UTP Connecting Hardware Posted on February 27, 2017 by Brandy McNeil Attenuation / Next Loss Frequency (MHz) Category 3 (dB) Category 4 (dB) Category 5 (dB) 1.0 0.4/58 0.1/65 0.1/65 4.0 0.4/46 0.1/58 0.1/65 8.0 0.4/40 0.1/52 0.1/62 10.0 0.4/38 0.1/50 0.1/60 16.0 0.4/34 0.2/46 0.2/56 20.0 0.2/44 0.2/54 25.0 0.2/52 31.25 0.2/50 62.5 0.3/44 100.0 0.4/40
Telecommunication Outlet Specifications Posted on February 27, 2017 by Brandy McNeil 100-OHM UTP CABLE Each four-pair cable shall be terminated in an eight-position modular jack in the work area. The 100-ohm UTP telecommunications outlet shall meet the requirements described in EIA/TIA-570. 150 OHM STP-CABLE The telecommunications connector used for terminating the 150-ohm STP cable shall be that specified by ANSI/IEEE 802.5 for the media interface connector. This connector shall be designed so that like units will mate when oriented 180 degrees with respect to each other.
Standard Networking Configurations Posted on February 27, 2017 by Brandy McNeil Standard Networking Configurations ATM 155 Mbps uses pairs 2 and 4 (pins 1-2, 7-8) Ethernet 10Base-T uses pairs 2 and 3 (pins 1-2, 3-6) Ethernet 100Base-T4 uses pairs 2 and 3 (4T+) (pins1-2, 3-6) Ethernet 100 Base-T8 uses pairs 1,2,3 and 4 (pins 4-5, 1-2, 3-6, 7-8) Token-Ring uses pairs 1 and 3 (pins 4-5, 3-6) TP-PMD uses pairs 2 and 4 (pins 1-2, 7-8) 100VG-AnyLAN uses pairs 1,2,3, and 4 (pins 4-5, 1-2, 3-6, 7-8)</</td>
Structured Cabling (568) Systems Posted on February 27, 2017 by Brandy McNeil Four-pair 100 ohm UTP cables The cable consists of 24 AWG thermoplastic insulated conductors formed into four individually twisted pairs and enclosed by a thermoplastic jacket. Four-pair, 22 AWG cables which meet the transmission requirements may also be used. Four-pair, shielded twisted pair cables which meet the transmission requirements may also be used. The diameter over the insulation shall be 1.22mm (0.048 in) max. The pair twists of any pair shall not be exactly the same as any other pair. The pair twist lengths shall be selected by the manufacturer to assure compliance with the crosstalk requirements of this standard. Color Codes Pair 1 White-Blue (W-BL) Blue (BL)” Pair 2 White-Orange (W-O) Orange (O)” Pair 3 White-Green (W-G) Green (G)” Pair 4 White-Brown (W-BR) Brown (BR)” Cable Specifications: The diameter of the completed cable shall be less than 6.35mm (0.25in) The ultimate breaking strength of the completed cable is 90 lb minimum. Maximum pulling tension should not exceed 25 lb to avoid stretching. The cable tested shall withstand a bend radius of 25.4mm (1in) at a temperature of -20C without jacket or insulation cracking. The resistance of any conductor shall not exceed 28.6 ohms per 305m (1000ft.) at or corrected to a temperature of 20C. The resistance unbalance between the two conductors of any pair shall not exceed 5% when measured at or corrected to a temperature of 20C in… The mutual capacitance of any pair at 1kHz shall not exceed 20 nF per 305 M (1000ft.) The mutual capacitance of any pair at 1 kHz and measured at or corrected at a temperature of 20C, shall not exceed 17 nF per 305 m (1000ft) for category 4 and category 5 cables. the capacitance unbalance to ground at 1 kHz of any pair shall not exceed 1000 pF per 305m (1000ft.).
Separation from Sources of Interference Posted on February 27, 2017 by Brandy McNeil Unshielded data cables should not be installed near sources of electromagnetism. There is a standard that specifies these distances for structured data cabling systems. EIA/TIA-569, the cabling pathways standard, specifies the following Minimum Separation Distance from Power Source at 480V or less: Condition < 2kVA 2-5kVA < 5kVA Unshielded power lines or electrical equipment in proximity to open or non-metal pathways 5 in. 12 in. 24 in. Unshielded power lines or electrical equipment in proximity to grounded metal conduit pathway 2.5 in. 6 in. 12 in. Power lines enclosed in a grounded metal conduit ( or equivalent shielding (in proximity to grounded metal conduit pathway). 6 in. 12 in. Transformers and Electric Motors 40 in. 40 in. 40 in. Fluorescent lighting 12 in. 12 in. 12 in.
Parameters of EIA/TIA 568 Posted on February 27, 2017 by Brandy McNeil Up to 50,000 users Facilities up to 10 million square feet 90 meter horizontal distance limit between closet and desktop 4 pairs of conductors to each outletâ??all must be terminated 25-pair cables may not be used (crosstalk problems) May not use old wiring already in place Bridge taps and standard telephone wiring schemes may not be used Requires careful installation procedures Requires extensive testing procedures
UTP Cable Attenuation Posted on February 27, 2017 by Brandy McNeil Frequency(MHz) Category 3(dB)Attn/NEXT Category 4(dB)Attn/NEXT Category 5(dB)Attn/NEXT 0.064 0.9/- 0.8/- 0.8/- 0.150 -/53 -/68 -/74 0.256 1.3/- 1.1/- 1.1/- 0.512 1.8/- 1.5/- 1.5/- 0.772 2.2/43 1.9/58 1.8/64 1.0 2.6/41 2.2/56 2.0/62 4.0 5.6/32 4.3/47 4.1/53 8.0 8.5/27 6.2/42 5.8/48 10.0 9.7/26 6.9/41 6.5/47 16.0 13.1/23 8.9/38 8.2/44 20.0 10.0/36 9.3/42 25.0 10.4/41 31.25 11.7/39 62.5 17.0/35 100.00 22.0/32 Attenuation: per 100 meters (328 feet) @ 20ºC NEXT: > = 100 meters (328 feet)
General Cable Installation Rules Posted on February 27, 2017 by Brandy McNeil 1. Do not exceed a pulling tension of 20% of the ultimate breaking strength of the cable (these figures are available from the cable maker.) 2. Lubricate the raceway generously with a suitable pulling compound. (Check with the manufacturer for types of lubricants that are best suited to the type of cable.) 3. Use pulling eyes for manhole installations. 4. For long underground runs, pull the cable both ways from a centrally located manhole to avoid splicing. Use pulling eyes on each end. 5. Do not bend, install, or rack any cable in an arc of less than 12 times the cable diameter.
10Base-T Straight Thru Patch Cord Posted on February 27, 2017 by Brandy McNeil RJ45 PLUG RJ45 PLUG T2 1 White/Orange 1 TxData + pair 2/- R2 2 Orange 2 TxData – T3 3 White/Green 3 RecvData + R1 4 Blue 4 pair3 T1 5 White/Blue 5 R3 6 Green 6 RecvData – T4 7 White/Brown 7 T4 8 Brown 8
10Base-T Crossover Patch Cord Posted on February 27, 2017 by Brandy McNeil This cable is used to cascade hubs, or for connecting two Ethernet stations back-to-back without a hub. Note pin numbering of straight-thru patch cord. RJ45 PLUG RJ45 PLUG 1 Tx+ Rx+ 3 2 Tx Rx- 6 3 RX+ Tx+ 1 6 Rx+ Tx- 2
Digital Patch Cable (DPC) Coding Posted on February 27, 2017February 27, 2017 by Brandy McNeil Digital Patch Cable (DPC) Coding Pair 1: Green & Red Pair 2: Yellow & Black Pair 3: Blue & Orange Pair 4: Brown & Gray
Copper Wire Limitations Posted on February 27, 2017 by Brandy McNeil Due to the electrical properties of copper wiring, data signals will undergo some corruption during their travels. Signal corruption within certain limits is acceptable, but if the electrical properties of the cable will cause serious distortion of the signal, that cable must be replaced or repaired. As a signal propagates down a length of cable, it loses some of its energy. So, a signal that starts out with a certain input voltage, will arrive at the load with a reduced voltage level. The amount of signal loss is known as attenuation, which is measured in decibels, or dB. If the voltage drops too much, the signal may no longer be useful. Attenuation has a direct relationship with frequency and cable length. The high frequency used by the network, the greater the attenuation. Also, the longer the cable, the more energy a signal loses by the time it reaches the load. A signal losses energy during its travel because of electrical properties at work in the cable. For example, every conductor offers some dc resistance to a current (sometimes called copper losses). The longer the cable, the more resistance it offers. Resistance reduces the amount of signal passing through the wires – it does not alter the signal. Reactance, inductive or capacitive, distorts the signal. The two concerns of signal transmission are: That enough signal gets through. (Quantity) That the signal is not distorted. (Quality)
Computer Circuits Posted on February 27, 2017February 27, 2017 by Brandy McNeil A network is a collection of electrical signaling circuits, each carrying digital signals between pieces of equipment. There are power sources, conductors, and loads involved in the process. The power source is a network device that transmits an electrical signal. The conductors are the wires that the signal travels over to reach its destination (another network device). The receiver is the load. These items, connected together, make up a complete circuit. In the computer world, the electric signal transmitted by an energy source is a digital signal known as a pulse. Pulses are simply the presence of voltage and a lack of the presence of voltage, generated in a sequence. These pulses are used to represent a series of ones and zeroes and ones (the presence of voltage being a 1, and the absence of voltage being a 0). These zeros or ones are called bits. Many years ago, computer engineers began using groupings of eight bits to represent digital “words, ” and to this day, a series of 8 bits is called a byte. These terms are used everywhere in the computer fields. The key to successful signal transmission is that when a load receives an electrical signal, the signal must have a voltage level and configuration consistent with what had been originally transmitted by the energy source. If the signal has undergone too much corruption, the load won’t be able to interpret it accurately. A good cable will transfer a signal without too much distortion of the signal while a bad cable will render a signal useless.
Common Types of Cabling Posted on February 27, 2017 by Brandy McNeil Unshielded twisted pair cables, 22-24 gauge (UTP) Advantages Inexpensive, may be in place in some places; familiar and simple to install. Disadvantages Subject to interference, both internal and external; limited bandwidth, which translates into slower transmissions. Somewhat vulnerable to security breaches; may become obsolete quickly because of new technologies. Shielded twisted pair cables, 22-24 (STP) Advantages Easy installation; reasonable cost; resistance to interference; better electrical characteristics than unshielded cables; better data security; easily terminated with modular connector. Disadvantages May become obsolete due to technical advances; can be tapped, breaching security. Coaxial cables Advantages Familiar and fairly easy to install; better electrical characteristics (lower attenuation and great bandwidth than shielded or unshielded cables; highly resistant to interference; generally good data security; easy to connect. Disadvantages May become obsolete due to technological advances; can be tapped, breaching security. Optical fiber cables Advantages Top performance; excellent bandwidth ( high in the gigabit range, and theoretically higher); very long life span; excellent security; allows for very high rates of data transmission; causes no interference and is not subject to electromagnetic interference; smaller and lighter than other cable types. Disadvantages Slightly higher installed cost than twisted -pair cables.
Common Ethernet Systems Posted on February 27, 2017 by Brandy McNeil 10BASE-5 or (Thick Ethernet) 10BASE-5 is the original Ethernet system. It employs a quarter of an inch diameter, 50 ohm coax cable ( with minimum bend radius of 10 inches). 10BASE-5 segments can run in length up to 500 meters with as many as 100 transceiver connections spaced at lease 2.75 yards apart. 10BASE-5 transceivers access the media by piercing the thick coaxial cable. These transceiver taps are known as vampire taps. Since they don’t actually require breaking the physical cable, the electrical signals over the cable are typically fairly clean. 10BASE-5 systems were originally envisioned to be cheap and fairly easey to build. The large cable needed simply to be run by rooms where computing equipment would be located. Taps would be made into the cable by using external transceivers. As it turned out, the requirement of an external transceiver and the thick cable, which was expensive and difficult to work with, limited the use of 10BASE-5. 10BASE-2 (Thin Ethernet) Thin Ethernet was a fairly popular specification and is still used in many environments today. With a maximum segment length of 203.5 yards, it requires that the 50 ohm cable be only .2 inches thick ( a bend radius of two inches). It also uses standard BNC connectors and “T’s” to provide access to the media. Typically, T’s are connected directly to the back of network interface cards, thus eliminating the need for an external transceiver. A maximum of 30 transceivers may be inserted onto a Thin Ethernet segment and must be spaced at least 20 inches apart. 3Com hardware is able to handle slightly longer segments, up to 220 yards in length. Unfortunately, mixing other vedor’s equipment into an environment where cable runs exceed 203.5 yards can cause problems. For this reason, keeping total lengths to 203.5 yards is recommended.
Circuit Protection Posted on February 27, 2017 by Brandy McNeil Protectors are surge arresters designed for the specific requirements of communications circuits. They are required for all aerial circuits not confined with a block. (Block here means city block.) They must be installed on all circuits with a block that could accidentally contact power circuits over 300 volts to ground. They must also be listed for the type of installation. Other requirements are the following: Metal Sheaths of any communications cables must be grounded or interrupted with an insulating joint as close as practicable to the point where they enter any building (such point of entrance being the place where the communications cable emerges through an exterior wall or concrete floor slab, or from a grounded rigid or intermediate metal conduit). Grounding conductors for communications circuits must be copper or some other corrosion-resistant material, and have insulation suitable for the area in which it is installed. Communications grounding conductors may be no smaller than No. 14. The grounding conductor must be run as directly as possible to the grounding electrode, and be protected if necessary. If the grounding conductor is protected by metal raceway, it must be bonded to the grounding conductor on both ends. Grounding electrodes for communications ground may be any of the following: The grounding electrode of an electrical power system. A grounded interior metal piping system. (Avoid gas piping systems for obvious reasons.) Metal power service raceway. Power service equipment enclosures. A separate grounding electrode. If the building being served has no grounding electrode system, the following can be used as a grounding electrode: Any acceptable power system grounding electrode. A grounded metal structure. A ground rod or pipe at least 5 feet long and 1/2 inch in diameter. This rod should be driven into damp (if possible) earth, and kept separate from any lightning protection system grounds or conductors. Connections to grounding electrodes must be made with approved means. If the power and communications systems use separate grounding electrodes, they must be bonded together with a No. 6 copper conductor. Other electrodes may be bonded also. This is not required for mobile homes. For mobile homes, if there is no service equipment or disconnect within 30 feet of the mobile home wall, the communications circuit must have its own grounding electrode. In this case, or if the mobile home is connected with cord and plug, the communications circuit protector must be bonded to the mobile home frame or grounding terminal with a copper conductor no smaller than No. 12.
Category Cables Posted on February 27, 2017 by Brandy McNeil The Category Rating System was developed by TIA as a response to the industry’s request for higher data rate specifications on applications over unshielded (UTP) and shielded (STP) twisted pair. This rating systems has been integrated into the body of the EIA/TIA-568A standard document. The category rating system only applies to 100 ohm UTP and STP wiring systems. EIA/TIA-568A also allows 150 ohm STP (also called type I) and 62.5/125 um multi-mode optical fiber. Category 3 Cable Category 3 is characterized to 16 MHz and supports applications up to 10 Mbps. Applications may range from voice to 10BaseT. Category 5 Cable Category 5 is characterized to 100 Mhz and supports applications up to 100 Mbps. Applications may range from voice to TP-PMD. Enhanced Category 5 Enhanced Category 5 is still characterized to 100 Mhz and supports applications up to 100 Mbps. However, Enhanced Category 5 provides additional NEXT margin (sometimes referred to as headroom) over the specified frequency band from 1 MHz to 100 MHz. The total noise power with all pairs energized (usually specified as Power Sum NEXT) meets or exceeds the Category 5 specification for worst pair-to-pair NEXT. It also provides improved ELFEXT (Equal Level Far-End Crosstalk) and Return Loss Performance. Category Safety Requirements These Safety Requirements are valid for both Category 3 and 5 applications: Safety Requirements: UL 1459 (Telephone) UL 1863 (Wire and Jacks) NEC 1996, Article 800-4
Cable Administration Posted on February 27, 2017 by Brandy McNeil Horizontal voice cables Blue Inter-building backbone Brown Second-level backbone Gray Network connections and auxiliary circuits Green Demarcation point,telephone cable from Central Office Orange First-level backbone Purple Key-type telephone systems Red Horizontal data cables, computer & PBX equipment Silver or White Auxiliary, maintenance & security alarms Yellow
Basic Channel Link Next Loss Posted on February 27, 2017 by Brandy McNeil Frequency(MHz) Category 3(dB) Category 4(dB) Category 5(dB) 1 3.2/4.2 2.2/2.6 2.1/2.5 4 6.1/7.3 4.3/4.8 4/4.5 8 8.8/10.2 6/6.7 5.7/6.3 10 10/11.5 6.8/7.5 6.3/7 16 13.2/14.9 8.8/9.9 8.2/9.2 20 9.9/11 9.2/10.3 25 10.3/11.4 31.25 11.5/12.8 62.5 16.7/18.5 100 21.6/24
Basic Channel Link Attenuation Posted on February 27, 2017 by Brandy McNeil Frequency(MHz) Category 3(dB) Category 4(dB) Category 5(dB) 1 3.2/4.2 2.2/2.6 2.1/2.5 4 6.1/7.3 4.3/4.8 4/4.5 8 8.8/10.2 6/6.7 5.7/6.3 10 10/11.5 6.8/7.5 6.3/7 16 13.2/14.9 8.8/9.9 8.2/9.2 20 9.9/11 9.2/10.3 25 10.3/11.4 31.25 11.5/12.8 62.5 16.7/18.5 100 21.6/24
Backbone Runs: UTP Cable Posted on February 27, 2017 by Brandy McNeil Frequency (MHz) Category 3 (dB) Attn/NEXT Category 4 (dB) Attn/NEXT Category 5 (dB) Attn/NEXT 0.064 0.9/- 0.8/- 0.8/- 0.150 -/53 -/68 -/74 0.256 1.3/- 1.1/- 1.1/- 0.512 1.8/- 1.5/- 1.5/- 0.772 2.2/43 1.9/58 1.8/64 1.0 2.6/41 2.2/56 2.0/62 4.0 5.6/32 4.3/47 4.1/53 8.0 8.5/27 6.2/42 5.8/48 10.0 9.7/26 6.9/41 6.5/47 16.0 13.1/23 8.9/38 8.2/44 20.0 10.0/36 9.3/42 25.0 10.4/41 31.25 11.7/39 62.5 17.0/35 100.0 22.0/32 Attenuation per 100 meters (328 feet) @ 20ºC NEXT: > = 100 meters (328 feet)
Attenuation for Coaxial and UTP Cables Posted on February 27, 2017 by Brandy McNeil Attenuation (dB/100 meters) Frequency (MHz) Thick Coax Thin Coax Cat. 3 UTP Cat. 4 UTP Cat.5 UTP 1 0.62 1.41 2.6 2.2 2.0 10 1.70 4.26 9.7 6.9 6.5 20 6.00 10.0 9.3 50 3.94 9.54 100 13.70 22.0 Note: UTP figures are based on TIA/EIA requirements for horizontal cable.
Electrical Formulas Posted on February 26, 2017 by Brandy McNeil To Find Direct Current Alternating Current Single Phase Two-Phase* Four-Wire Three Phase Amperes when Horsepower is known HP x 746 E x EFF HP x 746 E x EFF x PF x 2 HP x 746 2 x E x EFF x PF HP x 746 E x EFF x PF x 1.73 Amperes when Kilowatts are known KW x 1000 E KW x 1000 E x PF KW x 1000 2 x E x PF KW x 1000 E x PF x 1.73 Amperes when "KVA" is known KVA x 1000 E KVA x 1000 KVA x 1000 E x 1.73 Kilowatts E x I 1000 E x I x PF 1000 I x E x 2 x PF 1000 E x I x 1.73 x PF 1000 Kilovolt-Amperes "KVA" – I x E 1000 I x E x 2 1000 E x I x 1.73 1000 Horsepower (Output) E x I x EFF 746 E x I x EFF x PF 746 I x E x 2 x EFF x PF 746 E x I x EFF x PF x 1.73 746 E = Voltage I = Amps PF = Power Factor EFF = Efficiency HP = Horsepower Note: Direct current formulas do not use (PF, 2, or 1.73) Single phase formulas do not use (2 or 1.73) Two phase-four wire formulas do not use (1.73) Three phase formulas do not use (2) * For three-wire, two phase circuits the current in the common conductor is 1.41 times that in either of the other two conductors. Ohms Law Posted on February 26, 2017August 7, 2017 by Brandy McNeil A. When Volts and OHMS are known: Example: Find the current of a 120 volt circuit with a resistance of 60 OHMS. B. When Watts and Volts are known: Example: A 120 Volt Circuit has a 1440 Watt Load. Determine the current. C. When OHMS and Watts are known: Example: A circuit consumes 625 watts through a 12.75 OHM resistor. Determine the current. General Electric Heater Coil Posted on February 26, 2017 by Brandy McNeil Heater Selection Information To prevent overloading the starter, do not select heater(s) for a motor of larger rating than the maximum given on the nameplate for the starter. For continuous rated motors, with a service factor of 1.15 to 1.25,select the heater with maximum motor amperes equal to or immediately greater than the motor full-load current (provides a maximum of 125 percent protection). For continuous rated motors with no service factor, multiply the full-load current of the motor by 0.90 and use this value to select the heater. How to Select Heaters The table below should be used to determine which column of motor full load amperes applies for heater selection. Select in order, the base catalog number, the NEMA type of enclosure, and the column to be used in the proper table by NEMA size. If full-load amperes of the motor falls between two ratings, select heaters for the higher rating. Series Description Heater Table Column CR306 3 phase, 3 pole, 3 leg protection standard C ambient compensated (except size 3 & 4) D ambient compensated size 3 D ambient compensated size 4 E Table for CR110H & CR110Y Manual Starters … click here General Electric NEMA SIZES 00, 0 and 1 NEMA SIZE 2 NEMA SIZE 3 CatalogNumber Maximum Motor – Full Load Amps CatalogNumber Maximum Motor – Full Load Amps CatalogNumber Maximum Motor – Full Load Amps A B C D A B C D C D CR123C118A 1.12 1.09 1.04 1.02 CR123C592A 5.92 5.79 CR123F357B 31.8 31.3 CR123C131A 1.26 1.22 1.15 1.10 CR123C630A 6.23 6.12 5.85 5.72 CR123F430B 37.6 34.3 CR123C695A 6.63 6.49 6.47 6.30 CR123F487B 41.9 40.9 CR123C148A 1.40 1.31 1.27 1.23 CR123C778A 7.72 7.59 7.35 7.04 CR123C163A 1.46 1.46 1.39 1.38 CR123C867A 8.96 8.71 8.06 7.91 CR123F614B 52.1 51.1 CR123C184A 1.63 1.59 1.55 1.49 CR123F772B 68.1 63.3 CR123C196A 1.79 1.74 1.73 1.67 CR123C104B 10.4 10.1 9.61 9.27 CR123C220A 1.97 1.93 1.89 1.79 CR123C113B 11.7 11.2 10.5 9.99 CR123F848B 71.5 66.1 CR123C125B 12.1 11.9 11.6 11.1 CR123F114C 90.0 90.0 CR123C239A 2.25 2.13 2.05 1.98 CR123C137B 13.5 12.6 12.5 12.1 CR123C268A 2.43 2.37 2.28 2.24 CR123C151B 14.7 14.5 13.6 13.1 CR123C301A 2.60 2.52 2.47 2.43 CR123C326A 2.96 2.87 2.79 2.75 CR123C163B 18.3 17.7 16.7 15.5 CR123C356A 3.57 3.39 3.31 3.25 CR123C180B 20.1 19.1 17.9 16.8 CR123C198B 22.3 21.4 18.7 18.0 CR123C379A 3.86 3.59 3.70 3.43 CR123C214B 25.0 22.9 20.4 19.7 CR123C419A 4.43 4.31 4.06 4.03 CR123C228B 27.7 24.7 22.7 21.6 CR123C466A 4.87 4.57 4.47 4.43 CR123C526A 5.37 5.31 4.95 4.94 CR123C250B 29.3 25.9 24.7 23.9 CR123C592A 5.99 5.86 5.49 5.36 CR123C237B 30.7 27.1 26.3 25.5 CR123C303B 32.7 30.2 29.5 28.2 CR123C630A 6.39 6.19 5.91 5.77 CR123C330B 35.6 34.8 32.5 31.6 CR123C695A 6.87 6.61 6.47 6.35 CR123C778A 7.71 7.61 7.20 6.92 CR123C400B 45.0 45.0 41.9 37.8 CR123C867A 8.72 8.46 8.22 7.99 CR123C440B 43.2 40.6 CR123C104B 10.5 10.4 9.67 9.19 CR123C113B 11.7 11.3 10.4 10.0 CR123C125B 12.2 11.9 11.0 10.7 CR123C137B 13.5 13.0 12.4 12.0 CR123C151B 15.1 14.5 13.2 12.9 CR123C163B 17.5 17.4 15.4 15.1 CR123C180B 18.9 18.6 17.1 16.3 CR123C198B 20.8 20.5 18.1 17.9 CR123C214B 22.4 22.3 20.0 19.7 CR123C228B 25.5 25.7 22.5 21.2 CR123C250B 26.2 25.7 22.5 22.3 CR123C273B 27.0 27.0 23.9 22.3 CR123C303B 26.3 25.5 CR123C330B 27.0 27.0 The table below gives a proper size heater to trip the switch at approximately 125 per cent of motor current. Listed values are for motors with 1.15/1.25 service factor. For continuous rated motors with a service factor of 1.0, multiply full-load current of motor by 0.9 and use this value to select heater. If motor full-load amperes falls between two ratings, select heater for the higher rating. For 1.35 service factor motors, multiply full-load current of motor by 1.15 and use this value to select heater(s). Max Full-load amps Heater Catalog Number 3.88 CR123H446A 4.60 CR123H529A 5.00 CR123H575A 5.43 CR123H625A 6.41 CR123H739A 6.98 CR123H802A 8.25 CR123H950A 10.6 CR123H122A 13.6 CR123H157A Cutler-Hammer Heater Coil Posted on February 26, 2017 by Brandy McNeil Magnetic Motor Control Heater coils are rated to protect 40½°C rise motors, and open and drip-proof motors having a service factor of 1.15 where the motor and the controller are at the same ambient temperature. For other conditions: For 50½°C, 55½°C, 75½°C rise motors and enclosed motors having a service factor of 1.0, select one size smaller coil. Ambient temperature of controller lower than motor by 26½°C (47½°F) use one size smaller coil. Ambient temperature of controller higher than motor by 26½°C (47½°F) use one size larger coil. Ultimate tripping current of heater coils is approximately 1.25 times the minimum current rating listed in the tables. Manual Motor Control Heater coils are rated to protect standard 40°C rise motors, and open and drip proof motors having a service factor of 1.15 at approximately 125% of rated motor current, and where controller and motor are at same ambient. Heater coil ranges provide for variations in all enclosure sizes and designs, including internal heating. Selection tables are not compromises or averaged values thereby providing maximum motor output and life. For other conditions: 50½°C or 55½°C rise motor and enclosed motor having a service factor of 1.0 with protection at 115% of rated current, use one size smaller coil. Ambient temperature of controller lower than motor by: 8.5-16.7½°C (16-30½°F) use one size larger coil. 16.8-27.8½°C(31-50½°F) use two sizes smaller coil. Ambient temperature of controller higher than motor by: 8.5-16.7½°C (16-30½°F) use one size larger coil. 16.8-27.8½°C (31-50½°F) use two sizes larger coil. Desc Type 00-1½ 2 3 4 5 A10 Open Encl ST-1 ST-2 ST-3 ST-4 ST-5 ST-6 ST-7 ST-8 ST-16 ST-16 A30 Encl ST-9 ST-3 ST-6 ST-8 ST-16 A40 Encl ST-9 ST-3 ST-6 ST-8 ST-16 A50 Open Encl ST-1 ST-2 ST-3 ST-4 ST-5 ST-6 ST-7 ST-8 ST-16 B10 both ST-1 ST-3 ST-5 ST-7 B50 both ST-1 ST-3 ST-5 ST-7 C300 both ST-1 ST-3 ST-5 ST-7 Desc NEMA Open 1 MS Series all See table B100 Series all See table Cutler-Hammer A10 Heater Selection Chart For OPEN Type Cat. No. A10, A50, B10, B50, C300. For ENCLOSED Type Cat. No. B10, B50, C300 For ENCLOSED Type Cat. No. A10, A50 For OPEN Type Cat. No. A10, A50, C300. For ENCLOSED type Cat. No. B10, C300, A800 For ENCLOSED Type Cat. No. A10, A30, A50 For OPEN Type Cat. No. A10, A50, C300. For ENCLOSED type Cat. No. B10 For ENCLOSED Type Cat. No. A10, A30, A50 For OPEN Type Cat. No. A10, A50, C300 For ENCLOSED Type Cat. No. A10, A50 Catalog Number Table ST-1 Table ST-2 Table ST-3 Table ST-4 Table ST-5 Table ST-6 Table ST-7 Table ST-8 Starter Size – Full Load Amps Sizes 00, 0, 1, 1 ½ Size 2 Size 3 Size 4 H1101 H1102 H1103 H1104 H1105 .167-.187 .188-.210 .211-.237 .238-.266 .267-.298 .155-.173 .174-.195 .196-.220 .221-.247 .248-.278 – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – H1106 H1107 H1108 H1109 H1110 .299-.334 .335-.376 .377-.422 .423-.474 .475-.532 .279-.310 .311-.349 .350-.391 .392-.441 .442-.495 – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – H1111 H1112 H1113 H1114 H1115 .533-.598 .599-.672 .673-.757 .758-.855 .856-.959 .496-.555 .556-.624 .625-.703 .704-.795 .796-.895 – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – H1116 H1117 .960-1.07 1.08-1.21 .896-.999 1.00-1.12 – – – – – – – – – – – – H1018 H1019 H1020 H1021 H1022 1.22-1.35 1.36-1.52 1.53-1.70 1.71-1.90 1.91-2.10 1.13-1.25 1.26-1.41 1.42-1.58 1.59-1.77 1.78-1.96 – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – H1023 H1024 H1025 H1026 H1066 H1027 2.11-2.33 2.34-2.62 2.63-2.93 2.94-3.27 3.28-3.64 3.65-4.06 1.97-2.17 2.18-2.44 2.45-2.72 2.73-3.04 3.05-3.38 3.39-3.73 – – – – – 3.72-4.10 – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – H1028 H1029 H1030 H1031 H1032 4.07-4.55 4.56-5.03 5.04-5.59 5.60-6.25 6.26-6.92 3.74-4.18 4.19-4.63 4.64-5.15 5.16-5.68 5.69-6.30 4.11-4.59 4.60-5.07 5.08-5.65 5.66-6.29 6.30-7.00 3.86-4.31 4.32-4.77 4.78-5.31 5.32-5.90 5.91-6.55 – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – H1033 H1034 H1035 H1036 H1037 6.93-7.75 7.76-8.63 8.64-9.59 9.60-10.6 10.7-11.9 6.31-7.05 7.06-7.76 7.77-8.63 8.64-9.51 9.52-10.5 7.01-7.82 7.83-8.79 8.80-9.67 9.68-10.8 10.9-12.0 6.56-7.33 7.34-8.15 8.16-9.00 9.01-10.1 10.2-11.2 – 8.32-9.27 9.28-10.1 10.2-11.4 11.5-12.8 – 8.24-9.19 9.20-10.1 10.2-11.3 11.4-12.7 – – – – – – – – – – H1038 H1039 H1040 H1041 H1042 12.0-13.3 13.4-14.7 14.8-16.6 16.7-18.8 18.9-21.2 10.6-11.8 11.9-13.1 13.2-14.8 14.9-16.7 16.8-18.9 12.1-13.4 13.5-14.9 15.0-17.6 17.7-19.0 19.1-21.5 11.3-12.5 12.6-13.9 14.0-15.7 15.8-17.5 17.6-19.8 12.9-14.3 14.4-16.0 16.1-17.8 17.9-20.3 20.4-22.9 12.8-14.1 14.2-15.8 15.9-17.7 17.8-20.1 20.2-22.7 – – – – 20.6-23.3 – – – – 20.6-23.3 H1043 H1044 H1045 H1046 H1047 21.3-23.9 24.0-27.0 – – – 19.0-21.3 21.4-24.1 24.2-27.0 – – 21.6-24.5 24.6-27.9 28.0-32.0 32.1-36.6 36.7-41.8 19.9-22.3 22.4-25.4 25.5-28.7 28.8-32.5 32.6-36.6 23.0-26.0 26.1-29.5 29.6-33.5 33.6-37.8 37.9-42.8 22.8-25.5 25.6-28.9 29.0-32.5 32.6-36.7 36.8-41.0 23.4-26.3 26.4-30.8 30.9-34.0 34.1-38.3 38.4-43.4 23.4-26.0 26.1-30.5 30.6-33.6 33.7-37.9 38.0-42.9 H1048 H1049 H1050 H1051 H1052 – – – – – – – – – – 41.9-45.0 – – – – 36.7-41.0 41.1-45.0 – – – 42.9-48.5 48.6-55.1 55.2-62.3 62.4-69.5 69.6-79.1 41.1-46.0 46.1-51.8 51.9-58.6 58.7-64.6 64.7-72.7 43.5-49.3 49.4-55.8 55.9-63.1 63.2-70.4 70.5-79.9 43.0-48.2 48.3-54.6 54.7-61.2 61.3-67.6 67.7-75.9 H1054 H1055 H1056 H1057 H1058 – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – 79.2-90.0 – – – – 72.8-83.1 93.2-90.0 – – – 80.0-91.7 91.8-105 106-121 122-135 – 76.0-87.1 87.2-97.5 97.6-109 110-122 123-135 Heaters for A200 or B100 Manual Starters Motor Full-Load Current Catalog Number 1.40 – 1.54 FH19 1.55 – 1.71 FH20 1.72 – 1.89 FH21 1.90 – 2.10 FH22 2.11 – 2.32 FH23 2.33 – 2.54 FH24 2.55 – 2.79 FH25 2.80 – 3.07 FH26 3.08 – 3.36 FH27 3.37 – 3.68 FH28 3.69 – 4.03 FH29 4.04 – 4.40 FH30 4.41 – 4.81 FH31 4.82 – 5.26 FH32 5.27 – 5.74 FH33 5.75 – 6.26 FH34 6.27 – 6.83 FH35 6.84 – 7.45 FH36 7.46 – 8.11 FH37 8.12 – 8.81 FH38 8.82 – 9.58 FH39 9.59 – 10.40 FH40 10.41 – 11.30 FH41 11.40 – 12.20 FH42 12.30 – 13.50 FH43 13.60 – 14.90 FH44 15.00 – 16.00 FH45 16.10 – 17.10 FH46 17.20 – 18.30 FH47 18.40 – 19.70 FH48 19.80 – 21.20 FH49 21.30 – 22.80 FH50 22.90 – 24.50 FH51 24.60 – 26.40 FH52 26.50 – 28.50 FH53 28.60 – 30.80 FH54 30.90 – 33.30 FH55 33.40 – 36.00 FH56 36.10 – 38.90 FH57 11.90 – 13.00 FH68 13.10 – 14.30 FH69 16.00 – 17.40 FH71 17.50 – 19.10 FH72 19.20 – 21.10 FH73 21.20 – 23.20 FH74 23.30 – 25.60 FH75 25.70 – 28.10 FH76 28.20 – 30.80 FH77 30.90 – 34.50 FH78 34.60 – 38.20 FH79 38.30 – 42.60 FH80 42.70 – 46.00 FH81 47.00 – 51.00 FH82 Color Application for HID Lamps Posted on February 26, 2017 by Brandy McNeil Clear Mercury Landscape lighting, specialized floodlighting such as copper roofs DX Mercury Stores, public spaces – Multi-vapor; however, are preferred MV Stores, public spaces, industrial, gymnasiums, floodlighting signs & buildings, parking areas, sports MV/C Same as MV – warmer color – diffuse coating reduces brightness LU Street lighting, parking areas, industrial, floodlighting, security, CCTV LU/DX Floodlighting, parking areas, indoor/outdoor pedestrian malls, industrial security, roadway Occupancy Sensor Application Guide Posted on February 20, 2017 by Brandy McNeil Sensor Type Catalog Number Appropriate Application Small Offices Automatic Wall Switch WS3000 Small, Individual Offices. Sensors should have a direct, clear front view of stationary occupants. Be sure sensors will not be blocked by doors, filing cabinets, etc. 360° Ceiling Mount or Wide Angle CS1001WA1001 Small, Individual Offices where wall switch location is a problem. for offices with general activities, the wide area unit will work well placed in the corner. If there are obstacles present, the CS 1001 will provide 360° coverage from the center of the office. Ultrasonic US1001 Offices with large obstacles or stationary workers. The US1001 covers up to 750 sq. ft., detects around obstacles, and is more sensitive to small movements than PIR (Passive Infrared) sensors. It should be placed close to the area of activity and out of view of doors so waves do not exit the room. Conference and Training Rooms 360° Ceiling Mount CS1001 Small Conference rooms where a ceiling mount sensor is required. They should be located where they will have a clear view of the entire room but cannot see out the door. Automatic Wall Switch WS3000 Small conference rooms under 300sq. ft. To ensure detection at the far end of a room, it is recommended that the wall switch sensor be within 20′ of the farthest wall. Ultrasonic US1001 Small conference rooms without moving equipment that may falsely activate the sensor. The US1001 works well in a room up to 750sq.ft. Multiple sensors may be used in larger rooms. Wide Angle WA1001 Medium size conference rooms (400-1000sq.ft.) without obstacles that may block a PIR sensor’s view. 360° Ceiling Mount or Wide Angle CS1001 WA1001 Conference rooms 1000 – 2500sq.ft. Two WA 1001 will work well when installed in opposite corners. One of the sensors should be placed to immediately sense occupants entering the room. For rooms greater than 2500 sq ft. use multiple CS1001 or WA1001 sensors in zones. Lunch, Copy and Utility Rooms Automatic Wall Switch/Ultrasonic WS3000 US1001 An automatic wall switch sensor will work well in rooms smaller than 300 sq ft; however, if occupants spend lengthy periods of time behind cabinets or other structures, an ultrasonic sensor is a better choice. Restrooms Ultrasonic US1001 Due to the many partitions in commercial restrooms, an ultrasonic ceiling mount \sensor is needed. Multiple sensors may be used in larger restrooms. Hallways PIR Wall Mount HS1001 In hallways without obstruction or where coverage masking is required, HS1001 PIR sensors are perfect. When mounted between 10′ and 14′ high, they provide a coverage area of up to 10′ x 90′. Sensors should be focused on areas where people will be entering the space. Occupancy Sensor Design Guide Posted on February 17, 2017 by Brandy McNeil DO Use Ultrasonic sensors in areas screened by partitions or furniture Use PIR in enclosed spaces Create zones controlled by different sensors to manage lighting in large areas Use dual technology sensors for areas with very low activity levels Install sensors on a vibration-free, stable surface Position sensors above or close to the main areas of activity in a space Mask the sensor lens to define coverage of the controlled zone even more accurately Integrate sensor use with other control methods (i.e. scheduled control, day lighting) Educate occupants about the new devices and what to expect DON’T Use ultrasonic sensors in spaces with heavy air flow Install ultrasonic sensors in spaces where the ceiling height exceeds 14 feet. Use PIR sensors in spaces where there are fixtures or furniture that obstruct a clear line of sight Install PIR sensors so that their line of sight continues beyond doorways Install sensors within 6-8 feet of HVAC outlets or heating blowers Position a wall switch sensor behind an office door Control emergency or exit lighting with sensors Install PIR sensors in spaces where there are extremely low levels of occupant motion Basic Proximity Sensor Operations Posted on February 17, 2017 by Brandy McNeil Sensing: The inductive proximity will sense all metals. The exact point at which a target will be detected is influenced by the type of metal, its size and surface area. The following charts show the sensing fields for a standard target: 45mm sq., mild steel, 1mm thick. Standard Range Shielded – Can be mounted flush with metal surface. Extended Range Non-shielded – Can not be mounted flush with metal surface The two most common approach directions are axial (head-on) and lateral (from the side). Detection occurs at the point where the target first touches the envelope of the sensing curve. The curve shown is for a standard target and must be corrected for other size targets. Correction Factors for Typical Target Materials Based on Standard Size Target Material Corrective Factor Steel 1020 1.00 430 Stainless 1.03 302 Stainless .85 Brass .50 Aluminum .47 Copper .40 Operation of Photo-Electric Sensors Diffuse-Reflective This type of sensor detects the reflection of transmitted light from the surface of an object. Shortest sensing range of all photoelectrics. Retro-Reflective This type of sensor utilizes a special reflector to return the beam directed at it from the sensor. An object between the sensor and reflector is senses when it interrupts the beam. Medium sensing range. Thru-Beam Separate emitter and receiver provide maximum detection range and most positive type of sensing for opaque objects. When an object interrupts the beam from emitter to receiver, the object is detected. Operation of 2-wire and 3-wire sensors A/C 2 Wire NO 2-Wire Devices: 2-wire sensors are intended to be connected tin series with the controlled load. Because these sensors derive the power to energize their internal electronics through the load they control, a minimum current is drawn through the load when the sensor is in the open stat. This current is so small that it can be ignored and will not turn on electro-mechanical devices such as relays and solenoids. However, this current could be enough to operate an electronic load. Cutler-Hammer’s 2-wire sensors have the lowest leakage current in the industry and are suitable for many electronic loads. A/C 3 wire NO/NC or DC PNP 3-WIRE DEVICES: 3-wire sensors derive their power directly across the line and therefore have no current leakage to the load. Operation of Logic Modules On Delay Adjustable delay between time object is sensed and time switch function occurs. Off Delay Adjustable delay between time object leaves sensing field & time switch transfers back to non-sensing state. On & Off Combination of Above. Delayed Single Shot Adjusts length of time switch remains in “ON’ cycle after object is sensed regardless of length of time object stays in sensing field. “ON” cycle can also be delayed after object is first detected. Hazardous Location Basics Posted on February 17, 2017 by Brandy McNeil Definitions HAZARDOUS LOCATION: An Area where the possibility of explosion and fire is created by the presence of flammable gases, vapors, dusts, fibers or flying. Classes CLASS I (NEC-500-4): Those areas in which flammable gases or vapors may be present in the air in sufficient quantities to be explosive or ignitable. CLASS II (NEC-500-4): Those areas made hazardous by the presence of combustible dust. CLASS III (NEC-500-6): Those areas in which there are easily ignitable fibers or flying present, due to type of material being handled, stored, or processed. Divisions DIVISION 1 (NEC-500,4,5,6): Division One in the normal situation, the hazard would be expected to be present in everyday production operations or during frequent repair and maintenance activity. DIVISION 2 (NEC-500,4,5,6): Division Two in the abnormal situation, material is expected to be confined within closed containers or closed systems and will be present only through accidental rupture, breakage, or unusual faulty operation. Groups GROUPS (NEC-500-2 & 502-1): The gases of vapors of Class I locations are broken into four groups by the code. A, B, C, and D. Theses materials are grouped according to the ignition temperature of the substance, its explosion pressure and other flammable characteristics. CLASS II: dust locations – groups E, F, and G. These groups are classified according to the ignition temperature and the conductivity of the hazardous substance. Seals SEALS (NEC-501-5 & 502-5): Special fittings that are required either to prevent the passage of hot gasses in the case of an explosion in a Class I area of the passage of combustible dust, fibers, or flyings in a Class II or III area. ARTICLES 500 Through 503 (1978 NEC): Explain in detail the requirements for the installation of wiring of electrical equipment in hazardous locations. These articles along with other applicable regulations, local governing inspection authorities, insurance representatives, and qualified engineering/technical assistance should be your guides to the installation of wiring or electrical equipment in any hazardous or potentially hazardous location. Typical Class I Locations: Petroleum refineries, and gasoline storage and dispensing areas. Industrial firms that use flammable liquids in dip tanks for parts cleaning or other operations. Petrochemical companies that manufacture chemicals from gas and oil. Dry cleaning plants where vapors from cleaning fluids can be present. Companies that have spraying areas where they coat products with paint or plastics. Aircraft hangars and fuel servicing areas. Utility gas plants, and operations involving storage and handling of liquefied petroleum gas or natural gas. Typical Class II Locations: Grain elevators, flour and feed mills. Plants that manufacture, use, or store magnesium or aluminum powders. Plants that have chemical or metallurgical processes or plastics, medicines and fireworks, etc. Producers or starch or candies. Spice-grinding plants, sugar plants and cocoa plants. Coal preparation plants and other carbon-handling or processing areas. Typical Class III Locations: Textile mills, cotton gins, cotton seed mills, and flax processing plants. Any plant that shapes, pulverizes, or cuts wood and creates sawdust or flyings. NOTE: fibers and flyings are not likely to be suspended in the air, but can collect around machinery or on lighting fixtures and where heat, a spark, or hot metal can ignite them.: Heat Dissipation in Electrical Enclosures Posted on February 17, 2017February 17, 2017 by Brandy McNeil Selection Procedure: Determine input power in watts per square feet by dividing the heat dissipated in the enclosure (in watts) by the enclosure surface area (in square feet). Locate on the graph the appropriate input power on the horizontal axis and draw a line vertically until it intersects the temperature rise curve. Read horizontally to determine the enclosure temperature rise Example: What is the temperature rise that can be expected from a 48″ x 36″ x 16″ enclosure with 300 watts of heat dissipated within it? Solution: Surface Area = 2[(48×36) + (48×16) + (36×16)] divided by 144 = 42 square feet Input Power = 300/42 = 7.1 Watts/SqFt. From Curve: Temp. Rise = 30°F (16.7°C) Blackouts Posted on February 17, 2017 by Brandy McNeil What are they? Power failures, also known as blackouts, are the easiest power problem to diagnose. If the lights go out, chance are there has been a power failure. Any temporary, or not so temporary, interruption in the flow of electricity will result in a power failure which can cause hardware damage and data loss. Where do they come from? Violent weather is the first thing that comes to mind, but there are any number of other causes. Overburdened power grids, car accidents that bring down power lines, lightning strikes, and human error are all likely sources. What can they do? Power failures are more than simply inconvenient and annoying. They can cause computer users to lose hours of work when systems shut down without warning. Power failures can even damage hard drives resulting in loss of all data on a system. Consider the fact that a single power outage on a high traffic network can stall hundreds of users, and the seriousness of power failures becomes evident. Even worse, when the power returns, it often brings after-blackout spikes and surges to cause even more damage. What can be done? Computer users should consider a UPS system to protect their systems. These systems monitor line levels and switch over to battery power when utility power fails. Brownouts Posted on February 17, 2017 by Brandy McNeil What are they? Brownouts are periods of low voltage in utility lines that can cause lights to dim and equipment to fail. Also known as voltage sags, this is the most common power problem, accounting for up to 87% of all power disturbances. Where do they come from ? Overburdened utilities sometimes reduce their voltage output to deal with high power. Recent statistics show that the US population tries to pull an average of 5% more than the utility companies can provide. The demand for power is rapidly increasing, but the supply of power is not. Damage to electrical lines and other factors can also cause utility brownouts. Locally, equipment that draws massive amounts of power such as motors, air conditioners, etc. that can cause momentary brownouts to occur. Undervoltages are often followed by overvoltages – “spikes” – which are also damaging to computer components and data. What do they do? Voltage variation can be the most damaging power problem to threaten equipment. All electronic devices expect to receive a steady voltage (120 VAC in North America) in order to operate correctly. Brownouts place undue strain on power supplies and other internal components, forcing them to work harder in order to function. Extended brownouts can destroy electrical components and cause data glitches and hardware failure. What can be done? Surge suppressors do only 1/2 the job. Line conditioners and Uninterruptible Power Supplies (UPS) are the best defense against both voltage problems. Designed to regulate both over and under voltages, Line Conditioners provide three separate levels of voltage correction. Adjusting computer-grade AC power meeting ANSI C84.1 specifications. Power Surges and Spikes Posted on February 17, 2017 by Brandy McNeil What are They? Power surges are an increase in the voltage that powers electrical equipment. Surges often go unnoticed, often lasting only 1/20th of a second, but they are much more common and destructive than you might think. According to recent studies, electrical equipment is constantly experiencing surges of varying power. Some of them can be absorbed by a power supply while others can only be handled by a quality surge suppressor. The most destructive power surges will wipe out anything that gets in their way! Where do they come from ? In this power-hungry computer age, utility power systems are often pushed beyond their capacity, resulting in unstable, unreliable power for consumers. Overburdened power grids can generate powerful surges as they switch between sources or generate “rolling surges” when power is momentarily disrupted. Local sources can also generate surges (such as a motor starting, or a fuse blowing out). What about Lightning? Lightning can generate a spectacular surge along any conductive line to destroy everything in its path. No matter what manufacturers may claim, no surge suppressor in the world can survive a direct lightning strike. However, with quality equipment the surge suppressor will take the hit – ending up melted – but the equipment it protects will not be affected. Choosing the Right Level of Protection Joule Ratings: The bigger, the better! Joule ratings measure a surge suppressors ability to absorb surges. 200 Joules: Basic Protection 400 Joules: Good Protection 600+ Joules: Excellent Protection Surge Amp Ratings: Higher ratings offer more protection. Amp levels are another important factor in determining surge strength. Look for the highest amp protection levels available. UL 1449 Voltage Let-Through Ratings: Underwriter Laboratories tests each surge suppressor and rates them according to the amount of voltage they let-through to connected equipment. The lower the let-through voltage, the better the surge suppressor is. UL established the 330 volt let-through as the benchmark because lower ratings added no real benefits to equipment protection, while surge components, forced to work harder, failed prematurely. Be wary of manufacturers claiming lower let-through ratings. Line Noise Posted on February 17, 2017 by Brandy McNeil What is it? The term "line noise" refers to random fluctuations-electrical impulses that are carried along with standard AC current. Turning on fluorescent lights, laser printers, working near a radio station, using a power generator, or even working during a lightening storm can all introduce line noise into systems. What can it do? Line noise interference can result in many different symptoms depending on the situation. Noise can introduce glitches and errors into programs and files. Hard Drive components can be damaged. Televisions and computer screens can display interference as "static" or "snow," and audio systems experience increased distortion levels. What can be done? Surge suppressors, Line conditioners and UPS units include special noise filters that remove or reduce line noise. The amount of filtration is indicated in the technical specifications for each unit. Noise suppression is stated as Decibel level (dB) at a specific frequency (kHz or MHz). The higher the dB, the greater the protection. Be wary of "surge/noise suppressors" that don’t provide this information. Some surge suppressors (Such as the Tripp Lite Isobar suppressors) take noise suppression to a new level with Isolated Filter Banks. These special banks prevent line noise generated from one device from traveling through the surge suppressor to interfere with other equipment. Using a laser printer (a notorious source for line noise) connected to the same suppressor that powers a computer will not endanger the computer. Lamp Guide: Incandescent Posted on February 17, 2017 by Brandy McNeil Incandescent Filament Designations Filament designations consist of a letter or letters to indicate how the wire is coiled, and an arbitrary number sometimes followed by a letter to indicate the arrangement of the filament on the supports. Prefix letters include C (coil) — Wire is would into a helical coil or may be deeply fluted; CC (coiled coil) — wire is would into a helical coil and this coiled wire again wound into a helical coil. some of the more commonly used types of filament arrangements are illustrated. C-2VCC-2V C-5 C-6CC-6 CC-6 C-7A C-8 2CC-8 C-9 C-11CC-11 C-13CC-13 C-17A C-2RCC-2R MP BP FF M SC CC-6 CC-8 Incandescent Base Types Incandescent Bulb Shapes The size and shape of a bulb is designated by a letter or letters followed by a number. The letter indicates the shape of the bulb while the number indicates the diameter of the bulb in eighths of an inch. For example “T-10” indicates a tubular shaped bulb having a diameter of 10/8 or 1 1/4 inches. The following illustrations show some of the more popular bulb shapes and sizes. A B BA A-19 A-21 A-23 B-10 1/2 B-13 BA-9 BA-9 1/2 BR C ER BR-19 BR-25 BR-30 BR-40 C-7 ER-30 F G K P F-10 F-15 F-20 G-16 1/2 G-25 G-40 K-19 P-25 PAR PS PAR-16 PAR-20 PAR-30S PAR-30L PAR-36 PAR-38 PAR-64 PAR-64 PS-35 R RP S R-20 R-30 R-40 R-40 RP-11 S-6 S-11 S-14 T T-4 1/2 T-5 T-6 T-8 T-8 T-10 Lamp Guide: HID Posted on February 17, 2017 by Brandy McNeil High Intensity Discharge Base Type (Not Actual Size) High Intensity Discharge Bulb Shapes (Not Actual Size) The size and shape of a bulb is designated by a letter or letters followed by a number. The letter indicates the shape of the bulb while the number indicates the diameter of the bulb in eighths of an inch. For example “T-7” indicates a tubular shaped bulb having a diameter of 2 1/8 inches. The following illustrations show some of the more popular bulb shapes and sizes. Lamp Guide: Fluorescent Posted on February 17, 2017February 17, 2017 by Brandy McNeil Miniature Bipin T-5 Min. Bipin Medium Bipin T-8/T-10/T-12 Med. Bipin Recessed Double Contract T-8/T-12 Recessed D.C. Slimline Single Pin T-8/T-12 Circleline 4-Pin The size and shape of a bulb is designated by a letter or letters followed by a number. The letter indicates the shape of the bulb while the number indicates the diameter of the bulb in eighths of an inch. For example “T-10” indicates a tubular shaped bulb having a diameter of 10/8 or 1 1/4 inches. The following illustrations show some of the more popular bulb shapes and sizes. The size and shape of a bulb is designated by a letter or letters followed by a number. The letter indicates the shape of a bulb while the number indicates the diameter of the bulb in eighths of an inch. For example, “T-12” indicates a tubular bulb having a diameter of 12/8 or 1 1/2 inches. The following illustrations show some more popular bulb shapes and sizes. 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Ohms Law Posted on February 26, 2017August 7, 2017 by Brandy McNeil A. When Volts and OHMS are known: Example: Find the current of a 120 volt circuit with a resistance of 60 OHMS. B. When Watts and Volts are known: Example: A 120 Volt Circuit has a 1440 Watt Load. Determine the current. C. When OHMS and Watts are known: Example: A circuit consumes 625 watts through a 12.75 OHM resistor. Determine the current.
General Electric Heater Coil Posted on February 26, 2017 by Brandy McNeil Heater Selection Information To prevent overloading the starter, do not select heater(s) for a motor of larger rating than the maximum given on the nameplate for the starter. For continuous rated motors, with a service factor of 1.15 to 1.25,select the heater with maximum motor amperes equal to or immediately greater than the motor full-load current (provides a maximum of 125 percent protection). For continuous rated motors with no service factor, multiply the full-load current of the motor by 0.90 and use this value to select the heater. How to Select Heaters The table below should be used to determine which column of motor full load amperes applies for heater selection. Select in order, the base catalog number, the NEMA type of enclosure, and the column to be used in the proper table by NEMA size. If full-load amperes of the motor falls between two ratings, select heaters for the higher rating. Series Description Heater Table Column CR306 3 phase, 3 pole, 3 leg protection standard C ambient compensated (except size 3 & 4) D ambient compensated size 3 D ambient compensated size 4 E Table for CR110H & CR110Y Manual Starters … click here General Electric NEMA SIZES 00, 0 and 1 NEMA SIZE 2 NEMA SIZE 3 CatalogNumber Maximum Motor – Full Load Amps CatalogNumber Maximum Motor – Full Load Amps CatalogNumber Maximum Motor – Full Load Amps A B C D A B C D C D CR123C118A 1.12 1.09 1.04 1.02 CR123C592A 5.92 5.79 CR123F357B 31.8 31.3 CR123C131A 1.26 1.22 1.15 1.10 CR123C630A 6.23 6.12 5.85 5.72 CR123F430B 37.6 34.3 CR123C695A 6.63 6.49 6.47 6.30 CR123F487B 41.9 40.9 CR123C148A 1.40 1.31 1.27 1.23 CR123C778A 7.72 7.59 7.35 7.04 CR123C163A 1.46 1.46 1.39 1.38 CR123C867A 8.96 8.71 8.06 7.91 CR123F614B 52.1 51.1 CR123C184A 1.63 1.59 1.55 1.49 CR123F772B 68.1 63.3 CR123C196A 1.79 1.74 1.73 1.67 CR123C104B 10.4 10.1 9.61 9.27 CR123C220A 1.97 1.93 1.89 1.79 CR123C113B 11.7 11.2 10.5 9.99 CR123F848B 71.5 66.1 CR123C125B 12.1 11.9 11.6 11.1 CR123F114C 90.0 90.0 CR123C239A 2.25 2.13 2.05 1.98 CR123C137B 13.5 12.6 12.5 12.1 CR123C268A 2.43 2.37 2.28 2.24 CR123C151B 14.7 14.5 13.6 13.1 CR123C301A 2.60 2.52 2.47 2.43 CR123C326A 2.96 2.87 2.79 2.75 CR123C163B 18.3 17.7 16.7 15.5 CR123C356A 3.57 3.39 3.31 3.25 CR123C180B 20.1 19.1 17.9 16.8 CR123C198B 22.3 21.4 18.7 18.0 CR123C379A 3.86 3.59 3.70 3.43 CR123C214B 25.0 22.9 20.4 19.7 CR123C419A 4.43 4.31 4.06 4.03 CR123C228B 27.7 24.7 22.7 21.6 CR123C466A 4.87 4.57 4.47 4.43 CR123C526A 5.37 5.31 4.95 4.94 CR123C250B 29.3 25.9 24.7 23.9 CR123C592A 5.99 5.86 5.49 5.36 CR123C237B 30.7 27.1 26.3 25.5 CR123C303B 32.7 30.2 29.5 28.2 CR123C630A 6.39 6.19 5.91 5.77 CR123C330B 35.6 34.8 32.5 31.6 CR123C695A 6.87 6.61 6.47 6.35 CR123C778A 7.71 7.61 7.20 6.92 CR123C400B 45.0 45.0 41.9 37.8 CR123C867A 8.72 8.46 8.22 7.99 CR123C440B 43.2 40.6 CR123C104B 10.5 10.4 9.67 9.19 CR123C113B 11.7 11.3 10.4 10.0 CR123C125B 12.2 11.9 11.0 10.7 CR123C137B 13.5 13.0 12.4 12.0 CR123C151B 15.1 14.5 13.2 12.9 CR123C163B 17.5 17.4 15.4 15.1 CR123C180B 18.9 18.6 17.1 16.3 CR123C198B 20.8 20.5 18.1 17.9 CR123C214B 22.4 22.3 20.0 19.7 CR123C228B 25.5 25.7 22.5 21.2 CR123C250B 26.2 25.7 22.5 22.3 CR123C273B 27.0 27.0 23.9 22.3 CR123C303B 26.3 25.5 CR123C330B 27.0 27.0 The table below gives a proper size heater to trip the switch at approximately 125 per cent of motor current. Listed values are for motors with 1.15/1.25 service factor. For continuous rated motors with a service factor of 1.0, multiply full-load current of motor by 0.9 and use this value to select heater. If motor full-load amperes falls between two ratings, select heater for the higher rating. For 1.35 service factor motors, multiply full-load current of motor by 1.15 and use this value to select heater(s). Max Full-load amps Heater Catalog Number 3.88 CR123H446A 4.60 CR123H529A 5.00 CR123H575A 5.43 CR123H625A 6.41 CR123H739A 6.98 CR123H802A 8.25 CR123H950A 10.6 CR123H122A 13.6 CR123H157A
Cutler-Hammer Heater Coil Posted on February 26, 2017 by Brandy McNeil Magnetic Motor Control Heater coils are rated to protect 40½°C rise motors, and open and drip-proof motors having a service factor of 1.15 where the motor and the controller are at the same ambient temperature. For other conditions: For 50½°C, 55½°C, 75½°C rise motors and enclosed motors having a service factor of 1.0, select one size smaller coil. Ambient temperature of controller lower than motor by 26½°C (47½°F) use one size smaller coil. Ambient temperature of controller higher than motor by 26½°C (47½°F) use one size larger coil. Ultimate tripping current of heater coils is approximately 1.25 times the minimum current rating listed in the tables. Manual Motor Control Heater coils are rated to protect standard 40°C rise motors, and open and drip proof motors having a service factor of 1.15 at approximately 125% of rated motor current, and where controller and motor are at same ambient. Heater coil ranges provide for variations in all enclosure sizes and designs, including internal heating. Selection tables are not compromises or averaged values thereby providing maximum motor output and life. For other conditions: 50½°C or 55½°C rise motor and enclosed motor having a service factor of 1.0 with protection at 115% of rated current, use one size smaller coil. Ambient temperature of controller lower than motor by: 8.5-16.7½°C (16-30½°F) use one size larger coil. 16.8-27.8½°C(31-50½°F) use two sizes smaller coil. Ambient temperature of controller higher than motor by: 8.5-16.7½°C (16-30½°F) use one size larger coil. 16.8-27.8½°C (31-50½°F) use two sizes larger coil. Desc Type 00-1½ 2 3 4 5 A10 Open Encl ST-1 ST-2 ST-3 ST-4 ST-5 ST-6 ST-7 ST-8 ST-16 ST-16 A30 Encl ST-9 ST-3 ST-6 ST-8 ST-16 A40 Encl ST-9 ST-3 ST-6 ST-8 ST-16 A50 Open Encl ST-1 ST-2 ST-3 ST-4 ST-5 ST-6 ST-7 ST-8 ST-16 B10 both ST-1 ST-3 ST-5 ST-7 B50 both ST-1 ST-3 ST-5 ST-7 C300 both ST-1 ST-3 ST-5 ST-7 Desc NEMA Open 1 MS Series all See table B100 Series all See table Cutler-Hammer A10 Heater Selection Chart For OPEN Type Cat. No. A10, A50, B10, B50, C300. For ENCLOSED Type Cat. No. B10, B50, C300 For ENCLOSED Type Cat. No. A10, A50 For OPEN Type Cat. No. A10, A50, C300. For ENCLOSED type Cat. No. B10, C300, A800 For ENCLOSED Type Cat. No. A10, A30, A50 For OPEN Type Cat. No. A10, A50, C300. For ENCLOSED type Cat. No. B10 For ENCLOSED Type Cat. No. A10, A30, A50 For OPEN Type Cat. No. A10, A50, C300 For ENCLOSED Type Cat. No. A10, A50 Catalog Number Table ST-1 Table ST-2 Table ST-3 Table ST-4 Table ST-5 Table ST-6 Table ST-7 Table ST-8 Starter Size – Full Load Amps Sizes 00, 0, 1, 1 ½ Size 2 Size 3 Size 4 H1101 H1102 H1103 H1104 H1105 .167-.187 .188-.210 .211-.237 .238-.266 .267-.298 .155-.173 .174-.195 .196-.220 .221-.247 .248-.278 – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – H1106 H1107 H1108 H1109 H1110 .299-.334 .335-.376 .377-.422 .423-.474 .475-.532 .279-.310 .311-.349 .350-.391 .392-.441 .442-.495 – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – H1111 H1112 H1113 H1114 H1115 .533-.598 .599-.672 .673-.757 .758-.855 .856-.959 .496-.555 .556-.624 .625-.703 .704-.795 .796-.895 – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – H1116 H1117 .960-1.07 1.08-1.21 .896-.999 1.00-1.12 – – – – – – – – – – – – H1018 H1019 H1020 H1021 H1022 1.22-1.35 1.36-1.52 1.53-1.70 1.71-1.90 1.91-2.10 1.13-1.25 1.26-1.41 1.42-1.58 1.59-1.77 1.78-1.96 – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – H1023 H1024 H1025 H1026 H1066 H1027 2.11-2.33 2.34-2.62 2.63-2.93 2.94-3.27 3.28-3.64 3.65-4.06 1.97-2.17 2.18-2.44 2.45-2.72 2.73-3.04 3.05-3.38 3.39-3.73 – – – – – 3.72-4.10 – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – H1028 H1029 H1030 H1031 H1032 4.07-4.55 4.56-5.03 5.04-5.59 5.60-6.25 6.26-6.92 3.74-4.18 4.19-4.63 4.64-5.15 5.16-5.68 5.69-6.30 4.11-4.59 4.60-5.07 5.08-5.65 5.66-6.29 6.30-7.00 3.86-4.31 4.32-4.77 4.78-5.31 5.32-5.90 5.91-6.55 – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – H1033 H1034 H1035 H1036 H1037 6.93-7.75 7.76-8.63 8.64-9.59 9.60-10.6 10.7-11.9 6.31-7.05 7.06-7.76 7.77-8.63 8.64-9.51 9.52-10.5 7.01-7.82 7.83-8.79 8.80-9.67 9.68-10.8 10.9-12.0 6.56-7.33 7.34-8.15 8.16-9.00 9.01-10.1 10.2-11.2 – 8.32-9.27 9.28-10.1 10.2-11.4 11.5-12.8 – 8.24-9.19 9.20-10.1 10.2-11.3 11.4-12.7 – – – – – – – – – – H1038 H1039 H1040 H1041 H1042 12.0-13.3 13.4-14.7 14.8-16.6 16.7-18.8 18.9-21.2 10.6-11.8 11.9-13.1 13.2-14.8 14.9-16.7 16.8-18.9 12.1-13.4 13.5-14.9 15.0-17.6 17.7-19.0 19.1-21.5 11.3-12.5 12.6-13.9 14.0-15.7 15.8-17.5 17.6-19.8 12.9-14.3 14.4-16.0 16.1-17.8 17.9-20.3 20.4-22.9 12.8-14.1 14.2-15.8 15.9-17.7 17.8-20.1 20.2-22.7 – – – – 20.6-23.3 – – – – 20.6-23.3 H1043 H1044 H1045 H1046 H1047 21.3-23.9 24.0-27.0 – – – 19.0-21.3 21.4-24.1 24.2-27.0 – – 21.6-24.5 24.6-27.9 28.0-32.0 32.1-36.6 36.7-41.8 19.9-22.3 22.4-25.4 25.5-28.7 28.8-32.5 32.6-36.6 23.0-26.0 26.1-29.5 29.6-33.5 33.6-37.8 37.9-42.8 22.8-25.5 25.6-28.9 29.0-32.5 32.6-36.7 36.8-41.0 23.4-26.3 26.4-30.8 30.9-34.0 34.1-38.3 38.4-43.4 23.4-26.0 26.1-30.5 30.6-33.6 33.7-37.9 38.0-42.9 H1048 H1049 H1050 H1051 H1052 – – – – – – – – – – 41.9-45.0 – – – – 36.7-41.0 41.1-45.0 – – – 42.9-48.5 48.6-55.1 55.2-62.3 62.4-69.5 69.6-79.1 41.1-46.0 46.1-51.8 51.9-58.6 58.7-64.6 64.7-72.7 43.5-49.3 49.4-55.8 55.9-63.1 63.2-70.4 70.5-79.9 43.0-48.2 48.3-54.6 54.7-61.2 61.3-67.6 67.7-75.9 H1054 H1055 H1056 H1057 H1058 – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – 79.2-90.0 – – – – 72.8-83.1 93.2-90.0 – – – 80.0-91.7 91.8-105 106-121 122-135 – 76.0-87.1 87.2-97.5 97.6-109 110-122 123-135 Heaters for A200 or B100 Manual Starters Motor Full-Load Current Catalog Number 1.40 – 1.54 FH19 1.55 – 1.71 FH20 1.72 – 1.89 FH21 1.90 – 2.10 FH22 2.11 – 2.32 FH23 2.33 – 2.54 FH24 2.55 – 2.79 FH25 2.80 – 3.07 FH26 3.08 – 3.36 FH27 3.37 – 3.68 FH28 3.69 – 4.03 FH29 4.04 – 4.40 FH30 4.41 – 4.81 FH31 4.82 – 5.26 FH32 5.27 – 5.74 FH33 5.75 – 6.26 FH34 6.27 – 6.83 FH35 6.84 – 7.45 FH36 7.46 – 8.11 FH37 8.12 – 8.81 FH38 8.82 – 9.58 FH39 9.59 – 10.40 FH40 10.41 – 11.30 FH41 11.40 – 12.20 FH42 12.30 – 13.50 FH43 13.60 – 14.90 FH44 15.00 – 16.00 FH45 16.10 – 17.10 FH46 17.20 – 18.30 FH47 18.40 – 19.70 FH48 19.80 – 21.20 FH49 21.30 – 22.80 FH50 22.90 – 24.50 FH51 24.60 – 26.40 FH52 26.50 – 28.50 FH53 28.60 – 30.80 FH54 30.90 – 33.30 FH55 33.40 – 36.00 FH56 36.10 – 38.90 FH57 11.90 – 13.00 FH68 13.10 – 14.30 FH69 16.00 – 17.40 FH71 17.50 – 19.10 FH72 19.20 – 21.10 FH73 21.20 – 23.20 FH74 23.30 – 25.60 FH75 25.70 – 28.10 FH76 28.20 – 30.80 FH77 30.90 – 34.50 FH78 34.60 – 38.20 FH79 38.30 – 42.60 FH80 42.70 – 46.00 FH81 47.00 – 51.00 FH82
Color Application for HID Lamps Posted on February 26, 2017 by Brandy McNeil Clear Mercury Landscape lighting, specialized floodlighting such as copper roofs DX Mercury Stores, public spaces – Multi-vapor; however, are preferred MV Stores, public spaces, industrial, gymnasiums, floodlighting signs & buildings, parking areas, sports MV/C Same as MV – warmer color – diffuse coating reduces brightness LU Street lighting, parking areas, industrial, floodlighting, security, CCTV LU/DX Floodlighting, parking areas, indoor/outdoor pedestrian malls, industrial security, roadway
Occupancy Sensor Application Guide Posted on February 20, 2017 by Brandy McNeil Sensor Type Catalog Number Appropriate Application Small Offices Automatic Wall Switch WS3000 Small, Individual Offices. Sensors should have a direct, clear front view of stationary occupants. Be sure sensors will not be blocked by doors, filing cabinets, etc. 360° Ceiling Mount or Wide Angle CS1001WA1001 Small, Individual Offices where wall switch location is a problem. for offices with general activities, the wide area unit will work well placed in the corner. If there are obstacles present, the CS 1001 will provide 360° coverage from the center of the office. Ultrasonic US1001 Offices with large obstacles or stationary workers. The US1001 covers up to 750 sq. ft., detects around obstacles, and is more sensitive to small movements than PIR (Passive Infrared) sensors. It should be placed close to the area of activity and out of view of doors so waves do not exit the room. Conference and Training Rooms 360° Ceiling Mount CS1001 Small Conference rooms where a ceiling mount sensor is required. They should be located where they will have a clear view of the entire room but cannot see out the door. Automatic Wall Switch WS3000 Small conference rooms under 300sq. ft. To ensure detection at the far end of a room, it is recommended that the wall switch sensor be within 20′ of the farthest wall. Ultrasonic US1001 Small conference rooms without moving equipment that may falsely activate the sensor. The US1001 works well in a room up to 750sq.ft. Multiple sensors may be used in larger rooms. Wide Angle WA1001 Medium size conference rooms (400-1000sq.ft.) without obstacles that may block a PIR sensor’s view. 360° Ceiling Mount or Wide Angle CS1001 WA1001 Conference rooms 1000 – 2500sq.ft. Two WA 1001 will work well when installed in opposite corners. One of the sensors should be placed to immediately sense occupants entering the room. For rooms greater than 2500 sq ft. use multiple CS1001 or WA1001 sensors in zones. Lunch, Copy and Utility Rooms Automatic Wall Switch/Ultrasonic WS3000 US1001 An automatic wall switch sensor will work well in rooms smaller than 300 sq ft; however, if occupants spend lengthy periods of time behind cabinets or other structures, an ultrasonic sensor is a better choice. Restrooms Ultrasonic US1001 Due to the many partitions in commercial restrooms, an ultrasonic ceiling mount \sensor is needed. Multiple sensors may be used in larger restrooms. Hallways PIR Wall Mount HS1001 In hallways without obstruction or where coverage masking is required, HS1001 PIR sensors are perfect. When mounted between 10′ and 14′ high, they provide a coverage area of up to 10′ x 90′. Sensors should be focused on areas where people will be entering the space.
Occupancy Sensor Design Guide Posted on February 17, 2017 by Brandy McNeil DO Use Ultrasonic sensors in areas screened by partitions or furniture Use PIR in enclosed spaces Create zones controlled by different sensors to manage lighting in large areas Use dual technology sensors for areas with very low activity levels Install sensors on a vibration-free, stable surface Position sensors above or close to the main areas of activity in a space Mask the sensor lens to define coverage of the controlled zone even more accurately Integrate sensor use with other control methods (i.e. scheduled control, day lighting) Educate occupants about the new devices and what to expect DON’T Use ultrasonic sensors in spaces with heavy air flow Install ultrasonic sensors in spaces where the ceiling height exceeds 14 feet. Use PIR sensors in spaces where there are fixtures or furniture that obstruct a clear line of sight Install PIR sensors so that their line of sight continues beyond doorways Install sensors within 6-8 feet of HVAC outlets or heating blowers Position a wall switch sensor behind an office door Control emergency or exit lighting with sensors Install PIR sensors in spaces where there are extremely low levels of occupant motion
Basic Proximity Sensor Operations Posted on February 17, 2017 by Brandy McNeil Sensing: The inductive proximity will sense all metals. The exact point at which a target will be detected is influenced by the type of metal, its size and surface area. The following charts show the sensing fields for a standard target: 45mm sq., mild steel, 1mm thick. Standard Range Shielded – Can be mounted flush with metal surface. Extended Range Non-shielded – Can not be mounted flush with metal surface The two most common approach directions are axial (head-on) and lateral (from the side). Detection occurs at the point where the target first touches the envelope of the sensing curve. The curve shown is for a standard target and must be corrected for other size targets. Correction Factors for Typical Target Materials Based on Standard Size Target Material Corrective Factor Steel 1020 1.00 430 Stainless 1.03 302 Stainless .85 Brass .50 Aluminum .47 Copper .40 Operation of Photo-Electric Sensors Diffuse-Reflective This type of sensor detects the reflection of transmitted light from the surface of an object. Shortest sensing range of all photoelectrics. Retro-Reflective This type of sensor utilizes a special reflector to return the beam directed at it from the sensor. An object between the sensor and reflector is senses when it interrupts the beam. Medium sensing range. Thru-Beam Separate emitter and receiver provide maximum detection range and most positive type of sensing for opaque objects. When an object interrupts the beam from emitter to receiver, the object is detected. Operation of 2-wire and 3-wire sensors A/C 2 Wire NO 2-Wire Devices: 2-wire sensors are intended to be connected tin series with the controlled load. Because these sensors derive the power to energize their internal electronics through the load they control, a minimum current is drawn through the load when the sensor is in the open stat. This current is so small that it can be ignored and will not turn on electro-mechanical devices such as relays and solenoids. However, this current could be enough to operate an electronic load. Cutler-Hammer’s 2-wire sensors have the lowest leakage current in the industry and are suitable for many electronic loads. A/C 3 wire NO/NC or DC PNP 3-WIRE DEVICES: 3-wire sensors derive their power directly across the line and therefore have no current leakage to the load. Operation of Logic Modules On Delay Adjustable delay between time object is sensed and time switch function occurs. Off Delay Adjustable delay between time object leaves sensing field & time switch transfers back to non-sensing state. On & Off Combination of Above. Delayed Single Shot Adjusts length of time switch remains in “ON’ cycle after object is sensed regardless of length of time object stays in sensing field. “ON” cycle can also be delayed after object is first detected.
Hazardous Location Basics Posted on February 17, 2017 by Brandy McNeil Definitions HAZARDOUS LOCATION: An Area where the possibility of explosion and fire is created by the presence of flammable gases, vapors, dusts, fibers or flying. Classes CLASS I (NEC-500-4): Those areas in which flammable gases or vapors may be present in the air in sufficient quantities to be explosive or ignitable. CLASS II (NEC-500-4): Those areas made hazardous by the presence of combustible dust. CLASS III (NEC-500-6): Those areas in which there are easily ignitable fibers or flying present, due to type of material being handled, stored, or processed. Divisions DIVISION 1 (NEC-500,4,5,6): Division One in the normal situation, the hazard would be expected to be present in everyday production operations or during frequent repair and maintenance activity. DIVISION 2 (NEC-500,4,5,6): Division Two in the abnormal situation, material is expected to be confined within closed containers or closed systems and will be present only through accidental rupture, breakage, or unusual faulty operation. Groups GROUPS (NEC-500-2 & 502-1): The gases of vapors of Class I locations are broken into four groups by the code. A, B, C, and D. Theses materials are grouped according to the ignition temperature of the substance, its explosion pressure and other flammable characteristics. CLASS II: dust locations – groups E, F, and G. These groups are classified according to the ignition temperature and the conductivity of the hazardous substance. Seals SEALS (NEC-501-5 & 502-5): Special fittings that are required either to prevent the passage of hot gasses in the case of an explosion in a Class I area of the passage of combustible dust, fibers, or flyings in a Class II or III area. ARTICLES 500 Through 503 (1978 NEC): Explain in detail the requirements for the installation of wiring of electrical equipment in hazardous locations. These articles along with other applicable regulations, local governing inspection authorities, insurance representatives, and qualified engineering/technical assistance should be your guides to the installation of wiring or electrical equipment in any hazardous or potentially hazardous location. Typical Class I Locations: Petroleum refineries, and gasoline storage and dispensing areas. Industrial firms that use flammable liquids in dip tanks for parts cleaning or other operations. Petrochemical companies that manufacture chemicals from gas and oil. Dry cleaning plants where vapors from cleaning fluids can be present. Companies that have spraying areas where they coat products with paint or plastics. Aircraft hangars and fuel servicing areas. Utility gas plants, and operations involving storage and handling of liquefied petroleum gas or natural gas. Typical Class II Locations: Grain elevators, flour and feed mills. Plants that manufacture, use, or store magnesium or aluminum powders. Plants that have chemical or metallurgical processes or plastics, medicines and fireworks, etc. Producers or starch or candies. Spice-grinding plants, sugar plants and cocoa plants. Coal preparation plants and other carbon-handling or processing areas. Typical Class III Locations: Textile mills, cotton gins, cotton seed mills, and flax processing plants. Any plant that shapes, pulverizes, or cuts wood and creates sawdust or flyings. NOTE: fibers and flyings are not likely to be suspended in the air, but can collect around machinery or on lighting fixtures and where heat, a spark, or hot metal can ignite them.: Heat Dissipation in Electrical Enclosures Posted on February 17, 2017February 17, 2017 by Brandy McNeil Selection Procedure: Determine input power in watts per square feet by dividing the heat dissipated in the enclosure (in watts) by the enclosure surface area (in square feet). Locate on the graph the appropriate input power on the horizontal axis and draw a line vertically until it intersects the temperature rise curve. Read horizontally to determine the enclosure temperature rise Example: What is the temperature rise that can be expected from a 48″ x 36″ x 16″ enclosure with 300 watts of heat dissipated within it? Solution: Surface Area = 2[(48×36) + (48×16) + (36×16)] divided by 144 = 42 square feet Input Power = 300/42 = 7.1 Watts/SqFt. From Curve: Temp. Rise = 30°F (16.7°C) Blackouts Posted on February 17, 2017 by Brandy McNeil What are they? Power failures, also known as blackouts, are the easiest power problem to diagnose. If the lights go out, chance are there has been a power failure. Any temporary, or not so temporary, interruption in the flow of electricity will result in a power failure which can cause hardware damage and data loss. Where do they come from? Violent weather is the first thing that comes to mind, but there are any number of other causes. Overburdened power grids, car accidents that bring down power lines, lightning strikes, and human error are all likely sources. What can they do? Power failures are more than simply inconvenient and annoying. They can cause computer users to lose hours of work when systems shut down without warning. Power failures can even damage hard drives resulting in loss of all data on a system. Consider the fact that a single power outage on a high traffic network can stall hundreds of users, and the seriousness of power failures becomes evident. Even worse, when the power returns, it often brings after-blackout spikes and surges to cause even more damage. What can be done? Computer users should consider a UPS system to protect their systems. These systems monitor line levels and switch over to battery power when utility power fails. Brownouts Posted on February 17, 2017 by Brandy McNeil What are they? Brownouts are periods of low voltage in utility lines that can cause lights to dim and equipment to fail. Also known as voltage sags, this is the most common power problem, accounting for up to 87% of all power disturbances. Where do they come from ? Overburdened utilities sometimes reduce their voltage output to deal with high power. Recent statistics show that the US population tries to pull an average of 5% more than the utility companies can provide. The demand for power is rapidly increasing, but the supply of power is not. Damage to electrical lines and other factors can also cause utility brownouts. Locally, equipment that draws massive amounts of power such as motors, air conditioners, etc. that can cause momentary brownouts to occur. Undervoltages are often followed by overvoltages – “spikes” – which are also damaging to computer components and data. What do they do? Voltage variation can be the most damaging power problem to threaten equipment. All electronic devices expect to receive a steady voltage (120 VAC in North America) in order to operate correctly. Brownouts place undue strain on power supplies and other internal components, forcing them to work harder in order to function. Extended brownouts can destroy electrical components and cause data glitches and hardware failure. What can be done? Surge suppressors do only 1/2 the job. Line conditioners and Uninterruptible Power Supplies (UPS) are the best defense against both voltage problems. Designed to regulate both over and under voltages, Line Conditioners provide three separate levels of voltage correction. Adjusting computer-grade AC power meeting ANSI C84.1 specifications. Power Surges and Spikes Posted on February 17, 2017 by Brandy McNeil What are They? Power surges are an increase in the voltage that powers electrical equipment. Surges often go unnoticed, often lasting only 1/20th of a second, but they are much more common and destructive than you might think. According to recent studies, electrical equipment is constantly experiencing surges of varying power. Some of them can be absorbed by a power supply while others can only be handled by a quality surge suppressor. The most destructive power surges will wipe out anything that gets in their way! Where do they come from ? In this power-hungry computer age, utility power systems are often pushed beyond their capacity, resulting in unstable, unreliable power for consumers. Overburdened power grids can generate powerful surges as they switch between sources or generate “rolling surges” when power is momentarily disrupted. Local sources can also generate surges (such as a motor starting, or a fuse blowing out). What about Lightning? Lightning can generate a spectacular surge along any conductive line to destroy everything in its path. No matter what manufacturers may claim, no surge suppressor in the world can survive a direct lightning strike. However, with quality equipment the surge suppressor will take the hit – ending up melted – but the equipment it protects will not be affected. Choosing the Right Level of Protection Joule Ratings: The bigger, the better! Joule ratings measure a surge suppressors ability to absorb surges. 200 Joules: Basic Protection 400 Joules: Good Protection 600+ Joules: Excellent Protection Surge Amp Ratings: Higher ratings offer more protection. Amp levels are another important factor in determining surge strength. Look for the highest amp protection levels available. UL 1449 Voltage Let-Through Ratings: Underwriter Laboratories tests each surge suppressor and rates them according to the amount of voltage they let-through to connected equipment. The lower the let-through voltage, the better the surge suppressor is. UL established the 330 volt let-through as the benchmark because lower ratings added no real benefits to equipment protection, while surge components, forced to work harder, failed prematurely. Be wary of manufacturers claiming lower let-through ratings. Line Noise Posted on February 17, 2017 by Brandy McNeil What is it? The term "line noise" refers to random fluctuations-electrical impulses that are carried along with standard AC current. Turning on fluorescent lights, laser printers, working near a radio station, using a power generator, or even working during a lightening storm can all introduce line noise into systems. What can it do? Line noise interference can result in many different symptoms depending on the situation. Noise can introduce glitches and errors into programs and files. Hard Drive components can be damaged. Televisions and computer screens can display interference as "static" or "snow," and audio systems experience increased distortion levels. What can be done? Surge suppressors, Line conditioners and UPS units include special noise filters that remove or reduce line noise. The amount of filtration is indicated in the technical specifications for each unit. Noise suppression is stated as Decibel level (dB) at a specific frequency (kHz or MHz). The higher the dB, the greater the protection. Be wary of "surge/noise suppressors" that don’t provide this information. Some surge suppressors (Such as the Tripp Lite Isobar suppressors) take noise suppression to a new level with Isolated Filter Banks. These special banks prevent line noise generated from one device from traveling through the surge suppressor to interfere with other equipment. Using a laser printer (a notorious source for line noise) connected to the same suppressor that powers a computer will not endanger the computer. Lamp Guide: Incandescent Posted on February 17, 2017 by Brandy McNeil Incandescent Filament Designations Filament designations consist of a letter or letters to indicate how the wire is coiled, and an arbitrary number sometimes followed by a letter to indicate the arrangement of the filament on the supports. Prefix letters include C (coil) — Wire is would into a helical coil or may be deeply fluted; CC (coiled coil) — wire is would into a helical coil and this coiled wire again wound into a helical coil. some of the more commonly used types of filament arrangements are illustrated. C-2VCC-2V C-5 C-6CC-6 CC-6 C-7A C-8 2CC-8 C-9 C-11CC-11 C-13CC-13 C-17A C-2RCC-2R MP BP FF M SC CC-6 CC-8 Incandescent Base Types Incandescent Bulb Shapes The size and shape of a bulb is designated by a letter or letters followed by a number. The letter indicates the shape of the bulb while the number indicates the diameter of the bulb in eighths of an inch. For example “T-10” indicates a tubular shaped bulb having a diameter of 10/8 or 1 1/4 inches. The following illustrations show some of the more popular bulb shapes and sizes. A B BA A-19 A-21 A-23 B-10 1/2 B-13 BA-9 BA-9 1/2 BR C ER BR-19 BR-25 BR-30 BR-40 C-7 ER-30 F G K P F-10 F-15 F-20 G-16 1/2 G-25 G-40 K-19 P-25 PAR PS PAR-16 PAR-20 PAR-30S PAR-30L PAR-36 PAR-38 PAR-64 PAR-64 PS-35 R RP S R-20 R-30 R-40 R-40 RP-11 S-6 S-11 S-14 T T-4 1/2 T-5 T-6 T-8 T-8 T-10 Lamp Guide: HID Posted on February 17, 2017 by Brandy McNeil High Intensity Discharge Base Type (Not Actual Size) High Intensity Discharge Bulb Shapes (Not Actual Size) The size and shape of a bulb is designated by a letter or letters followed by a number. The letter indicates the shape of the bulb while the number indicates the diameter of the bulb in eighths of an inch. For example “T-7” indicates a tubular shaped bulb having a diameter of 2 1/8 inches. The following illustrations show some of the more popular bulb shapes and sizes. Lamp Guide: Fluorescent Posted on February 17, 2017February 17, 2017 by Brandy McNeil Miniature Bipin T-5 Min. Bipin Medium Bipin T-8/T-10/T-12 Med. Bipin Recessed Double Contract T-8/T-12 Recessed D.C. Slimline Single Pin T-8/T-12 Circleline 4-Pin The size and shape of a bulb is designated by a letter or letters followed by a number. The letter indicates the shape of the bulb while the number indicates the diameter of the bulb in eighths of an inch. For example “T-10” indicates a tubular shaped bulb having a diameter of 10/8 or 1 1/4 inches. The following illustrations show some of the more popular bulb shapes and sizes. The size and shape of a bulb is designated by a letter or letters followed by a number. The letter indicates the shape of a bulb while the number indicates the diameter of the bulb in eighths of an inch. For example, “T-12” indicates a tubular bulb having a diameter of 12/8 or 1 1/2 inches. The following illustrations show some more popular bulb shapes and sizes. T-5 Miniature Bipin T-8 Medium Bipin T-10 Medium Bipin T-12 Medium Bipin T-8 Recessed Double Contact T-12 Recessed Double Contact T-12 Recessed Double Contact (Jacketed) T-8 Single Pin Slimline T-12 Single Pin Slimline T-8 Medium Bipin U-Bent Lamp T-12 Medium Bipin U-Bent Lamp (6″) T-12 Medium Bipin U-Bent Lamp (3″) T-9 4-Pin Circline Earth Light Lamps SL/O SL/T SL/R40 SLS/G40 SLS 9,11 SLS 15,20,23,25 SLS/R30, R40 PL Lamps PL Adapter System (First 2) PL-S/SYS PL-C/SYS PL-S PL Replacement Bulb (All 3) PL-C PL-L PL-T ABB Homac Replacements for Blackburn ALS and AL Series August 23, 2022 READ MORE New Height and Creepage Distances for Hubbell's Standard 2.55–29 kV MCOV Arresters August 23, 2022 READ MORE Fiber Optic Solutions Catalog October 25, 2021 READ MORE Electric Utility Storm Materials February 4, 2021 READ MORE Milwaukee Promotions Nov 2020 November 18, 2020 READ MORE Standby and Portable Generators June 20, 2018 READ MORE Midwest Contractor Connection June 6, 2018 READ MORE 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Heat Dissipation in Electrical Enclosures Posted on February 17, 2017February 17, 2017 by Brandy McNeil Selection Procedure: Determine input power in watts per square feet by dividing the heat dissipated in the enclosure (in watts) by the enclosure surface area (in square feet). Locate on the graph the appropriate input power on the horizontal axis and draw a line vertically until it intersects the temperature rise curve. Read horizontally to determine the enclosure temperature rise Example: What is the temperature rise that can be expected from a 48″ x 36″ x 16″ enclosure with 300 watts of heat dissipated within it? Solution: Surface Area = 2[(48×36) + (48×16) + (36×16)] divided by 144 = 42 square feet Input Power = 300/42 = 7.1 Watts/SqFt. From Curve: Temp. Rise = 30°F (16.7°C)
Blackouts Posted on February 17, 2017 by Brandy McNeil What are they? Power failures, also known as blackouts, are the easiest power problem to diagnose. If the lights go out, chance are there has been a power failure. Any temporary, or not so temporary, interruption in the flow of electricity will result in a power failure which can cause hardware damage and data loss. Where do they come from? Violent weather is the first thing that comes to mind, but there are any number of other causes. Overburdened power grids, car accidents that bring down power lines, lightning strikes, and human error are all likely sources. What can they do? Power failures are more than simply inconvenient and annoying. They can cause computer users to lose hours of work when systems shut down without warning. Power failures can even damage hard drives resulting in loss of all data on a system. Consider the fact that a single power outage on a high traffic network can stall hundreds of users, and the seriousness of power failures becomes evident. Even worse, when the power returns, it often brings after-blackout spikes and surges to cause even more damage. What can be done? Computer users should consider a UPS system to protect their systems. These systems monitor line levels and switch over to battery power when utility power fails.
Brownouts Posted on February 17, 2017 by Brandy McNeil What are they? Brownouts are periods of low voltage in utility lines that can cause lights to dim and equipment to fail. Also known as voltage sags, this is the most common power problem, accounting for up to 87% of all power disturbances. Where do they come from ? Overburdened utilities sometimes reduce their voltage output to deal with high power. Recent statistics show that the US population tries to pull an average of 5% more than the utility companies can provide. The demand for power is rapidly increasing, but the supply of power is not. Damage to electrical lines and other factors can also cause utility brownouts. Locally, equipment that draws massive amounts of power such as motors, air conditioners, etc. that can cause momentary brownouts to occur. Undervoltages are often followed by overvoltages – “spikes” – which are also damaging to computer components and data. What do they do? Voltage variation can be the most damaging power problem to threaten equipment. All electronic devices expect to receive a steady voltage (120 VAC in North America) in order to operate correctly. Brownouts place undue strain on power supplies and other internal components, forcing them to work harder in order to function. Extended brownouts can destroy electrical components and cause data glitches and hardware failure. What can be done? Surge suppressors do only 1/2 the job. Line conditioners and Uninterruptible Power Supplies (UPS) are the best defense against both voltage problems. Designed to regulate both over and under voltages, Line Conditioners provide three separate levels of voltage correction. Adjusting computer-grade AC power meeting ANSI C84.1 specifications.
Power Surges and Spikes Posted on February 17, 2017 by Brandy McNeil What are They? Power surges are an increase in the voltage that powers electrical equipment. Surges often go unnoticed, often lasting only 1/20th of a second, but they are much more common and destructive than you might think. According to recent studies, electrical equipment is constantly experiencing surges of varying power. Some of them can be absorbed by a power supply while others can only be handled by a quality surge suppressor. The most destructive power surges will wipe out anything that gets in their way! Where do they come from ? In this power-hungry computer age, utility power systems are often pushed beyond their capacity, resulting in unstable, unreliable power for consumers. Overburdened power grids can generate powerful surges as they switch between sources or generate “rolling surges” when power is momentarily disrupted. Local sources can also generate surges (such as a motor starting, or a fuse blowing out). What about Lightning? Lightning can generate a spectacular surge along any conductive line to destroy everything in its path. No matter what manufacturers may claim, no surge suppressor in the world can survive a direct lightning strike. However, with quality equipment the surge suppressor will take the hit – ending up melted – but the equipment it protects will not be affected. Choosing the Right Level of Protection Joule Ratings: The bigger, the better! Joule ratings measure a surge suppressors ability to absorb surges. 200 Joules: Basic Protection 400 Joules: Good Protection 600+ Joules: Excellent Protection Surge Amp Ratings: Higher ratings offer more protection. Amp levels are another important factor in determining surge strength. Look for the highest amp protection levels available. UL 1449 Voltage Let-Through Ratings: Underwriter Laboratories tests each surge suppressor and rates them according to the amount of voltage they let-through to connected equipment. The lower the let-through voltage, the better the surge suppressor is. UL established the 330 volt let-through as the benchmark because lower ratings added no real benefits to equipment protection, while surge components, forced to work harder, failed prematurely. Be wary of manufacturers claiming lower let-through ratings.
Line Noise Posted on February 17, 2017 by Brandy McNeil What is it? The term "line noise" refers to random fluctuations-electrical impulses that are carried along with standard AC current. Turning on fluorescent lights, laser printers, working near a radio station, using a power generator, or even working during a lightening storm can all introduce line noise into systems. What can it do? Line noise interference can result in many different symptoms depending on the situation. Noise can introduce glitches and errors into programs and files. Hard Drive components can be damaged. Televisions and computer screens can display interference as "static" or "snow," and audio systems experience increased distortion levels. What can be done? Surge suppressors, Line conditioners and UPS units include special noise filters that remove or reduce line noise. The amount of filtration is indicated in the technical specifications for each unit. Noise suppression is stated as Decibel level (dB) at a specific frequency (kHz or MHz). The higher the dB, the greater the protection. Be wary of "surge/noise suppressors" that don’t provide this information. Some surge suppressors (Such as the Tripp Lite Isobar suppressors) take noise suppression to a new level with Isolated Filter Banks. These special banks prevent line noise generated from one device from traveling through the surge suppressor to interfere with other equipment. Using a laser printer (a notorious source for line noise) connected to the same suppressor that powers a computer will not endanger the computer.
Lamp Guide: Incandescent Posted on February 17, 2017 by Brandy McNeil Incandescent Filament Designations Filament designations consist of a letter or letters to indicate how the wire is coiled, and an arbitrary number sometimes followed by a letter to indicate the arrangement of the filament on the supports. Prefix letters include C (coil) — Wire is would into a helical coil or may be deeply fluted; CC (coiled coil) — wire is would into a helical coil and this coiled wire again wound into a helical coil. some of the more commonly used types of filament arrangements are illustrated. C-2VCC-2V C-5 C-6CC-6 CC-6 C-7A C-8 2CC-8 C-9 C-11CC-11 C-13CC-13 C-17A C-2RCC-2R MP BP FF M SC CC-6 CC-8 Incandescent Base Types Incandescent Bulb Shapes The size and shape of a bulb is designated by a letter or letters followed by a number. The letter indicates the shape of the bulb while the number indicates the diameter of the bulb in eighths of an inch. For example “T-10” indicates a tubular shaped bulb having a diameter of 10/8 or 1 1/4 inches. The following illustrations show some of the more popular bulb shapes and sizes. A B BA A-19 A-21 A-23 B-10 1/2 B-13 BA-9 BA-9 1/2 BR C ER BR-19 BR-25 BR-30 BR-40 C-7 ER-30 F G K P F-10 F-15 F-20 G-16 1/2 G-25 G-40 K-19 P-25 PAR PS PAR-16 PAR-20 PAR-30S PAR-30L PAR-36 PAR-38 PAR-64 PAR-64 PS-35 R RP S R-20 R-30 R-40 R-40 RP-11 S-6 S-11 S-14 T T-4 1/2 T-5 T-6 T-8 T-8 T-10
Lamp Guide: HID Posted on February 17, 2017 by Brandy McNeil High Intensity Discharge Base Type (Not Actual Size) High Intensity Discharge Bulb Shapes (Not Actual Size) The size and shape of a bulb is designated by a letter or letters followed by a number. The letter indicates the shape of the bulb while the number indicates the diameter of the bulb in eighths of an inch. For example “T-7” indicates a tubular shaped bulb having a diameter of 2 1/8 inches. The following illustrations show some of the more popular bulb shapes and sizes.
Lamp Guide: Fluorescent Posted on February 17, 2017February 17, 2017 by Brandy McNeil Miniature Bipin T-5 Min. Bipin Medium Bipin T-8/T-10/T-12 Med. Bipin Recessed Double Contract T-8/T-12 Recessed D.C. Slimline Single Pin T-8/T-12 Circleline 4-Pin The size and shape of a bulb is designated by a letter or letters followed by a number. The letter indicates the shape of the bulb while the number indicates the diameter of the bulb in eighths of an inch. For example “T-10” indicates a tubular shaped bulb having a diameter of 10/8 or 1 1/4 inches. The following illustrations show some of the more popular bulb shapes and sizes. The size and shape of a bulb is designated by a letter or letters followed by a number. The letter indicates the shape of a bulb while the number indicates the diameter of the bulb in eighths of an inch. For example, “T-12” indicates a tubular bulb having a diameter of 12/8 or 1 1/2 inches. The following illustrations show some more popular bulb shapes and sizes. T-5 Miniature Bipin T-8 Medium Bipin T-10 Medium Bipin T-12 Medium Bipin T-8 Recessed Double Contact T-12 Recessed Double Contact T-12 Recessed Double Contact (Jacketed) T-8 Single Pin Slimline T-12 Single Pin Slimline T-8 Medium Bipin U-Bent Lamp T-12 Medium Bipin U-Bent Lamp (6″) T-12 Medium Bipin U-Bent Lamp (3″) T-9 4-Pin Circline Earth Light Lamps SL/O SL/T SL/R40 SLS/G40 SLS 9,11 SLS 15,20,23,25 SLS/R30, R40 PL Lamps PL Adapter System (First 2) PL-S/SYS PL-C/SYS PL-S PL Replacement Bulb (All 3) PL-C PL-L PL-T
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