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After close to 18 months of design and construction, NHP is proud to announce that our ‘Sustainability Centre’ is officially open.

Reliance Rail on the right track with NHP 3

The largest rolling stock acquisition in Australian history required the supply of 626 carriages (78 trains + two spare carriages) complete with a dedicated maintenance facility in Auburn, NSW.

Sustainability the key to thinking outside the Square… 4

With a growing responsibility for major scale shopping centres to uphold sustainable obligations to minimise energy consumption and environmental impact, the Charlestown Square development is leading the way...

NHP offers a glimpse into the future with NECA Awards 5After many great nominations were submitted, the prestigious title of the NHP/NECA Industrial Apprentice of the Year for 2011 was recently announced.

Product Reviews

New GSR safety relay 5

Take the lead... with ISO! 5

PLC control of your CA6 contactor! 6

A new Concept from NHP! 6

Expanded MOD6 range now offers all the mod cons 6

EtherNet/IP Communications Auxiliary for Motor Protection Devices 7

Drives and Harmonics Training Workshop 7

Reach your goals with FactoryTalk® Historian ME 7

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“For NHP, this was much more than simply an opportunity to observe other companies and their respective practices, but more than that, an opportunity to represent Australia and New Zealand on a world stage”.

After close to 18 months of design and construction, NHP is proud to announce that our ‘Sustainability Centre’, located adjacent to our National Manufacturing and Distribution Centre in Laverton, Melbourne, is officially open.

To coincide with the opening on November 24, an Australian Industry Group ‘Environmental Solutions Forum’ was held on-site, with many invited guests, Ai Group officials and NHP staff attending the event.

“Today is a significant day for not only NHP but for our industry in general as we enter a new phase in the way we do business”, offered Damian Jones, NHP’s Project Development Engineer and Project Manager for the Sustainability Centre, shortly after the opening.

“Sustainability is now of paramount importance in our industry, and this construction demonstrates that we are well placed to embrace this new approach moving forward”, he continued.

NHP’s Sustainability Centre demonstrates what is possible with sustainable energy technologies including horizontal axis wind generators, photo-voltaic solar collectors, bio-diesel power co-generation, energy management and control systems, and interactive grid and off-grid systems.

“In the past a lot of businesses have let renewable energy development pass on by and considered it more of a household or government opportunity,” said Ai Group’s Tennant Reed, Senior Adviser – National Public Policy.

“But that is definitely changing and this NHP initiative is a great example of that”, Reed says.

This centre will ensure NHP remain at the forefront of the sustainable energy industry and are leaders in providing alternative energy solutions for domestic, commercial and industrial applications.

The centre is now open to the public (via appointment) and visits can be arranged through your local NHP Representative.

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Automation Fair inspires innovation for our local market

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Just last month I was delighted to lead a delegation of NHP customers and staff to the 2011 Automation Fair®, held in Chicago, Illinois by Rockwell Automation.

NHP has a rich history in attending this high calibre Rockwell Automation event, and this year the two day summit across November 16 and 17, which was the 20th Automation Fair and the biggest, brought together close to 16,000 industry delegates from around the globe.

Before arriving at the fair, the NHP tour group was given the opportunity to visit Rockwell Automation’s Cleveland facilities. The tour included the Technical Support Centre (one of several key facilities around the world which forms part of the global 24x7 technical support network), the System Testing and Characterisation Laboratories that carry out extensive testing on products prior to launch, and finally the highly automated Manufacturing Facility and Remanufacturing Centre, which is still capable of repairing hardware that is up to 30 years old (assuming parts are available).

After the visit to Cleveland, the touring party was also provided with two days of specialist workshops in two key streams; Process Automation and Safety Automation. Both areas represent strategic markets for Rockwell Automation, with significant investment in product development falling into these areas.

When we finally arrived at the fair, we knew that, for NHP, this was much more than simply an opportunity to observe other companies and their respective practices, but more than that, an opportunity to represent Australia and New Zealand on a world stage; highlighting our advanced technology and skills that place us at the forefront of this rapidly expanding industry.

On the first night of the fair we took the opportunity to host a ‘South Pacific Forum’, which included a dinner followed by presentations and a panel discussion led by very senior Rockwell Automation staff, which included Sujeet Chand, RA’s Senior Vice President and Chief Technology Officer, Kevin Zaba, Vice President & General Manager Control & Visualization, and Twain Drewett, Managing Director – Australia & New Zealand and myself.

Opportunity was a common theme adopted throughout the tour, as we sought to engage in various discussions with global leaders in emerging technology solutions across industry sectors such as Oil and Gas as well as Food and Beverage. The ability to share information and insights relating to NHP’s proud service and solutions model was well received by representatives from major manufacturing companies, industry analyst groups as well as other Rockwell encompass partner companies, and with a major focus placed on smart, safe and sustainable manufacturing, as a company we are extremely confident moving forward and embracing these emerging industry trends.

The interactive and accessible design of technical sessions, demonstration workshops and hands-on labs that formed a large component of the fair, provided a window into proven - and importantly innovative methods employed by industry leaders, which was an important takeaway for us all.

New product development and innovation is a crucial factor in maintaining and growing a business in the industrial automation industry. Rockwell Automation recognises this fact and their commitment to new product design and development is clearly evident, with a large array of product family extensions and new product lines hitting the market over the past two years.

Looking forward now, to 2012, NHP are excited to implement the many technologies and strategies learnt from the Rockwell Automation Fair, and tailor them to better improve our market offering as we strive to be our customers first choice. For those contemplating a trip to the Automation Fair next year, I cannot stress enough how beneficial the trip is and how important it is to entrench ourselves in an environment that showcases the world’s best practice in our industry – and who knows, you may even be a part of NHP’s own travelling party.

I would personally like to take this opportunity to wish you all a happy and safe holiday season.

Lloyd Thomas - Managing Director, CEO

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(from left to right) Damian Jones (Project Development Engineer), Jason Walker (Ai Group Manager - National Environment Services), Alex

Coslovich (Director - Product Quality, Engineering & Manufacturing), Daniel Harris (Business Development

Manager - Renewable Energy) and Tennant Reed(Ai Group Senior Advisor –National Public Policy).

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The largest rolling stock acquisition in Australian history. Fact. The supply of 626 carriages (78 trains + two spare carriages) complete with a dedicated maintenance facility. Fact. Welcome to the NSW Government’s $3.6 billion Public-Private partnership (PPP) to provide Sydney’s next generation of suburban passenger trains.

Rail Corporation New South Wales (RailCorp) entered into PPP with Reliance Rail - a consortium that comprises equity partners Downer EDI, AMP Capital Investors, Royal Bank of Scotland Group and International Public Partnerships, in December of 2006, further enlisting their support for the financing, designing, manufacturing and maintaining of the fleet named ‘Waratah’ by the NSW Government.

The elaborate scope of this major project not only specified the delivery of 626 carriages from the CRC Changchun in China, which alone formed the largest ever order by an Australasian rail operator, but also included a minimum 30-year contract to maintain the fleet.

To ensure this maintenance was of the highest order, a purpose-built facility in the suburb of Auburn in Sydney’s west was designed and constructed - further incorporating the world’s best practice in each of these elements.

Located on RailCorp land adjacent to the existing Main Train Facility between Auburn and Clyde Railway Stations, this state-of-the-art centre consists of seven maintenance roads (with a total maintenance capacity for 1,000 cars) an automatic train wash plant, and an underfloor wheel profiling lathe.

Downer EDI Rail, who were contracted by Reliance Rail under the PPP to design, construct and operate this facility, in turn called upon the expertise of NHP and their market leading catalogue of products and services to fit this centre and provide the supporting documentation to RailCorp and CRC (China) as to prove fit for purpose, quality and compliance documentation.

NHP’s NSW Business Development Team presented a number of systems and products solutions for the many applications required to build the Main Train Facility and these included the energy management systems, power distribution system, power factor, wiring loom terminal connectors and inter carriage, and shore power connections.

Downer EDI’s Project Manager, Ray Crisp, awarded the supply of Main Switchboards, Distribution Boards and Metering systems to the NSW based switchboard manufacture KE Brown. Terasaki TemPower 2 ACBs, transfer switches, TemBreak 2 MCCBs and DIN-T breakers where utilised in the Electrical Services package, along with IME 96HD Power Quality Analysers.

The construction of the facility was the easy part of the project according to Andrew Bau, NHP’s General Manager - Projects, when recalling the construction process of the project - citing the construction of the train carriages as one of the more difficult elements.

“With the construction of train carriages in China and having products that needed to interlink together, this element of the project posed a geographical challenge of getting a supply chain into China and standardising the products to match”, he said.

With Wago terminals and the Proconect range of plugs and sockets in mind, NHP was successful in positioning with RailCorp - the respective Supply Partners, to be successful with the CRC accounts in China and creating a newly installed base in Australia.

The Proconect 3PS200 sockets were specified by Downer EDI for use as an under carriage connection, to power the train cars during testing and maintenance at the Auburn facility, and NHP’s Product Manager - Enclosures & Plug/Socket Systems, Christian James was pleased with the application of this product.

“The Proconect range provides the ability to interlock the socket outlet and appliance inlet which are then switched when engaged - removing the need for a physical switch/handle mechanism, and ensuring the highest levels of safety and reliability during the connection and disconnection of loads. This is what made the Proconect range so attractive to Downer EDI”, offered James.

Reliance Rail has progressively begun to provide the 78 trains and will have all train-cars in service in 2013 - servicing commuters until 2040 and beyond, further improving reliability, safety and most of all the overall travel experience of Sydney’s travelling public.

The Reliance Rail project recently took out the 2011 NECA NSW Excellence Award in the Industrial – Large Project category.

Scan the QR code to watch a video on the project.

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Reliance Rail on the right track with NHP

The elaborate scope of this major project not only specified the delivery of 626 carriages from the CRC Changchun in China, which alone formed the largest ever order by an Australasian rail operator, but also included a minimum 30-year contract to maintain the fleet.

(left) The Auburn maintenance facility combines world classs

practice and products.

(below) The Proconect 3PS 200 sockets used in the project.

Major scale shopping centres are becoming a more and more prevalent element of our social and economic lives and with that comes a growing responsibility for these centres to uphold sustainable obligations to minimise energy consumption and their environmental impact. The recently developed ‘Charlestown Square’ project by the GPT Group, located in Charlestown NSW, is no exception and with the help of NHP, this new generation shopping centre has combined both retail and lifestyle values to form a pioneering precinct underpinned by a first-class sustainable model.

With the vision to create a meeting place to celebrate the heritage, diversity and future of the Charlestown region, which is located 15 minutes from the Newcastle CBD, the Charlestown Square development sought to revitalise the local region and assist in enhancing local economic growth.

The $470 million redevelopment included an increase in size to approximately 88,000sqm and as well as the retail elements, the development also delivered a suite of new community facilities including a state of the art lawn bowling club, new football fields and a new childcare facility.

The project also involved the construction of a new Cogeneration plant which included two Natural Gas fuelled generators.

Aiming to minimise the use of natural resources such as energy, water and electricity needed to manage the Centre, the following five core principles were consistently applied in all decision-making processes, both during the construction and now in the operational phase:

1. Understanding the environmental footprint and responding in responsible ways

2. Seeking to inspire and educate stakeholders to act more sustainably

3. Challenging and solving entrenched unsustainable practices

4. Assessing all costs and benefits to enhance value in decision-making

5. Providing transparency in reporting

Downer Australia was selected as the electrical contractor for the project in August 2008 as their vast experience in large scale commercial projects made them the ideal fit for the Charlestown Square development. Due to the demands of the project, NHP’s local stockholding capability, courtesy of our

local Newcastle branch, and our ability to service and support all customers involved in the project, saw us form a partnership with Downer Australia and further provide the required products.

“My experience with NHP prior to the Charlestown Square project had been really positive and to have them on-side for this project was a great advantage”, said Brett Mackay, Project Manager for Downer Australia.

“Following NHP’s initial presentation covering their Concept Premier Panelboards to both us and Engineering Consultants Norman Disney & Young (NDY) there was no doubting their suitability for the work that was required. We were confident that they could meet key delivery timeframes for products and services even with the changing requirements”.

Working with Downer Australia, NHP supplied the components for the Main Switchboards, House Distribution Boards, Tenancy Distribution Boards and Construction Distribution Boards comprising of Terasaki ACBs, MCCBs and MCB’s, Socomec Load Break Switches, IME Meters as well as Sprecher + Schuh Contactors, Finder Relays and MOD6 MCB and RCDs.

With the successful delivery of the project in May this year and with the application of the core principles throughout the project, the vision of long-term sustainability has become far more achievable.

Charlestown Square has redefined commercial retail development and NHP now look forward to working with Downer Australia on similar projects in the future as sustainable designs become the standard.

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(far left) NHP’s Project Sales Supervisor Andrew Guy in front of the Charlestown Square shopping centre.

(left) Brock Joass the Site Foreman for Downer Australia takes Andrew through one of the panelboards.

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“My experience with NHP prior to the Charlestown Square project had been really positive and to have them on-side for this project was a great advantage”.

After many great nominations were submitted, the number of industrial electrical apprentices was reduced to just three finalists, each of whom, through a series of presentations and practical tasks, looked to claim the prestigious title of the NHP/NECA Industrial Apprentice of the Year for 2011.

After a detailed selection process that included an initial nomination and state finals series, the nation’s three best young industrial electrical apprentices were selected and further invited to attend the National Final on November 10, with NHP’s National Manufacturing and Distribution Facility in Laverton, Melbourne forming the perfect backdrop for the final of this acclaimed Industry Award.

The three finalists vying for this coveted award were Tim Langdale from Tasmania, Graeme Mitchell from Victoria and Kurt Donovan from New South Wales, with the judges for the day including NECA’s judging veterans Graeme Morse and Brian Seymour as well as NHP judges David Maxwell and Tony Licastro. As usual, the standard of the final was outstanding and each of the three apprentices represented themselves and their employers with great distinction.

“The highlight this year was the diversity of projects each applicant carried out. The maturity and skills shown justified why these applicants were the best of the best in 2011, and to prove that, they all `nailed’ the practical exercise that involved the assembling, wiring and commissioning of an automatic transfer switch without any faults... a top effort!”, said NHP judge Tony Licastro.

Following this thorough and extensive finals process, the NECA National Industrial Apprentice of the Year 2011 award winners were recently announced at a special ceremony in the Docklands precinct of Melbourne on November 23, with the placing as follows:

1st: Kurt Donovan (Downer EDI) 2nd: Graeme Mitchell (370 Degrees Group) 3rd: Timothy Langdale (Tastec Group Training)

“When I was announced the winner I was so shocked, but extremely proud,” said winner Kurt Donovan. “The whole award process is something I will never forget and the skills I have gained and opportunities made available to me exceeded my expectations. I would like to thank NECA and the judging panel for their involvement in the award and NHP for spending time with all of the apprentices and making the judging process relevant to our unique industry.”

The winners of the 2011 NHP/NECA National Electrotechnology Secondary School Student Awards were also announced on this night with the Awards for Innovation taken out by:

1st: Samuel Fielding (Solar Powered House Numbering System) 2nd: Daniel Swida (Remote Controlled Rocket Launcher)

NHP were also proud sponsors of the NECA Awards for Industry Commitment, with the 2011 awards being presented to:

1st: Michael Townsend – Dubbo College 2nd: Kenrick Everett – Charlton Christian College

NHP takes great pleasure in our involvement in these Awards and will continue to work with NECA in their quest to ensure the future life-blood of our industry are offered the pathways to ensure a successful future.

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(above) The three National NECA Industrial Apprentice of the Year finalists (Bottom left) Winner Kurt Donovan is congratulated by NHP CEO, Managing Director Lloyd Thomas

(bottom right) Tim Langdale completes the practical exercise

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The latest range of safety relays from NHP supply partner Rockwell Automation, the Guardmaster Safety Relay (GSR) series, will make selecting the correct safety relay for your application easier than ever. Instead of using different types of relays for different input devices, the GSR relays use a universal input.

This allows you to connect different devices to the same safety relay, such as:

• E-stops, either single channel or dual channel

• Guard interlocks, either single channel or dual channel

• Light curtains

• Safety mats

The GSR relays can also be expanded using their certified single wire communications. The ability to create simple and/or logic using the rotary switch allows the expanded system to be broken into multiple zones.

NHP have extended their quality range of ISO plugs and sockets to include 3 Round Pin, 20 + 32 amp single phase straight plugs, socket outlets, combination switched socket outlets and surface switches – all of which are available in both grey and chemical resistant orange.

The 3 Round Pin series is ideal for applications where high current capacity is required in a single phase power situation such as data centres. Following in the successful footsteps of previous ISO products, the new 3 Round Pin series incorporates the same stand out features such as AS/NZS 3123 compliance, a large ribbed locking ring and handle for easy installation in wet or dry conditions and a large latch for easy opening and closing.

The range also includes a padlockable switch handle in either the ON or OFF position and all switches come complete with two switching poles supplied as standard and an IP66 Rating.

The 3 Round Pin series is now in stock and available through your authorised electrical wholesaler.

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Take the lead... with ISO!New GSR safety relay

With the automation of manufacturing processes, the ability for PLC control of contactors is increasingly required.

Thanks to the Sprecher + Schuh CA6 contactors with electronic coils from NHP, utilisation of the EI function allows for control direct from a level voltage source. With operation from nominal 24VDC (13..30 VDC ) and a maximum current draw of 15mA, the CA6 range is suitable for direct connection to transistor PLC outputs and the requirement for an interface relay is removed.

This feature is standard on all electronic coil versions, and is selectable by changing position of the internal jumper at the bottom of the contactor. Line Voltage is connected to terminals A1 & A2, and the PLC connection is made to terminals B1 & B2 ensuring simple installation.

Additional benefits in using the EI coil include inbuilt coil protection and suppression, reduced inrush and power consumptions, defined opening and closing voltage levels, and low power ride through for voltage dips to remove possibility of contact chattering and reduce welding.

The CA6 contactors allow for switching of motor loads from 55kw to 500kw, whilst for smaller motors the Sprecher + Schuh CA7 contactors can also be controlled direct from a PLC, utilising the CRI-7E interface. The interface connects to coil terminals of contactor, and PLC connection is made to terminals B1 & B2, and provides LED indication.

For your next contactor application, choose the Sprecher + Schuh CA6 from NHP.

The well established range of Concept panelboards from NHP have featured in projects across Australia and New Zealand for the last decade and have recently been bolstered by a new release.

To remain at the forefront of panelboard technology, the latest edition of the Concept Plus now offers a safer, more efficient panelboard with great new features including:

• New NC chassis

• Improved neutral bar mounting

• New flush door handle

Complete with a mechanically insulated busbar chassis that differentiates this new panelboard from the previous version, the NC chassis also has the full complement of connection kits, providing IP2X (touch) protection.

The new design also ensures the sub-circuits and main bars are not relying on the busbar coating as a method of insulation, which further improves the life of the installation as well as the cost of maintenance.

The Concept Plus chassis is retrofittable with the old CD chassis (DIN MCBs) and is much simpler to install, which improves the overall assembly time.

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Expanded MOD6 range now offers all the mod cons

PLC control of your CA6 contactor! A new Concept from NHP!

NHP’s MOD6 product range has recently been expanded with the introduction of two new extensions to the MOD6 family.

NHP’s MOD6 panelboards, designed for domestic and light commercial applications, has now evolved into an even more comprehensive, user-friendly offering, with the added option of the compact 400mm high accessory modules.

Complementing the extended range, MOD6 now offers more options such as flush-mounting kits, spare gear trays for mounting accessories, and accessory modules 400mm up to 1200mm high. The flexibility that this provides facilitates the ability to choose an enclosure with or without a busbar chassis fitted. Accessory modules are also supplied with a blank escutcheon, allowing any custom configuration to be made when fitting equipment.

The second generation has been re-designed to accommodate for extra wiring room, extending the boards to 530mm width and along with the accessory module, the MOD6 panelboards now offer a new 84-pole option to suit the larger installations, allowing for future expansion.

Added features include:

• 160A, 250A, or no mainswitch option

• 24, 36, 48, 60 or 84-pole chassis

• Hinged escutcheon, standard

• Removable end-cap (for accessory module mounting to MOD6 panelboards)

The NHP MOD6 range also welcomes surge protection to its family of MCB’s, RCBO’s and Switchboard Enclosures.

Designed and developed by renowned surge protection specialists Cirprotec, the new MOD6 SD range features both single and three phase surge diverters ideal for domestic and commercial applications for protection against transient activity.

The new MOD6 SD range complements the existing range of pluggable and panel mount surge diverters available from NHP with a range of exciting features including:

• 1,2 and 4 pole options, 20kA and 40kA

• Class 2 (IEC 61643-1)

• Status indication (via flag)

• Thermal disconnection

• DIN rail mounting

• Remote Indication (via volt free contacts)

The MOD6 surge diverters are available now, with further details provided in the latest MOD6 Price List Catalogue which can be accessed by scanning the following QR Code.

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NHP is pleased to announce that an EtherNet/IP Communications Auxiliary for Motor Protection devices is now available. The auxiliary is an EtherNet/IP to DeviceNet linking device that provides a means for both Sprecher + Schuh and Allen Bradley motor protection devices that primarily communicate on a DeviceNet network (e.g. the Sprecher + Schuh CEP 7-C or the Allen Bradley E3 Plus Electronic Overload Relays) to communicate to EtherNet/IP based scanners.

The EtherNet/IP Communications Auxiliary allows up to six DeviceNet based motor protection devices to be scanned via Implicit Messaging and can bridge explicit messaging for all nodes on a DeviceNet network. The special auxiliary also uses an internal web server to configure the Communications Auxiliary, the DeviceNet network and the DeviceNet based motor protection devices that fully support the Parameter Object.

Available as a single Ethernet port (Cat. No. CEP7-DNENCAT & 193-DNENCAT) and a dual Ethernet port (Cat. No. CEP7-DNENCATR & 193-DNENCATR) module that has RJ-45 ports to connect to Ethernet cable CAT5 types or better, both the CEP7/193-DNENCAT and the CEP7/193-DNENCATR devices support a Star Ethernet topology in which all Ethernet

nodes wire back to a central Ethernet switch, hub, or router.

The Cat. No. CEP7/193-DNENCATR Module also supports a Ring Ethernet topology in which all Ethernet nodes are wired in series with one another until a complete network ring is made. The Cat. No. CEP7/193-DNENCATR Module supports Rockwell Automation’s Device Level Ring (DLR) topology as a slave device in which the EtherNet/IP network will still continue to communicate in the event that one of the network chains is disrupted.

Adding to our existing Services & Training portfolio, this interesting new workshop provides an up to date and informative overview of harmonics and equips attendees with the ability to start simulating harmonic levels when using Variable Speed Drives, utilising provided software.

What you will gain:

• An understanding of the harmonic phenomenon and their adverse effects

• A clearer picture of the relevant standards and ‘goal posts’ in regard to acceptable distortion limits

• Overview of what types of products are used to mitigate harmonics

• Provision of Rockwell Automation harmonic calculation software and practice using ‘real world’ applications

Who will benefit:

• Consultants

• Engineering turnkey providers (engineer, procure, contract)

• Senior site electrical engineers

Dates will be proposed soon so keep an eye on correspondence from your local branch, or contact your local NHP representative with your early interest.

Every moment a plant-floor machine is producing but not tracking data, it creates risk for the manufacturer. Accurate, real-time manufacturing information is critical to improving product quality, speeding time to market, and supporting regulatory compliance.

FactoryTalk Historian Machine Edition (ME) provides you with excellent availability and high-speed data capture, mitigating the risk of down-time and helping manufacturers reach their continuous process improvement goals.

FactoryTalk Historian from NHP’s supply partner Rockwell Automation is an integrated tool for obtaining real-time process and production information.

The Rockwell Software three-tiered distributed historian strategy is scalable; it supplies products for a single machine (FactoryTalk Historian ME) to a plant-wide system such as FactoryTalk Historian Site Edition (SE) and extends across your enterprise with the upcoming release of the FactoryTalk Historian Enterprise Edition (EE).

The series supplies critical insight into performance parameters from a single subassembly to a production line and across the enterprise, helping manufacturers meet and exceed their competitive performance goals.

Some of the advantages of FactoryTalk include:

• Embedded historian in the backplane

• 10+ times faster data collection rates than traditional historians

• Lowers total cost of ownership – no dedicated computer or special client/software needed to configure

• Robust and reliable data collection application

• Perform tasks in a rich, interactive browser experience for configuration and simple reports

• Allows OEM’s to utilise a full-fledged historian in their skids for data collection

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Reach your goals with FactoryTalk® Historian ME

Automation products, systems and solutions

For more information on the NHP Drives and Harmonics Training Workshop, scan the QR code

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By now we are no strangers when it comes to the emergence and adoption of renewable energy and sustainable solutions in both commercial and industrial applications.

If not an entirely new approach to energy usage, across a range of industries businesses are now looking to upgrade their current systems to not only comply with industry standards, but also to make dramatic cost savings throughout their operations. Thanks to pioneering energy company YellowDot Energy, working alongside NHP, these renewable energy solutions are now available in rural and remote applications as well.

FarmPak is a ‘Do it Yourself’ solar kit solution brought to the market by YellowDot that optimises solar technology for the benefit of rural communities, further providing a viable alternative to diesel energy, resulting in minimal energy costs and significant savings. In addition to this, users also feed power back into the grid to earn solar credits which ultimately translate into money in the pocket.

In addition to the Farmpak offering, with help from NHP, YellowDot has developed a replacement system to diesel water pumping and have a 140kW electric solar water pump complete with DC starter and controls. Also built in NHP’s Brisbane workshop, this system comprises of Socomec isolators, Ghisalba contactors and Terasaki DC miniature circuit breakers.

Developed by skilled engineers, FarmPak is available from 10kW units through to 30kW, with each unit pre-packed with detailed instructions ready for installation by the customer, ensuring the process is as easy as possible. On receipt, it is as simple as selecting the components and connecting the cables to commence operation, which YellowDot Director Aleks Velde says is one of many benefits of the product.

“Farming, like mining and other industries in remote areas, have for a long time relied on diesel fuel for its production, which is not only time and fuel inefficient, but also has detrimental effects on the environment”.

“It is really important that customers start to recognise that when we talk about renewable energy technology and sustainability, that we are not only talking about ‘green’ solutions but a genuine opportunity for return on investment –

and that’s where, in working with a resourceful company like NHP, we have been able to make a difference with FarmPak”, he continued.

With an ever growing presence in the renewable energy sector typified by quality products and solutions, NHP was selected as the supplier of the distribution boards (both AC and DC) as well as various other isolators and supplies within the FarmPak production. The boards are built at NHP’s fully operational workshop at their Brisbane branch and come complete with cable connectors for ease of connection in remote areas.

As viable energy alternatives continue to be sought after, NHP looks forward to a long association with YellowDot and its innovative engineers to produce quality solar solutions.

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