Issue 03 / June 2011
In This Issue:
• Improvements to Generac’s Customer Connection Interface
• National Power Reseller Program
• 2011 Atlantic Hurricane Season Forecast
• NPC Reintroduce the Eaton 3105 UPS
Groundbreaking Improvements to Customer Connection Interface Make Generac Industrial Generators More Customizable, Easier to Install
In keeping with its “Customer 1st” philosophy that focuses on customers’ peace of mind by delivering a superior product and ownership experience, Generac Power Systems, Inc., has further improved the Customer Connection Interface (CCI) that will be incorporated into all lines of its industrial generators. They include enhancements that make Generac’s already industry-leading industrial generators even more customizable and easier to install.
One of the most significant CCI improvements concerns the wiring design. To achieve the easiest possible configuration, Generac repositioned the generator circuit breakers to provide more room for cable regrouping, and to allow the cables to run straight into the breaker bays—with or without cable glanding. As a result, installers can now place Generac gaseous-fueled units and those diesel units without base tanks directly over the conduit stub-up and pull all cables freely to the breakers.
The CCI also offers optional main lug connections in either of the circuit breaker bays for applications that require main lug connections without a circuit breaker for easier selective coordination. Additionally, the generator can be configured with a single output breaker on one side and a set of main lug connections on the other side for easy load bank access.
The CCI improvements address updates to NEC 700.9 and UL2200, and their interpretations by inspectors. For example, some inspectors take the additional guidance in NEC 700.9 (2008) about separating emergency and non-emergency circuit breakers within a distribution panel and extend it to the separation of circuits inside a generator connection box. As a result, the CCI configuration was modified to have two physically separated breaker bays. Furthermore, because UL2200 now requires both the separation of high and low voltage wiring within a given wire class, the CCI separates both into their own secure termination boxes. UL2200 now demands the separation of factory and field wiring, as well, so the CCI also isolates them with different terminal strips.
Additional improvements to the generator enclosures further enhance accessibility and durability. These include post-free twin doors to allow for larger openings, heavy-duty stainless steel hinges with nylon spacers to prevent corrosion, lockable turn-and-tuck stainless steel latch handles that do not protrude, and a two-point door latch system to seal out water and seal in noise. The enclosures have also been enhanced with dense, closed cell foam insulation with a reflective silver Mylar layer that reduces noise, improves visibility inside the enclosure, and reduces radiant heat exposure outside of it.
National Power Reseller Program
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Advantages to Partnering with National Power Corporation
- NPC has over 21 years of success with UPS, batteries and surge protection equipment.
- Large Inventory of Eaton Power Quality products with both East Coast (NC) and West Coast (CA) shipping locations.
- Our large volume costs results in the most competitive price for you
- Hundreds of combined years of experience from our staff ready to help you select the best solutions for your customers.
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The 2011 Atlantic Hurricane Season Forecast: “Above-Normal”
NOAA released their forecast for the 2011 Atlantic hurricane season, predicting an “Above-normal” season with:
- 12 to 18 named storms (winds of 39 mph or higher), of which:
- 6 to 10 could become hurricanes (winds of 74 mph or higher), including:
- 3 to 6 major hurricanes (Category 3, 4 or 5; winds of 111 mph or higher)
Each of these ranges has 70 percent likelihood, and indicates that activity will exceed the seasonal average of 11 named storms, six hurricanes and two major hurricanes.
“The United States was fortunate last year. Winds steered most of the season’s tropical storms and all hurricanes away from our coastlines,” said Jane Lubchenco, Ph.D., under secretary of commerce for oceans and atmosphere and NOAA administrator. “However we can’t count on luck to get us through this season. We need to be prepared, especially with this above-normal outlook.”
“The tornadoes that devastated the South and the large amount of flooding we’ve seen this spring should serve as a reminder that disasters can happen anytime and anywhere. National Power Corporation’s team of technicians is here to help with all of your generator service needs whether it is periodic maintenance or an emergency repair. Now is the time to get your plan together for what you, your family and your business would do if disaster strikes. For more information visit the Industry Links in the Resources Tab.
National Power Corporation Reintroduce the Eaton 3105 UPS
The Eaton 3105 UPS is an ideal solution for customers looking for basic protection for small office/home office PCs, peripherals, POS, VoIP equipment, ATMs, and kiosks. The value-priced Eaton 3105 UPS is dependable, diligent, and dedicated.
Features:
- Eight receptacles (four surge protection plus battery backup, four surge only)
- Compact floor or wall-mount unit
- Protection for devices connected to telephone, fax and Ethernet lines
- Graceful shutdown capability with free Intelligent Power® Protector software
- Audible alarms and remote alarm notifications
- User-replaceable batteries
- Three-year warranty with product registration
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