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July 2009

New surge-protection standard—UL 1449, 3rd Edition

In the attached narration, Eaton's product line manager, Carey Mossop, describes the major changes to the UL® standard for surge-protective devices, UL 1449 3rd Edition. The mandatory compliance date of September 29, 2009 is fast approaching, and Carey explains the major changes to this standard and points out parameters that consulting and specifying engineers must add to their specifications.

Eaton’s "Launch 'n Learns" are bite-sized technical and application presentations delivered straight to your desk, served up in 40 minutes or less. You can pause and resume the presentation at any time. Click here to launch…and learn.

Front access corner switchgear

Space is always a consideration when designing power distribution systems, whether for new or retrofit installations. Eaton’s goal is to provide the widest range of solutions possible to give you the most flexibility as possible. Our latest example is our corner transition structure for low voltage front accessible switchgear. For additional information on Eaton's full line of low voltage switchgear, click here.

Now available—Power Xpert Software, Version 2.0

Power Xpert® Software, version 2.0, is a comprehensive power system solution that simplifies energy monitoring for information technology (IT), facility and energy managers. Power Xpert Software offers a clear picture of energy usage across the enterprise, along with the tools to take control of the complete power system.

In most organizations, power distribution systems consist of diverse equipment, software and management processes acquired over many years. As an integral part of Eaton's Power Xpert Architecture, a versatile Web-based solution for measuring, monitoring, connecting and managing power systems, Power Xpert Software gathers, presents and analyzes system-wide data from mission-critical infrastructure. The latest version also incorporates Eaton's award-winning Foreseer® technology that helps mitigate power-quality problems and increase overall power system reliability by turning data into knowledge that expedites decision making. For additional information, visit our Power Xpert Web site.

Gear TV

Gear TV from Eaton is a quarterly video featurette spotlighting the latest in electrical distribution innovations. The series highlights individual products and focuses on their real-world features and benefits. Gear TV can serve as a key learning tool for engineers, plant managers, and facility planners in a wide range of industries. In our first episode, we feature Eaton’s innovative SC 9000 Medium Voltage Motor Control Center.

Click here to watch Gear TV

In this Issue

New Surge-Protection Standard

Front Access Corner Switchgear

Power Xpert Software Version 2.0

Gear TV

Links:

Launch 'n Learn

Eaton's Consultants & Engineers Web site

Low Voltage Switchgear

Power Xpert

Gear TV