoreallyhighHVACload, but see a really strong envelope, we know there’s probably

something going on that’s abnormal and has to be addressed byan HVAC contractor,” Scaramellino says.

Reality: a tough customerSarma and his team faced significant challenges. The infraredcamerasneededdailycalibration,thankstotemperaturedifferences,vibrations, and being left out overnight, among other things. Andconstant tweaks had to be made to the GPS system that requiredmore sophisticated software.

“Then you’re driving around and you realise your cables arerusting,” Sarma says. “We realised we couldn’t keep the camerasoutovernight,sowehadtomakethemeasilydetachableandreat-tachable.” There’s also the software. “You get the system runningandrealisethere’satree in frontof thebuildingand, inthe image,it’shardtofigureoutwherethetree isandwherethebuilding is,”Sarma says. That’s when they had to install the LiDAR system, tobetterdifferentiatebuildingfacadesfromthesurroundingenvironment.

What was perhaps the most surprising and challenging aspect,Sarmasays,wasfindinghowcloselycoupledthehardwarewastothe software.

“This is truly mechatronic,” he says. “A small change to thehardware could have profound effects on the software. You maysay, ‘We’ll switch the frame rate of the cameras to catch moredata,’ but that changes everything else in the software. You reallyhavetothinkabouteverythingtogether.”Nowinitsfourthiteration,the technology’s constant refining for real-world applications hashelped Essess develop a sophisticated system, Sarma says. “Real-ity isatoughcustomertowrestledown,”hesays, “butthat’swhatengineering is all about.”

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A heat map of a home captured by one of Essess’s thermal-imaging cars. Image courtesy of Essess.

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CorruptconductbothhereandoverseasiscaughtbyAustralianlaws. Strengthened by the enactment of new offences,increasedpenaltiesandlargerbudgets,regulatorsaroundtheglobehavebeenincreasinglyaggressiveintheinvestigation

andenforcementofanti-briberyandcorruptionlaws.Australiaisnoexception.

The consequences of breaching these laws can be serious.Inanumberofcasesoverseas, severepenalties (including incar-ceration)andfineshavebeenimposedonindividualsandcorpora-tionsfordirectinvolvementinbriberyandcorruption,breachesofrelevantlegislationand/orfailingtomitigatetheriskofbriberyandcorruptionby implementing a robust complianceprogram. Indeed,the consequences are more far-reaching and include reputationaldamage as well as a loss of confidence amongst employees andbusiness counterparts.

As the global economy becomes increasingly integrated, regu-lators are also cooperating across international boundaries andfocusing on high-risk regions. This means that as well as beingsubject to Australian anti-bribery and corruption legislation, Aus-tralian companies and directors (or companies doing business inAustralia) must also understand legislation in other jurisdictions.

The most relevant jurisdictions are the United States and theUnitedKingdom,whichhaveparticularlyonerousprovisionscoupledwith strong enforcement and prosecution cultures.

Bothlocallyandglobally,thepotentialforcorporateliabilityhasseen an increased focus on the development and implementationofcomplianceprograms. Implementinganappropriateanti-briberycomplianceregimeiscriticaltodemonstrateacultureofcompliance.

Corruption risks in AustraliaTransparencyInternational’s2013CorruptionPerceptionIndexlistsAustraliaastheninthleastcorruptcountryintheworld.Whilethisranking may give the perception that Australia is a comparativelylow-riskenvironment,therehasbeenarecentfocusonanti-briberyand corruption following a series of high-profile cases, including:

•theNewSouthWalesIndependentCommissionAgainstCorrup-tion’s (ICAC) investigations into Australian Water Holdings PtyLtd which have resulted in the resignation of the Premier andseveral Ministers of the New South Wales State Government;

•thefirstcriminalprosecutionunderAustralia’s lawsprohibitingthebriberyofforeignpublicofficialsofSecurencyInternationalPty Ltd and Note Printing Australia Pty Ltd;

•the Australian Securities and Investment Commission’s (ASIC)civil actions against six former officers of AWB Ltd;

•theAustralianFederalPolice’s(AFP)investigationintoLeightonHoldings Ltd regarding alleged foreign bribery offences; and

•theRoyalCommissionintoTradeUnionGovernanceandCorruption.Australia is a party to the OECD Anti-Bribery Convention

DOINGBUSINESSINAUSTRALIA:ANTI-BRIBERY

Greg Williams and Tobin Meaghe

The recent ICAC investigation against a former Ausgrid engineer, who allegedly received cash andother benefits from contractors bidding for work with Ausgrid, highlights the need for reform. Thisarticle highlights the risks posed by corruption and provides an overview of anti-corruption laws.


(whichprovidestheinternationalframeworkfor lawsdealingwithtransnationalbribery)andisthereforesubjecttoongoingprogressreports. While the OECD’s Phase 3 Report on Implementing theOECDAnti-BriberyConventioninAustralia(October2012)welcomedrecentefforts, itclearlysignalledthatAustraliamustworkharderthroughinvestigationandenforcementtostampoutforeignbribery.

As a consequence of these matters, local and internationalstakeholders (including the legislature, NGOs and the media) arepaying closer attention to Australia’s level of commitment to thewar on bribery and corruption.

Law enforcementGiven the federal nature of the Australian system of government,there is no single government anti-corruption policy. Each juris-diction has different laws (statute and common law) to deal withbribery and corruption.

The investigationof bribery andcorruptionoffences is dividedbetween the AFP, ASIC and the state and territory police forces.An investigation is referred to the relevant Director of PublicProsecutions who then decides whether to prosecute the matter.

Inaddition, thereareanumberof independentcommissionsatboththefederalandthestateleveltoinvestigatepossiblecorruptionof public officials (including politicians) and police. The ICAC inNewSouthWalesisanexampleofsuchabody.Whilethesecom-

missionscannotcharge individualsorcorporationswithoffences,theyhavewide-ranginginvestigativepowers.Reportsfollowinganinvestigation can be given to the police for further investigation,parliament or released publicly.

Domestic briberyBribery of a Commonwealth public officialIt isanoffenceundertheCriminal Code Act 1995 (Cth)todishon-estly provideor offer to someone (directly or indirectly) a benefitwith the intention of influencing a Commonwealth public officialin the exercise of their duties or where the receipt of the benefitwould tend to influence a Commonwealth public official in theexercise of their duties.

“Benefit” isbroadlydefinedtoincludeanyadvantageandisnotlimited to money or property.

“Commonwealth public official” covers all employees of theCommonwealth and any Commonwealth authority.

PenaltiesIndividuals found guilty of bribing a Commonwealth public officialfaceupto10years’imprisonmentand/orafineofuptoAU$1.7m.

Forcompanies, it’sthegreaterofafineofuptoAU$17million,adisgorgementpenaltyofuptothreetimesthevalueofthebenefitreasonably attributable to the conduct or (where the value of thebenefit cannot be determined) up to 10% of the annual turnoverof the corporate group.

Similar offences exist for Commonwealth public officials whoreceivesuchbribes/corruptingbenefits,orabusetheirpublicoffice.

Personswhoaid,abet,counselorprocurethecommissionofanoffencebyanotherpersonaretakentohavecommittedtheoffence.

Finally, conviction for bribery offences could lead to possiblepenaltiesorforfeitureofprofitunderproceedsofcrimelegislation.

State/territory public officialsThereareoffences instateandterritory lawsforcorruptlygivingorofferingan inducementor reward to anagent fordoingornotdoing something regarding the affairs of the agent’s principal. Itis also an offence to aid, abet, counsel, procure, solicit or incitethe commission of these offences.

Thepenaltiesdifferineachstateandterritorybutforindividualscan include a fine and/or up to 10 years’ imprisonment.

Bribery offence at common lawIt isalsoanoffenceatcommonlawtoofferorreceiveanyunduereward to or by any person in public office in order to influencethat person’s behaviour in that office.

Commercial briberyGenerally speaking, the above state and territory laws prohibitingthegivingor receipt of corrupt commissionsor rewardsalsoap-

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ply to rewards given to employees or agents of private or publiccompanies and individuals.

An employee who receives a bribe will likely also contravenethe Corporations Act 2001 (Cth) and faces a pecuniary penalty ofup to $200,000, a disqualificationorder or a compensationorder.

Foreign briberyAustraliaimplementedtheOECDConventiononCombatingBriberyof Foreign Public Officials in International Business Transactionsin 1999 by enacting the anti-bribery and corruption provisions inthe Criminal Code.

UndertheCriminalCode, it isanoffencetoprovideoroffertosomeone (directly or indirectly) a benefit that is not legitimatelyduetothatpersonwiththeintentionofinfluencingaforeignpublicofficial in the exercise of their duties in order to obtain or retainbusiness or a business advantage.

“Foreign Public Official” includes employees, contractors orofficials of a foreign government department or agency, a foreigncontrolled company or public international organisation, membersof a foreignmilitaryorpolice forceormembersof theexecutive,judiciary or magistracy of a foreign country.

AustralianauthoritiescanprosecutecompaniesandindividualsforsuchoffencesprovidedasufficientconnectioncanbeestablishedbetweentheentityunderinvestigationandAustralia.Morespecifi-cally, the conduct constituting the offence must occur wholly orpartlywithinAustralia,orwhollyorpartiallyonboardanAustralianaircraft or ship. Theoffencewill also applywhere the conduct iscommittedwhollyoutsideAustralia,butatthetimeoftheoffence,the person who is alleged to have committed it is an Australiancitizen, a resident of Australia or an Australian corporation.

Defences are available in two circumstances:•where the conduct was lawful in the foreign public official’s

country (in the sense that it is permitted or required by writ-ten law); or

•whereapayment isa facilitationpaymentmadetoexpediteorsecure the performance of a routine government action of aminor nature and the payment is of minor value.“Routine government action” excludes a decision about the

awarding of new business, continuing existing business, or thetermsofneworexistingbusiness.Torelyonthisexceptioncom-paniesmustdemonstratethattheyhaveappropriaterecordkeeping procedures which include adequately recording the value, date,recipientandthepurposeofanytransactionwitha foreignpublicofficial.Australiaiscurrentlyconsideringremovingthe“facilitationpayment” defence from the statute book.

The foreign bribery offence gives rise to obvious compliancerisks for companies doing business in high-risk environments -in particular where those activities are carried on by agents, orthroughjointventurevehicles.Thoroughduediligenceandongoingmonitoring(togetherwiththeexistenceofananti-briberycomplianceprogram) will help to minimise risk in this area. Penalties under

theCriminalCodeforforeignbriberyoffencesmirrorthedomesticbribery offences for bribery of a Commonwealth public official.

Corporate liabilityUnder the Criminal Code, corporations can be held to be crimi-nally responsible for the conduct of a corporate agent in a rangeof situations, in particular where the corporate culture directs,encourages, tolerates or leads to breaches of the legislation, orwherethecompanyfailstocreateormaintainacorporateculturethat requires compliance with the legislation.

Gifts/hospitality to Australian public officialsGreater care needs to be taken with provision of gifts/hospitalitytoAustralianpublicofficialsthantoprivatesectoremployees.Aus-tralian public officials are usually subject to additional guidelines.Forexample,eachCommonwealth,stateandterritorygovernmenthas its own public service with its own code of conduct. Thesecodesofconductareoftensupplementedbyagency-specificcodesof conduct.

Thereareno“generallyallowable limits”forgifts/hospitalitytopublic officials, although some agency-specific codes of conductmay specify dollar limits. Although it will depend on the applica-ble guidelines, generally speaking:<br>• gifts of more than tokenvalue,orexcessivehospitality,shouldbeavoided;and<br>•itwillusuallybe inappropriatetopayfortransportoraccommodationofapublicofficial (withoutpriorapproval fromtherelevantagency).

What next for Australia?In September 2011, the Commonwealth Government announced acommitmenttodevelopingaNationalAnti-CorruptionPlan.Despiteapublicconsultationprocesswhichconcluded in2012,anationalplanhasyettobereleased.Nevertheless,it ishopedthatthiswilleventuateandthatAustraliawillseeastrongerandmorecohesiveapproach to corruption.

As more and more Australian businesses continue to expandintooffshoremarkets,andwiththeAFPdeclaring foreignbriberya key organisational priority, it is likely that there will be moreforeign bribery prosecutions in Australia in coming years.

Clayton UTZ www.claytonutz.com

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Wireless, remote data loggerThe SCADAPack 50 data logger is designed

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decision-making is achieved with software that uses complex

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Heat stress softwareKatestone’s software program Heat Manager forecasts

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MultimeterFor electricians and electronics engineers who

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The unit features a built-in, wind-up

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during jobs due to a flat multimeter battery.

The product also features a hybrid power

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For safety, the device meets CAT III-600V. Measurement

options available include ACV, DCV, ohms, Hz, overload ±

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Power and energy data loggerThe PEL 100 series is a one-, two- (split-phase) and three-

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area of building and system monitoring and upgrades, as well

as residential and overall energy audits.

All vital energy data is measured, recorded and analysed, and

reports can be generated with minimal configuration time and

effort. The instrument’s design enables it to be installed inside a

load centre panel (including the current sensors) and still allows

the door to close on most panels. The series measures and

records three voltage inputs and current inputs, watts, VARS,

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power factor (DPF), crest factor, frequency and THD.

Energy costs can be calculated and displayed quickly and

easily by inputting the unit cost for a kWh into the software. Data

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Fixed-mount thermal imagersFLIR Systems has announced a

fixed-mount thermal imager. The FLIR

AX8 combines thermal and visible

cameras along with the company’s

proprietary MSX technology in a

compact package, and is easy to

install in space-constrained areas for

automated and uninterrupted condi-

tion monitoring of critical electrical

and mechanical equipment.

Enabled by the company’s Lepton

micro thermal imaging camera core,

the AX8 provides early detection of

temperature-related issues in elec-

trical and mechanical equipment,

guarding against unplanned outages,

service interruptions, equipment

failure, and fire. The AX8 is a suit-

able sensing solution for continuous

condition monitoring and early fire

detection without the need for pe-

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The thermal imager has 4800 ac-

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provides streaming temperature data

over industry-standard interfaces

(Ethernet/IP and Modbus TCP) for

easy analysis, has a built-in web

interface, and includes a full suite

of analysis and alarm functions

that automatically send alerts when

the device detects elevated tem-

peratures.

Measuring 54 x 25 x 95 mm, the

thermal imager integrates easily into

electrical installations or any manu-

facturing environment. The device’s

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Energy metersThe Socomec range of energy meters offers an extensive selection of meters to

suit all energy management applications.

The Socomec Countis E range of kWh meters with integrated RS485 Modbus

RTU communications complements the existing Socomec energy metering range.

The range includes single-phase 32 and 80 A and three-phase 63 A direct connect

meters. The RS485 Modbus communication ports allow direct reading of kilowatt-

hour energy data.

Meters have a digital LCD display, Class 1 accuracy with non-volatile memory.

The RS485 connection on the meter simplifies installation wiring. Installation space

is also reduced as devices like pulse collectors are not required. The meters can

be combined with any energy monitoring network for recording kilowatt-hour energy

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NMI-approved energy metersControl Logic now offers the Itron ACE2000

type 292 single-phase and the EM214 type

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The ACE2000 single-phase meter with integral real-time clock is

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ity. It can handle up to six tariff registers and can calculate and

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The EM214 type 900 is a compact three-phase meter with internal

tariff control. The meter is easy to install, test and read. It also has

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Three-phase power-quality analysersThe PowerPad III Model 8435

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The analyser has 2 GB of

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The analyser captures up to 210

transient occurrences on all V and

A inputs, and records and displays

trend data as fast as once per

second for one month up to 25

variables. It measures harmonics

(referenced to the fundamental or

RMS value) for voltage, current or

power up to the 50th harmonic.

Free DataView software is included

for configuring real-time display

and report generation.

AEMC Instruments

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Circuit breaker analyserThe ISA CBA 1000 circuit breaker analyser, available to rent from

TechRentals, is a complete solution for EHV, HV and MV circuit

breaker testing.

The analyser features a powerful motion and speed analyser

(single analogue transducer) with 3 trip/1 close coils. Results and

analysis can be viewed directly on a large graphical display. Other

features include: 16 timing channels (six main, six resistive and four

auxiliary); stand-alone functionality; timing accuracy 100 µs ±0.025; and internal

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Connector protection solutionThe igus Conprotect solution is designed for sensitive con-

nectors in industrial applications. This protection against

mechanical loads for standard USB connectors is as-

sembled in a few steps and without tools. This also

prevents inadvertent unplugging.

For even better protection for USB connectors in

industrial environments, Conprotect has a protective

enclosure that is easily clipped in only a few steps.

Two knurled screws give the connection added reliability.

This rugged and protective enclosure for connectors can also

be used with a coupling for flying connections.

In order to make assembly as easy as possible, the lids of Conprotect

are made from identical parts that fully enclose the connector by hand.

The screws are then simply clipped in. Users can conveniently order and

retrofit the Conprotect on existing connections.

Treotham Automation Pty Ltd

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Emergency DC chargerMagellan’s emergency DC charger is a so-

lution for avoiding any loss of DC power in

substations. The unit has a light, compact and

portable design and combines an advanced,

reliable battery charger and lightweight, high-

efficiency lithium batteries.

The charger operates from a 240 VAC input,

providing dual uninterruptible 110 V/20 A and

24 V/25 A or 48 V/25 A DC power. The unit is

to be kept connected to mains at all times to

make sure that the batteries are charged and

are available at full capacity when needed.

The charger weighs approximately 80 kg

and the batteries weigh 65 kg. The four lithium

battery modules can also be easily unplugged

and removed to make the unit even lighter

when going up steps. The battery modules

can be reassembled and plugged in once in

the substation in <1 min.

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ForQueenslandelectriciansPrueandAndrewAranovitch,the dream of business ownership was turning into anightmareuntiltheyfoundsimPROEnterprisesoftware.

TheirCaboolture-basedbusiness,MrAElectrics,hadthreevansontheroadandwasprofitable,buttheywererun ragged because their organisational system waspaperbased.Andrew,whocarriedthecompanydiary,wasexhaustedbecausehehadtotakecallsalldayaswellasbeonthetools.“Hewastryingtoshufflethejobsonhispaperdiarywhilehewasupa ladder,whilehewasinsomeone’sceilingordrivingalonginthetruck.Itwasinefficientanditwasalsoextremelydangerous.WeevenhadanumberoftimeswhereAndrewfellasleepatthewheelcominghomefromwork.”

Beingsmallbusinessowners,theyalsofacedabigchallenge when taking a break. As they were heavilyinvolvedineveryaspectofthecompany,itwasdifficultforthemtoswitchoff.“Itwoulddosomuchdamagetoourbusinessthatitwouldtakeusthreeweekstogetbacktowherewewerebeforewehadaweekoff,”Pruesaid.“Soyougettothatstagewhereyoujustdon’thavetimeoff.”

simPRO Enterprise enabled Prue and Andrew toautomate the operational processes of estimating,scheduling,projectmanagement,purchasing,cataloguesandinvoicing.simPRO’selectricalsoftwareisjobcentric,instantly providing a snapshot of every quote, everyprojectandeverymaintenanceorservicejob.Enterpriseleveragesbusinessowners’ timeandprovidesgreater

control and direction for the business. By proactivelycontrollingmaterialsandlabourcosts,businessownerscan avoid margin erosion and enjoy a more profitablebusiness.

Becauseofthesoftware,PrueandAndrewhavebeenabletotrainanofficemanagertodothevastmajorityoftheworkthatusedtokeepthemtiedtotheoffice,whilemobiletechniciansusethesimPROConnectadd-ontoaccessthesystemattheworksiteusingtheirtablets.

Since implementing simPRO Enterprise, Mr AElectrics has grown into a bigger and more profitablebusinesswithsixvansand20employees;andinsteadofbeingmorestressed,PrueandAndrewaremorerelaxed.Theyhave justreturnedfromaseven-weekholiday inEurope with their children. They enjoyed a five-weektrip to India two years ago and an extended vacationinBrazil.TheyhaveabusylifeoutsideworkwithPruebeingpresidentoftheP&FAssociationattheirchildren’sschoolandAndrewcoachingalocaljuniorsoccerteam.“Toputitinanutshell,thethingthatsimPROhasgivenAndrewandmeistheabilitytohavechoices,”Pruesaid.

Nowadays,forcompaniesperforming‘do-and-charge’styleworklikeMrAElectrics,simPROhasaspecialisedsolutioncalledsimPROService.Companymanagerscansignuptoafree14-daytrial.

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Clamp metersRS Components’ ISO-TECH ILCM03A and ICM30R clamp

meters are designed for making safe and non-intrusive current

measurements in a range of electrical, panel and equipment

maintenance applications.

Clamp meters are suitable tools for making spot checks

and verifying system conditions before deploying more spe-

cialised tools and incurring additional costs. The ILCM03A is

primarily geared towards current leakage detection, while a

key feature of the ICM30R is its ability to make true-RMS AC

current readings. Both devices also offer reliable and accurate

voltage and resistance measurements as well as continuity

testing for circuit breaks.

The ILCM03A clamp meter is a highly portable device with

compact dimensions of 210 x 62 x 35.6 mm. It also has a

single large rotary function-selection switch enabling one-

handed measurement and a large backlight 3.75-digit LCD

with an analog bar graph, making it a tool that is easy to use

and easy to read in any environment. The meter also offers a

large-jaw design that enables non-intrusive current measure-

ment on cables and wires that are up to 30 mm in diameter.

The ICM30R clamp meter integrates dual hall sensors to

provide reliable and accurate current measurements, and

provides the true-RMS AC current value of both pure and

distorted waveforms. The meter is also a highly portable and

easy-to-use and -read device that features a special hand-

guard design, which provides additional user protection that

prevents direct contact with electrical conductors.

Manufactured and tested to international standards, both

ISO-TECH clamp meters are rated to CAT II 600V and CAT

III 300V, according to IEC 61010. The meters come with a

three-year warranty and are available to purchase direct from

RS stock globally.

RS Components Pty Ltd

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ISO appliance inletsNHP has released ISO appliance inlets to complement

the existing range of ISO plugs and sockets.

The ISO appliance inlets comply with the requirements

of AS/NZS 3123:2005 and AS/NZS 3120:2011. This range

of round pin inlets includes as standard a unique safety

lock-off feature, which prevents unauthorised connection

of an incoming supply through a lockable cap mechanism.

When matched with the corresponding ISO extension

socket range, the patented lock-off mechanism prevents

the unauthorised disconnection of loads by locking both

appliance inlet and extension socket together.

The ISO appliance inlet and ISO extension socket lock-

off mechanism is suitable for use with industry-standard

padlock hasps of Ø 4.5 mm and Ø 6.5 mm.

Available in both flat and round pin configurations and

ranging from 10 to 50 A, the inlets are suitable for a

wide variety of applications. All ISO appliance inlets are

available in both grey and resistant orange.

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Thisproliferationofdevices,amongothertrends,isfuellinglargerandcomplexdatasets-knownasbigdata-whichmanyorganisationsareusingtosolvetheirchallengingbusinessproblems.Bigdataandservicesasatrendisgrowingrapidly.

IDCforecaststhatitwillgrowat27%compoundannualgrowthratethrough2017-sixtimesfasterthantheoverallICT(informationandcommunicationstechnology)market.

Big data has great potential, but to be of use it must be pro-cessedandanalysed,anddatacentresarenecessaryforthis.Thisgrowth trend will result in unnecessary energy burn, some of itfromelectricitygeneratedfromfossilfuels,whichcanresultinpooroutcomes for underprepared companies and for the environment.

Leveraging the opportunity Broadlydefined,bigdataanditsinfrastructurerequirementstakeineverythingfromconsumertrendslikevideostreamingovermobilebroadbandtoenterprise-classanalysisofdatagleanedfromsmartequipment, sales trends or consumer digitisation behaviour.

Whenbigdataisharnessedandmanagedeffectively,itcanpro-videanorganisationwithtimelyinsights,real-timemonitoringandforecastingofevents.Thisincludesabilitytofind,acquire,extract,manipulate, analyse and connect data to inform on organisationsactions and reactions in real time.

There are multiple factors to consider when it comes to datacentresolutionprovidersleveragingthebenefitsofbigdata.Theseinclude: the move from CAPEX to OPEX; the increase in highrack density; quality of service is network driven and based onbandwidth; and, energy management and DCIM have become keyto setting the dominant players apart.

The need to process and store information is increasing exponentially. It is estimated that Australianinternet traffic will nearly triple from 2013 to 2018. Globally, we have moved into a period termed ‘theinternetofeverything’,ortheinterconnectionofcomputing-likedeviceswithexistinginternetinfrastructure.Thismeans that by2020 therewill be50billion connecteddevices - nearly sevendevicesper person.

Francois Vazille, Vice-President for IT Business, Schneider Electric

The move from CAPEX to OPEXTheearlydaysofbigdatacameat a timewhenmanycompanieswereundertightcapitalbudgetsduetothe lasting impactsoftheglobal financial crisis. For big data to be utilised there was needfor massive capacity, but most companies were unable to lay outthe CAPEX to build their own data centres directly.

Sincethen,therehasbeenamajorincreaseinco-locationdatacentreproviders,aswellaslargecompaniesofferingcloud-basedsolutions.Thismovementhasallowedmanyorganisationstomeetthe requirements on an OPEX basis.

For data centre solution providers, the move from CAPEX toOPEX has been a huge change. Rather than selling equipment tocompanies that are building their own data centres, the solutionsindustry must now help other technology providers to create areliable infrastructure to offer to organisations.

Tomakeuseof this trend, datacentre solutionprovidersneedto focusonhelpingco-locationproviderstoexpand,whileassist-ingtelecommunicationscompaniestoprotectandmodernisetheirmobile broadband offers.

Additionally,datacentresolutionsprovidersalsoneedtoworktohelptheremainingtraditionaldatacentreproviderstobuildhighlyefficient, modular data centres. This simplifies the integration ofIT systems, data centre physical infrastructure (DCPI) and othersystems like security or building management so those operatinganon-sitedatacentrearestillabletotakeadvantageoftheperksbig data can offer.

Dealing with densityBig data has also resulted in much higher density in traditionaldata centres.High-density data centres canbeharder to run, not

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This trend means that data centre solution providers can addvalue by offering updated DCPI solutions such as modular datacentrepods for rapid expansion, containment cooling, data centreinfrastructure management (DCIM) and dynamic cooling softwarethateasilylinkswithvirtualisationenginestocoordinateDCPIwiththe dynamic IT loads.

Efficient data centresThemoderndatacentresolutionprovideralsoneedstoconsidertheenergymanagement andoperational efficiencyof the data centre.For companies that are supplying cloud and co-location options,their data centre facilities and network infrastructure need to behighly available, efficient and secure in order to compete in theincreasingly crowded market of such services.

For the data centre solution provider, this means that the im-portanceofenergymanagementandDCIMhasbeenelevatedasawayofsettingdatacentreprovidersapart.However,tosupportbig

datadelivery,itisnotjustthedatacentrethatneedstobeefficientand highly available, it is also the related network infrastructure.Data centre solution providers can help co-location organisationstobuildoutedgepointsofpresencetosupportbigdataandcloudcomputing,whilehelpingtelecommunicationsproviderstomodernisetheir hubs to support mobile broadband.

So what do these examples show data centre solution providers?In order to make the most of the big data trend, the data centresolutionprovidermustbecomethebigdata infrastructurepartnerandadvisorandhelpco-locationproviderstobuildoutandreliablyoperate their infrastructure, while also helping more traditionalenterprises to transition into the new era.

With this approach, the data centre solution provider can helpthemoderntechorco-locationprovidertoreachtheirgoalswhileleveraging the big data trend for its many organisational benefits.Schneider Electric IT Business www.apc.com

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Envirotouch switchesThe Envirotouch timer-based switches allow easy, point-of-

use control of lighting and electrical devices. The switches

are said to deliver financial savings and reduced carbon

emissions.

The range includes multiple preset, countdown timer

options or cycles, so with the press of a button the switch

will automatically turn off the light or appliance after the

desired time.

Typical applications include control of indoor and outdoor

lighting, electric heaters, fans, heated towel rails and mobile

air-conditioning units. The switches are suitable for any area

that can benefit from controlling lighting and electrical de-

vices, particularly classrooms, offices, hospitals, aged care

facilities, universities, government buildings, retail shops,

high-rises, halls and staff kitchens. The switches can also

be used with plug-in appliances via a 3-pin socket to give

intelligent control.

An additional feature is an imminent ‘turn-off’ indicator,

which dims the lights to warn that turn-off will occur in

3 min. The switches must be installed by qualified electricians.

Thermofilm Australia

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Position switchesSuitable for a wide variety of applications across

all forms of plant manufacturing, Schmersal PS116

position switches are compact, robust and versatile.

With a symmetrical design, variety of contact

configurations and a great selection of repositional

actuators, the PS116 offers flexible and reliable

solutions for a multitude of applications.

Its dimensions allow installation in confined spaces

to monitor the position or presence of moving

parts, workpieces or conveyed materials.

All switches have positive opening NC contacts

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Urban infrastructure serviceproviderJamshedpurUtilitiesand Serv ices Company

(JUSCO) has launched a ‘GreenCity’ initiative for Jamshedpur, thelargestcityinJharkhandandamajorindustrialzoneineasternIndia.

Thecompanyrecognisedthemanyadvantages that LED street lightingcanbringtothecityscape.Followingathoroughassessmentprocess,JUSCOchose GE Lighting as its preferredpartner to upgrade the existingconventionalstreetlights.Withthenewlightingsolution,JUSCOisexpectedto achieve energy and maintenancesavingsofaround54%ayear.

A total of 400 units of 250 Whigh-pressure sodiumvapour lampsin the city were replaced with thesophisticatedGEPalmstreetlightingsystemusing130WLEDstreetlights.

GEPalmoffersadualadvantageofoptimumlightandoutdoorlightingeffect providing more power cost-effectively. With its remarkablestyling,adaptabilityandotherdesignfeatures,GEPalmaddsanaestheticelementduringthedayandprovidessuperiorlightoutputatnight.

T h ro u g h ‘ G re e n i s g re e n’ ,Ecomagination is GE’s commitmentto technology solutions that savemoney and reduce environmentalimpact for our customers. AligningwithJUSCO’s ‘GreenCity’ initiative,GElightinghasdriveninnovationandgrowth of profitable environmentalsolutionstomeetJUSCO’sdemandsfor more energy-efficient productsandsolutionstotacklethechallengingenvironmentalissues.

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LED weatherproof floodlightThe 20 W LED Weatherproof Flood-

lights are suitable for outdoor rec-

reational spaces, BBQ areas, security

and architectural applications.

The floodlights have 40,000 h aver-

age rated life and offer 1368 lm light

output. Other features include: powder-

coated die-cast aluminium construction;

tempered clear-glass diffuser; colour

temperature: 3800 K; inbuilt driver for

direct connection to 240 V supply;

prewired to 1.5 m flex and plug. The

product includes 1 x 20 W LED module.

Crompton Lighting Pty Ltd

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SwitchesAvailable in Fast Ethernet and gigabit versions, the IE200 series Industrial Ethernet

switches are suitable for applications in challenging environmental conditions

such as elevator engine rooms and external or harsh environments.

The series meets the high reliability requirements demanded by industrial ap-

plications such as IP video surveillance, intelligent transport systems and building

management integration for both indoor and outdoor use. The switches have

been developed to support a broad range of critical infrastructure applications

and environments where a highly reliable, feature-rich solution is required.

The series is available in 6- or 12-port models, with or without Power over

Ethernet Plus (PoE+) support, and includes a broad range of features and

functionality. Both models are DIN rail mounted, resulting in reduced space and

mounting complexity when compared to a standard rack.

As many new applications today are IPv6 ready, and with the number of con-

nected devices expected to increase, the IE200 series will feature native IPv6

support, in a future release of firmware, to ensure support for the largest number

of devices across a broad range of applications.

Along with support for more traditional features such as port-based VLANs,

IEEE 802.1p QoS, 802.1x port security, link aggregation, and port mirroring, the

series also supports innovative features such as Ethernet Protection Switched

Ring (EPSRing) and Allied Telesis Management Framework. EPSRing provides

greater ring resilience in comparison to traditional technologies, ensuring network

functionality is restored in the event of failure with negligible impact on users

or applications.

Allied Telesis International (Aust) Pty Ltd

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IP camerasThe Hills Video Security Professional IP Series consists of commercial-grade and

feature-rich NVRs and IP cameras to suit professional installations. All cameras in

the range offer HD video footage through high-quality, 3-megapixel lenses. Low

light illumination and true day/night technology provide optimal viewing capabilities

in difficult conditions, especially night recording.

Customers will have the option to purchase bullet, eyeball, dome or mini-dome

cameras and 4-, 8- or 16-channel NVRs, making the professional series suitable

for commercial, retail, warehouse, and educational applications where users require

differing scales of surveillance and monitoring.

The company says the series has been designed to make it as easy as possible

to install and operate the cameras and NVRs. Plug-and-play and Hills auto-config

set-up allows the NVR to be found online using a QR code - removing the need

for port forwarding and saving integrators time and money.

A mobile app for iPhones and Androids allows users to log on to see live

footage from 4-16 cameras. It is also simple to upgrade the NVR firmware once

it is installed through the company’s one-click process, over the network using

the Hills Firmware server.

Key features include: up to 2048x1536 resolution; full HD 1080P real-time video;

DWDR/3D DNR/BLC; PoE connection; plug-and-play with Hills NVR.

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Heavy-duty external CAT 6 cablesGarland’s heavy-duty external CAT 6 cables have

been designed to suit Australian conditions. The

UTPL6JFSWANY cable offers protection of steel wire

armour, a hard nylon termite barrier and jelly-filled

water resistance.

With Garland’s UTPL6JFSWANY, the user can

run underground cable between buildings, connect

external IP cameras to security systems, create ro-

bust Industrial Ethernet applications, protect against

termite and rodent attacks, and reduce accidental

or reckless damage to external category cabling.

Suitable for use in data transmission systems

operating up to 1 Gb including 10BaseT, 100BaseT

and 1000BaseT Ethernet systems.

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ABBhaswonacontractworthmorethan$50milliontosupplytheelectricalsystemforoneoftheworld’sfirstcommercialfloatingliquefiednaturalgas(FLNG)facilities,andthesecondtobeownedbyMalaysianoilandgascompanyPetronas.

Itwillbecalled‘PFLNG2’.JapaneseengineeringcontractorJGCCorporationawardedthe

contractinthefourthquarterof2014.JGCispartofaconsortiumthatisbuildingthefacilityforPetronas,alongwithSamsungHeavyIndustriesofKorea.Underthetermsofthecontract,ABBwillsup-port the optimisation of the facility’s electrical side by designing,manufacturing and supplying transformers, switchboards, motor-control centres and power management system. In addition, ABBwill alsomanagethe installationof theequipmentandensuretheelectrical supply is integrated with systems it is powering.

ABB’s fully engineered electrical system solution incorporatesthelatesttechnologiesadaptedtotheoffshoreenvironment;itisasafesolution that ensures reliableelectricity throughout theplantforthePFLNG2tomeetitsdemandingperformancerequirements,saidABBProcessAutomationDivisionPresidentPeterTerwiesch.

FLNGs have long been considered an attractive concept, anda recent report byDouglas-Westwoodestimated themarket to beworth $64 billion between now and 2020. The agility of FLNGsallows oil and gas companies to exploit fields that would other-wise be uneconomical and their environmental impact is minimal

FLOATINGLNGFACILITYcompared with conventional production platforms and pipelines.The PFLNG2 will be built at Samsung Heavy Industries’ yard inGeoje, Korea, in 2015. When operations start in 2018, the facilitywillbemooredoverthedeepwaterRotangasfield locatedofftheMalaysiancoast. It isdesignedtoproduce 1.5million tonsofLNGannually forat least20yearsbefore it requiresadrydock.FLNGplants resemble container ships but are fitted with all necessaryequipmenttoreceive, liquefyandstorenaturalgasextractedfromoffshore fields.

TheFLNGplant transfersLNGatseatocarriers thatdeliver itdirectly to the markets. The machinery and controls supplied byABB for PFLNG2 will be accommodated in two electrical houses,or e-houses, that stretch as high as a five-storey building. TheseprefabricatedsteelsubstationsdesignedbyABBensuretheequip-mentremainssafefromthecorrosivemarineenvironmentaswellashazardousgasandprovideasafeenvironmentfortheoperationcrew.OneparticularchallengewhendesigningsystemsforFLNGfacilities is to make them compact enough to fit in a confinedarea.Floating facilitiesmust includeeveryprocesselementof anonshore plant, including the means to generate the power neces-sary to compress thegaswithin limited spacewhile stillmeetingdemanding performance targets.

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Adjustable LEDConcord’s Myriad adjustable twin LED luminaire has a tilt of

25° with a beam angle of 24°. Smaller in form factor than

most accent downlights due to its compact LED technology,

the luminaire is suitable for high-end residential properties, receptions and hospitality

environments and is a suitable halogen replacement. Total power consumption for the

Myriad adjustable twin LED is just 30 W with each single engine accounting for 15 W.

It is available in black and white internal trim with white or silver bezels and three colour

temperatures - 2700, 3000 and 4000 K. Depending on the colour temperature the lumen

output for the Myriad adjustable twin LED is 1054 lm (2700 K), 1304 lm (3000 K) or

1354 lm (4000 K) with a LOR of 100%.

Both modules within the Myriad adjustable twin LED can be titled directly to where the

light is required, and in different directions, which gives greater flexibility in applications

where lighting requirements often change, such as hospitality and retail environments.

With an average life of 50,000 h, the Myriad Adjustable LED is a low-maintenance

solution and with a CRI of 85 is suitable for environments where colour reproduction is

important. The luminaire is also IP20 and IK02 rated and a range of plaster up acces-

sories is also available to complement any interior decor.

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High-output area lightBy incorporating TrueWhite Technology, the

Cree Edge high-output area light brings

90 CRI colour quality and performance to

outdoor area lighting applications.

The lights are suitable for use at airports,

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Now is the time to review occupational health and safetyprocedurestoensureasafeyearahead,saidAPANationalPresidentandphysiotherapistMarcusDripps.“Whileworkplaceinjuriesareonthedecline,eachyearwespendbillionsof

dollarsonwork-related injuryand illnesses,manyofwhichshouldbeprevented.Andtradiesareamongthosehighestatrisk,”Drippssaid.

“This is the time of year to review your safety procedures, re-train and educate your staff, develop a supportive return to workculture, and make sure you’ve got the best measures in place toprevent injuries,” said Dripps. Research shows one in five seriousworkplace-relatedinjuriesinvolveatradie.Sprainsandstrains(42%)andmusculoskeletaldisorders (14%)arealsothetwohighestwork-related injury or disease claims, with body stress (40%) being oneof the prime cause for these injuries. Tradies are also among oneof the largestproportionsofoccupationswith thehighest incidenceof early retirement.

“If you do injure yourself, our message is simple: stop ignoringachesandpainsandseektreatmentimmediately,”Drippssaid.“Oftenwe’llseetradieswithinjuriesthatcould’vebeenmanagedwellbeforethey became serious. It’s unfortunately a common mentality of thesector that needs to change.”

The APA is urging trade workplaces to make health and safetya priority and confirm their involvement in Tradies National HealthMonth for2015viawww.tradieshealth.com.au.

Dripps has also shared the APA’s tips for preventing long-termdisability andwork loss through:1. Intervening early and identifying needs: Seeing a health profes-

sional like an APA physiotherapist is important for identifyingthe injury, seeking initial treatment and referring to appropriatemanagement immediately.

2. Evaluatingandtreatingclinically:Clinicallyevaluatingandproviding

arangeofphysiotherapytreatmentscanpotentiallyreducedisabilityandpromote return to activity, includingwork.

3. Focusingonearlyreturntoworkandworkmaintenanceoutcomes:Researchshowsgreaterreturntoworksuccesswithprogramsthatincludeworkplacearrangementsaimedatfacilitatingreturntowork.

4. Developingasupportiveworkplaceculture:Studiesonpeoplesixmonthspost-surgeryhaveshowntherateof returntoworkwasnearlytwiceashighforworkerswhoperceivedahigher levelof‘people-orientedculture’intheworkplaceandhighersafetycultureincluding ‘active safety leadership’.

5. Developing targeted education and self-managed active reha-bilitation: Providing active rehabilitation, such as graded physicalexercise,andresumingactivitiesworkersmayhavestoppedalsohelps. Physiotherapists are well placed to inform, educate, guideandsupporttheworkertorestorefunctionandachievetimelyandeffective return towork.

6. Integratingintotheworkplace:Thebestreturntoworkresultscomefrom incorporating theprogram into theworkplaceandprovidingworksiteergonomicassessments.Workplaceinterventionsleadtoalmost twoandahalf times faster results for returning towork.

7. Monitoringandreviewingregularly:Monitoringandreviewingtheworker’s progress against return to work goals and risk factorsis important. Physiotherapists can match suitable duties to theworker’s capabilities and implement regular upgrading of workhours andsuitable duties to assist in recovery.

8. Evaluatingtheoutcomes:It’simportanttoevaluatetheresultsandincorporatewhat’sbeenlearntintoworkplaceoccupationalhealthandsafetyprograms toprevent similar incidencesoccurring.

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TIPSFORTRADIESAs Australia’s hundreds of thousands of tradies settle back into work for 2015, the AustralianPhysiotherapy Association (APA) is urging employers and workers to make health and safety apriority to reduce the $60 billion spent on work injuries each year.

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In addition to the residential version, we are working on releasing a commercial Intellisocket. The commercial model will include some additional features:• 240VAC 15Amp capacity• External Temperature Probe (or other sensor)• Battery Backup• On-board Data Logging

Combining power consumptions with temperature (and other parameters) data provides a powerful insight to overall device efficiency and acts as an unparalleled tool for preventative maintenance.

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• Wi-fi Connected • Smartphone Controlled • Automated Power Saving• Energy Monitoring • Home Automation

Typically home automation and energy monitoring devices are built specifically for adding function and flexibility to home power distribution. We felt that if we are building a power outlet, why not address the obvious concern of high voltage electricity and the dangers associated with electrical outlets. After lengthy discussion and consulting with our development & engineering team we are pleased to announce that the Intellisocket will add an additional layer of safety to your home. With 3 on-board safety features, your Intellisocket empowered home will be a safe place for your family and friends.

• Over-current protection • Residual Current Protection • Foreign Object detection

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LightingIn 2013, 83% of all retrofits in Melbourne were lighting upgrades,accordingtotheMelbourneRetrofitSurvey.Thiswasbolsteredbythe Victorian government’s Energy Saver Incentive program thatoffers rebates to commercial buildings that retrofit their premiseswith energy-efficient lighting.

Taking a ‘whole house’ approachPerhapsenergy-efficientlightingisthelow-hangingfruitofretrofits.Could itbebusinessesgofor low-costsolutions,suchas lighting,andavoidimplementingextensiveretrofittingsolutions?ClimateWorksis concerned that building owners will think improving lightingmeansthattheydon’tneedtotakea ‘wholehouse’approachwithintegrated solutions. However, there are other extensive retrofitmeasures - such as HVAC, cogeneration and ventilation - thatindividually have much longer payback periods.

According to the report, outstanding green buildings with highNABERS and Green Star ratings combine a bundle of energy-efficientretrofitswithbothshort-andlong-termpaybackscenarios.This means it’s more commercially viable and energy efficient toinstallamixofshort-andlong-termmeasures,likeenergy-efficientlighting and CHP plants.

CogenerationCogeneration is a big growth area, which coincides with thesimultaneous decline in the number of boiler upgrades. CHP in-stallations were up to 5% in 2013 from 1% in 2011. Yet it seemsthat the long-term benefits outweigh any investment concerns.The analysts forecast the global cogeneration equipment marketto grow at a CAGR of 9.4% over the period 2012-2016, accordingto Research and Markets.

Green financingAs at 30 June 2014, the CEFC had contracted investments inover$900million inprojectswitha totalvalueofover$3billion.Since the federal election, the Abbott government has introducedlegislation three times to effect abolition of the CEFC. Abolition

legislationhastwicefailedtopasstheSenate.CEFCisanessentialpart of the industry that ensures a strong pipeline of investmentproposals for projects across Australia.

“We’reprovidingarangeoffinancingoptionsandfinancingpro-gramstailoredtosuitcommercialpropertyneeds,”saidtheCEFC’sCEO Oliver Yates, “whether you’re looking to improve the energyproductivityofyourbuildingaspartofabroaderupgradeorlook-ing tobenefit fromtheenergycost savings throughsolarpower.”

Key drivers for retrofitsAround39%ofbuildingowners invest inenergy-efficient retrofitsbecause an asset is worn out or faulty. The remaining 31% ofbuildingownersadoptedretrofitsto improvetheenergyefficiencyof the facility. Surprisingly, however, the attraction of new ten-ants and retention of existing tenants were the key drivers forinstallation only 21% and 12% of the time, respectively. There isa misconception that applying for funding is a lengthy process.Plusthefinancialandenvironmentaloutcomesforretrofittingbuild-ings is overwhelming. In 2015, let’s all say cheers to a new yearwhere the industry finally grapples with the slow-moving beastcalled retrofitting.

CompetitionJust like in the sporting arena, Sydney and Melbourne have bur-geoninggreenbuildingandretrofittingindustriesthatareinhealthycompetitionwitheachother.TheNSWgovernmenthasfocuseditsefforts on the Energy Savings Scheme (ESS) while the Victoriangovernment focused on its well-designed Smarter Resources,Smarter Business program. Policy-making will always be in astate of flux and change. Hopefully, 2015 will be the year whenthe policy unequivocally shifts towards encouraging investmentand employment in the green retrofitting sector. This will meanhugeopportunitiesforenergyauditors,technicians,engineersandenergy reclaim specialists.

Evo Energy Technologies www.evoet.com.au

Commercial buildings with a high NABERS rating deliver 10.5% more investment returns compared tobuildings with a low NABERS rating, according to The Property Council. With benefits like that, it isimportant to keep abreast of changes in the fast-moving retrofitting industry. Here are some trends wecan expect to see in 2015.

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TheforecourtandmainterminalfacadeatMelbourneAirporthaveundergoneatransformationwithadynamic lightinginstallationthatprovidesambienceandentertainmentand

welcomes travellers to the world’smostliveableandfriendliestcity.Theinstallation was carried out by MintLightingDesignandENTTEC.

The landmark project covers12individualsitesprogrammedasoneto create an intricate, synchronisedlight show that boasts more than40,000 pixels and 57 universes tocontrolandschedulethem.

In total, 2140 individual productswere designed and installed. Keyelementsinclude:14m‘Melbourne’signin the forecourt; 140 m double-sidedlightprojectionsbeneaththeelevatedroadway;60mcanopylightingwithinpedestrianbridges,plus light inshellcanopiesandtrees;andaninteractive‘LightShower’ that bathesvisitors inbluelight,inspiredbyresearchintoitseffectsonthecircadianrhythm.

Specialisedprogrammingacrossthe12integratedsiteshasbeendesignedto celebrate important days in themulticulturalcalendar,includingAustraliaDay,Diwali,ChineseNewYearandChristmas.Theinstallationcanbereprogrammedtomarkothereventsandsignificantmilestonesasrequired.

Mint Lighting Design Director Adele Locke said white lightwasbanned fromthedesign. “I had todetermineaway touse

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Improvingpedestriannavigationwasessential.“Using blue lights over entrance

doors and colour-coded light for bussheltersprovidestravellerswithmoredirectionalcues.Thesequenceofcolourchangealsoprovidesstaffwithamoreplayfulworkenvironment,”shesaid.

Thecontrolnetworkrequiredtobringthisambitiousprojecttolifecomprisesfivedifferenttechnologies:wiredDMX;Ethernet;fibreoptic;wirelessethernetPtPlink;andwirelessDMXlink.

ENTTEC founder and GeneralManagerNicolasMoreausaiditisamongthe company’s most sophisticatedinstallationsinits15yearsofworldwideinstallations.

“Thesheerscaleofthesite,accessissues and the number of controlchannelsneeded(over40,000)meantthatwehadtouseeverytoolinthebox.”

The roadside linear site was thelargestandmostchallenging.

“Notonlywasasignificantamountof light needed to light the roadway

structure,apixelpitchof160mmwasrequiredoffullRGBWoverthe300mrun,”Moreausaid.

Mint Lighting Design www.mintlighting.com.au

TheUniversityofPhoenixStadiuminGlendale,AZ,hasinstalledLEDstadiumlightsfromEphesusLighting.ThefacilityisthefirstNFLvenuetoilluminatetheplayingsurfaceexclusivelywithLEDlighting,accordingtoAmyCasper,CEOoftheSyracuse-basedcompany.

TheUniversityofPhoenixStadium installed just312EphesusStadiumfixturestoreplacemorethan780metalhalidefixtures.Thenewlightsusejust310,000wattsofenergycomparedtothe1.24millionwattsneededtopowertheprevioussystem.

EachEphesusLEDlightprovidesasignificantincreaseinilluminationcomparedto traditionalmetalhalide lights liketheonesthatwereinstalledatUniversityofPhoenixStadiumwhenthevenueopenedin2006.LEDlightingalsoprovidesbrighterandmoreuniformlightthateliminatesshadowsontheplayingsurface,creatingabetterstageforplayersaswellasforbothfansinthestadiumandthosewatchingonhigh-definition television. “ThecapabilitiesofLEDtechnologyhavechangedthewayweviewsportslighting,”saidJoeCasper,founderandCTOofEphesusLighting.“Thiswasagreatopportunitytoshowcaseour innovative lightingtechnology inavenueknownasa leader inintroducingnewideastothesportsmarketplace.”

Onaveragemostvenuesexperiencea75%reductioninoverallsportslightingenergyconsumption inadditiontoreduced loadontheair-conditioningsystemtooffsettheheatgeneratedbymetalhalidelights.

Additionally,LEDlightscanbeturnedonandoffwiththeflickofaswitch,whereasmetalhalidefixturesrequirea20-minutewarm-upperiod.Thison/offfeaturealsoallowsfacilityoperatorstocreatelightshows for fanentertainment. “WeareexcitedthatsomanysportsandentertainmentvenueshaveseenthelightandmadetheswitchtoLEDlightingoverthepasttwoyears,”saidMikeLorenz,presidentofEphesusLighting.“Thefeedbackfromfans,playersandbroadcastersatvenuesallacrossNorthAmericawhoareusingourLEDsportslightingreinforcesthatLEDisthepremierlightingsolutionforsportsandentertainmentvenues.”

“WeselectedEphesusaftercarefulconsiderationofalltheotheravailableoptions.Weareconfident that theirsolutionwill improvelightingfortheathletes,fansandbroadcasters,allwhilereducingenergyconsumptionandeliminatingconventionalsportslightingmaintenanceexpense,” saidPeterSullivan, generalmanagerand regionalvicepresidentforGlobalSpectrumatUniversityofPhoenixStadium.

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SPARC2015hasannouncedspeakersfortheupcomingevent,withanimpressiveline-upofbothinternationallyandnationallyrenownedexpertsinlightingdesign,education,researchandarchitecture.

The international lightingevent,whichwill beheld atSydneyEx-hibitionCentre@Glebe Island, from27-29May2015,willonceagainalign with Vivid Sydney - the Southern Hemisphere’s biggest annualcelebrationof light,musicand ideas.

“SPARC will enable thousands of participants to experience thelatest in lighting technology through leading-edge lighting exhibitionsand will provide a world-class seminar of invited speakers,” saidSPARCCEOBryanDouglas.

“Forthosewithinthedesign, lightingdesign,industrialdesign,en-gineering,architecture,interiordesign,landscapearchitecture,buildingandprojectmanagement,facilitymanagement,andmajorendusersofarchitectural, retail and commercial lighting sectors, SPARC offers a

SOLAR2015More than 4000 solar enthusiasts are expected to converge on the Melbourne Convention & ExhibitionCentre to attend the 53rd annual Australian Solar Council Industry Conference & Exhibition.

wonderfulopportunitytoexperiencethevery latest in lightingdesignand technology.” The event 2015 features an educational seminarprogram alongside a cutting-edge exhibition of global developmentsandfuturedirectionsinlightingwhichcanassistattendeeswiththeirprofessionaldevelopmentrequirements.SPARC2015speakersinclude:

•NIST Fellow, Sensor Science Division at the National Institute ofStandards and Technology, Dr Yoshi Ohno, who will present oncolourpreference-basedLED lighting.

•AssociateProfessorofEngineeringandPublicPolicyatCarnegieMellon University and Co-Director at the Center for Climate andEnergy Decision-Making (CEDM), Dr. Inês Azevedo, who will bepresentingon consumer choice for lightingproducts and the fea-sibilityofDCcircuits for lighting.

•SeniorLightingTechnicianattheArtGalleryofNewSouthWales,SimmSteel,whowillbepresentingasessiononmuseumlighting.Additional speakers include:

•MarcLedbetter,discussingearlylessonslearnedfromtheintroduc-tionofSSLto themarket.

•Roger Sexton and Mark Elliott, presenting on light and colour inthebuilt environment.

•DrChristopheMartinsons,talkingaboutthepotentialhealthissuesof solid-state lighting.

•ProfessorGeorgesZissis,presentingtheresultsofqualitytestingof residential LED lamps.

•AnthonyDiMase,discussingdaylight in thebuilt environment.•Dr Alan Prest, presenting on international standards for lighting

products.

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Theevent, to be held on 13-14 May, features free-to-attendconferencestreamsfocusingonAustralianrenewableindustryandinnovation;marketintelligence;policyandfuturedirection;investmentpotential; installer best practice; innovationand

research;latestproductsandtechnologies.Theeventwilldeliverexpertanalysisandopinionanddisplaythelatestproductsandtechnologies,withafocusonenergystorage,efficiency,solarhotwaterandefficientlighting.Theconferencehostsacontinuousstreamof free-to-attendpresentations from industry experts, covering diverse topics fromcurrentpolicyandmarketanalysistofinancingofprojectsandindustrycasestudies,alongwithgovernmentrepresentativeupdates.ThisyeartheAustralianSolarCouncilwillbeputtingonthisevent,independentofanyinternationalpartners.

Theeventalsoincludesprofessionaldevelopmentandtrainingses-sionsthatwillbepresentedbyleadersintheirfield.Co-locatedwith

Solar2015isthefree-to-attendEnergyStorageExhibitionshowcasingemerging ingenuity: a glimpse of the near future, the exciting andenticing world of energy independence; technology that transformstheenergysector;the latestandbeststoragetechnologysolutions.

Solar 2014 attracted a record 3200+ registered delegates from25countriesoverthetwodays.Delegateshadtheopportunitytoview70exhibitorsandattendthreeconcurrentconferencestreamsfocusedonindustryandpolicy,scientificandresearch,andsolarinstallerprofessionaldevelopmenttraining,organised inconjunctionwiththeSolarEnergyIndustriesAssociation(SEIA).ParticipantfeedbackconfirmedthatSolar2014wasbiggerandbetterthanever,incorporatingastrongindustry-focusedconferenceprogram,awell-organisedexhibitionandunlimitednetworkingopportunities.

For more information contact: Sharon Oliver, Solar Conference ManagerPhone: 0418 202 870 | Email: [email protected] | www.solar.org.au

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The Australian Energy Storage Conference seeks to answerthis question. The conference will take place in Sydneyon 3-4 June 2015 at the Australian Technology Park andwill focus on all areas of the energy storage industry.

It includes a free trade show of industry suppliers. Presentationsfromwellover40speakerswillrangeintopicfromaffordablebatterystoragefortheevolvinggrid,tooff-gridtelecommunicationssolarplusstorage projects, to grid resiliency and microgrid lessons learned inthe US from MW-scale flow battery deployments. Also featured willbe grid implications of electric vehicle (EV) charging and innovativethermalenergymanagementforbuildings.Theconferencewillfeaturea diverse range of energy storage projects and case studies fromacrossAustralia and fromoverseas.

MaryHendriks,industryexecutiveoftheAustralianEnergyStorageAlliance,commentedthat“Newenergystoragetechnologieswillbeoflittleuseunlessthepoliciesandstandardsare inplace forbenefitofallthestakeholders.”Sheadded,“Supportinginvestmentanddevelopingsoundpolicies forthe implementationofenergystoragetechnologiesisessentialtobuildcompetitiveenergysupplysystemsforAustralia’s

future.” The conference includes a session on understanding theAustralian regulatorymarketanddevelopingpolicyandstandards forenergystorage.DonaldMcPhail,networkstrategyandpolicyengineer,Ergon Energy, will present at the session and will discuss Ergon’scorporatestrategyforfacilitatingtheuptakeofbatteryenergystoragesystems (BESS)on itsnetwork,specificallyaroundworkingwiththeexisting regulations and coordinating connections through standardsandpolicies.ThecomprehensiveprogramincludesexpertsfromABBAustralia, Aquion Energy, Bloomberg New Energy Finance, Enphase,ErgonEnergy,LendLease,Tritiumandotherkeyindustrycompanies,whowillbespeakingonthelatesttechnologyspecifictotheirspecial-ity.Speakerswithextensiveindustryknowledgeanduniqueperspec-tiveswillparticipate inthistwo-dayevent inSydney.Complementingthe conference will be the free-to-attend Australian Energy StorageExhibition,witha focusonenergystorage industryatall levels - forutilities, energy businesses, building management and the emergingelectricvehiclemarkets.

Will energy storage be the catalyst to changing from centralised to decentralised power systems?

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Wednesday May 13 and Thursday May 14, 2015

at the MCEC at 2 Clarendon St, South Wharf

“Solar power is an unstoppable force and all serious players will gather at the Australian Solar Council’s Solar 2015 to see, learn or present the latest developments in our fast-paced, game-changing industry.”

Your Solar 2015 contacts: Kirsty: 0411 415 442

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What’s on offer• A hall full of industry exhibitors and stands showcasing:

Leading solar panels and inverters, solar hot water and solar heating, installer expertise, battery makers and solar storage, electric vehicles, LED lighting and low energy appliances, specialist building materials, renewable energy trading agencies, higher education providers, research posters and more.

• Energy Storage Council conference and pavilion co-located with Solar 2015 for delegates’ convenience

• Industry and Policy sessions: Gain insights from policy makers and prominent industry specialists and scientists who shape, drive and infl uence solar energy advances in Australia and across the world.

• Professional Development and Training: Presented by leading, long-term and highly regarded solar specialists. Note: Session attendees gain CPD points.

Attend the Solar 2015 Show - it’s FREE! Be in the know. Support your industry body that is devoted to and passionately supports the solar industry across all levels.

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Canopy lightThe CPY Series Canopy Light is a modern lighting system that gives busi-

nesses the freedom to light their site exactly as they choose. The

light is suitable for petroleum stations, soffits, drive-through ATMs,

and hotel/airport drop-off centres.

The light provides a safe, comfortable, visually appealing environment.

Featuring a slim, low-profile design, the light can mount onto virtually any

canopy or soffit and offers the option of a flat or drop lens to meet the vertical and

horizontal illumination performance needs of the end application. It is designed for easy, quick and reli-

able installation and requires no maintenance. With typical commercial usage of 12 hours a day at the

national average of $0.12 kWh, the light can deliver a payback period of less than two years - significantly

lower than the typical metal halide solution. Other features include: minimum 70 CRI; CCT: 5700 K (±500)

4000 K (±300); 13,000 or 8000 lumens light output; 0-10 V dimming control; optional sensor control.

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Energy management portalEnergy Action has launched a

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WhenHaworth,adesignerandmanufacturerofadaptableworkspaces,waslookingforasophisticatedmodernlightingcontrolsolutionforThePorter,Sydney’spremierbusinessexecutivelounge,itapproachedPhilipsLighting.

HaworthrecentlycollaboratedwithLendLease-managerof1O’ConnellStreet-todeveloppartofthebuilding’slobbyareaintoanadaptableandflexibleworkspace,suitableforadynamicrangeofbusiness,communityandsocialactivities.

HaworthandPhilipshavefosteredastrongandproductivestrategicallianceoveranumberofyearsandhaverecentlycollaboratedonseveralcore-levelprojects,includingadynamicsharedworkspaceintheParkviewGreenbuildinginBeijing.Consequently,itwasnaturalthatHaworthelectstoleveragePhilips’Dynalitecontrolsystemsexpertiseonceagaintoprovideasolutionforthenewprojectat1O’ConnellStreet-ThePorter.

The challengeHaworth’schallengefor1O’ConnellStreetwastotransform600m2oflobbyspaceintoaflexibleandadaptableworkspacethatwouldhelpsupporttheongoingbusinessneedsofexistingbuildingtenantsaswellasnewusers.Alltoooften,thelobbiesofsimilarcommercialbuildingsaresimplygivenovertounimaginativeretailventuresandfoodcourts.

ThePorterdesignbriefcalled foranexclusivebusinessclub loungearea,separatedintoaseriesofdistinctworkingareas-TheStudio,anopenareadesignedforworkshops,presentationsandinteractivemeetings;TheAtelier,atechnology-enabledroomforworkshops,trainingseminars,video/audioconferencingandfocusedmeetings;TheLibrary,aserenehot-deskingareaalsosetupforvideo/audioconferencing;andTheLoungesformoreinformalmeetings,equippedwithwirelesspresentationscreens.

Thelighting/automationdesign,developedinclosecollaborationbetweenHaworthandPhilipsLightingSolutionsManagerVessiIvanova,neededtoreflecttheoveralldesignethosofThePorter,complementingtherequirementsofthedifferentspaces.Thelightingplanfocusedonrealisingthebestpossiblebalancebetween formand function,andthiswasachievedthroughacombinationofarchitecturalandfeaturependantLEDlightingtocreatethedesiredambience,withDigitalAddressableLighting Interface (DALI)LED luminairesdeliveringtask-specificillumination.

The solutionThe switching of the feature and architectural lighting is achievedvia two DynaliteDDRC1220FR-GLrelaycontrollers,whilethedimmingforthe120DALIaddressableluminairesiscontrolledthrougha3-channelDDBC320-DALIcontroller.TheDALIluminairesareinstalledonasuspendedtrack,whichdeliversbothacontemporarylookandultimateflexibility.OneofthemanybenefitsofaDALIsystemisthatitallowsluminairestoberegroupedeasily.Theuseofsuspendedlightingtracksallowsluminairestobephysicallyrepositionedwithouttheneedforrewiring.

AnadditionalDDRC810DT8-channel relaycontrollerenablesmotorisedblindcontrolthroughtheDynalitesystem,whileaDNG232RS232networkgatewayallowsfulltwo-wayintegrationbetweenthelightingcontrolsystemandtheAMXprotocolsusedbytheAVsystemsinthevideoconferencingandmeetingrooms.TheuseofDUS704CuniversalsensorsandtheDDTC001Timeclockfacilitatesautomatedscenecontrolbasedonbothoperatinghoursandtheoccupancystatusofvariousareas.Theaward-winningAntumbraButtonuserinterfacefurtherenhancestheeleganceofthesolution,whiletheDTP170ColorTouchscreenprovidesanintuitivesupervisoryinterfacefortheentiresystem.ThevariouselementsofthesystemareinterconnectedthroughtherobustDyNetRS485network,andthesystemwascommissionedusingEnvisionProjectcommissioningandmanagementsoftware.

BenefitsThefinishedsystem’seaseofoperationbeliesitsunderlyingsophistication,perfectlymatchingtheoveralldesignethosofThePorter.TheAVintegrationprovidesanexampleofthis,withasinglebuttonpresssimultaneouslyturningontheAVsystems,closingtheblindsandoptimisingthelightinglevels.Automationsettingssimplifyoperationforbothstaffandvisitors,providinganinherentlyenergy-efficientsystemthatisbothunobtrusiveandintuitivetouse.Moreover,theDALIprotocolsdelivertheflexibilitytoallowlightingmoodstobeadjustedeasilythroughpresetscenes,whilefacilitatingfuturelayoutchangeswithouttheneedforcostlyrewiring.

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Low Profile Switches & Power PointsThe low profile ‘S-Line’ electrical accessories series is a sleek and elegant style from DETA, making an impressive addition to the contemporary Australian home.

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