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FEATURES

CASE STUDY

6 Energy Lighting Solutions for Today’s Manufacturing and Warehouse FacilitiesBy Joseph Forsman

18 Power Over Ethernet Becomes Part of the JobMore and More Network Devices and Peripherals are Powered by PoEBy Darrell Igelmund

22 Installation Accessories for Speed, Safety and Cable ManagementTools That Can Cut Labor Costs, Reduce Installation Time and Improve Installer SafetyBy John Phillips

14 Making a Lake House Even More InvitingBy Frank Heflin

DEPARTMENTS

2 Electrical Products & Solutions • November 2011

CONTENTS

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28 Industry News

32 Product Focus

40 Ad Index

ON THE COVERPhoto courtesy of Neptun Light, Inc.

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FEATURE • Neptun Light, Inc.

BEFORE

AFTER

Energy consumption (Lighting)in today’s manufacturing and warehousefacilities is a significant portion of anycompany’s operating expense. This op-erating expense remains unchanged atmany companies since it has been a con-stant with little attention paid by most fa-cility managers, or COO administrators.

The larger power consumption deviceslike HVAC, Generators, and Pumps arelooked at when trying to reduce energyconsumption within most manufacturingand warehouse facilities, but lightingwhich typically has the best rate of return,has not been often considered.However, this trend is changing with

the introduction of several energy savinglighting solutions. Fluorescent T-5 and T-8 tubes have been a common solutionover the years offering Continued on page 8

Energy Lighting Solutions for Today’sManufacturing and Warehouse FacilitiesBy Joseph Forsman, Neptun Light, Inc.

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energy cost savings at this time.LEDs do appear to be the futureof lighting with their energy sav-ings and solid state reliability,but until the volumes are in-

creased and the costs to producethese units improves, other lighting

solutions will remain better op-tions in today’s currenteconomy.

An energy savingslighting solution startingto take hold in the mar-ket is induction light-ing. Induction lighting

is a form of fluorescentlighting with a magnetic field gen-

erating the electrical energy to power thebulbs. With the power being generatedthrough the magnetic field instead of com-mon cathodes found in a standard fluores-cent, the failure mode is also removedgiving this lamp a potential life span of100,000 hours. This evolving technologycan also reduce the energy consumption

of a standard metal halide or high pres-sure sodium by 40-50 percent while main-taining or improving the current lightoutput levels. Because induction lightingis a fluorescent based technology it alsocan be utilized with any motion sensor orphoto cell controls due to its instant on ca-pability unlike the older MH and HPSbulbs which need time to cool down priorto restarting. An additional benefit thatinduction lighting has brought is the abil-ity to replace higher wattages like 750Wor 1000W MH and HPS fixtures with400W or 500W units depending on the re-quired light levels of each application.This higher output in the standard fluo-rescent tubes and LED products has yetto be achieved giving induction a leg upon the other options when consideringthese higher output fixtures. To illustratethe effectiveness of induction lighting,please reference the before and after pho-tographs on page 6 showing a typicalmanufacturing facility lit with 400W highpressure sodium fixtures

good energy savings at 40-50 percent,and low installation costs whenreplacing the existing older light-ing technologies like metalhalide (MH) or high pressuresodium (HPS). They work well onmotion detectors and photo cellsproviding even more energysaving options when utilizedin a manufacturing orwarehouse location. Themain drawback when go-ing with fluorescentlighting is the mainte-nance cost that can beassociated with having tochange out the individual bulbs asthe product ages depending on the lifehours of the installed bulbs. LED light-ing solutions are another energy savingslighting making progress within the in-dustry, but its current higher unit costshave prevented its growth in this area withother lighting solutions providing a betterreturn on investment (ROI) with the same

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energy consumption cost. Now you havea well-lit work environment consuminghalf the energy and providing a 100,000hour life span avoiding the maintenance

cost of re-lamping within your manufac-turing or warehouse space along with atypical ten year warranty provided by mostcompanies producing this style of lighting.The other lighting technologies will have a30,000 to 50,000 hour life based upon itbeing T-8 or T-5 fluorescent, or LED unitwith a 3 to 5 year warranty.

Based upon the mentioned improve-ments in these energy savings lightingtechnologies there are certainly good op-tions today to improve the power con-sumption and energy savings within anymanufacturing or warehouse location.These lighting improvements should beevaluated thoroughly by all facility man-agers and contractors working with thosefacilities when servicing there locations.Most offer an ROI of two to three yearsand can be financed in many differentways thanks to the low ROI on thechange out. Good rebates are also offeredon these energy savings lighting solutionsby most utility companies or state energyrun corporations. �

before being switched out with 200W In-duction fixtures.

As you can see the visibility and lightlevels are improved greatly with half the

FEATURE • Neptun Light, Inc. Continued from page 8



the local load as well as remotely controlother Vizia RF + switches and dimmersthroughout an area. The 4-Button con-troller can also assist in minimizing wallclutter. The homeowner was particularlyinterested in the advantages provided bythe systems’ key pad solution, as an alter-native to the installation of numerousswitches. With labeled buttons on the keypad, the homeowner

Renovating older homes withmodern designs and conveniences oftenpose unique challenges for electrical con-tractors, as is evident in a recent projectcompleted by Kleyn Electric. Kleyn,based in Grand Rapids, MI was hired tocomplete the electrical work on a beachhome being renovated on Lake Michigan.Established in 1997, Kleyn Electric is afull-line electrical contractor. The com-pany’s technicians pride themselves onbeing able to provide customers with theknowledge and experience for a first-classinstallation, regardless of the challengesof the project.

The home’s owner, who resides inChicago, uses the lakeside residence as aweekend and holiday getaway. The home-owner was interested in renovating thehome to allow for a more open, modernfloor plan that would highlight views ofthe lake throughout the beach home. Thestructure of the ranch style beach homeneeded a relatively dramatic makeover.Walls in the home would be completelyremoved, allowing for the open floor planthe homeowner was interested in achiev-ing. In addition, the homeowner wantedto upgrade the technology available in thehome for added comfort and convenience.

In looking at the master bathroom,Steve Lotterman of Kleyn Electric andRon Hainer, an experienced lighting de-signer from Crites, Tidey and Associ-ates, needed to accommodate switchesfor eight light sources – a significantamount. The team decided that Leviton’sVizia RF +® System would be an idealfit for the project.

Vizia RF + products give homeownersthe ability to program and control light-ing and select household devices with thetouch of a button. The system does it allby replacing standard switches and dim-mers with intelligent Vizia RF + devices.An ideal fit for retrofit projects, the sys-tem allows an installer to use wiring al-


CASE STUDY • Leviton

ready in place in the home, making it easyto swap out systems. Similar systemswould have required relay repeaters toboost the wireless signal from one re-ceiver to another to ensure proper func-tion of the system. This would addsignificant installation time and productcost to the project.

With Vizia RF +, a 4-Button controllercan replace a switch or dimmer to control Continued on page 16

Making a Lake HouseEven More Inviting

By Frank Heflin, Distribution Sales at Leviton and Steve Lotterman, Project Manager, Kleyn Electric

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knows exactly what each button controls, avoiding the con-fusion of numerous, unidentified switches.

Vizia RF + 4-button controllers allow installers to createlighting scenes or control zones/areas throughout the home.Plug-in modules also offer flexibility for adding table andstanding lamps to an automated home. Vizia RF + can also beused for timed events, allowing a homeowner to schedulelights to turn on and off automatically at preset times to en-hance security or enjoy a more convenient lifestyle. The sys-tem is a perfect fit for both retrofit projects and newconstruction.

The team found that beyond solving many of the technicalchallenges of the room, the Leviton Vizia RF + system wasalso less expensive than many other solutions on the market.

As the electrical planning process continued, the teamfound that the Vizia RF + system would be a fit for four otherspaces in the home, including the master bedroom, an areawith an office and recreation room, the living room, and land-scape and porch lighting on the exterior of the home.

“The system is unique in its ability to scale to exactlywhat is needed for a project. An installer can avoid the useof a dimming panel, adding one switch load at a time asneeded,” said Hainer. “Vizia RF + is so easy to use it prac-tically sells itself.”

“We’ve used Leviton products in the past and have had agreat experience with the ease of installation, the quality theyprovide for our customers, and the great working relationshipwe’ve been able to maintain with the company,” said SteveLotterman of Kleyn. “The Vizia RF + system is a perfect so-lution for this project. It not only met the unique technicalneeds of the renovation, but worked well with the aestheticgoals that the homeowner and lighting designer were workingto achieve.”

Once the system was installed, programming it alsoproved to be relatively easy. The Vizia RF + system can beprogrammed manually through a remote or by using theVizia RF + Installer Tool, software that allows an installer tocreate, back up, edit and test the system on any PC runningMicrosoft Windows®. The installer for this project chose tomanually program the system, allowing them to completethe installation process relatively quickly. The installer com-pleted a walkthrough of the renovated beach home late oneevening with the designer to determine the areas and lightingscene levels, and was able to complete the programmingprocess the next morning. Three remotes were included withthe system, enabling the homeowner complete control ofeach room with the touch of a button.

“We are thrilled with the entire renovation, the work ofKleyn, and Leviton’s Vizia RF + system,” said the home-owner. “The house is beautiful, and the fact that I can relax onthe couch, look out at the stunning view we have now, andcontrol many aspects of the home with the touch of a button isgreat. In addition, when we are not at the beach house, ViziaRF + provides added security by automatically turning lightson and off, giving the illusion that the house is occupied. I’vealways loved the beach home, but the added comfort and con-venience that the renovation has provided make it that muchmore exciting to come here and relax.” �

CASE STUDY • Leviton Continued from page 14



Every device needs power and up to a couple ofyears ago, the power line always led to an AC outlet. That ischanging fast as more and more computer and network devicestake advantage of the new power scheme called Power over Eth-ernet (PoE)… putting the power on the same CAT5/6 cable asthe data.

The Advantages of PoEThe advantages of PoE over traditional power sources are

growing… and it won’t be long before a knowledge of PoE be-comes part of the installation job. And, if the installation re-quires a functioning unit such as an operating VoIP phone of IPsecurity camera, it will require that the Ethernet cable be con-nected to both an active data device (such as a switch) and apower source (PoE).The first big advantage of PoE is a device’s power source can

be over 320’ away (the maximum length of an Ethernet run).And secondly, PoE eliminates the need to install a separatepower cable, conduit and outlet (and the time that goes with it).It is no wonder that PoE is gaining a tremendous following andis now widely used to power VoIP phones, IP security camerasand network access points.

The Mix of Power and DataPoE sounds well and good until you realize that it mixes high

power (48 volts up to 300ma or more) of PoE on the same cablethat transmits high speed data between low voltage Ethernetcomputer cards, switches and other devices. The CAT5/6 cablecan certainly handle it but it does give you reason to pause andpay extra attention to what you are doing. To help keep PoEsafe, the IEEE has published standards with numerous provi-sions: One assures that the device providing the PoE will notprovide the power until it sees an appropriate PoE load. Butmany of the PoE supplying devices in the market today seem-ingly fail to follow that standard directly. Some devices alwayshave the 48V switched ON. Others seem to trigger with lessthan the required provocation. And others work very accurately,always waiting for the proper load.

How can I test for PoE during an install?Testing for PoE is more complicated than a AC/DC voltmeter

check. To better understand the complication, a little backgroundis required: An Ethernet cable is made up of 4 twisted pairs ofwires. The 4 twisted pairs are terminated to connector pins 1/2,


FEATURE • ByteBrothers

3/6, 4/5 and 7/8. The PoE standard requires the 48VDC PoEutilize 2 pairs of the Ethernet cable (not a single pair as youmight think). If a switch provides PoE power, it must use pairs1/2 and 3/6 (this is termed “PoE endspan”). If a power injectorprovides the PoE power (at the patch panel), Continued on page 20

PowerOver EthernetBecomes Part of the Job

More and More Network Devices and Peripherals are Powered by PoEBy Darrell Igelmund



testing for active network devices andvoltages (PoE included). Once spotted,one of the Power Panel’s 3 ultrabrightLEDs alert you to the presence of eitheran active device or voltage. The NetworkPower Panel categorizes the device as ei-ther “Network”, “Phone” or “Power”(POE). If, by chance, all types of devicesexist, then all the LEDs will light.

These ultrabright LEDs are the onlyindication that most users need that adata path and PoE is available for theirdevice. But there is plenty more to learnfrom the Network Power Panel if youwish. For instance, the “Network”LED’s screen displays the speed capa-bilities of the device (10, 100, 100, HD,FD) and the cable pair(s) where thetransmit pulses exist. The “Phone” de-vice’s screen displays cable pair locationand the voltage amplitude of up to 4phones. And, the “Power” device’sscreen displays PoE cable pair location;whether its “midspan” or “endspan”PoE; and the PoE voltage amplitude.And, if you are using the “inline” modelof the Network Power Panel, insert it inbetween the device providing the power(eg PoE switch) and the device (eg VoIPphone) and measure the power con-sumption (watts) of the device. Thepower measurement capability is one ofthe most popular features of the NetworkPower Panel.

The Right Tool Saves TimeLike any installation, the install of VoIP

phones, IP cameras, access points andother PoE devices involve more trou-bleshooting than desired. The NetworkPower Panel is the perfect detective toolbecause it is designed to detect PoE; dis-play its location on the cable; and displaythe amplitude of the signal. It additionallydetects network devices (indicating 10,100, 1000, HD, FD) and phones. Picture#1 shows 48VDC of PoE on pairs 1/2 and3/6 (“PoE endspan”). Picture# 2 shows thepower draw of a recently installed VoIPphone (4 watts).The Network Power Panel is available

two ways: As a standalone unit (modelPOE1000) for $129.00 or bundled in theCable&Power Kit (CPK1000) which in-cludes the popular Real World Certifier for$599.00. See more at bytebrothers.com. �

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Darrell Igelmund is the MarketingManager for Byte Brothers in Newcastle(Seattle) Washington a 25 year manufac-turer of test equipment. Before joiningByte Brothers, he worked with NASA,Hewlett Packard, Honeywell InformationSystems, and Datacom Technologies.

it must use pairs 4/5 and 7/8 (this istermed “PoE midspan”).To be useful during installation time, a

tester should be capable of detecting thepresence of both an active data deviceand a power source for the device. Onesuch tester is our own Network PowerPanel. The Network Power Panel contin-ually scans the CAT5/6 cable’s 8 pins

FEATURE • ByteBrothers Continued from page 18



What do all electrical and low volt-age installs have in common? Cable andwire. And as installs become more andmore complicated with the sheer quantity,lengths, and types of cable and wireneeded (i.e. low voltageelectrical, Cat 5/6, HDMI,audio, video, etc.), manag-ing larger installs withmany applications becomesa bigger challenge.

Then there’s safety,which should always comefirst. There are personalsafety issues within everyinstall, especially whenhaving to run wire 10-25feet up in the air. Howmany times have you foundyourself balancing with onefoot off of a ladder, or lean-ing over the side of a lift torun cable over and througheaves or vaulted ceilings,into tight places within crawl spaces orabove stairwells, or along the wall of abuilding?

According to TheBureau of LaborStatistics, in 2009there were 212,760documented cases of work-related fallsthat resulted in time missed from work.

FEATURE • Platinum Tools

Some of which were, unfortu-nately, fatal. Safety is job one,and a primary way to remainsafety conscious is to keep bothfeet on the ground.

Job efficiency andsafety both directly affectyour company’s overallhealth. The faster you cando jobs, the more jobs youcan do. And keeping in-stallers safer not only keepsthem on the job, but helpsavoid higher insurance pre-miums. So, faster and saferinstalls is the name of thegame. What if you couldachieve both and reducebuyouts as well? What if asimple and relatively lowcost tool could do all three?

Good news…one ofthose accessories is the tele-scoping installation tool.

When applicable, this tool allows for ceil-ing installations without having to leavethe work floor. Continued on page 24

InstallationAccessories

for Speed, Safety andCable Management

Tools That Can Cut Labor Costs,Reduce Installation Time and

Improve Installer SafetyBy John Phillips, Platinum Tools


According toThe Bureau ofLabor Statistics,in 2009 therewere 212,760documentedcases of work-related falls thatresulted in timemissed from

work.



to install multiple hanger/fastener typesto a variety of ceiling structures. Pow-ered by any 3/8-inch or 1/2-inch battery-operated or corded drill, the XtenderPole transforms into extended powereddriver for screws, hangers and clips for avariety of cable management tasks. Itsthin profile allows access to tight spaces.Made of aircraft quality aluminum, it isavailable in two adjustable length mod-

els: one for up 18-foot ceilings and an-other for up to 24-foot ceilings.

Telescoping installation tools will nevercompletely replace a scissor lift, scaffold-ing, or ladder, but for many jobs, it isquicker, easier, and safer...even when usedin conjunction with them.

Now let’s consider proper cable/wiremanagement to meet specific codes as wellto insure that your install doesn’t look likea snake pit. Sometimes, the simplest ac-cessory concepts are the best ones. J-Hooks and hanging hardware accessorieshave become a favorite of many installersdue there ease of installation, especially inhard-to-reach areas. Instead of drillingholes through studs, beams, or sheetrock,or, heaven forbid, slinging wire and cableup over vaulted ceiling beams, J-Hooksand accessories are the simple solution.

Depending on the install, there is amultitude hanging hardware accessoriesto choose from, such as eye lag screws,clips, hangers, etc. When used with theXtender Pole, it’s a

That not only greatly improves safety andspeed but, in many instances, eliminatesthe need to rent scaffolding or scissor lifts.Plus, using cordless power also speeds in-stallation time and improves safety.

Platinum Tools (www.platinumtools.com)offers the Xtender Poletm. This tele-scoping installation tool allows installersto hang ceiling wire, jack chain, hard-ware and threaded rod all from the workfloor. Its unique multiple adapter systemis specific to each application. An as-sortment of adapters include a 1/4-inchhex adapter, a wire hanging adapter de-signed to drive and wrap eye lag screwsand hang jack chain, and adapters forhanging 3/8-inch or 1/4-inch threadedrod up to 10-feet long. This versatilitynot only saves contractors and low volt-age installers money, but also speeds in-stallation time. As an example, aninstaller can hang as many as 100 ceilingwires per hour.

The Xtender Pole’s all-in-onepatented adapter system allows the user

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runs. And for addedefficiency, it operates

with an easy open and close.Cables can be latched and unlatched hun-dreds of times without extra parts or fum-bling with cable ties with both hands,which means less time up on the ladderand therefore is inherently safer.

Traditional style, construction grade,

multi-purpose J-Hooks, providestress-free support and helporganize and build a distribu-tion pathway for varioustypes of cables. They are,quite simply, the best solutionfor both light and heavy dutyhanging and organizational ap-plications across a multitude ofmarkets, including electrical,telecom/voice, network/data,

broadband, satellite, CCTV, fiber,flexible conduit. They are also pop-

ularly used above suspended ceilingsand raised floors.As today’s cable and wire become

more and more technologically innova-tive, so do the tools and accessories avail-able to insure more efficient installations.As manufacturers continue to design ac-cessories and tools for specific functions,staying up-to-date and utilizing the bene-fits provides the best way to insure thatyour installs are more efficient, safer andhelp build repeat customers. �

no-brainer for safer and more reliable ca-ble/wire installations and management.

J-Hooks come in two basic types:the traditional galvanized steel andthe over-mold design. Add to thatmultiple sizes in five styles, includ-ing standard, batwing, 90 degree an-gle, end hook, and hammer-on to fitevery project’s requirements.

For instance, Platinum Tools Ca-ble Cage Polypropylne (CCP) SeriesJ-Hooks are over molded with a fastlatch and lock. The CCP Series J-Hooks are great time savers for in-stallers. Faster cable pulls, no cableburn, and the integral latching mecha-nism all combine to provide the in-staller with a more functional productthat will definitely increase the bottomline. Simply bend the tip of the J-Hookover and latch it onto the locking tab toassure cables stay in their runs. Plenumsafe, the molded hook provides fast lockand latch with super smooth edges toeliminate cable snags for more efficient

FEATURE • Platinum Tools Continued from page 24

LockingHook



protective polycarbonate lens shields theoptical components frommoisture, dirt andother contaminants, and an adjustable pho-tocell provides additional energy savings byautomatically turning the luminaire on atdusk and off at dawn. The OLAW23 LEDArea/Wall Light can be wall-mounted, orarm-mounted (mounting arm sold sepa-rately), and is UL Listed for use in wet lo-cations and comes with a limited five-yearwarranty.Previous Lithonia Lighting products re-

ceiving Lighting for Tomorrow Awards in-clude the indoor Izoro product family(2008), the indoor Neo-Steele, Craftson andWestin product families (with an Honor-able mention for the Kingsley product fam-ily) (2006), and the indoor Ferros productfamily (2005).“We are again honored to be a recipient

of this prestigious award,” said David Zizzi,Acuity Brands Lighting Vice President,Decorative and Residential Products. “LEDlight sources provide opportunities to intro-duce unique and contemporary luminaireform factors and the Lithonia Lighting Dec-orative and Residential team is known forconsistently creating high-performing, aes-thetically pleasing fixtures that meet de-manding customer requirements,”continued Zizzi.All award winners and competition de-

tails are showcased in an awards brochureand on the Lighting for Tomorrow website.For more information, click .The Lithonia Lighting OLAW23 LED

Area/Wall Light is available nationallythrough Acuity Brands’ Lithonia Lightingsales representatives and authorized dis-tributors. For more information about theLithonia Lighting OLAW23 LEDArea/Wall Light, visit Lithonia Lighting on-line at www.lithonia.com. �

Acuity Brands, Inc. (NYSE: AYI;“Company”), a market leader in innovativeenergy-efficient lighting, controls and day-lighting solutions, announced that its newLithonia Lighting® OLAW23 LEDArea/Wall Light was honored as a recipi-ent of a Lighting for Tomorrow Award atthe annual American Lighting Association(“ALA”) Conference. Sponsored by theALA, the Consortium for Energy Effi-ciency (“CEE”) and the Underwriters Lab-oratories, Inc. (“UL”), the Lighting forTomorrow competition annually challengesmanufacturers to continuously improvetheir LED luminaire designs and recognizesthe best-designed, most energy-efficientLED luminaires for residential applications.

Industry NEWS


Acuity Brands’ Lithonia LightingOutdoor LED Luminaire Receives

“Lighting for Tomorrow” Award fromAmerican Lighting Association

With award criteria including color appear-ance and rendering, illuminance, efficiency,aesthetics and style, the Lithonia LightingOLAW23 LED Area/Wall Light wasjudged against 52 luminaire products from22 manufacturers. The Lithonia Lightingproduct was one of six winning LED lumi-naires.The versatile Lithonia Lighting

OLAW23 LED Area/Wall Light providesup to 50,000 hours of virtually mainte-nance-free illumination for outdoor use inresidential and commercial applications.The fixture, with its sturdy, weather-resis-tant aluminum housing and bronze finish,is ideal for many outdoor spaces requiringstylish, reliable security lighting. Its clear,


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Industry NEWS


Rosendin Electric (www.rosendin.com),the nation’s largest private electrical con-tractor and a 100% employee-owned com-

pany, announced the opening of its newMid-Atlantic office in Sterling, Virginia.The regional office will be headed by

Alan Linder as Division Manager. Addi-tionally, Rosendin Electric announced thatthe official opening of the new office washeralded by the award of a design/buildcontract for a new data center in Ashburn,Virginia.Rosendin Electric’s new 20,000-

square-foot facility encompasses bothbusiness offices and a regional pre-fabri-cation shop. The office will also serve asthe regional headquarters for RosendinElectric’s east coast preconstruction, pro-ject management, and electrical engineer-ing teams.To launch the new office, Rosendin

Electric has been awarded a $15 milliondollar contract to design and build a newdata center, which includes the electrical,telecommunications, and security wiringfor the facility. This new project followsclose on the heels of the completion of adata center build-out for Facebook andArc Flash Mitigation for a local data cen-ter client.“The new Sterling, Virginia, office

gives Rosendin Electric a centralized lo-cation to service clients throughout theMid-Atlantic region,” said Linder. “Wehave the bonding support and capabilitiesto handle large contracting projects, andour expertise in data center design/buildis ideal for the Virginia technology corri-dor. A regional office also gives us astrategic location from which to expandour federal contract work since we arewithin a few miles of the nation’s capital.We expect to rapidly expand our customerbase throughout the Mid-Atlantic.” �

About Rosendin Electric

Rosendin Electric, Inc., headquarteredin San Jose, California, is a 100% em-ployee-owned electrical engineering,power, and communications provider andis the largest privately held electrical con-tractor in the United States. With over2,000 employees and experience nation-wide, Rosendin Electric has built upon a90-year reputation for quality design andinstallations. For additional information,visit www.rosendin.com.

Rosendin Electric Opens Mid-AtlanticOffice in DC Metro Area

New Regional Office Launches with $15 Million Data Center Contract


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Product FOCUS


Cooper Lighting Introduces the Next GenerationLED LightBAR™ SystemNew system provides unmatched optical performance inboth lumen output and efficiency.Cooper Lighting, an industry leader committed to delivering innovative products

and driving transformational technology in the lighting industry, has announcedit has upgraded its outdoor LED LightBAR™ technology. Internally developed atCooper Lighting’s accredited state-of-the-art LED Innovation Center and inte-grated in multiple product lines, the new system’s unmatched optical perfor-mance delivers improved lumen output and efficiency, while continuing to offer upto 75% in energy savings over traditional High Intensity Discharge (H.I.D.) outdoorlighting sources.Designed to meet today’s demanding energy and environmental needs, Cooper

Lighting’s LightBAR™ technology features the company’s patented AccuLED Op-tics™, which sets the industry benchmark for reliable photometric performance,scalability and energy efficiency. The system’s unique application-specific de-sign allows lumen and energy output to be customized to fulfill the exact needs of the outdoor space—eliminating wasted energyand obtrusive spill light. Designed for both new construction applications or to replace inefficient luminaires, the next generationLightBAR technology is available in two versions (7 LEDs and 21 LEDs), three standard color options (3000K, 4000K and 6000Kcorrelated color temperatures (CCT)), and offered in 13 different optical distributions, providing versatility for every outdoor need,including street lighting, area/site, floodlighting, wall mount, parking garage, canopy and pathway solutions.The updated LightBAR technology offers an increase in efficiency in all optical distributions without degrading optical perfor-

mance, lumen depreciation or lumens per watt (lm/W). Boasting more task lumens per watt, the high efficiency 21 LED LightBARoptical fixtures deliver up to 100 lm/W or 2400 lumens per LightBAR, which outperforms the original 21 LED LightBAR fixture (1800lumens) by 600 lumens – (using the same number of AccuLED Optics) –, while the 7 LED LightBAR optical choice (1900 lumens)also increases its lumen output over the original 21 LED LightBAR.

For more information, visitwww.cooperlighting.com

New LED-Lok Holder Offers Luminare Design Flexibility with Light Engines from Philips,Samsung and OthersIDEAL today launched its first LED lampholder that mates with the Philips Fortimo Twistable (TDLM), a dimmable LED down-

lighting lamp with integrated driver that delivers energy efficient, low-maintenance, and high-quality general lighting. Samsungand others are developing light engines to mate with this same interface that provides a generous thermal interface.The new IDEAL LED-Lok™ LLE holder is designed with North American OEMs in mind to assure easy implementation for

compliance with UL/NEC requirements. Additionally, the LED-Lok Holder offers many features which promote greater freedomin luminaire design to help overcome the creative limits that sometimes accompany standardized products.

“Over the next several months, companies from the US, Asia and Europe will be introducinglight engines compatible with the same interface as the TDLM,” explained Ben Swedberg,Business Unit Manager for IDEAL. “Since this light engine installs with a simple twist,light engine replacement is much easier than with custom engineered LED systemsand the LED-Lok holder is the perfect complement to help OEMs leverage this ex-citing new technology to grow their businesses.”

ACTIVE ZHAGAMEMBERIDEAL, a leader in lighting connection technology and field wiring, continues

as an active member of the Zhaga Consortium to develop high performing,standardized LED formats. The group is moving quickly to prevent fragmen-tation into a large number of incompatible LED lamps. Zhaga is an open con-sortium made up of lighting, lamp and component manufacturers working todefine the physical dimensions, as well as the photometric, electrical and ther-mal interfaces of LED lamps.

For more information, visitwww.idealindustries.com/products/oem

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Milwaukee Electric Tool Corporation Expands M12™ LITHIUM-ION System

Milwaukee Electric Tool Corporation continues to expand the versatility of their M12™ LITHIUM-ION sys-tem with the introduction of the M-Spector 360™. Featuring best-in-class image quality and the industry’s first

rotating screen for fluid image control, the new tool will revolutionize the market as the next generation in di-agnostic camera technology. “Anyone who has used a digital inspection camera can relate to the difficulty andfrustration experienced when an image cannot be viewed in the correct orientation,” says Corey Dickert, Prod-uct Manager, Cordless for Milwaukee Electric Tool Corporation. “The rotating screen has solved this problem bysimply allowing the user to adjust image orientation easily with one hand, keeping the other hand free to control

the cable. Other designs on the market today, such as cameras with a removable screen, force theuser to juggle several components while trying to adjust the image… turning it into a difficult

3-handed operation.”Users will also experience best-in-class image quality with an optimized 2.7” LCD

display that delivers a crisp, clear picture. A 9mm 640x480 digital probe and an enhancedcable provide improved durability and pipe maneuverability in even the tightest spaces, while

four surround LED lights offer superior brightness without shadow or glare. Milwaukee will offer the new M-Spector 360™ withthe industry standard 3ft cable (2313-21), as well as a 9ft cable version (2314-21) that comes with the new Pipe Guide attachmentto navigate pipes better than any scope in its class. A mirror, hook and magnet will also be included to help the user inspect, di-agnose and solve countless problems in service, maintenance and repair applications. A bare tool model (2313-20) is also avail-able without a battery and charger to allow current Milwaukee M12™ users to add to the versatility of their system and get aninspection camera at a tremendous value vs. competitive alkaline units. Powered by revolutionary M12™ RED LITHIUM™ Batterytechnology*, the M-Spector 360™ is the only inspection camera that is compatible with a tool system that offers over 30 products.

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Platinum Tools® New Tele-Titan™ Modular Crimp Tool Now ShippingThe Tele-Titan is the “Little Giant” of Modular Crimp ToolsPlatinum Tools® (www.platinumtools.com), the leader in solutions for the

preparation, installation and hand termination of wire and cable, is proud toannounce the launch of the new Tele-Titan™ modular crimp tool (P/N 12507).Now shipping, the Tele-Titan has an MSRP of $34.95.“This new, rugged, and very compact tool fits easily in a pocket as well as

the hand,” said John Phillips, Platinum Tools product manager. “The straightaction termination delivers even pressure on each of the modular plug’s pinsensuring precise termination. Its superior fit and function consistently meetsperformance requirements…just add scissors and you’re ready to tackle themodular plug crimp jobs for your next data and voice projects.”

Additional features of the Tele-Titan include:• Compact, balanced and easy to use – fits hand well• Crimps with minimal hand force• Crimps RJ45 (8x8) RJ12 (6x6), RJ11 (6x4), standard style modular plugs – solid or stranded• Uses true parallel vertical crimp force for precise termination• Precisely seats, or terminates, all pins to industry specified crimp heights• “Gun safety lock-style” design• Built-in cable cutter and strippers for round & flat cables• Easily adjust and control depth of the blade when stripping Cat 5e/6 cables• Built for professional use & reliability.

For more information, visitwww.platinumtools.com


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New $2,495 FLIR E30 Infrared Camera Delivers Affordable, Pro-Grade Diagnostics

FLIR Systems announces the new FLIR E30 compact thermal imaging camera. The newest ad-dition to the successful FLIR E-Series delivers powerful infrared diagnostics coupled withproductivity-enhancing features including a wide 3.5” touchscreen, built-in 2.0MP vi-

sual camera, and additional premium capabilities previously unavailable in the $2,495 seg-ment.Leveraging decades of global leadership in infrared technology in the popular E-Series

platform, the FLIR E30 redefines expectations about the entry point of the compact professionalthermal camera market:Robust Thermal Imaging – 19,200 pixels (160 × 120) IR resolution coupled with 2% accuracy,

<0.10˚C thermal sensitivity ensure crisply detailed infrared images. A wide -20 to 350˚C (-4 to 662˚F) tem-perature range and a responsive 60Hz refresh rate make the E30 indispensable in a wide range of me-chanical and electrical applications.2.0MP Digital Camera – A bright, built-in LED lamp, laser pointer and convenient integrated visual camera

with 2.0 megapixel resolution capture visible light images even in poorly-lit sites.Wide 3.5” Full-View Touchscreen – The E30’s wide touchscreen LCD displays images employing the entire

screen, with no cropping, while offering the industry’s most intuitive and easy-to-use interface. A movablemeasurement spot and box area on the display simplifies precise measurements and analysis.

For more information, visitwww.FLIR.com



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AEE SOLAR 11 11AEMC INSTRUMENTS IBC 2ALCAN CABLE 33 22ARPI OF USA 36 49BRADY WORLDWIDE 1 4BURNDY 30 46BYTE BROTHERS 20 42CBM LIGHTING 37 24CONDUIT REPAIR SYSTEMS 27 19COPPER DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATION 31 21COPPER WIRE STRIPPER 34 48EXTECH INSTRUMENTS / FLIR SYSTEMS 3, 9 5, 9E-Z METER 36 50GENERATOR INTERLOCK TECHNOLOGIES 7 8GENSCO 24 43HIOKI USA 15 13ICC 17, 19 14, 15KRENZ & COMPANY 38 51LAPP USA 4 6

MEGGER 21 16MINUTEMAN UPS 39 25NEPTUN LIGHT, INC. 25 18NEXLIGHT 10 10NORTHWEST LIGHTING SYSTEMS 29 20PG LIFELINK IFC 1PHASE-A-MATIC 38 52PHILIPS EMERGENCY LIGHTING 28 45PLATINUM TOOLS 23 17SOKKIA 5 7STEELMAN INDUSTRIES 34 47STRIP-TEC 12 40T3 INNOVATIONS 8 53TOSHIBA INTENATIONAL 13 12UNDERGROUND DEVICES 26 44UNIVERSAL LIGHTING TECHNOLOGIES 16 41UTILITY METALS 35 23VERVE LIVING SYSTEMS BC 3

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