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CONSULTING – SPECIFYING ® Generator sets Generac’s Gemini generator solution is redundant, scaleable, flexible, and available within a 3-month lead-time. In addition to providing all the benefits of high-end paralleled systems, Generac accomplishes this at the complexity and price point of single generator solutions. In addition, the generator set also is contained in a sound attenuated packaging with the smallest footprint in the market. Designed for use in hospitals, airports, office buildings, manufacturing plants, and data centers, the generator set is powered by a pair of 16 L Volvo 6-cylinder in-line Tier II diesel engines with 500 kW alternators at 1,800 rpm. www.generac.com CONSULTING – SPECIFYING ® Communications Video encoders VideoJet X family of encoders from Bosch combines high-quality video with intelligence to extend closed caption TV over IP coverage in challenging environments. The VideoJet X10 (single-channel), X20 (2-channel), and X40 (4-channel) video encoders operate in temperatures of 22 to 140 F and relative humidity of as high as 95%. The encoders have a 10 V dc to 30 V dc operating range, suitable for remote surveillance using battery or solar power. The series includes three network ports: two standard 10/100 Mbps Ethernet ports plus a 1 Gbps small form factor pluggable optical transceiver slot. www.boschsecurity.us CONSULTING – SPECIFYING ® Network monitoring The Liebert vNSA network switch from Emerson Network Power allows multiple Ethernet-ready devices to communicate and function as a team. Equipped with the iCOM display, the network switch permits interconnected cooling units to work together and facilitates lead/lag operation. Enclosed in a lockable metal enclosure, the switches are available in four models that ensure the availability of connected network equipment. The switches support a range of connected units from four to 13, and support twisted-pair RJ45 CAT5 network cables. They feature auto-negotiation, auto-polarity, and auto-crossing, which eliminate the need for crossover cables. The switches integrate cooling reporting and bring critical information to a central location in real time, giving users better control over data center infrastructure. By alerting the user to potential problems before an outage occurs, the system schedules preventive maintenance rather than reactive maintenance, which eliminates downtime and reduces costs. The unit also enhances energy efficiency by improving control between cooling units, allowing only the needed units to operate and the backup or redundant units to remain in standby or ready mode until needed. www.liebert.com CONSULTING – SPECIFYING ® Electrical distribution management Power Xpert Gateway 400 from Eaton manages electrical distribution and control equipment. The designed installations include electrical assemblies, motor control centers, low- and medium-voltage switchgears, or switchboards. The controller consolidates the data available from components such as breakers, meters, motor controllers, and protective relays. The controller integrates power equipment onto an Ethernet network. Whether INCOM, QCPort, or Modbus RTU is used to communicate, all devices are visible for at-aglance monitoring. www.eaton.com CONSULTING – SPECIFYING ® 60 Consulting-Specifying Engineer • OCTOBER 2008 http://www.generac.com http://www.boschsecurity.us http://www.liebert.com http://www.eaton.com

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