To make device installation and replacement as easy as possible for the users, we will answer some frequently asked questions regarding the challenges of high cut-in currents or so-called “inrush currents” in the following. "Inrush currents" occur in applications with inductive loads such as transformers and motors, but also in applications with switch mode power supply units.
[...] Read articleWhen it comes to overcurrent protection, the manufacturers of medical devices and systems often ask the following question: Fuse protection or resettable circuit breaker? The DIN EN 60601-1 medical device standard classifies both as permissible protection elements. However, the differences in practical application are considerable.
Read articleWhether remote access to systems or connecting employees working from home: In the age of digitisation, constant access to the internet is essential. The E-T-A Elektrotechnische Apparate GmbH ControlPlex® Rack power distribution system provides one of the key components for setting up stable communication networks.
Read articleE-T-A’s REX system is now approved for use in ATEX Zone 2 hazardous locations. It offers a wide range of modules for different applications. The system includes standard devices with signalling contacts and intelligent bus controllers for connecting superordinate control systems.
Read article
