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Fibre Ducting Now Available from Maser                     February 2010

Maser has recently become the NZ and Australian distributor for Dura-Line the world's largest manufacturer of 'Silicore' permantely Solid Lubricated HDPE Ducts, Conduits and Fluid Pipe Systems. Serving clients over 120 countries and the current manufacturing facilities are located in the US, Mexico, Czech Republic and India.

Dura-Line AAPAC offers products, solutions and turnkey services for building future-proof Communication (Voice, Data, Video and Surveillance), Water and Power Duct Networks. The solutions include end-to-end services-from route designing & engineering, trenching, supply and laying of ducts & cables, fluid pipelines, testing etc

For further information of Dura-Line's ducting products contact the Maser sales team Ph: 0800 782 663 or visit their website www.duraline-aapac.com

NEW Dialight High Bay LED Series                               February 2010

The first of its kind, the Dialight HB series LED high Bay luminaries had been designed specially to replace conventional high bay lighting fixtures in industrial and other rugged applications. Its low profile light weight design allows for increased mounting versatility and ease of installation.

All of Dialight’s long life LED luminaries are designed to meet the most demanding specification criteria while offering maximum energy savings, reduced maintenance costs, and a superior quality of light.

Key Features & Benefits:

• Low power consumption
• Instant on/off operation
• Universal input (120-277 VAC), 50/60Hz
• Superior colour rendition index compared to HPS, LPS, MH, MV
• Mercury free
• Resistant to shock and vibration
• Temperature compensation technology for longer life
• 80% lumen maintenance after 60,000 operating hours

For further information contact the Maser sales team.

NEW PRODUCT—Solar Cables for Solar Power Installation           Dec 2009

Maser is pleased to announce a new product to the Maser Cable range—RADOX Solar cables

RADOX Solar cables are flexible, single and multicore cables, designed for wiring solar power installations.

The RADOX Solar cables are ideal for solar power installations as they have excellent weathering resistance, a rugged design which helps for a long service life, compact and flexible, have a high temperature resistance (operating temperature –40C to +120C) and are halogen free, meaning they do not release any corrosive or toxic gases in the event of a fire.
These cables also have excellent UV, high resistance to water, oils and chemicals and a short circuit overload up to +280C.

For further information on the RADOX Solar cables range contact the Maser sales team

NEW Maser Catalogue out this month                                            Nov 2009

Maser Wire & Cable,  NZ’s specialist supplier of a broad range of wire and cable products, has released the publication of its new 2010 Product Catalogue.  

Containing more than 1000 different wire and cable products packed within 92 full-color pages, the new catalogue includes cables for SKY, FREEVIEW, high definition audio & video, home entertainment, industrial, broadcast, computer networking, security and alarm, as well as a complete range of optical fibre cables.  It makes ordering the right product for the right job simple and efficient.

Maser now a distributor for Helukabel                                           Nov 2009

Maser has recently been appointed as a distributor of Helukabel.

Helukable is an international leading manufacturer and supplier for a broad range of wire and cable, custom cable, preassembled cables, cable accessories, data and pre assembled cable protection systems for robotics and handling systems.

Based in Germany Helukable have had over 30 years experience in the industry, making over $500 million USD worldwide and stocking locations in more than 50 countries.

Production includes shielded, unshielded as well as steel wire reinforce control cable with PVC/PUR or thermoplastic elastomeric jacketing, halogen-free, flame resistant and heat-resistant.

Maser will be able to offer customers the full range of Helukabel cables, which includes the cables and wire range –coaxial cables, installation cables, flexible control cables, data cables. Heat-resistant cable just to name a few, speciality cables such as cables for renewable energy, data, network and bus engineering range and cable accessories.

Maser NZ now exclusive Hellermann Tyton distributor for NZ       Oct 2009

Maser NZ has recently been appointed as the exclusive NZ Hellermann Tyton Distributors.

Hellermann Tyton is a global manufacturer who offers high performance fastening, connecting, routing, protecting, and identifying solutions to diverse markets. Located in over 30 countries, Hellermann Tyton draws upon its global resources and market position to develop tailored solutions that offer exceptional design, performance, quality, and productivity improvements to the customer.

Hellermann Tyton's products  include:

Bundling and Securing
For the past 20 years, HellermannTyton has been producing a full line of high quality cable ties in a variety of styles, sizes, materials and colors.

Cable And Pipe Securement
Reliable and easy to use, HellermannTyton's cable and Pipe Securement Products are used to secure, route, and stabilize wire, cable and hoses.

Cable Protection
HellermannTyton's range of Cable Protection Products enables you to cost effectively and professionally manage your cabling requirements.

Cable Tie Bases And Fixing Clips
HellermannTyton offers a wide variety of mounting Products suited for many applications.

Data Products

Deutsch IPD
Being the distributor for Deutsch Industrial Connectors, HellermannTyton has been a major supplier of heavy-duty interconnection systems designed for low energy electric circuits required to function in severe environments.

Fibre Optic Access Systems
Comprising proprietary enclosures and fibre management components, for both underground and aerial applications.

Heatshrinkable Moulded Shapes
HellermannTyton Heatshrink moulded shapes combine the advantages of quick, easy installation with high electric strength, mechanical toughness and superior chemical and environmental resistance.

Identification Products
HellermannTyton's range of adhesive, pre-printed markers such as Handi-Cards, Handi-Paks and Wire Marker Tape offers easy to use, convenient options in wire and cable labeling.

Insulation Products
The wide range of HellermannTyton insulation products offers an excellent choice to suit electrical and mechanical protection needs. The exceptional product range is the result of customer and project focused product development.

Security Products
The Security Products range from HellermannTyton is complementary to and links well with our comprehensive Fastenings and Fixings and Identification product portfolio.

System Identification
HellermannTyton offers a large selection of identification products for wire, cable and component marking.

Tensioning Tools
HellermannTyton's Cable Tie Installation Systems maximize capital and labor investments. Supporting flexible manufacturing initiatives, HellermannTyton's tools adapt to a wide variety of facility and production requirements.

For further information on the Hellermann Tyton products contact Maser today.

Maser's NEW Catalogue                                          September 2009

Maser’s NEW catalogue is due to be releases next month.

The new catalogue will feature a brand new design incorporating information on the entire Cable range from Industrial Cable, Fibre, RF CATV/MATV as well as LED lighting and many more.

Keep a look out for the catalogue release date on our website

New Staff for Maser NZ                                            September 2009

Maser NZ has recently undergone some changes to our staff team, recently adding two new guys to our sales team—Phil Workman and Glen Roth

Phil is now Maser’s Regional Manager for the lower north island and Glen has been appointed Sales and Project Co-ordinator. Both Phil and Glen have been in the industry for a number of years and we are delighted to have them both in the Maser team. .

Also Maser has got a new National Manager, Geoff Tenant who previously was one of Maser’s leading Account Managers for the Industrial and Wholesale market. Geoff will now be based out of our Auckland office. Congratulations Geoff and Welcome Phil and Glen to the Maser team.

Another quick note on staff a big congratulation to our Customer Services Manager, Kay Fellows who just has just reached her 20 years at Maser—CONGRATULATIONS KAY!

Dekoron Cable provides safe alternative to lead-sheathed models

The new DEKABON range from Maser is being marketed as an environmentally-friendly alternative to lead-sheathed cables, in the form of a hermetically-sealed, patented copolymer-coated aluminium tape, bonded to a polymer over the sheath.

This allows users in process, mining and other industrial environments to take advantage of the long-term life of lead cables, without the health risks.

A large Australian oil refinery based in Victoria is currently using DEKABON, and is pleased with the environmental and economic benefits the new technology has provided “The refinery wanted to source a lead free cable and were surprised when Maser offered a relatively in-expensive solution,” said Maser Australia’s general manager, Matt Young.

“The client had the impression that environmental responsibility would come at a cost however DEKABON provides economic benefits beginning from the cost of the cable and continuing through to installation.

“When you consider that DEKABON is available as instrumentation, control or thermocouple cable and can be ordered in as little as 300m, you would have to ask why any end user is still using a lead sheathed product”.

The DEKABON cable is designed to be corrosion resistant, and includes both mechanical and electrical properties found in top-of-the-line lead-sheathed cables.
Main features and benefits include;
Corrosion resistance – Patented co-polymer, which forms a critical part of the bonded or laminate construction, prevents aluminium from chemical attack, prevents corrosion and provides extended service life versus bare metal sheaths.
Mechanical properties – DEKABON technology, Co-polymer –
Aluminium – Polymer Sheath, combines the properties of the different materials and generates a synergistic effect where strength of shielding tape is combined with flexibility of polymer.
Electrical properties – Aluminium tape closely matches screening effectiveness of 2mm thick lead, while external steel armour improves reduction factor values.

For more information, please contact Maser on Ph: 0800 663 782 or Email: sales@maser.co.nz

Maser Optimal Partnership                                                            July 2009

Maser Communications (NZ) Ltd has recently become the exclusive distributor partner for Optimal Cable Services range of Fibre Optic cables, connectivity and test equipment.

A full range of Multi-Mode and Single-Mode fibres covering OM1, OM3 and OS1 in Loose Tube and Tight Buffer for indoor and outdoor applications are stocked in our Auckland and Christchurch warehouses.

Metallic and non-metallic armoured options and short- or long-span ADSS aerial cables complete with all hanging hardware are available as indent. Fibre counts range from a single core ‘Simplex’ cord for patch leads and interconnects to 432 fibre cables in a loose tube construction for long-haul external applications.

Also stocked in New Zealand is a comprehensive range of pigtails and patch cords that are
manufactured using the latest in termination and polishing equipment.

All assemblies are performance tested prior to delivery and most connector and cable types are available in assorted lengths.

Maser can also provide wall and rack mount enclosures, media converters, fusion splicers and cleavers, tool kits and a full range of test equipment.

We have consultants available to work with you on your project from the conceptual stage through to commissioning.

Contact Maser Communications (NZ) Ltd for all your Fibre Optic Requirements Ph: 0800 663 782

Dialight's LED Success in Australia Power Station                       July 2009

Maser Communications (Australia) have recently finalised an agreement with a large NSW power station to supply Dialight Industrial LED lights.

Early in 2009 the power station undertook trials to decide whether LED fixtures were a feasible, cost effective alternative to certain on-going issues with their current lighting solution.
After consultation with Maser Communications, several areas of the plant were selected and the LEDPAK and SAFESITE series were positioned alongside traditional fittings. Matt Young, General Manager of Maser Communications, said “Apart from the obvious benefits associated with LED lighting a reduction in operating and maintenance costs, shock and vibration proof and instant on/off - the improvement in light quality was the major benefit that the customer could not ignore. The rugged solid-state design of these LED fixtures creates a new era where failed lamps and expensive re-lamping costs will become a thing of the past.” LED technology continues to improve and the expanding range of fixtures available from Maser Communications offer innovative reliability and performance for the industrial end-user.

The LEDPAK series offers practical alternative to fluorescent lighting for walkways, gantries, workshops & storerooms. The LEDBRIGHT and SAFESITE series come in 150W and 250W equivalents for specific task, worksite or access illumination.

Dialight’s LEDPAK and SAFESITE series are also available in New Zealand through Maser Communications (NZ). For further information contact the sales team on 0800 663 782 or sales@maser.co.nz

Digital Audio Cable from Belden                                            July 2009

Belden’s Digital Audio Cables, Provides Optimal Digital/Analog Performance and Installation Ease

Belden Brilliance 1353A, a new Cat 5e digital audio single-pair cable, is ideal for use in professional and commercial audio applications. Since it is essentially ‘single pair-
Category 5e,’ tested to 100 MHz, its low capacitance (15 pF/ft, 49 pF/m) makes it excellent for both analog and digital audio.
Available from Maser Communications (NZ) the 1353A is especially valuable where small size, low weight, and high performance are required, and can be used anywhere a traditional analog or digital shielded pair might be employed, even where cabling may experience rough handling and harsh environmental conditions.

Other benefits if this new Cat 5e digital audio single-pair cable include the following:

1) Installation Efficiency
Many installers routinely use Category 5e or Category 6 cables for audio applications. But, until now if you wanted a single Cat 5e pair, it was necessary to take a four-pair cable and laboriously separate out a pair. The availability of this new ready-to-use jacketed single pair eliminates those inconvenient steps, saving installation time and improving installation efficiency.

2) Installable Performance
Belden’s patented Bonded-Pair technology provides maximum ruggedness and consistent electrical properties during and after installation. During installation, cables are typically pulled, bent, and even kinked. All of these actions can alter the dimensions and physical properties of the cable, degrading its electrical performance. However, the Bonded- Pair design attaches the two wires together (without glue!) for a uniform conductor-to conductor spacing. This helps the cable withstand the rigors of installation and maintain high performance.

3) Its Not Just for Digital Use, But Analog Too, and More
As a bonus, the 1353A Single-pair Digital Audio Cable can be used for analog applications as well as digital. As by nature of the products design, Belden Digital Audio Cables have a low capacitance due to their high impedance,
making them excellent analog cables.

4) Outstanding Construction for Indoor/Outdoor Versatility
This innovative new product’s jacket is made of a rugged matte-finish PVC, yet the cable is still highly flexible and very round. Overall nominal cable diameter is 0.126 in. so the minimum installed bend radius is 1.26 in. The insulation on the pair is polyolefin. Operating temperature range for Belden 1353A is -20ºC to 60ºC and this cable complies with NEC/(UL) CMR (riser) and CEC/(UL) CMG fire ratings.

For further information contact the Maser Sales Team on Ph: 0800 663 782 or email: sales@maser.co.nz

LED Lighting Makes Hazloc Sense                                                    May 2009

A new approach to lighting is now becoming a key issue in the industry. Dialight’s SafeSite® illumination fixtures allows areas like hazardous location facility to improve their overall lighting, reduced its energy consumption and access many additional business and operational benefits by replacing traditional lighting with LED fixtures. Some of these key benefits include:

1) No More Need for Flash Lights

In some hazardous locations there are issues with the quality and colour rendition of high pressure sodium (HPS) lighting, which normally results in employees having to use flash lights at night, even if there is a direct fixtgure above the equipment.
At Dialight their LED fixtures are designed specifically for hazardous locations around the world from oilfields and chemical processing to mining, flour mills and power stations. That means there’s plenty of evidence that their rugged, solid state design SafeSite® illumination fixtures can deliver significant value in these locations whether in new installations or retro-fitted. Designed to be virtually impervious to shock and vibration, they make expensive re-lamping costs a thing of the past.

2) Improved Lighting

Light pollution is greatly reduced with Dialight’s lighting fixtures which utilise the latest LED technology with proprietary optics designed to focus light directionally so that they illuminate only the required area, such as straight walkways, avoiding adjacent and upward light spill.
Also the efficient optics used in LED Hazloc products like SafeSite® result in more light reaching the target area compared to the previous HPS installation. They also result in lower wattage LED fixtures being required and a lower total number of fixtures being used in the complete installation, so saving energy and installation costs.

3) Low cost of ownership

The combination of reduced energy consumption, a 50% cut in the number of lighting fixtures and a fixture life warranty of 5 years with over 50,000 operating hours and the resulting reduction in maintenance clearly produces a low cost of ownership.

Additional Benefits

Use of LEDs opens up access to many other benefits in hazardous location installations. One is their excellent performance in low operating temperatures. Dialight’s LED fixtures are rated down to -40°C and still provide 100% of the rated lumen output, unlike fluorescents whose output decreases rapidly at low temperatures. LEDs achieve 100% light output from the second they are switched on. This ‘instant-on’ ability can be very significant in hazardous locations that use independent generators. These can be prone to blackout and brown outs, resulting in the need for additional emergency lights. By fitting LEDs to the centra battery or standby power systems expensive downtime and unnecessary exposure to danger can be avoided.
Instant-on ability also creates more opportunities to save energy. LEDs can be coupled with occupancy sensors and either completely switched off or reduced to a lower illumination level when no one is present around the installation.
This not only reduces energy but also dramatically extends the operating life of the lighting system.

For further information contact the Maser Sales Team, Dialight’s exclusive distributor in Australia and New Zealand.

Alpha Wire Introduces Flexible Servo Cables                May 2009

The New Flexible Servo Cables Offer Exceptional Mechanical and Electrical Performance While Adding Greater Flexibility

The new Series SF flexible servo cables from Alpha Wire offer increased flexibility for connecting  power between the supply and servo motors, drives, and controllers. A flexible thermoplastic elastomer (TPE) jacket and PVC/nylon insulation make the cable suitable for flexing applications that require continuous movement.  Superior flexibility and a tight bend radius of ten times the cable’s diameter also make installation easier.

The UL Listed cables meet the requirements of NFPA 79, allowing them to be used in industrial machinery applications such as machine tools, pick and place equipment, Cartesian and articulated motion control, and automated material handling systems.

To meet a range of power requirements, Series SF cables are available over an 18 to 8 AWG (0.96 to 8.5 mm2) conductor size range. The cables are available in both power and composite cable configurations.  The Series SF power cable has four conductors for power and ground. The Series SF composite power cable adds two twisted pairs for use in braking control, temperature monitoring, or other control/monitoring uses.  To provide excellent EMI protection in noisy electrical environments, the cables are shielded with a combination foil and tinned copper braid.

 “The new Series SF gives users a more reliable and easy-to-use way to connect servo power,” said Mike Dugar, Senior Product Manager at Alpha Wire. “Users want more flexibility to make installation and startup faster, as well as increase long-term reliability.  Series SF does all of that, while maintaining the rugged performance needed for industrial machinery.”

Series SF flexible servo cables are rated for 600 volts and meet the UL requirements for TC-ER and WTTC applications and CSA for AWM I/II A/B. They are oil and sunlight resistant.  The new Series FL flexible servo cables are members of the Alpha Wire Communication, Control, & Industrial product family.

LED Alternative for dual 36 watt fluorescent fittings      April 2009

The LedPak Series fitting from Dialight is a LED based fixture designed to replace traditional fluorescent lights in and around industrial and commercial areas environments and applications.

With a 100,000 hour (10 year) average life on a 24 hour duty cycle, LedPak is now the ultimate in extreme long life illumination. With a double IP67 rated and vandal proof enclosure the LedPak is designed to be installed into areas where severe shock and vibration are present and heat, high humidity and salt air are a constant factor. Smooth external surfaces help reduce dust build up and where necessary
LedPak can fully be washed down by high pressure water or air without any risk of water or dust ingress. With a power consumption of only 68 watts and a current draw of 800 milliamp this unit is designed to save vast amounts of electricity thus ensuring more power is available to be sold onto the wholesale market. A wide input range of 85-265 volts AC, the LedPak can withstand the harsh realities of any industrial or commercial power supply system.

With extreme long life comes a massive reduction in maintenance inspections and associated costs such as sizzer lift, cherry picker, and scaffolding hire fees. Most of all costly OH&S injuries are eliminated.
By upgrading to LED, instant on and off functionality becomes available to the user thus ensuring no warm up or cool down times in the event of power failure. To further enhance the power efficiencies LedPak can be connected up to PIR motion sensors.

LedPak utilizes a specially patented high flux LED which has in-built heats sinks to help direct away any
unwanted heat thus ensuring a cold operation constantly eli minating risk of burns and associated injuries.
Designed and built using robust materials such as anodized aluminum for the body, polycarbonate plastic
components and stainless steel fixings the LedPak will outlast any old style fluorescent or incandescent fittings.

For Further information please contact the Maser Sales team

Dekoron Cable Effective & Efficient for Plant Operations   April 2009

Dekoron Wire & Cable are the innovators in Instrumentation. Technology to improve signal transmission, shielding, and custom designed cables have allowed Dekoron to bring to market products required to effectively and efficiently run plant operations.

Dekoron Instrumentation Cable, available from Maser, are used in many plants throughout the world to transmit information between sensors, analysers and control rooms. Dekoron innovations in
insulation and shielding provide protection for cables from electronic noise and interference that could interrupt accurate information being transferred through the plant.

Dekoron Thermocouple extension cables utilise a solid alloy wire
conductor in applications requiring precise temperature measurement and control for process plants.

Dekoron control cables are essential to maintain a quality control system in harsh environments of process control. Dekoron control cables
maintain system integrity and durability in challenging environments and applications.

Specialty Cables for extreme applications, which include fire resistant, cold weather, dual armor, circuit integrity, armored fieldbus and zero
halogen are also developed and manufactured.

Cables with up to 100 conductors or conductor groups and continuous lengths of 10,000 feet are also possible. All conductor groups can be shielded against electromagnetic interference by the use of proper shields and drains.

Materials are sourced from high quality, reliable and competitive materials. Inventory is maintained or sourced through short-lead times and supplier stock programmes.

Thermoset and thermoplastic materials are used for cable insulation. To assure clean and accurate signals back to the control room, aluminum, copper, and bronze shields are applied to
individual and groupings of cable.

An additional layer of protection of armor is added depending on the applications. This includes Served Wire Armor (SWA) for physical protection where cut through resistance is necessary, and Interlock Armor (aluminum or galvanised) for mechanical and cable core protection.

Dekabon Moisture/Chemical Barrier is applied to provide
chemical, crush and vapour resistance and protection against moisture. The addition of Dekabon ensures cable suitability for direct burial applications and abrasive
backfilling. Paired with a drain wire, Dekabon also acts as an electrostatic shield which provides
protection against lighting.

Thermoset and thermoplastic jackets are used for first and second jackets within the cable. Jackets can be easily removed with a nylon ripcord for field stripback and terminations.

All Dekoron products are manufactured to high quality standards. All cables are subjected to electrical
inspection after twisting, bunching, jacketing and armoring.

Belden's 5th Edition Digital Studio Cable Guide                 February 2009

This Belden guide is a popular and useful tool featuring an updated maximum transmission distance table and answers to FAQ's regarding both digital audio and digital video cable installations. Click on the below to download.

5th Edition Belden Digital Studio Cable Guide

Cable Sheaths to Protect Against Aggressive Chemical         February 2009

Dekoron is promoting a range of cables which can be furnished with ‘armour’, protecting them from harsh environments in the oil and gas industry.

The cable sheaths or ‘armour’ were designed to answer the problem of the permeability of existing plastic cable sheaths on the market due to humidity and aggressive chemicals.

“Penetration of these elements to the core of the cable compromise its overall lifetime performance. A conventional cable core protection against above mentioned elements is generally achieved by applying a lead sheath,” said the company.

Dekoron’s DEKABON’s cable constructions can be furnished with armouring options including served wire armour and interlock armour for additional physical protection.

The DEKABON technology is scalable and has been applied to instrument, control and thermocouple extension cables, says the company, also claiming that the technology has already been used by all major oil companies in their refineries and petrochemical facilities for over 25 years.

The technology is now available locally for the oil refining and petrochemical industry.

For further information contact the Maser Sales Team

Dekoron – now member of Fieldbus Foundation                    February 2009

Dekoron is officially registered with the “Fieldbus Foundation” as approved for their foundation fieldbus type cables

Dekoron Wire & Cable, Inc. has a solid reputation for high quality products manufactured with the shortest, reliable lead-times in the industry.  Dekoron's inventory management, coupled with their strategically located manufacturing and distribution network provide customers with the fastest response time in the industry.

• Meets or exceeds FF-844 specifications for Type A cable.  NEC listed for PLTC/ITC for Class 1 Division 2 Hazardous Locations.  NEC listed for ITC-HL for Class 1 Division 1 Hazardous Locations.
• Available in single-pair (FB5X-6XXXX) and multi-pair (FB7X-6XXXX) constructions.
• Manufactured to project specific color code requirements.
• Dekoron manufactures the longest lengths available which reduces waste and minimizes storage requirements.
• Armor options available - Aluminum or Galvanized Interlocked, Steel Wire Armor (SWA) or Continuously Corrugated Welded Aluminum Armor (CCW).

http://www.fieldbus.org/index.php?option=com_mtree&task=viewlink&link_id=1423&ffbstatus=Registered&Itemid=324

Maser Opening a New Office in Poland                                  February 2009

The Maser Group continues it growth on the international market by recently expanding its Europe divisions to Poland.

Maser Poland will be headed by Tomasz Augustyn, who will act as the new Business Devleopment Manager covering all of Poland.

Tomasz is previously from an OPG market, however he will be handling business in all market sectors including Industrial, AV, Cable assembly, OPG, Utilities and many more.

The new office will be opening next month near the Warsaw area.

Tomasz contact details are tomasz.augustyn@masergroup.com.pl Ph: +48 504 85 85 75

Belden Industrial Website for Manufacturing and Processing           Dec 2008
    Plants and Industrial Infrastructures                                                        

Belden’s new Industrial website www.belden.com/industrial is desigend to serve the infrastructure communications needs of industrial professionals, as well as system designers and integrators who serve the harsh and demanding industrial marketplace. This includes process industries such as oil. Gas, petrochemicals, food and beverage and pharmaceuticals; discrete manufacturing industries such as automotive, packaging and consumer products; and infrastructure facilities such as water/wastewater, wind energy and transportation.

Following is a quick tour of what visitors will discover at the new Industrial Website:

• Products – Belden’s full line of cabling products including DataTuff® and TrayOptic® cables for Industrial Ethernet and other network protocols, machine control and robotics, process automation and control, and an overview of Hirshmann – branded Ethernet switches and Lumberg Automation-branded connectivity products.
  
  
• Network & Protocol Solutions – Belden cables for DeviceNet, PROFIBUS, Ethernet IP, CC link, FOUNDATION Fieldbus and more.

• Industry Solutions – Specific Belden solutions for diverse industrial applications i.e petrochemical industry and water/wastewater

• Services and Support – Including Network Design, Training, Technical Support and System Performance

• Technical Information – A wealth of valuable information covering virtually every facet of industrial networking. Users can download an array of product bulletins, technical bulletins, white paper, reference guides, application reports, procurement specs, brochures and the Belden Master Catalog. Plus the eCatalog is available on the site to all users, complete with technical data sheets.
  
  
• News & Events – Belden press releases and a schedule of trade shows

Maser - Optimal Partnership                                              December 2008

Maser Communications (NZ) Ltd has recently become the exclusive distributor partner for Optimal Cable Services range of Fibre Optic cables, connectivity and test equipment.

A full range of Multi-Mode and Single-Mode fibres covering OM1, OM3 and OS1 in Loose Tube and Tight Buffer for indoor and outdoor applications are stocked in our Auckland and Christchurch warehouses.

Metallic and non-metallic armoured options and short- or long-span ADSS aerial cables complete with all hanging hardware are available as indent. Fibre counts range from a single core ‘Simplex’ cord for patch leads and interconnects to 432 fibre cables in a loose tube construction for long-haul external applications.

Also stocked in New Zealand is a comprehensive range of pigtails and patch cords that are manufactured using the latest in termination and polishing equipment.
All assemblies are performance tested prior to delivery and most
connector and cable types are available in assorted lengths.

Maser can also provide wall and rack mount enclosures, media converters, fusion splicers and cleavers, tool kits and a full range of test equipment.

We have consultants available to work with you on your project from the conceptual stage through to commissioning.

Contact Maser Communications (NZ) Ltd for all your Fibre Optic Requirements Ph: 0800 6637 825

Maser Celebrates it 25th Anniversey                                 November 2008

Maser recently celebrated its 25th year anniversary as a company in the industry.

Since starting in 1983 in Auckland, the Maser Group has grown into an International company with offices now in Auckland, Christchurch, Sydney, Melbourne, Untied Kingdom (both North & South) as well as France plus a new venture in Ireland which has just begun the past few months.
Maser has supplied products and continues to do so to many high profile customers over the world including Telecom NZ, Alacatel/Lucent, BHP, Optus, Rio Tinto, Telestra, Bechtel, Vodafone and the Department of Defence.

So congratulations to all of the Maser staff who have made the past 25 years a successful one and we look forward to continual success and growth over the next 25 years

Banana Peel Projector Cables from Belden                   30 October 2008

“Belden Projector Cables in a Banana Peel composite cable format, offer optimum flexibility and faster, easier installation break-outs for room-to-room Riser and Plenum Audio/Video applications.”

As the demand for sophisticated multimedia systems continues to grow, so too does the need for easier-to-install composite Audio/Video Projector cables. Installers are frequently called upon to run inter-room cabling to support highperformance A/V communications systems in schools, universities, municipal buildings, houses of worship and commercial office spaces.

To meet market demand, Belden introduces its Banana Peel® Projector Cables, an innovative design combining both audio and video cable components within a single composite cable. Designed for use in modern, high-tech buildings, Banana Peel Projector Cables are extremely flexible and easy to handle, enabling installers to save time and labor by running multiple A/V cables simultaneously from room-to-room, where similarly

equipped wall plates are desired in each room.

Within the composite Projector Cables, the video components include six Belden RG-59 type 75 Ohm Precision Video Mini Coax Cables (Product No. 1281R-Riser and 1282P-Plenum) for analog and digital video. Audio components include two Belden 22 AWG Shielded Twisted Pair Audio Cables featuring aluminum foil-bonded jackets for easy

access to the positive, negative and shield drain wires.

Banana Peel Construction Means Faster Installation

Unlike conventional projector cables with overall jackets which are difficult to handle and add to the cables’ fuel load, the new Projector Cables feature Belden’s exclusive Banana Peel construction. In this design, individual cables are affixed to a central spline and are simply peeled off as needed for termination, making installation much faster and easier.

The Banana Peel construction also enables easier break-out of cables when the full bundle of eight components needs to be divided to run two smaller bundles to separate wall plates. Belden’s coax cables offer true 75 Ohm impedance, are sweep-tested, and come with Return Loss assurance. In addition, the elimination of the outer jacket reduces the cables’ total fuel load, making the Belden Projector Cables more suitable for in-wall and plenum use.

Belden Amoung Industry's First Cable Producers to Achieve FieldBus Foundation H 1 Cable Registration

Belden has recently announced that one of the company’s family of IndustrialTuff®DataBus® Cables for FOUNDATION™ fieldbus applications is among the industry’s first to achieve registration to the FOUNDATION fieldbus H1 Cable Test Specification. The Fieldbus Foundation is a global not-for-profit corporation consisting of leading process end users and automation companies.

FOUNDATION fieldbus H1 network is an all-digital, serial, two-way communications protocol that standardizes the interconnection of field devices. In November 2007, the Fieldbus Foundation’s new H1 Cable Test Specification was released to provide users with increased assurance that their industrial cabling infrastructure will provide robust and reliable physical layer performance.

Belden attained H1 registration for part number 3076F. This IndustrialTuff DataBus cable is a Type A 18 AWG stranded cable featuring a polyolefin insulation, Orange or Intrinsically Safe Blue PVC jacket, and 100 percent Beldfoil® shield with TC drain wire. For a cable to qualify, its manufacturers must conduct testing and submit successful test results based on the IEC 61158- 2:2003 standard for Type A cable, which includes (but is not limited to): impedance, capacitance unbalance, connector pin-outs, and attenuation. Registration signifies that the cable is suitable for any H1 fieldbus application, including high temperature and corrosive environments.

Commenting on the registration, Frank Koditek, Belden’s industrial line product manager, notes:“Belden strongly supports the FOUNDATION fieldbus H1 cable registration process because it gives our customers additional assurance that our Type A cables will deliver the quality and performance we promise. And, we credit the Fieldbus Foundation for its ongoing dedication to establishing measurable standards for physical layer requirements, since the cabling infrastructure is the cornerstone of reliable network performance.”

Belden offers a comprehensive line of IndustrialTuff DataBus cables for FOUNDATION fieldbus industrial networking applications. All Belden fieldbus cables meet DataBus for Fieldbus IEC 61158-2 (ISA/SP-50) specifications.

Multiple Ways to Save Energy With LED's                              September 08

Switching to white LED lighting from conventional incandescent light bulbs, HID (high intensity discharge) or fluorescent lighting can bring big improvements in radically reduced maintenance and improved energy efficiency for many organisations

LED’s not only have minimum to zero maintenance needs but also organizations can also benefit from their lower energy needs. At Dialight their LED luminaires are warranted for 5 years and at 90W can replace a 150W HID light, saving 40% on energy. Being semiconductor-based they’re built for switching off and on, unlike HID and fluorescent lights, so you save even more power by avoiding the need for 24/7 lighting, being able to turn the LEDs off when there’s no one there. It makes them ideal for integrating with energy saving controls and also substantially extends
their lifespan.
But that’s not all they deliver and many of these additional benefits become particularly significant if you’re operating in what can be classed as a hazardous environment. These include, for example, areas that handle fuel, utility plants, paint shops, dusty environments or processing plants.

Dialight manufactures an LED luminaire called SafeSite™ specifically for such hazardous locations. As a solid state device with a very robust housing manufactured to UL Class I Division 2 standards, it’s virtually impervious to shock and vibration, making re-lamping costs a thing of the past in these demanding environments. Its lower voltage means it’s also safer to use in combustible atmospheres and produces less heat output for the air-conditioning to contend with. LEDs’ lower operating temperature even brings a further benefit for wet-wash environments where the impact of cold water would shatter a conventional light bulb.

Another great benefit of LED’s is when it’s finally time to replace them, LEDs are safe and easy to recycle, as they contain no mercury or other hazardous materials.
For further information contact the Maser Sales Team on 1300 130 722

Belden Offers an Industry First                                           September 2008

Belden Offers an Industry First: SDI/HD Coaxial Cables With Design Features That Make Using Compression Connectors Faster, Easier and More Secure

With the proliferation of plasma and LCD screens, there is growing market demand for high resolution video in a host of applications, including:

• AV presentations and whiteboards for meetings and classroom training

• Projector presentation systems

• Teleconferencing

• Closed-circuit surveillance and security systems

• Video for home theaters

• Video pick-up in sports bars, casinos, racinos and other commercial venues

• High Resolution Surveillance Video

• SDI, video, and Broadband HDTV

• Broadband Internet Delivery

Concurrently, AV and security system integrators are increasingly selecting compression connectors, which can be problematic when used with traditional foil design coaxial cables. The foil can bunch up when inserted into compression connectors or, if the foil is left in place, foil “stringers” can result which can short to the cable’s center conductor.

The Belden Solution

Belden has designed its System Integrator Digital Coax cables especially for use with compression connectors. The cable design features a foil shield that is securely bonded to the jacket and is self-removing during preparation for connection, thus making installation easier and eliminating the risk of foil stringers and shorting. Belden

is the first cable manufacturer to offer system integrators this unique cable solution.

Available in Four Designs, Five Colors

The new Belden System Integrator Digital Coax cable line includes four products: 1355R and 1355P (RG-59/U Type), and 1356R and 1356P (RG-6/U Type).

All cables are sweep tested to 3GHz, and all guarantee -15dB Return Loss (RL) performance. The cable design includes a tinned copper braid shield (85 percent coverage) and bonded Duofoil® shield (100 percent coverage) for effective shielding

in higher frequency applications. The foil is placed over the braid and securely bonded to the jacket so it is self-removing during cable preparation.

The cables are available in five colors: Black, White, Red, Green and Blue.

For further information contact the Maser Sales Team.

LED Clean & Green - Street Lighting for the Future                   August 08

LED Street Lights added to the Maser LED Range

Maser NZ has recently added a range of street lights based on high power LED
technology. The range offers a selection of LED mast head lamp units designed to replace existing sodium and metal halide street lamps.

Switching to LED street lights offers up to 80% savings on energy consumption as well as a significant return on investment in less than 17 months, a massive savings over the 10-12 year life span. Significant reductions in harmful green house gases are also achieved.

The Features/Benefits of new street light range include:

• Revolutionary photometric design
• Unique integrated lens and lampshade design
• Slim line and easy to retro fit
• Low glare and controlled distribution
• Extreme long life—up to 50,000 hours (12 years)
• High luminous efficiency and colour index
• Tremendous energy saving—in excess of 50% less than conventional sodium and mercury lamps
  

These products are suited to a wide number of applications such as general area lighting, car parks, tennis courts, billboards and signage and can be pole or wall mounted.

For more information contact the Maser Sales Team sales direct ph: 0800 663 782

High Efficiency LED Street Light Trail                                          August 08

Energy-saving LED street lamps will be trialed in Auckland from next month. The trial will establish comparative energy efficiencies and relative costs with traditional sodium vapour lamps. North Shore City Council transport infrastructure group manager Phil Consedine said that rapidly increasing energy costs and sustainability initiatives were behind efforts to introduce greater efficiency into street lighting.    Maser has supplied it’s newest LU Series products to the council. High power LED light sources are extremely efficient returning a 50 to 80% saving over conventional sodium or mercury lamps without emissions harmful to the environment. .

Operating for an average of 10 hours per day LED has a life span of up to 13 years, 50,000 hours. Unlike traditional light bulbs LED is not fragile and susceptible to vibration, breakage or vandalism.  LED has an unique colour index providing bright, true colours during nightime hours. Highly focused LED optical system provides a regular rectangular beam pattern with uniform brightness, reducing dark patches and light loss between light sources.    The product range is an alternative to replace older sodium lamps from 50W – 400W.    The products are suited to a wide number of applications such as general area lighting, carparks, tennis courts, billboards & signage etc and can be pole or wall mounted.   

ECANZ Tradeshow                                                                        August 08

Maser recently exhibited at the ECANZ Electrical Trade Show held in Christchurch. Maser focused mainly on its range of industrial instrumentation and process control cables and a lot of interest was shown in the audio / video range of cable and connectors.

Having the range of LISTEC fire detection system from Germany on display generated considerable interest. Also on offer was their new range of LED Industrial Lighting from Dialight which includes fittings suitable for hazardous areas, street lighting through to low bay lighting alternatives.

ECANZ is one of the largest electrical trade shows held in New Zealand each year and was well attended not only by exhibitors but also by many from the industry. Maser had a steady stream of visitors from electrical apprentices, contractors, industrial installation and maintenance electricians through to engineers, specifiers and top level decision makers and all were extremely impressed by the range presented by Maser. Many business cards were traded throughout the day-long event and new contacts established.

For more information on the range of cable, accessories and lighting products available from Maser, please visit our website www.masergroup.com or ring our sales office on 9 414 0300. We look forward to attending next year’s extremely well-run event.

Maser Stand at ECANZ

Belden Introduces Plenum Mini Digital Coax Cables for High Quality HD, SDI and Digital Video Applications                                                      July 08

As the first mini digital coax in the industry, Belden's 1855P cable is designed and engineered to deliver the same outstanding digital video signal transmission performance and reliability that has made the 1855A so popular in the professional broadcast industry.

Both versions of Belden Brillance Mini Digital Coax cables are ideal for connection of high definition (HD)M, standard definition (SDI) and digital audio equipment in professional and commercial applications, including broadcast and cable TV stations, sports stadiums and arenas, convention centers and other large facilities requiring high quality digital vide. And, both cables are 100% sweep tested from 5 MHz to 4.5 GHz.

Rated NEC/CEC CMP, the new 1855P Plenum Mini Digital Coax cables feature a high velocity foam FEP Teflon dielectric, foil plus braid shield, and a flexibile Flamarrest PVC jacket, which is available in ten different colours. The cable is designed to the sam diameter as 1855A, so installers can use the same type of connector - eliminating the need for different tooling and connectors and reducing assembly time and cost.

For further information contact the Maser sales team.

Belden Complete Acquistion of Trapeze Networks                               July 08

The acquisition adds a leader in enterprise wireless LAN technology to Belden's suite of signal transmission solutions for mission-critical applications

Belden has completed the acquisition of Trapeze Networks, a technology leader in wireless LAN equipment and network management software, for a cash price of approximately $133 million.

"Belden's strategy is to provide our customers with the world's most reliable signal transmission solutions for mission-critical applications, encompassing wireless systems as well as optical fiber, copper cable, and related connectivity products," said John Stroup, President and Chief Executive Officer of Belden. "Mobility is a requirement among our enterprise customers, and today's wireless technology provides the performance and security that make wireless an indispensable component of the enterprise network. The acquisition of Trapeze Networks uniquely positions Belden to address the enterprise market with a full complement of signal transmission solutions. We are eager to introduce Trapeze Networks' technology to Belden's enterprise customers."

Trapeze Networks delivers NonStop wireless networking with an industry leading combination of performance, security, manageability and reliability. Trapeze also offers the award-winning RingMaster wireless LAN management suite, arguably the finest network management software in the market today. Trapeze Networks wireless LANs built upon the Trapeze SmartMobile architecture is the most secure, reliable, and scalable enterprise WLAN available.

Trapeze Networks, a privately held company based in Pleasanton, California, with 2007 revenues of $56 million, sells its products into healthcare, education, manufacturing, retail, government and other enterprise verticals through OEMs and distribution channels. The Trapeze product portfolio is an end-to-end WLAN system built on a highly scalable and secure wireless operating system running on Trapeze Networks access points and controllers and features the industry's most robust management software capabilities.

NEW Belden Industrial Website                                                      July 08

Belden have recently launched a new Industrial website, which provides detail information about the Industrial products and services Belden provide, including Hirschamann products and Lumberg Automation.

In this new site you will find:

• User friendly showcases of products and services Belden provide including both Hirschamann and Lumberg Automation.
• In depth cable product information
• Links to the Belden eCatalogue where users can easily print / download technical data sheets and other important product information
• Provides information on Network and Protocol solutions as well as Industrial solutions
• A Services and Support link

Check it out today www.belden.com/Industrial

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