Drives & Controls March 2022

50 n SHOW PREVIEW March 2022 www.drivesncontrols.com Energy monitors can work with single- and three- phase devices One crimp does the job Eplan (E100) will be demonstrating its Harness proD 3D software tool for developing wire harnesses. Until now, says the company, using a CAD system to design wire harnesses was not easy. Calculating wire lengths, manually producing production documentation and performing endless alterations to prototypes can be time-consuming and labour-intensive. With the new software, this is no longer necessary, according to Eplan. Automated capabilities are built into the software, ranging from calculating bundle diameters and wire lengths, through routing wires and performing collision checks, to generating documentation and creating 2D nailboard drawings. Housings save time and money when building control panels DCO Systems (D26) offers a range of three UK-made energy monitors (EMs) ranging from entry-level models that provide low-cost monitoring of large numbers of single-phase devices, through standard models which provide sensing for multiple single- or three- phase devices, to enhanced models that add extra on- board capabilities. All three models can connect to an optional cloud-based platform for real-time data analysis, data storage, predictive monitoring and automated alerts. All versions have built-in energy harvesting for long, maintenance-free operation. The standard multi-phase versions can monitor multiple devices (all phases plus neutral, if present). The top-of- the-range multi-phase and selected sensing models are suitable for more complex and higher power applications. Their extended sensor probe set allows other equipment and devices to be monitored. Klauke (H76) will be demonstrating a newly developed battery-powered hydraulic crimping tool said to simplify the crimping process while ensuring optimum crimping quality. Using a square-cammechanism, the EKWF120ML tool crimps DIN-compliant wire ferrules as well as insulated wire ferrules. The square mechanism adjusts flexibly to the cable end sleeve, making the use of interchangeable crimping dies unnecessary. In addition, precision-fit crimping using comb-shaped jaws optimises the distribution of forces and embeds the conductor in a corrugated shape. The result is claimed to be“perfect”results for wire ferrule shapes and cross-sections from 6–120mm2. A 32mm-long wire ferrule only needs one crimping action, so most ferrules can be crimped in a single step. 3D cable and harness design software makes life easier Harting (B60) will be showing a new series of hoods and housings in designs including bulkhead, surface mount and cable-to-cable, and sizes from 6B to 24B. The Han-Eco range is claimed to save time when assembling control panels, thanks to the ability to rear-mount inserts. Technicians no longer have to install cables through a bulkhead-mounted housing before assembling the contact inserts. Instead, pre-assembled inserts can be directly snapped into the housing from the rear, simplifying cabinet assembly and saving time and money. This development also gives users the flexibility to pre-assemble switch cabinets and cable harnesses separately, further improving efficiency and time savings.