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Onsite Power - Products & Services Alpha Technologies Launches HetNet Power Solutions Alpha Technologies Ltd. has announced three products to address the growing demand for Heterogeneous Network (HetNet) power. The products include the Micro 100for AC-powered Small Cells, the CXPS-E3 for DAS Head Ends, and the CXPS-W for Macro Cells. "The diversity of HetNets requires power solutions that are tailored to each specific application," said Grant Clark, vice president of Product Management & Development. "For Macro Cells, we need easily-cabled 48 V power systems that can also provide 24 V outputsfor dual voltage sites. For DAS Head Ends, the ability to house all the power and batteries in a single rack provides much needed relieffor floor space and cabling. And for Small Cells, power systems with sufficient battery backup to avoid resets during most interruptions tothe AC grid." The Alpha Micro 100 is designed to power outdoor Small Cells in harsh operating environments, including regions with unstable AC grids. It provides battery backup for small cells that consume up to 100 Watts. Housed in a NEMA 3R cabinet designed for pole/wall mounting, the Micro 100 includes an optional SNMP feature that provide access to system alarms and status remotely. The CXPS-E3, a 48V power system designed for DAS Head Ends, provides a system breaker density of 26 positions in 3RU, enabling customers to fully utilize the system's 250 Amp capacity. In a single rack, the E3 power system can be combined withbatteries that supply up to four hours of backup, eliminating the need for a separate battery rack. The single rack solution allow operators toreduce the overall footprint of the facility, addressing the ongoing problem of increasing real estate costs. The CXPS-W is a midsize system designed to power Macro Cells with either single or dual voltage operation. The versatile system canbe configured for 48Vdc operation or equipped with DCDC converters to supply both 48 V and 24 V. The system offers a vast array ofdistribution options, including bullet and GJ style breakers plus TPL, TPS, and GMT fuses at various power levels. With high efficiencyrectifiers, an intelligent system controller and ample space for cabling, the "W" combines state-of-the-art features to with traditional cablemanagement. Compact 3U Design Provides High-Density, Space Saving Solutions Across All Markets Schaefer, Inc. has released the C/B 600 series of DC-DC and AC-DC converter modules and battery charger (B600 models). The reliable, compact and rugged 3U design uses industrial-grade components and provides a highdensity, space saving solution for applications in industries such utility, oil/gas, automation, heavy industrial, military, telecom/datacom, alternative energy, transit/ railway, process control and power stations. The efficient C/B 600 series delivers up to 500 W of power and offers DC input voltage range of 10-380 VDC with seven input range choices. AC input options are single-phase 115 VAC or 230 VAC (with or without PFC) or three-phase inputs of 3x200 VAC. These modules are single output and are available in 12 standard ranges from 5-400 VDC. All outputs are adjustable and tightly regulated to 0.2 percent (load) and 0.1 percent (line). Featuring natural convection cooling and a standard operating temperature range of -20°C to 75°C (derate 2.5 percent/°C from +55°C), with an option for -40°C to 75°C. Modules are housed in an industry-standard 3U form factor for insertion into 19 inch sub-racks or optional wall, chassis and DIN-Rail mounting are 28 www.RemoteMagazine.com available. All models have comprehensive protection circuitry including over-voltage protection, current limit protection on the output, and thermal shutdown with auto restart. Options include parallel/redundant operation, inhibit, Power-OK/DC-OK alarms, system reset signaling, active current sharing and programming/monitoring functions, etc. Mechanical and electrical modifications are readily available. SFC Energy Presents new EFOY ProCabinet with an Integrated 500 W Fuel Cell SFC Energy AG has made a new addition to their portfolio of offgrid power generators, the EFOY ProCabinet 4120S integrated with our new EFOY Pro 12000 Duo, a 500 W fuel cell, delivering reliable, weather independent off grid power in demanding professional and industrial applications. The EFOY ProCabinet integrates proven SFC fuel cell technology with maximum application flexibility with SFC's most powerful fuel cell to date. It features a nominal power of 500 W and a power capacity of 12,000 Wh per day. Cabinets can be combined as required to provide additional power. The EFOY Pro 12000 Duo offers many decisive advantages; it delivers fully automatic, maintenance free power, 24 hours a day, in any weather and season, re¬quiring absolutely no user intervention over extremely long periods of time. The fuel cell has two fuel connectors, allowing two, or up to four, 28L fuel cartridges to be connected. Running off 112 L of fuel, with four batteries included in the cabinet a 500 W application can be run continuously for 10 days fully autonomously. Like all EFOY fuel cells, the new power generator produces off-grid power on demand. The fuel cell is connected to the batteries and continuously monitors their state of charge. As soon as this drops below a predefined level, the fuel cell automatically switches into operating mode and recharges the batteries. When they are full, the fuel cell returns into stand-by mode. No fuel is consumed in standby mode. The EFOY ProCabinet 4120S with integrated EFOY Pro 12000 Duo fuel cell was specifically developed as robust off-grid and back-up power source for industrial applications in de¬manding environmental scenarios. It is fully automatic, maintenance free, remote-controlled, and will reliably operate at a temperature range between -40°C and 40°C. Flow-Rite Launches Battery Management Software Battery Steward, Flow-Rite's latest innovation, is a cloud-based solution that organizes an operation's battery care schedule, sends alerts when tasks are due, records maintenance and asset data, and allows the data to be analyzed over time. The app is currently available to download for free on the App Store and Google Play. "For years Flow-Rite has advocated the simple truth that batteries last longer when they are properly maintained," says Ron Earl, marketing director for Flow-Rite. "With Battery Steward, it's simpler now than ever before to maintain your batteries. Not only does this product improve communications between equipment and staff, but it also illustrates the health of an essential, yet often overlooked, asset." Battery Steward utilizes a mobile device and identifying labels to create easy-to-follow battery care task lists. Tasks are checked off by scanning the identifying label that has been placed on a battery. Battery Steward highlights and elevates batteries with overdue maintenance tasks, minimizing the chance of missing a task. Battery maintenance data is analyzed through the online portal (www.BatterySteward.com) to help identify neglected, misused, or abused batteries. A set of identifying labels will come free with Flow-Rite's Millennium single-point battery watering kits through participating Flow-Rite dealers. Labels will be sold to customers who are outfitting existing equipment with Battery Steward. http://www.BatterySteward.com http://www.RemoteMagazine.com

Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of Remote - Fall 2015

Editor's Choice
Industrial Internet Solutions Improve Operational Efficiency for Fleet Operators
Driving Down Your Costs with Wireless Automation
Create a Better Remote HMI Mobile User Experience
Site Knowledge + Predictive Analytics = Maximum Availability and Business Continuity
How Can Remote Applications Grow with the Internet of Things?
IoT Can Change How Remote Sites and Assets Are Managed, But Only if Devices are Secure
Remote Monitoring and Predictive Diagnostics of Remote Power Systems
CCVT for Reliable Remote Applications
SCADA
Networking
Security
Onsite Power
Enclosures
Industry News

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