November 2006
Focus Connection
October 2006 saw the launch of Focus Connection's variable speed drive (VSD). The much-anticipated unit will enter the high-end market primarily targeting the automation and engineering project environment. See page 79.
Regular Features
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News and products
Index to advertisers
Analytical Instrumentation
Transformer oil analysis - a basic introdudction to an essential part of a cost-efficient maintenance programme
N Robinson, Wearcheck
Ensuring transformer reliability
Crown celebrates its 20th year in Publishing
We dedicate these pages to our clients who have supported Electricity+Control and Crown throughout the past 20 years. We reflect back on what was published then, to remind us of how far, or not, the industry has progressed
Drives, Motor Control, Protection and Switchgear
IGBT driver cores for converters
M Hermwille, Semikron Elektronik
Simple, efficient and rugged control
Lighting
Standardisation of operating devices and lamp holders
T Smith, VS Lighting
Update on standards
Providing energ savings through lighting in the mining industry
D Donald, Voltex Lighting
Mind-blowing MegaWatt savings with lighting
Plant Maintenance and Refurbishment
Networked safety for process and factory automation
H Makete, Siemens
Take the safe bus
Climbing the alarm mountain
C Timms, Asset Integrity Management Limited
It's alarming when you see what goes on
The case for micro automation
Information supplied by A van der Elst, Electromechanica
Who said quality can't be affordable?
Temperature Measurement and Control
Thermoucouples: performance vs cost
R Hesse, Wika SA
No longer shrouded in mystery
