Voltimum News

Welcome to Voltimum's News area, updated daily with all the latest news from the electrical industry.

ABB Electrification Startup Challenge winners power up innovation
ABB
Manufacturer News

ABB Electrification Startup Challenge winners power up...

Four winners have been announced for the 2023 ABB Electrification Startup Challenge, which drew over 130...

Breaking Stereotypes: Becky’s story
Legrand
Industry News

Breaking Stereotypes: Becky’s story

In light of International Women’s Day, Legrand talks about gender equality through breaking stereotypes....

Legrand Australia appoints new CEO
Legrand
Industry News

Legrand Australia appoints new CEO

Davide Colombo joins the Australian team with over 17 years experience with the Legrand Group internationally.

Legrand unveils its LCS3 data cabling solutions at BICSI
Legrand
Manufacturer News

Legrand unveils its LCS3 data cabling solutions at BICSI

First-ever solution provides a comprehensive network infrastructure, comprising a range of connectivity,...

Legrand’s first e-Cat: accessible online, anytime
Legrand
Manufacturer News

Legrand’s first e-Cat: accessible online, anytime

Legrand has just released its first electrical Trade e-Catalogue – a completely detailed catalogue that you...

How do you select the right MCB or RCBO?
Voltimum Australia
Technical Articles

How do you select the right MCB or RCBO?

This article from Eaton discusses the main criteria to be examined when selecting an MCB or RCBO using the...

5 Reasons why smart power distribution could enhance your contracting business
Schneider Electric
Manufacturer News

5 Reasons why smart power distribution could enhance your...

New technology is fundamentally changing your client's relationship with the power distribution systems in...

Diving deep into MCBs
ABB
Technical Articles

Diving deep into MCBs

All electricians are familiar with them, but do they know all the details? ABB's Florian Krackhecke takes a...

How useful is the new ABB Connect App?
ABB
Manufacturer News

How useful is the new ABB Connect App?

The ABB Connect App was developed to help users navigate through the extensive range of solutions and services...

ABB unveils new medium-voltage high-speed direct current breaker DCBreak for railway applications.
ABB
Manufacturer News

ABB unveils new medium-voltage high-speed direct current...

ABB has introduced the new high-speed bi-directional direct current (DC) circuit breaker DCBreak for rolling...

SA blackout caused by voltage collapse following storm wipeout of power lines
Industry News

SA blackout caused by voltage collapse following storm...

Major voltage problems across the South Australian power system following the damage to three transmission...

New ABB kit makes switchgear upgrades simpler, faster and smarter
ABB
Manufacturer News

New ABB kit makes switchgear upgrades simpler, faster and...

Emax 2 direct replacement retrofitting kit for Megamax circuit breakers to enable smart energy management...

Switchboards
ABB
Trade Talk

Switchboards

Hi Assistance please. What is the definition of a switchboard? can a group of collocated switch boards be...

Plexo3 IP65 enclosures by Legrand
Legrand
Manufacturer News

Plexo3 IP65 enclosures by Legrand

Ideal for a multitude of applications, an IP65 rating protection with optimised dimensions, Plexo3...

Save energy, reduce electrical costs and make life easier with fast set with Legrand’s Alpharex3 digital time switches
Legrand
Manufacturer News

Save energy, reduce electrical costs and make life easier...

One unique software and data key for all digital time switches, allows for quick and easy programming and...

New communication module provides remote monitoring of arc flash protection devices
ABB
Manufacturer News

New communication module provides remote monitoring of arc...

Plug-in module provides time-saving upgrade to innovative arc flash protection

ABB’s Electrical installation handbook - Protection, control and electrical devices
ABB
Manufacturer News

ABB’s Electrical installation handbook - Protection, control...

Download ABB’s electrical installation handbook, designed to provide the user of electrical plants with a...

HPM & Legrand Combined 2016 Electrical Trade Product Catalogue just released
Legrand
Manufacturer News

HPM & Legrand Combined 2016 Electrical Trade Product...

The 2016 HPM & Legrand combined electrical trade catalogue has just been released. Featuring products and...

June VoltiNEWS #2
Voltimum Australia
Voltimum Newsletters

June VoltiNEWS #2

Welcome to the second issue of VoltiNEWS for June! VoltiNEWS brings you the latest in manufacturer news...

A softstarter that excels PSTX – the advanced range
ABB
Manufacturer News

A softstarter that excels PSTX – the advanced range

The PSTX is the most complete alternative for any motor starting application. It combines many years of...

Fuse and circuit breaker coordination
ABB
Trade Talk

Fuse and circuit breaker coordination

Question from Voltimum user: "AS3000 clause no 2.5.7.2.3 (c) General Supply circuit discrimination - Fuse...

Recall on DKSH PVPower Branded DC Isolator
Does It Comply
Industry News

Recall on DKSH PVPower Branded DC Isolator

The product features an internal fault, where a high resistant connection may form.

Latest from Legrand - USB, HDMI and Dual F-Type Single Module Inserts
Legrand
Manufacturer News

Latest from Legrand - USB, HDMI and Dual F-Type Single...

Legrand has released USB, HDMI and Dual F-Type Single Module Inserts for the Arteor range, as well as USB...

RCBO keeps nuisance tripping
Unbranded
Trade Talk

RCBO keeps nuisance tripping

Question from Voltimum user: "I have a bank of fluorescent lights on a circuit protected by a 20A RCBO and...