MasTec Ltd
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May 2006              Circulation 15,000+ World-wide                  Edition # 60


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Monthly Discussion

USB MicroDrives
Company of the Month

Technical Tip
OEM
Embedded Micros

Industrial Computers
Automation
Instrumentation

Comms
DAQ
Logger and Instrument
Imaging

USB Modular I/O
Software
Gauges
Encoders

Signal Conditioners
Wireless
Solid State Relays
IP Power Control
UPSs
Inverters

Batteries
AC Power Converters
Power Specials
Medical
Medical Grade Power

Integration Projects
Products Discontinued
ROHS info
Sales Person Required
Contact Details

SWS For Sale

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Monthly Discussion

May 2006

I hope this enewsletter finds you all very happy and busy.

Spot Buying and Supply

MasTec has fundamentally three sections to its operation.

OEM/ODM Supply --- Spot Buy Supply --- Integration and Programming Services

Last month we discussed OEM/ODM, this month the discussion is on Spot Buying and the next month, Integration and Programming Services

MasTec's income is about 50% from OEM/ODM and about 30% from Spot Buying. So spot buy takes up a lot of our days.

What is Spot Buying?

Spot Buying = Making a single purchase -- with no future demand for product after that.

Each day the MasTec sales staff sits at desks and gets dozens of emails and phone calls from people looking for one item or several items in one purchase cycle that they can build into a solution.

After they have made this purchase, that customer may not come back to MasTec for a year or two, to Spot Buy again.

We do have some customers that are buyers for large companies or groups of companies and they come daily to Spot Buy. These customers sometimes get special discount prices, just because of shear bulk orders over time.

Some things to be aware of when Spot Buying

We stock many common items, but if you are after a gadget that we may sell only once every two years, there may be a delivery time of anywhere from 2-3 days to sometimes 8-12 weeks.

We have a general policy that we sell Spot Buy items as close as we can to Manufacturer's country RRP plus handling.

So expect to pay for the freight from the manufacturer factory to NZ for this type of Spot Buy, also there is NZ customs costs, local freight costs and bank transfer fees, all wrapped together called handling fees.

If you can wait, we will bring your product in under a consolidated order and this reduces handling considerably.

All our products are available for Spot Buy (except ODM)

Embedded micros, Wireless systems, M2M systems, Comms boards and modules, Gauges, DAQ systems, Industrial PCs, Touch displays, SSRs, Wireless, Power Systems, you name it from the 600K + different types of products we sell.

Feel free to email or phone us for your Spot Buy supply. We have the skills in place to manage these types of requests. All our sales staff have degrees in Computer, Electrical, Electronic and Biomedial Engineering

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USB Disk...Product of the Month

Legend ... USB Disk ... Low cost -- large selection

Legend's Latest USB 2.0 Thumb Drive -- Special LFD451GB $85 +GST -- compare with DSE or Jaycar

Also any other memory products, we can supply at lower prices than most.

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Company... This Month's Focus Company

Elan -- PCI and USB Comms Systems and Instruments

Elan is our focus this month, we have been selling Elan for several years now with great success. We have dozens of boards and modules in service.

What an interesting product range -- USB Scopes -- PDA DAQ -- PCI and USB >> PCMCIA and more.

Highlight for the month:-

Suppliers and System Builders :-

This is an opportunity to bundle products with systems. Desktop, Elan USB and a G3 Modem and more.

Elan is starting a revolution for Desktop, Laptop, Industrial and Mobile Computer systems that do not have a PCMCIA Slot.

Now you can plug in those older 16 bit and the newer 32 bit GSM and G3 Modems in and get working.

USB Adapter for Cardbus Wireless Modem 3G Cards

Take your 3G wireless internet access anywhere using the U132! This USB > PCMCIA 32 bit adapter allows the use of a wide number of high speed datacards via a USB port enabling these PC cards to be used with a desktop or laptop without a CardBus slot.

The U132 is ideal for customers who live in an area without high speed wired internet access, or whose laptop does not offer a PCMCIA/CardBus slot, such as the new Dell latitude X1 models. The adapter is compatible with desktops, notebooks or specialist systems (such as Point of Sale machines).

Most CardBus wireless modem cards are compatible with the U132; check the list below to find out whether yours is included or contact us for advice.

Please note that the unique hardware design of the U132 has been developed especially for this type of wireless modems, so other card types are not supported. The U132 does not support memory cards. Check our Frequently Asked Questions for more information.

Supported G3 Cards

Alltel CDMA, USA (Kyocera Wireless Passport KPC650)
Iusacell CDMA, Mexico (Kyocera Wireless Passport KPC650)
MTN Mobile Office Fusion Card, South Africa (Option Fusion)
Movistar CDMA, Argentina (Kyocera Wireless Passport KPC650)
Orange Mobile Office Fusion Card,
UK + France (Option Fusion)
Sprint CDMA, USA (Novatel Wireless V620)
T-Mobile, Germany + Austria (Option Fusion)
E-Plus Germany, Germany + Austria (Option Fusion)
Verizon CDMA, USA (Kyocera Wireless Passport KPC650)
Verizon CDMA, USA (Novatel Wireless S620)
Vivo CDMA, Brazil (Kyocera Wireless Passport KPC650)
Vodacom UMTS, South Africa (Fusion Card)
Vodafone UMTS, UK (Mobile Connect Card)
Vodafone Germany, Austria, Italy (Option Fusion)

Ask if your card isn't in the list, often there are several names for the same card.

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Technical...Tip of the Month

AC Surge Protection ... Protection for All AC Powered Systems

TrippLite Surge Protection

AC surge protection is essential inside all buildings in NZ now. There is so much expensive equipment in houses and buildings, all hoping for clean AC power, but alas it is not that way, so save your gear from being done over by rogue AC.

At the MasTec office in East Tamaki Auckland, we regularly get wacked with over voltage surges and also a strange condition where there are 1-2 second AC Power Holes and then a high voltage surge after it.

The reason we know this, we have UPSs and line conditioners on every computer and they all switch on these conditions.

Above is a picture of the best surge protector available made by TrippLite.

For those who understand, here is a short note of the protection circuits in these devices.

These have a circuit breaker for overload, then MOVs (metal oxide varistors) across Phase-Neutral, Neutral-Ground and Ground-Phase. Then across the phase-neutral a high voltage cap for noise suppression.

Then after these initial circuits, they have for each pair of AC outlets, a ferrite donut inductor/choke with caps and MOVs. This circuit isolates each AC Outlet bank-pair from the other pair, in case there is noise coming out of a faulty device on the opposite outlet pair. True power protection both ways, from the mains adn from devices.

MasTec also has line conditioners that regulate the voltage of the mains to stop brown outs and over voltage.

The next line of defence after that is UPSs and we carry a large range for every application.

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OEM ... Product of the Month

Quatech
...Airborne and AirborneDirect 802 modules for OEM

The Quatech Airborne and AirborneDirect products for OEM

Designed as highly integrated drop-in 802.11 wireless networking solutions, Airborne 802.11 wireless embedded modules are designed to quickly add wireless LAN and Internet connectivity to a wide range of OEM products.

A variety of interfaces including RS-232, RS-422/485, SPI, UART, Digital and Analog I/O allow for this flexibility.

More than just a Mini PCI or PC Card 802.11 radio adapter, the Airborne Embedded Wireless Device Server and Wireless Ethernet Bridge Module features a fully integrated, 802.11 radio and network processor that provides a complete, wireless network connection in a single, small footprint package.

Airborne wireless modules eliminate the design time and risk associated with 802.11 wireless chipset based designs, and provide all of the network protocols and processing needed to quickly implement embedded wireless solutions.

And, they offer industrial-grade performance, making them ideally suited for harsh environments.

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Embedded Micros... Product of the Month

Rabbit Semi
...Rabbit 4000 Chip and Development Kits

Rabbit 4000

The new Rabbit 4000 is a high-performance, low-EMI microprocessor designed specifically for embedded control, communications, and Ethernet connectivity. The Rabbit 4000 outperforms most 16bit processors without losing the efficiency of an 8bit architecture. Extensive integrated features, glueless architecture and 10Base-T Ethernet facilitate rapid hardware design, while a new C-friendly instruction set promotes efficient developmentof even the most complex applications.

Learn more about Rabbit 4000

RCM4100 RabbitCore Modules

The RCM4100 series is the first of the next generation core modules to take advantage of the new Rabbit 4000 microprocessor. The Rabbit 4000 features clock speed of up to 60MHz, hardware DMA, auxiliary I/O, quadrature decoder, input capture, 40 GPIO lines shared with up to six serial ports, and four levels of alternate pin functions that include variable phase PWM. The 500+ new operational code instructions increase processing efficiency. Two versions are available, with one having a 12 bit A/D, and a fast RAM implementation that provides the highest speed RCM.


RCM4000 RabbitCore Modules

The RCM4000 with a processor clock speed of 58.98 MHz, is the first of the next generation RabbitCore modules to take advantage of the new Rabbit 4000 microprocessor with integrated Ethernet. Equipped with 16-bit memory, on-chip DMA channels and 500+ new code instructions, the RCM4000 can handle both communications and intelligence of your embedded device. The microprocessor also features GPIO lines shared with up to five serial ports, four levels of alternate pin functions that include variable phase PWM, quadrature decoder, and input capture. Development kits are available in June 2006.

Learn more about Rabbit 4000 Core Modules

RabbitFLEX - Custom Boards In Five Days

Rabbit FLEX is a new patent pending manufacturing process that accelerates and simplifies custom embedded development. RabbitFLEX empowers engineers to integrate a highly configurable, easy-to-use, and low-cost embedded controllers into their custom embedded applications.

Learn more about RabbitFLEX

RoHS Strategy

Rabbit is currently working on transitioning all products to a lead-free status. For the latest information about Rabbit's RoHS strategy, please visit the Rabbit Semiconductor website.

Learn more about the RoHS Strategy

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Industrial Computers...Product of the Month

Advantech ... Large range of Panel PCs ... Medical, Mobile, Vehicle and Industrial Computers

Ask MasTec about Panel PCs, we have vehicle, Medical, Industrial and Commercial Kiosk models

An example of Panel PCs with Touch:-

Advantech has launched the TREK-756 which is a 12.1Vehicle Mounted Computer for streamlined on-site data processing in various industrial applications. This is the first model with a 12.1 LCD and 5~100% brightness controllable for better visibility in versatile environments.

Powered by a VIA® Eden" 800 MHz low-power CPU, TREK-756 is a fanless vehicle mounted computer with high reliability and performance.

It is designed for applications in depots, warehouses, transportation, agriculture, manufacturing, docks, distribution centers, shipyards, lumberyards and more.

It can be mounted in heavy-duty vehicles such as forklifts, trucks, trailers, tractors, or cranes to assist material handling, real-time information transmission and inventory management.

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Automation... Product of the Month

TOPSCC ... Micro PLCs .. OPC Driver for Modbus Controllers and I/O Modules

Last month we looked at Topsccc Modbus Controllers. Now we need an OPC driver.

The OPC Server for Tops CCC EX9188END-MTCP Controller uses the Modbus Interface:

The MatrikonOPC Modbus Interface provides connectivity to Modbus compliant devices such as any PLC, RTU, DCS, etc. This server connects to multiple devices using one or more protocols at the same time. Each read/write with the devices is optimized to maximize throughput.

This server has been tested with hardware from vendors such as ABB, Emerson, Honeywell, Koyo, Schneider (Modicon), Triconex, Yokogawa, and many others.

The Matrikon OPC Server for Modbus PLCs is an OPC compliant server that enables data interchange between OPC clients and Modbus compliant PLCs. Each read/write with the PLC is optimized to maximize throughput.

There are two versions available:

Plant Edition: This driver is typically used in manufacturing, batch or process plants. Communication takes place with a PLC, DCS IED, analyzer, or some other controller. These devices are often "wired" through a reliable medium such as Ethernet or serial cables.

Telemetry SCADA edition: This driver is typically used by industries such as pipelines, mines, oil fields, and utilities. Communication often takes place with an RTU and is frequently unreliable, noisy, slow, or expensive (modems, leased lines, radios, satellite, etc).

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Instrumentation... Product of the Month

NI... Compact RIO

 

NI CompactRIO Control and Acquisition System

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Comms...Product of the Month

Sealevel ... Multi-interface 16-port Ethernet serial server

Sealevel Systems SeaLINK+16

Has introduced three new SeaLINK Ethernet RS-232, RS-422, and RS-485 connectivity serial servers, each capable of fast, reliable communications on up to 16 serial ports simultaneously.

Designed using a powerful embedded microprocessor, SeaLINK+16 products are able to communicate at data rates up to 230K bps. The RS-232 model implements all modem control signals for maximum compatibility with a variety of peripherals. For quick installation, a convenient webpage is used to select the interface mode for each serial port on the RS-422/485 and RS-232/422/485 products. Additionally, the onboard webserver provides access to common serial and network settings, timeouts, and other settings. All configuration can be done from the webpage with no need to set hardware switches or jumpers.

SeaLINK+16 products use industry standard RFC 2217 TCP/IP protocol for maximizing compatibility with the widest range of applications and devices. The included software works under a wide variety of operating systems including Windows 98/ME/NT/2000/XP and Linux, and the SeaLINK+16's serial ports appear as virtual COM ports to the host machine. Standard serial operating calls are transparently redirected to the SeaLINK+16, guaranteeing compatibility with legacy serial devices and enabling backward compatibility with existing software. Serial tunneling is also available, allowing two native serial devices to communicate over a network. Alternatively, raw data socket mode is supported, eliminating the need for a driver.

Housed in rugged 1U rackmount metal enclosures, SeaLINK+16 devices are suitable for variety of applications and environments. Power indicator LEDs are included on both the front and rear of the enclosure, and each of the 16 RJ45 serial connectors provide both Tx and Rx LED indicators to assist in troubleshooting. Standard operating temperature range is 0-70°C, and extended temperature (-40°C - +85°C) models are available. Prices start at $999 for the SeaLINK+16.232, part number 4161, and product is available immediately from stock. Like all Sealevel I/O products, each SeaLINK+16 is backed by a lifetime warranty.

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DAQ... Product of the Month

LabJack ... New Low Cost USB DAQ Device ... Less than $200 NZ

U3 USB DAQ Features (huge value)

Flexible I/O
The first 16 I/O lines (FIO and EIO ports) on the LabJack U3 can be individually configured as digital input, digital output, or analog input. In addition, up to 2 of these lines can be configured as timers, and up to 2 of these lines can be configured as counters.

The first 8 flexible I/O lines (FIO0-FIO7) appear on built-in screw terminals. The other 8 flexible I/O lines (EIO0-EIO7) are available on the DB15 connector.

Analog Inputs
The LabJack U3 has up to 16 analog inputs available on the flexible I/O lines. Single-ended measurements can be taken of any line compared to ground, or differential measurements can be taken of any line to any other line.

Analog input resolution is 12-bits. The range of single-ended analog inputs is typically 0-2.4 volts, and the range of differential analog inputs is typically +/- 2.4 volts (pseudobipolar). For valid measurements, the voltage on every analog input pin, with respect to ground, must be within -0.3 to +3.6 volts.

Command/response (software timed) analog input reads typically take 0.6-4.0 ms depending on number of channels and communication configuration. Hardware timed input streaming is not supported.

Analog Outputs
The LabJack U3 has 1 or 2 analog outputs (DAC0 and DAC1) that are available on the screw terminals. Each analog output can be set to a voltage between 0 and 5 volts with 8-bits of resolution.

The second analog output is only available in certain configurations. In particular, if the analog inputs are using the internal 2.4 volt reference (the most accurate option), then DAC1 outputs a fixed voltage of 1.5*Vref.

The analog outputs are updated in command/response mode, with a typical update time of 0.6-4.0 ms depending on communication configuration. The analog outputs have filters with a 3 dB cutoff around 16 Hz, limiting the frequency of output waveforms to less than that.

Digital I/O
The LabJack U3 has up to 20 digital I/O channels. 16 are available from the flexible I/O lines, and 4 dedicated digital I/O (CIO0-CIO3) are available on the DB15 connector. Each digital line can be individually configured as input, output-high, or output-low. The digital I/O use 3.3 volt logic and are 5 volt tolerant.

Timers
Up to 2 flexible I/O lines can be configured as timers. The timers are very flexible, providing options such as PWM output, pulse timing, pulse counting, and quadrature input.

Counters
Up to 2 flexible I/O lines can be configured as 32-bit counters.

I/O Protection
All I/O lines on the U3 are protected against minor overvoltages. The FIO lines can withstand continuous voltages of up to +/- 10 volts, while the EIO/CIO lines withstand continuous voltages of up to +/- 6 volts.

High Channel Count Applications
By using USB hubs, many LabJacks can be interfaced to a single PC, providing an inexpensive solution for high channel count applications.

Optional Accessories
The CB15 is a simple screw terminal breakout for the DB15 connector, providing convenient access to the EIO and CIO ports.

The RB12 provides a convenient interface for the U3 to industry standard digital I/O modules, allowing electricians, engineers, and other qualified individuals, to interface a LabJack with high voltages/currents. The RB12 relay board connects to the DB15 connector on the LabJack, using the 12 EIO/CIO lines to control up to 12 I/O modules. Output or input types of digital I/O modules can be used. The RB12 is designed to accept G4 series digital I/O modules from Opto22, and compatible modules from other manufacturers such as the G5 series from Grayhill. Output modules are available with voltage ratings up to 200 VDC or 280 VAC, and current ratings up to 3.5 amps.

Now that is a product that has been thought very well aand bundled to gether superbly

MasTec voted Best Valued Product of the Year

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Logger and Instruments... Product of the Month

MCC ... New USB 14 Bit DAQ and Logging Software

Professional Grade Strip chart recorder, Scope and Data Logger Application

Software Spec

Hardware Spec

MCC USB DAQ products all run with TracerDAQ ....more on USB DAQ

MCC PCI DAQ products all run with TracerDAQ ....more on PCI DAQ

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Imaging... Product of the Month

iDS... uEye USB2 cameras that also come as IP67 versions

uEye is available with a range of high quality monochrome and colour CMOS or CCD sensors in different resolutions, with global- and rolling shutter. Frame rates up to 75 f/s in full frame mode and over 100 f/s using Area of Interest (AOI) are possible. The bandwidth of the high speed USB 2.0 Interface enables multiple cameras to be acquiring and displaying on the PC or Notebook screen.

The cameras come with a sophisticated industrial housing. To ensure robust interfacing the uEye family is equipped with two connectors, a standard USB 2.0 Mini-B USB and an industrial D-SUB connector which can be fixed by screws. All the USB 2.0 pins and the digital input and output signals are available on this connector.

The uEye camera offers one digital trigger input and one digital output to control for example a strobe light. Both, the universal digital input and the digital output can switch voltages up to 24V. The signals are optically isolated and available on the D-SUB connector of the camera.

The uEye SDK offers by using Direct Draw the ability to blend flicker-free text and graphic overlay information into the live video image. Graphics, Date, Time and many more can be realised with the DD Back Buffer and DD Overlay Surface modes. Direct Draw allows flexible displaying of the video images.

Features:


USB Modular I/O... Product of the Month

NI... NI CompactDAQ

This is a new type of product!!

NI CompactDAQ hardware provides the plug-and-play simplicity of USB to sensor and electrical measurements on the benchtop, in the field, and on the production line. By combining the ease of use and low cost of a data logger with the performance and flexibility of modular instrumentation, NI CompactDAQ delivers fast and accurate measurements in a small, simple, and affordable system.

Now that is what NI says. ... watch the 3 min video

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Software... Product of the Month

NI ... LabVIEW -- Version 8

MasTec recommends LabVIEW as a development tool. We use it daily and we teach it.

We highly recommend LabVIEW 8 as an excellent stable platform. Upgrade now or start today with LV 8

National Instruments LabVIEW is a graphical measurement and automation application development environment that combines easy-to-use graphical development with powerful programming language flexibility. The NI LabVIEW Full Development System provides tight integration with measurement hardware to facilitate rapid data acquisition and analysis, instrument control, and data presentation solutions. It also includes libraries for processing measurement analysis and digital signals, generating reports, displaying 3D plots, and calling external code through ActiveX and DLLs.

The Base version has:-

The FDS version has:-

The PDS version has:-

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Gauges... Product of the Month

Penny & Giles --- Linear Measurement Resistance Devices

The simplest solution for linear measurement., apply an excitation voltgae and read back the results with meter or DAQ System

The range is huge, with strokes over a meter.

Suitable for Hydraulic installations.

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Encoder... Product of the Month

Micronor ... Standard -- incremental and absolute encoders


MasTec sells hundreds of Micronor encoders each year. We stock quite arange of encoders also.

The range is huge both incremental and absolute encoders. The product book is several inches thick.

Resolutions from 50 pulses/rev up to many thousands.

Swiss made, perfection machining, reliable operation, very fail and the price is excellent.


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Signal Conditioner... Product of the Month

Dataforth... 5B48 Piezo... For ICP and IEPE sensors

 

The SCM5B48 provides excitation to piezoelectric sensors with built-in microelectronic amplifiers, commonly known as ICP®* or IEPE* sensors. The module provides a constant current excitation to the sensor, then isolates, filters, and amplifies the sensor output, yielding a high-level analog voltage output. The excitation current, signal gain, and filter high-pass and low-pass cutoff frequencies are field-configurable through a set of slide switches.

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Wireless... Product of the Month

Handywave ... USB and Serial Bluetooth

Products Characteristics

Specifications

Solid State Relays... Product of the Month

OPTO 22 ... Off the Shelf Power Products ... PCB SSR switches

Off the shelf supply for these items: (We stock these)

If you are already using or will design in AC or DC SSR switching products, talk to uMasTec first, as we can supply off the shelf AC and DC SSR switches that mount in PCBs directly.

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IP Power Control... Product of the Month

Aviosys...Smart IP Power Control

IP Power 9258 - main features :

1) Network Server reboot -- can remote control to reboot the power on for the PC or Server at remote site , no need send someone to get the job done at the scene to save time and manpower.

2) Network AC Power Control -- can control and operate the High Power switch on / off via Internet / Ethernet, even the Comsumer Electronic 110V / 220V Products .

3) Timer Power Switch -- can pre-set the time schedule to turn power on / off thru Internet / Ethernet.

4) WAP Mobile Phone Control -- can use the GPRS cell phone via WAP to control

5) Open Code Customization -- provided Source Code for user to modify to fit it's own system application

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UPS... Product of the Month

Soltec ...
New type of UPS
... A Home UPSs


Soltec have announced a new type of UPS, called A Home UPS.

There are various models, with power ranges from 1.2KVA to 6KVA.

You will not believe the prices either.

The Home UPS consists of the following pieces:-

There are no batteries in these units as they are designed to have a large battery bank, MasTec can supply this also.

The Home UPS is able to operate with any kinds of heavy loads such as large computer systems, garage door openers, electric locks, air conditioner, water pumps, electric motors, power tools, lights, fans, ovens, washing machine, refrigerators and others.

They have large built-in chargers (40 amps +) for handling the large battery bank and the inverters can operate for 24/7.

True Home Power Systems.

There is an optional Solar Charger that can be added to the system for autonomous power..

Home Power UPSs are available in rack mount or wall mount.

Read the spec sheets, they are impressive. Sheet 1 .. Sheet 2

We see the Home UPS being installed into IT Room Air Conditoner for Backup, remote diesel and solar power systems, long term backup systems, 24/7 emergency power, door opens, lighting systems, pump backup and much more.

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Inverters... Product of the Month

Asian Electron
... Sinewave and Quasi Sinewave Inverters plus Battery Chargers

Asian Electron is installed in thousands of sites in NZ.

MasTec has stock of inverters from 600 to 2500 watts, both Quasi and Sinewave

Also Battery Chargers

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Batteries... Product of the Month

Exide... Orbital... Mobile, Deep Discharge and Marine Grade

MasTec Sells Exide Orbitals.

Why Orbitals?

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AC Power... Product of the Month

Soltec
...AC Voltage and Frequency Converters

Soltec make a range of single phase and three phase Voltage and Frequency Converters.

These are useful devices if you want to run 60HZ AC devices in NZ or you are make 60HZ devices for export and you need to test them in NZ.

Power Ranges are from 1KVA all the way to 320KVA.

Simple installation and setup. These devices are actually built around their UPS sinewave inverter and charger technology. There are no batteries in these devices.

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Sale... Product of the Month

Soltec...400VA line interactive UPS $69 +GST

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Medical... Product of the Month

ADAM...ADAM Health Information on CDs

Low cost CD reference material for education or home


A.D.A.M. Illustrated Medical Encyclopedia on CD-ROM (10th Edition)


A.D.A.M. The Complete Alternative Medicine Encyclopedia On CD-ROM

A.D.A.M. Illustrated Family Health Guide

Nine Month Miracle

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Medical Power... Item of the Month

Astrodyne...Medical Grade Power OEM Supplies

Astrodyne's Medically-approved enclosed switching power supplies provide the lowest cost OEM system power solution from 40W to 300W for medical appliances, diagnostic equipment, and instrumentation applications. All offer wide range universal input, screw terminal connections, and are available with output voltages ranging from 5VDC to 24VDC. All models are fully certified to EN/UL60601-1 medical specifications.

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Integration Project

MasTec... Window, Door and Facade Tester

Developed over a period of 12 years.

Several system running in NZ, Australia and Malaysia.

Complete system can be supplied, either laptop or PC with USB DAQ interface box, high accuracy manometer, high spec temperature probe, high frequency pressure transducer, a matrix of linear gauges.

Measures to Telarc standards, accuracy to +/-.01 mm on linear, and +/-1 pascal on pressure.

Measures displacement, air leakage and does cyclic pressure tests also.

We can supply complete test booths also.

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Product Alerts... Discontinued Items

Advantech

Critical End-Of-Life Announcement

Please be advised that due to the early EOL of VIA C3/Eden and AMD Geode components, Advantech will be revising a range of product models including selected Single Board Computers, PC/104, SOM, POS, Panel PC, Slot PC, TREK Vehicle PC and eHome Panel PCs

For a complete list of affected products, replacement models and expected release dates, please visit

Exacq -- Due to the unavailability of a lead-free version of a key part in the Exacq CM-Series and XM-Series Multifunction Boards, Exacq is announcing an official discontinuation to the entire CM-Series (PCI Bus) and XM-Series (PXI).

GW Instek -- Please open the pdf file with the announcements of Phase out Product List.

Quatech--- SSCFR-100 ending, customers are to move to the SSCF-100 card in place of the ruggedized unit

               --- GPSR-001B GPSR-001C GPSR-001U ending March 2006


ROHS Reports -- Lead Free Products

Quatech ROHS page

Quatech How to Identify ROHS products

Rabbit ROHS Strategy

Please ask for each manufacturer.


Sales Person... Power and Instrumentation Products

MasTec has an opening for a junior to intermediate Sales Person

All staff at MasTec have diplomas or degrees in Engineering.

The job will be working in our internal sales team in our East Tamaki Office.

We require someone that first of all likes people and loves the buzz of selling.

If you want a job inside a dynamic small sales team of 5 people then contact via this link

Send a CV and also a short note, we will respond and arrange an appointment.

Ph 64 9 273 4200 or email


Industria

Industria global news about Automation, Process Control, Instrumentation, and Software for Australasia/Oceania Website Link


                               


MasTec Staff Contacts :-

 Managing Director   

 rob.maskell@mastecnz.co.nz

 OEM Manager

 loyal.noronha@mastecnz.co.nz

 Project and Product Manager

 adam.samir@mastecnz.co.nz

 Wireless Sales -- Sales Consultant

 adam.samir@mastecnz.co.nz

 Instrumentation -- Sales Consultant

 loyal.noronha@mastecnz.co.nz

 UPS & Power Sales -- Sales Consultant

 dhara.pandya@mastecnz.co.nz

 Integration Manager

 tajinder.singh@mastecnz.co.nz

 Applications Engineer

 kokulan.balakrishnan@mastecnz.co.nz

 Applications Engineer

 daniel.wong@mastecnz.co.nz

 Office and General Sales Manager

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Welcome Daniel - our new programmer with a Biomedical Degree from Auckland University.

(Please send Rob Maskell any updates on company details, any new staff members etc)


SWS... For Sale

 

SWS = Smart Works Systems -- is a Small Product Development Company

What is For Sale:

The complete company with products, software and hardware designs.

There are two main products:-

1/ A PC Based Window, Door, Farcade and Wall Testing System

2/ A PC Based Roof Testing Systems

PC Based Window, Door, Farcade and Wall Testing System

SWS has been developing this system since it started 12 years ago.

Over these 12 years, SWS has developed many different levels of Window Testing Systems.

The Window Testers are Telarc approved and registered.

There are several Window Testing Systems that are running in NZ , Australia and Malayasia.

Over the 12 years, all these systems have been upgraded, expanded and adanced with technology and windows advancements on average each 2-3 years, so there have been many iterations of the same product.

The test software and the hardware has evolved considerably.

The current designs are based on USB DAQ, with quite a sophisicated Measurement suite that uses LabVIEW DAQ and Control software.

PC Based Roof Testing Systems

Recent develop work over the last year has been the new Roof Testing System.

You can read about these systems at this link

SWS builds the complete system, hardware and software and does the commissioning for SWS for MasTec.

This small company would suit an engineer or small company wanting to expand its product line.

If you want us to contact you about these products click this link