Message From The Editor
Change of generations or cultural changes
The era of lighting controls elegantly and unquestionably emphasizes a major shift in our industry. Lighting products represent an increasingly important part of electrical distributors' products and solutions, but what gives rise to the title of this commentary is the idea that office spaces are being redesigned to integrate new work philosophies and adapt to the people who work there, and not according to the furniture available and the standard configuration of the premises. It's an important culture change. Read about this topic in this issue and more. Good reading!
Line Goyette
Managing Editor
linegoyette@kerrwil.com
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Changing Scene
- Canada-U.S. Lake Erie Connector Project Receives Federal Approval
The 1,000-megawatt, two-way underwater transmission line, measuring about 117 kilometres, will travel under Lake Erie and provide the first direct electricity link between Ontario and Pennsylvania…
- Ontario Hospital Earns $62,000 In Energy Efficiency Rebates
Scarborough and Rouge Hospital's General site has received rebates from Enbridge Gas and Toronto Hydro totalling more than $62,000 for the hospital's efforts to improve energy efficiency…
- First-of-Its-Kind Net Zero Ready Community Preparing for Buyers in Riverview, NB
The community will have 260 units made up of single family homes, condominiums, three multi-unit residential buildings and retail spaces. All homes will use at least 50% less energy than typical code-built homes…
- Franklin Empire Breaks Ground in Ontario and Opens New Location in Quebec
Franklin Empire has broken ground for their GTA distribution facility expansion and opened a new location in Gatineau, Quebec…
- Canadian and Swedish Program to Advance Women in Clean Energy
Canada and Sweden are setting up a new program under the International Energy Agency to promote leadership roles for women in clean energy...
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Codes & Standards
Guide to the Canadian Electrical Code, Part I — Instalment 26
By William (Bill) Burr
In this article: Section 52 — Diagnostic imaging installations. Section 52 is a supplementary or amendatory section of the code and applies to the installation of X-ray and other diagnostic imaging equipment operating at any frequency, but does not provide any specifications for safeguards against radiation. Information on radiation safeguards are contained in the series of Health Canada Safety Codes for radiation protection. The CSA CEC Handbook provides additional explanations and tables.
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Smart Lighting
Lighting as a Dynamic Design Element
By Erin Hawley
The modern office is seeing a major design shift as work styles change, mobile device use continues to grow, Millennials enter the workforce, and businesses embrace green, energy efficient technologies. Today's workplaces are being redefined as dynamic, reconfigurable environments that can easily evolve with the changing needs of a company and its workers. With flexible floorplans and adaptable, multi-purpose furniture systems, a private office today can become a meeting room tomorrow.
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Protecting Equipment
Why Optimize A Cooling Set Point?
Electrical and electronic equipment, as well as components, are typically housed in an electrical enclosure designed to provide protection from the external environment. Electronic components are sensitive to temperature changes. At high temperatures, drive performance is de-rated; I/C-based devices are adversely affected by erratic output/ voltage migration. Plus, properties of silicone materials change with temperature extremes. In wiring insulations, elasticity and strength are reduced; ductility increases temporarily and atomic mobility increases.
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Research
Power Shifts: Emerging Low-Voltage Trends, Impacts and Opportunities, Part 4
In the previous issue of Electrical Industry Newsweek, we continued our coverage of Electro-Federation Canada's recently released research report, Power Shifts: Emerging Low-Voltage Trends, Impacts and Opportunities for the Canadian Electrical Channel. The article looked at implications for codes, standards and regulations. In this article, the fourth of five: low-voltage DC power trends.
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Survey Says
Contractors' Favourite Benefits
Least favourite: insurance. Most favourite: cell phone. And then there are five others.
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Survey Says From Recent Issues
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New Products and Solutions
Hubbell's CX Commercial Lighting Control Panels
The CX Panel has a diverse set of programming capabilities allowing for manual or scheduled switching and dimming of 4 to 48 lighting loads. A low-cost alternative to high cost lighting control systems with more options than a time clock and contactors, the CX Panel offers maximum flexibility to a wide range of small to medium commercial projects such as gas stations, convenience stores, retail stores and schools. The LCD user interface located in the door uses simple and intuitive scrolling menus to program, check status or update the panel.
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Delta Controls CLCDIM4 Dimmable Switch
Delta's CLCDIM4 dimming module controls four dimming channels. Through colour-coded spring clip terminals, the device provides 0-10V dimming, controlled by a photocell for daylighting operations, as well as advanced scene control via devices in the CLC network. The module can be powered via the CLC network or can double as a power injector distributing power to the panel's relay modules and the lighting network, providing status indication for network power monitoring.
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RC Lighting Smart Switch LOS1000
The RC Lighting Smart Switch fits decorator wall plates with only 1/2" protrusion. It's available in 120 or 277 volts and is gangable. A full 180° view covers 1000 sq. ft. The switch works with electronic ballasts and can be wired in parallel. An LED indicator and wallplate are included. The switch can also be used as a ceiling sensor.
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GE Lighting Daintree Wireless Lighting Controls
Daintree controls help smart buildings run more efficiently and with increased productivity while also providing a platform for the Internet of Things. The controls enable users to manage a portfolio of smart buildings that run on auto-pilot, reduce operating expenses, increase occupant comfort and productivity, facilitate big data mining for analytic insights, and more.
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From Our Last Issue
- Networking & Dating: How the Two Go Hand in Hand
Not sure how to get started using networking to help grow your business? Building a professional network can often feel like dating: putting yourself out there to strangers, not knowing what to say and carrying that fear of rejection. But just like dating, there are ways to make networking much easier. Here's how.
- Global Smart Lighting Market Worth US$19.47 Billion by 2022
The total smart lighting market size, in terms of value, is expected to reach US$19.47 billion by 2022, at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 27.1%, according to a new research report.
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EIN's Training & Events Calendar
Training, networking and professional development opportunities for members of Canada's electrical industry.
SmartGrid Canada Conference
September 11-13, 2017
Toronto, ON
CSIA Federal Solar Summit
September 25-27, 2017
Ottawa, ON
CanWEA Annual Conference
October 3-5, 2017
Ottawa, ON
Maritimes Energy Association Core Energy Conference
October 4-5, 2017
Halifax, NS
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The Electrical Stock Market
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